Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11. BIOS update may be required to boot the 13th gen Intel Core desktop processors Ultrafast connectivity: PCIe 4.0, Intel 1 Gb Ethernet, rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 2+