CPU
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ Processors
Chipset
Intel® Z370
Memory
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3000(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2133/3300(O.C.)/2400/3866(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/2666/3600(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
– Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz *1
– Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
– Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 /DVI-D ports
Supports Intel® Insider™, Clear Video HD Technology, InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Storage
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *4
Support Raid 5, 10, 1, 0
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
LAN
ROG GameFirst Technology
Anti-surge LANGuard
Intel® I219V
Audio
– Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
and SNR recording input – High quality SNR stereo playback output 113 dB 120 dB
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
– Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
– Sonic Studio III
– Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
– Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
– SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
– Sonic Radar III
– Dual Headphone Amplifiers
USB Ports
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at mid-board, 4 at back panel, blue)
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Support 3A power output, Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
ROG Exclusive Features
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
Overwolf
ROG Aura
– Aura RGB Strip Headers
– Aura Lighting Control
GameFirst IV
ROG CloneDrive
Special Features
TPU
– Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost
– Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors
ASUS Exclusive Features :
– Ai Charger
– AI Suite 3
– ESD Guards
Gamer’s Guardian:
– SafeSlot
– DIGI+ VRM
– Highly Durable Components
– DRAM Overcurrent Protection
– Stainless Steel Back I/O
ASUS EZ DIY :
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
– Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
Performance Optimization :
– DIGI + VRM
Turbo APP
ASUS Q-Design :
– ASUS Q-LED (VGA, Boot Device LED, DRAM, CPU)
– ASUS Q-DIMM
– ASUS Q-Slot
– ASUS Q-Shield
OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology
– Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
Gaming Aesthetics :
– AURA-RGB Lighting
– 3D printing friendly
Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x DVI-D
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-CTM
5 x Audio jack(s)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x AIO PUMP Header
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x CPU OV
3 x 3D Mount screw port(s)
1 x COM port header
2 x RGB Header(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x AAFP connector
1 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x M.2_FAN connector
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
Accessories
ASUS Q-Shield
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
User’s manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x CPU installation tool
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Cable ties pack(s)
1 x ASUS Fan Holder
1 x Strix door hanger
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x 3D printing mount package
1 x Thermistor cable(s)
BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Manageability
WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
12 cm x 9.6 cm ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
ATX Form Factor