ASUS Announces Support for Intel Optane Memory

ASUS
Announces Support for Intel Optane Memory

Industry-first UEFI
BIOS upgrades immediately available for compatible 200-Series motherboards,
adding support for revolutionary new Intel memory technology

KEY POINTS

Singapore (29th March, 2017)
— ASUS today
announced new UEFI BIOS updates that add support for the revolutionary new Intel®
Optane™ memory technology in compatible ASUS 200-Series motherboards.

Intel Optane memory is a new class of
non-volatile memory — packaged in an M.2 module format — that enables SSD-like
performance from a large hard disk drive (HDD), accelerating overall system
performance and improving responsiveness for a blazing-fast computing
experience. The new UEFI BIOS updates allow installation of the Intel Optane memory
application, which activates the M.2 module. The combination of Intel Optane
memory and a large HDD delivers intelligent system acceleration that minimizes
boot-up times, reduces file-load times and speeds up frequently performed
tasks. As it works with HDDs, Intel Optane technology allows users to enjoy the
benefits of faster system performance while maintaining large storage
capacities.

The new UEFI BIOS updates are available to
download immediately for compatible ASUS 200-Series motherboards, allowing
users to take advantage of the many performance benefits of Intel Optane memory.

Users who have purchased compatible ASUS
200-Series motherboards will be offered quick, safe, and easy firmware updates
that add support for this revolutionary new memory technology. Once installed
and configured, the ASUS UEFI BIOS permanently retains the Intel Optane memory
configuration details — meaning users will not need to re-enter settings when restoring
default settings, updating the BIOS, or when they clear the CMOS configuration.

Two
easy-to-use tools for fast updates

ASUS 200-Series motherboards include the
renowned ASUS USB BIOS Flashback feature, enabling users to install UEFI BIOS
updates with incredible ease. The innovative tool downloads the latest BIOS to
a USB flash drive, allowing users to upgrade the media-acclaimed ASUS UEFI BIOS
quickly and easily. With USB BIOS Flashback, the motherboard doesn’t need a CPU
or DRAM modules installed, as long as the motherboard is connected to a power
supply, users can plug in their USB drive and press the USB BIOS Flashback or
Reset button for an instant upgrade.

Users can also update firmware by using the EZ
Flash 3 tool. The UEFI BIOS upgrade is downloaded via the internet using EZ
Flash 3, and with just a few simple steps the motherboard will be upgraded to
the latest firmware, ready for blazing-fast Intel Optane memory.

To take advantage of these updates, users can
visit the ASUS website, www.asus.com, and download the relevant UEFI BIOS version
today.

A compatibility list showing which ASUS
200-Series motherboards support Intel Optane memory is provided below, and is
also available from: https://www.asus.com/microsite/mb/intel-optane-ready/ .

AVAILABILITY
& PRICING

ASUS UEFI BIOS
updates are available immediately worldwide. Please contact your local ASUS
representative for further information.

Compatible
ASUS 200-Series motherboards