ASUS Announces Latest Line-up of Lifestyle and Gaming Innovations at Computex 2016

An outstanding line-up of innovative motherboard,
gaming and lifestyle products on show at the ASUS booth

Taipei, Taiwan (31st
May, 2016) — ASUS today announced its outstanding Computex
2016 showcase, including the latest X99 Series and ASUS TUF Sabertooth motherboards,
the impressive ASUS Swift PG258 gaming monitor and the ASUS Designo Curve MX34VQ
curved display.

Other ASUS innovations on show at Booth 0410 in
the Nangang Exhibition Hall include the stylish ASUS Designo, ASUS ProArt and
ZenView Series monitors, ASUS mini and stick PCs, wireless solutions, and other
accessories. ASUS also announced the Powered by ASUS program — a partnership
program that features desktop PCs with award-winning ASUS hardware built by the
company’s established PC partners. This program offers systems that cater to
the varying needs of different users, while still giving them the very best
performance and reliability.

The latest ASUS X99 Series motherboards are ASUS
Aura-ready, and feature onboard controllable RGB lighting and a 4-pin RGB
header. 5-Way Optimization features the newly-upgraded Fan Xpert 4 that gives users
even more customized cooling options. Users can control PWM/DC fans on all
headers, utilize high-amperage fans and control water-cooling pumps via the
UEFI BIOS or an intuitive software interface. 5-Way Optimization also features
the ASUS Turbo Core app that lets users take advantage of the latest Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology and assign application priority
according to processor-core performance ranking for optimum performance.

X99 Series motherboards feature ASUS SafeSlot —
a manufacturing process that fuses a metal plate to the PCIe® slot
housing to strengthen and prevent damage to the slots, and helps keeps graphics
cards firmly in place. Internal tests show that ASUS SafeSlot provides 1.6X the
retention and 1.8X the shearing resistance over reference boards.

TUF Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 features a printed
circuit board with a gun-metal gray digital camouflage pattern and a
quantum-dot LED (QLED) indicator. TUF Sabertooth 990FX R3.0 delivers the very
best component protection thanks to SafeSlot, while three-way RGB illumination
and controls ensure the best lighting for customized builds.

In addition, ASUS is working closely with
leading industry partners to ensure that a wide range of ASUS motherboards,
including the latest X99 Series motherboards, work seamlessly with the new
generation of fully-immersive VR headsets and accessories. The ASUS Beyond VR
Ready program is a distinctive assurance of compatibility that gives confidence
to consumers keen to gear up for the virtual-reality (VR) gaming revolution.

ASUS welcomes a new era of PC customization by
being the first motherboard brand to support 3D-printable parts, an initiative
that allows hobbyists, enthusiasts and modders to add unique modifications to
their ROG Strix X99 Gaming and ROG Rampage V Edition 10 motherboards. These
boards feature easily swappable parts, enabling passionate DIYers to design and
3D-print their own replacement name plates and logos in a variety of colors and
materials to match their themed builds. This exciting development brings a
whole new world of personalization to the DIY PC experience.

Visitors to the ROG motherboard zone at
Computex will be able to view stunningly modded ROG Strix X99 Gaming, ROG
Rampage V Edition 10, X99-DELUXE II and TUF Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
motherboards, created by the ASUS Design Center. Designed to showcase the
amazing possibilities presented by this innovative 3D printing project, these
motherboards have been customized with parts printed on professional-grade 3D
printers. To achieve an unbelievable quality of finish, these parts have then
been carefully sandblasted and polished to perfection. The four boards on
display each have their own unique theme, and use a wide range of high-quality
3D-printed parts — personalized nameplates, sturdy GPU holders, chassis fan
holders, DRAM fan covers, cable management kits and much more. For users who
simply want an easy way to add their own unique touches to their build, there
is a range of creative, colorful nameplates and logos that give them the
freedom to express their unique personal style with a minimum of fuss.

ASUS will release the 3D design source files
for the customized parts showcased at Computex. Users can download these files
from the ROG website forum (http://rog.asus.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?288-3D-Printing ) and have these parts 3D-printed for their
very own builds.

While most case modders go for strong,
impactful looks, ASUS enthusiast Hsia takes a more subtle approach with her
Girl’s Dream mod by adding a feminine touch to the X99-Deluxe II. Her elegant
white and pink case mod features several 3D-printed accessories, floral motifs
on the outside, additional floral and rocking horse elements on the inside, and
pink LED inserts.

