ASUS Z87-PRO (V EDITION) Intel Smart Connect Driver 4.2.40.2357 for Windows 8.1 Download

Posted at October 27, 2025 by PCI-DB Team

ASUS Z87-PRO (V EDITION) Intel Smart Connect Driver 4.2.40.2357 for Windows 8.1 Description

Specifications:

CPU:
- Intel Socket 1150 for 4th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
- Supports Intel 22 nm CPU
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Chipset:

- Intel Z87

Memory:

- 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3000(O.C.) / 2933(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2500(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
- Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Graphics:

- Integrated Graphics Processor
- Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort 1.2 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
- Supports Intel HD Graphics, InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
- Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously

Multi-GPU Support:

- Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
- Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
- Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots:

- 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
- 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode)
- 4 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), yellow
- Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
- Supports Intel Dynamic Storage Accelerator, Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), dark brown

LAN:

- Intel I217V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
- Intel LAN Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)

Audio:

- Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 112 dB SNR stereo playback output (Line-out at rear) and 104 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound
- DTS Connect
- DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- BD Audio Layer Content Protection

USB Ports:

- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (8 at mid-board)
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)

Back I/O Ports:

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
- 1 x DVI-D
- 1 x D-Sub
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
- 6 x USB 3.0 (blue)
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
- 6 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports:

- 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin, blue)
- 4 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 8 USB 2.0 port(s)
- 1 x TPM header
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
- 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
- 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
- 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin)
- 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
- 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
- 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
- 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
- 1 x DirectKey Button(s)
- 1 x DRCT header(s)
- 1 x MemOK! button(s)
- 1 x TPU switch(es)
- 1 x EPU switch(es)
- 1 x Power-on button(s)
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
- 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button(s)

BIOS:

- 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
- ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Form Factor:

- ATX Form Factor

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