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ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA

Intel Z390 ATX Gaming motherboard with M.2 heatsink, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 4400MHz, 802.11ac Wi-Fi , dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, and USB 3.1 Gen 2

  • LGA1151 socket: Ready for 9th/8th Generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors
  • Crosschill EK III and Water Cooling Zone: Keep your system cool when the action heats up
  • ROG Eco-System: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including headers for both standard and addressable RGB strips
  • Gaming connectivity: Aquantia 5G LAN and Intel Gigabit Ethernet onboard, dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, Intel 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support, LANGuard and GameFirst
  • 5-way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing AI Overclocking and cooling profiles tailor-made for your rig
  • Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action
  • Gaming durability: ROG RGB Armor,ROG patented pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot, and premium components for maximum durability

Awards

2020PC Awards - BEST PREMIUM MOTHERBOARD - INTEL

2020PC Awards - BEST PREMIUM MOTHERBOARD - INTEL

APC Best Premium Motherboard of 2018

The 2019 Australian PC Awards winners

Extreme Performance

Not only was it one of the fastest gaming motherboards we’ve ever tested, but it also managed to score a few highest scores for us. It smashed our overclocked 3DMark record, and it makes light work of Deus Ex too. If I was building an i9-9900K gaming PC and overclocking the bejeebus out of it, water cooling it, and wanting the best frame rates at the end of it, the Formula has to be the way to go.

THE FORMULA

ROG Maximus XI Formula exhibits the sleek, refined and functional design that has become iconic in the Maximus motherboard series. With its distinctive integrated CrossChill EK III cooling block, intelligent overclocking software and a stunning polished-mirror finish, the latest-generation Formula is all set to make your showcase rig shine.

SPEC OVERVIEW

  1. ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
    Clr CMOS Button
    BIOS FlashBack™ Button

  2. HDMI 1.4b
  3. Aquantia AQC111C 5G LAN
    Intel® I219-V Gb LAN

    ROG GameFirst V
    LANGuard

  4. 10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
    4 x USB3.1 Gen 2 ports

    (Type-A + Type-C)

  5. Intel® Wireless-AC 9560

    2 x 2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

  6. 2" LiveDash OLED
  7. SupremeFX S1220 CODEC

    ESS® ES9023P High Definition DAC
    Impendance sense for front and rear
    120dB SNR stereo playback output
    113dB SNR recording input

    Sonic Studio III

    Sonic Studio Link

    Sonic Radar III
  8. 2 x 3-pin Addressable headers
    2 x 4-pin AURA RGB headers
  1. ESD GUARDS

    Greater electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.

    ESD GUARDS
  2. TRUEVOLT USB

    USB power supplies rock-steady 5V to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations for minimal data loss

    TRUEVOLT USB
  3. 2 X SAFESLOT

    Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.

    SAFESLOT
  4. 4 X Q-DIMM

    One sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules

    Q-DIMM
  5. 3 X Q-SLOT

    Clip to swap or secure your graphics card

    Q-SLOT
  6. Q-CONNECTOR

    sorts all front-panel cables

    Q-CONNECTOR

  1. Q-Code

  2. DDR4 4400+ MHz (O.C.)
    4 x DIMM, dual-channel
    XMP Support
    OptiMem II Support

  3. Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors

  4. Multicolored Q-LED

  5. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

  6. Multi-GPU SLI/CFX support
    2 x PCIe 3.0 x 16
    (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4)
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x 16 Max. at X4 mode
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x 1

  7. 6 x SATA 6G ports

  8. RGB illuminated port names

  9. Intel Z390 Chipset
    ROG LOGO RGB LED
    intel CHIPSET Z390 inside
    ASUS AURA SYNC

  10. 2 x M.2 Socket 3
    1 x Type 2242-22110 (PCIe 3.0 x 4 + SATA)
    1 x Type 2242-2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)

  11. W_IN/OUT, W_FLOW headers

  12. 1 x Thermal sensor header

  13. NODE Connector

  1. ROG ARMOR

    STRONG ABS TOP COVER

    A tough, thermoplastic top-plate keeps your build neat and tidy, and adds style that's both unique and understated.

  2. SOLID STEEL BACKPLATE

    The steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthens Maximus XI Formula to prevent bending, and is finished in motherboard-matching black.

THRILLING PERFORMANCE

Building on over a decade of ROG engineering and refinement, Formula is the motherboard that lets you push the boundaries while keeping the thermals in check and under careful control.

BUILT FOR OVERCLOCKING

By default, all of Coffee Lake’s major bus frequencies are derived from the same reference clock, limiting the control and flexibility needed to harness the full overclocking potential of the platform. Maximus XI Formula features a dedicated onboard clock generator that supplies dynamic reference clocks to the CPU cores and major subdomains, giving you the freedom to coax every MHz of headroom from the system.

