The First Intel® Certified Thunderbolt™ Motherboard

“Intel and ASUS have worked closely on the implementation of Thunderbolt technology onto ASUS motherboards. The P8Z77-V PREMIUM is the first Thunderbolt certified motherboard in the industry, a testament to its solid design and compatibility.”  

~Jason Ziller,
Intel’s Director of Thunderbolt Marketing 

High Expansion Connectivity Using
One Unified Cable

With the ability to daisy-chain up to six devices without the need for a hub or switch, that means less overhead for a clutter free computing experience. For example, users can connect multiple native Thunderbolt™ storage devices, an HD video capture device and even an HD display to a single Thunderbolt™ chain while maintaining maximum throughput. You can also connect a DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI or VGA display with an existing adapter.

mSATA 32GB SSD Onboard
Complete System Boosting Solution

A 32GB mSATA SSD is onboard, enabling the easy installation of Intel® Smart Response and Rapid Start Technology™ for super-fast boot up and reduced resume times.

ASUS SSD Caching II
Multiple SSD Caching, Instant Upgraded Speed

SSD Caching II has been upgraded with a multiple caching function, adding four extra SATA 6Gb/s onboard. This feature offers performance upgrades by using multiple installed SSDs with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. It also allows user to choose the combinateion that suits their needs. For example, you can choose three SSDs matched with one HDD or two SSDs with two HDDs. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with a single click, without the need to reboot for instant activation and complete ease of use. As an added bonus, it can even prevent data loss with the included backup function, so you can rest easy knowing your data is secure.