Modder Alexander Hede features Duplex TUF — two case mods that are based on the TUF
Sabertooth Z170 Mark I and the Sabertooth Z170 S motherboards. His black and white
digital camouflage-liveried builds showcase the robustness of TUF boards, with
each featuring half of the TUF shield logo. The white mod features white LEDs,
while the black mod glows orange when lit. When placed side by side, both mods
complete the shield to create an illuminated TUF logo.

The Aura RGB
LED synchronization concept showcases synchronized LED effects across multiple
devices including the latest ROG Rampage V Edition 10 motherboard, ROG Strix
GeForce GTX 1080, the 27-inch Aura-ready gaming monitor, ROG Claymore keyboard
and Aura-ready RGB strips via the motherboard’s onboard 4-pin RGB header.

ASUS is at
the forefront of the RGB revolution and is dedicated to taking it to the next
level. As more and more products become Aura-ready, ASUS is looking into ways
to consolidate Aura lighting control and synchronize its effects across
multiple components and products to further elevate the PC experience as a cohesive
whole, and not just individual parts.

ROG Swift
PG258Q is a 24.5-inch gaming monitor that features a Full HD (1920 x 1080)
panel with a native 240Hz refresh rate. Swift PG258Q has a 1ms gray-to-gray
(GTG) response time and built-in NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology to
eliminate lag and frame rate stutter for the smoothest, fastest, and most
breathtaking gaming visuals imaginable. Its narrow bezel design makes it
perfect for expansive multi-display setups.

Swift PG258Q
has a revolutionary design finished in ROG’s new Armor Titanium and Plasma
Copper color scheme, and has built-in ROG light effects on its stand to add
ambience to gaming set-ups. In addition, Swift PG258Q features ASUS GamePlus
in-game enhancements and ASUS GameVisual technology for optimized gaming
visuals.

ASUS Designo
Curve MX34VQ is a 34-inch curved monitor with a frameless 1800R curvature 3440
x 1440 ultra-wide QHD panel. Every point on the 21:9 aspect ratio curved
display is equidistant to the viewers’ eyes, making for an even more immersive
viewing experience. In addition, MX34VQ features 8-Watt stereo speakers incorporating
Harman Kardon and ASUS SonicMaster audio technology, as well as a Qi wireless
charging pad on its stand for Qi-enabled devices.

ASUS Designo
MX27UC is an elegant 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) monitor with USB Type-C connectivity.
The USB 3.1 Type-C port can be used for data transmission and power delivery,
and functions as an alternate DisplayPort input.  It has an in-plane switching (IPS) technology
panel and a wide 100% sRGB color gamut for crisp, stunning images. It has
classic lines, an ultra-slim 1.25cm profile, a stylish sundial-inspired stand,
and a metallic Icicle Gold finish. ASUS SonicMaster audio, incorporating ICEpower®,
Bang & Olufsen technology, gives Designo MX27UC crystal-clear sound.

The 32-inch ASUS
ProArt 5K UHD professional monitor provides stunning 5120 x 2880 resolution
images through as single DisplayPort connection. Designed for graphics
professionals, it has a wide color gamut with 100% Rec. 709, 99.5% Adobe RGB
and 95% DCI-P3 color-space support. The ASUS ProArt PA27AQ monitor features a 2560
x 1440 WQHD panel with a 100% sRGB gamut. With a frameless design on all four
sides, it is ideal for multi-display setups.

Both ProArt
monitors feature the exclusive ASUS ProArt Calibration Technology, which
includes color accuracy tuning and uniformity compensation for easy monitor
calibration. It offers overall data mapping, correlation and calibration, and
saves all color parameter profiles on the display’s internal scaler IC chip
instead of the PC, so users do not have to recalibrate settings whenever the
display is hooked up to different computers.

The new
15.6-inch ASUS ZenView portable monitor features its own foldable smart case.
It can also be propped up by inserting a pen into the little hole in the corner
of the monitor so that it becomes a stand. The case has a super-narrow frame
design that does not intrude on the display, and is just 8mm thin.

ASUS
BRT-AC828/M2 is an 802.11ac router designed for startups or small businesses,
branch offices, or classrooms. It features a 4×4 MIMO antenna design and ASUS
AiRadar beamforming to provide users with fast and stable Wi-Fi coverage. Dual
wide-area network (WAN) ports provide ultimate speed and reliability with a
combined data rate of up to 2Gbps and a backup connection. It features an M.2
SSD slot for fast data transfers and larger storage capacity for backing up
files.

The
BRT-AC828/M2’s Captive Portal function lets business owners customize their
free Wi-Fi welcome page for customers; while the RADIUS server and Device Group
features let administrators manage all devices on the network with ease.

