Built with an integrated 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron J3355 Dual-Core processor, the Prime J3355I-C BGA 1296 Mini-ITX Motherboard from ASUS contains features such as 5X Protection II, Fan Xpert, the UEFI BIOS and EZ Mode, plus compatibility with over 1000 devices. This motherboard supports Windows 10 (64-bit), will fit into cases that support a Mini-ITX form factor, and the included CPU is installed in the BGA 1296 socket.
The Prime J3355I-C can support 16GB of non-ECC and unbuffered DDR3 RAM, or 8GB in each of the two DIMM slots. Supported memory speeds include 1866, 1600, and 1333 MHz. It also has a total of 2 x SATA III 6 Gb/s ports for internal storage devices. There are also four USB 3.0 Type-A ports at the back panel, plus two USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports located mid-board. For those looking to expand their system using PCIe, there is one PCIe 2.0 x4 slot that runs in x1 mode.
For delivering sharp, clear graphics, the built-in processor supports integrated Intel HD Graphics 500 and the motherboard is equipped with one HDMI port that supports a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz, plus one VGA port and one LVDS port, each of which supports a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. The integrated graphics can access up to 512MB of shared memory and up to two displays are simultaneously supported.
Using the Realtek ALC887-VD2 8-Channel HD audio codec, this motherboard can support 8-channel HD audio using its three audio jacks. The motherboard is also equipped with features such as Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard, overvoltage protection, DRAM overcurrent protection, ESD guards, 8000+ validation hours, and more. Included is an I/O shield, two SATA III 6 Gb/s cables, and an M.2 screw package. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty.
EZ Flash 3
Update the BIOS via the Internet, without leaving the BIOS interface.
S.M.A.R.T.
Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and possibly to determine potential failures.
Q-Fan Control
You can configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes.
My Favorite
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
EZ XMP
Improve DRAM performance with a click.
SATA Information
Display SATA port details for device identification.
Fast Clock Adjustment
Use mouse controls to quickly change time and date settings.
Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.