The ASUS
VivoMini UN66 board is ASUS’s first 4 x 4in motherboard with the latest
6th-generation Intel® Core™ ‘Skylake’ processor, and it can support two DDR4
RAM modules. This compact board can be specified with an optional multi-storage
option that can accommodate up to three storage drives, and features two SATA
ports and one M.2 socket for added storage flexibility. It has 4K UHD graphics support,
and extensive connectivity thanks to VGA, HDMI and serial (COM) ports, as well
as two custom connectors. This makes VivoMini UN66 ideal for a wide range of
uses, including PCs, digital signage, intelligent vending machines, kiosks and
POS systems.

The ASUS
MiniPC 5 x 5in mini-STX board and kit utilizes the new Intel mini-STX
motherboard and is powered by desktop-grade 6th-generation Intel Core ‘Skylake’
processors. It can accommodate two DDR4 2133MHz SO-DIMM RAM modules and features
USB 3.0 Type-C, M.2, and SATA 6Gbps support.

The ASUS Travelair
AC 2 is a palm-sized wireless flash drive with dual-band connectivity and power
bank capabilities. It connects to a wide range of mobile devices to allow users
to share large HD video files or images or backup their data easily. Travelair
AC 2 has ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi to give users 3X the data speeds of other
wireless storage devices. A built-in battery provides up to 12 hours of
continuous use, and can also be used as a 3300mAh power bank to charge mobile
devices.

ASUS
ZenDrive U8M is a stylish ultra-slim DVD writer that can be hooked up to a
smartphone via a cable connection. This lets users play audio CDs or backup
data stored in their smartphones onto a CD or DVD.

ASUS
Impresario SBW-S2 is a DVD writer that features 4K UHD Blu-Ray support, 2D to
3D DVD conversion and DVD upscaling. It provides true 7.1-channel surround
sound, as well as virtual surround sound capabilities. A 114dB signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR) ensures high-definition audio, while an integrated 600-ohm
headphone amplifier with two gain settings deliver optimized sound.

The
award-winning ASUS SmartHome is a comprehensive range of smart home solutions
that allows users to interact with the ASUS SmartHome Gateway and numerous home
appliances via a user-friendly app on their mobile devices. Designed to create
a safe and energy-efficient living space, users can access smart home features provided
by ASUS SmartHome devices such as the Smart Appliance Dongle, Smart Door Lock,
Open/Close Sensor, Motion Sensor and Siren, and the combined Meter Plug and Temperature/Humidity
Sensor.

The Smart
Appliance Dongle[1] is
compatible with appliances that comply with the Taiwan Smart Energy Industry
Association (TaiSEIA) 101 standard. The dongle utilizes Zigbee®
wireless signals to let users control or interact with home appliances like air
conditioners, humidifiers, refrigerators and washing machines via the ASUS
SmartHome app. These compatible appliances can also be linked to other SmartHome
sensors. The dongle additionally functions as a signal repeater to extend the
range of the Zigbee signal.

Smart Door
Lock features an exclusive and robust anti-tamper design, and works in tandem
with the wide-angle Motion Sensor and Siren to let the resident know of any
movement at the front door and alerts them when an intruder tries to tamper
with the lock. The Main Switch function prevents all electronic access to Smart
Door Lock and switches all connected sensors to their secure modes, and can
only be unlocked by using a physical key. Smart Door Lock’s anti-tamper design
and Main Switch functions are designed to keep homes secure and safe.

To save the
environment and electricity bills, the Meter Plug and Temperature/Humidity
Sensor lets users monitor household power consumption and set on/off schedules
for various appliances, they can even turn the air conditioning on right before
they come home.

ASUS
SmartHome is also compatible with ASUS VivoBaby — a wearable
sensor that monitors a baby’s body temperature and heart rate. Once connected
to ASUS SmartHome, VivoBaby can trigger an alert and send a message to parents’
mobile phones if it senses a sudden rise in temperature or a drop in heart rate.

The Powered
by ASUS program is a partnership program that features desktop PCs with
award-winning ASUS hardware built by ASUS’s established PC partners. These
systems are designed to cater to the varying needs of different users, while
still giving them the very best performance and reliability.

The program
covers a wide array of world-class motherboards and graphics cards, TÜV
Rheinland-certified low-blue-light gaming monitors, FAST networking solutions,
internal optical drives and sound cards. Users are guaranteed optimized systems
that are tailored to their requirements, all under a full manufacturer
warranty.

ASUS product
availability varies by country and territory. Please
contact your local ASUS representative for further information.