DDR4 4400Mhz+

Whether you're gunning for high memory frequencies or tuning timings for the lowest latency, Maximus XI Formula provides the tools you need to exploit the Coffee Lake architecture’s full potential: carefully optimized trace pathways maintain signal integrity, and the acclaimed ROG firmware offers the necessary tweaks to ensure stability while maximizing memory performance. Load up with a high-density memory kit for heavy multitasking, or run a focused setup that delivers the bandwidth your favorite games and applications need. Any way you stack it, Formula has you covered.

Optimem  II

To provide Intel’s latest CPUs unfettered access to memory bandwidth, we’ve reimagined motherboard trace routing from the ground up. Our OptiMem II tech carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and also adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. And to further enhance overclocking headroom for fully stacked memory configurations, we’ve employed a highly customized T-Topology layout that delivers time-aligned signaling.

Expertly Tooled
Totally Cooled

CROSSCHILL EK III

CrossChill EK III lets you cool with air and water. The redesigned cooling channels provide wider copper, delivering up to 37.2°C-lower MOSFET temperatures on water, and the standard G1/4" threaded fittings mean CrossChill EK III easily fits existing setups — so you can enjoy efficient, quiet cooling with the minimum effort.

  • G1/4" threaded design

  • Watertight rubber gasket

  • Copper water channel

  • Large copper surface area

Cooler By Design

Comprehensive cooling zone

ROG Maximus XI Formula features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Rampage VI Extreme
  • Multiple temperature sources position
  • Water pump+ position
  • 4-pin PWM/DC fan position
  • Fan Extension Header position
  • Smart protection position
  • Water in/out position
  • Water flow position
  • AIO pump position

  • Multiple temperature sources

  • Water pump+

  • 4-pin PWM/DC fan

  • Fan Extension Header

  • Smart protection

  • Water in/out

  • Water flow

  • AIO pump

  • Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors, for workload based cooling. All easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI BIOS.

  • A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

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  • Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

    *W_PUMP+ and AIO PUMP are also PWM/DC controllable.

  • Allows expansion of three additional DC or PWM fan headers, plus three thermal-probe headers.

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  • A dedicated integrated circuit that protects each fan header from over-temperature and over-current.

  • Allows for monitoring of temperature at the input/out of any component.

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  • Allows for constant monitoring of the flow rate of entire loop

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  • A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

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onboard 5g ETHERNET

Designed for the demanding requirements of power users and content creators who push the envelope, onboard 5Gbps Ethernet plugs you into a new era of home networking. With up to 5X the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, you'll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos, backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before. Formula supports intermediate 2.5Gbps connectivity, allowing you to step up to faster networks for maximum flexibility. Choose the bandwidth that meets your needs and enjoy ultra-low latency at any speed.

*Category 5e (100M) network cables support up to 5Gbps operation

Speed Compatible cable
100M CAT5
1G CAT5e
2.5G CAT5e
5G CAT5e(100M) , CAT6

CONTROL YOUR RIG

Fast, intuitive control is vital for effective command of your rig, so we’ve loaded ROG Maximus XI Formula with simple, flexible tools that let you tweak almost every system aspect. Enjoy intelligent automated tuning with 5-Way Optimization technology, or dive deep into the revered ROG UEFI BIOS to take full manual control. Formula also makes short work of fine-tuning everything from sonics to storage, so it’s easy to get every part of your system up to speed.

CONTROL YOUR RIG

AI Overclocking

ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster and smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system.

CPU POTENTIAL

We created a proprietary algorithm that evaluates the capabilities of your CPU.

COOLING CAPABILITY

The onboard intelligence also watches system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to gauge cooling performance.

AI OVERCLOCKING

Utilizes onboard intelligence to perform automated clocking and provides target frequency and voltage estimations for savvy veterans that prefer manual tuning.

5-Way Optimization

Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor and tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling and acoustics. The automated CPU tuning feature of 5-Way Optimization leverages the same onboard intelligence as AI Overclocking, but goes further by running a Prime95 based stress test to deliver a result that’s well-tuned from the get-go.

  • TPU Insight

  • EPU Guidance

  • FanXpert 4

  • DIGI+
    POWER CONTROL

  • TURBO APP

  • TPU Insight

    TPU INSIGHT

    The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking settings. We have upgraded this tool to provide AI Overclocking prediction values for users who want more insight when experimenting with different settings.

  • EPU Guidance

    EPU

    EPU Guidance: The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) enables system-wide power efficiency to automatically optimize power consumption to maximize energy savings. This tool now features temperature regulation that adjusts the CPU frequency according to processor temperatures. Users can now set a threshold to balance temperature and performance.

  • FanXpert 4

    Fan Xpert 4

    With Maximus XI Formula you have comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and even all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our award-winning UEFI BIOS. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

  • Digital Power Controls

    Digital Power Controls

    The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

  • Game Faster, Rank Higher

    Game Faster, Rank Higher

    Intel's processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it's needed most.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

  • When you’re ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you’re ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

    ADVANCED MODE
    ADVANCED MODE

    Prediction

    AI OC monitors system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to estimate overclocking performance.

    My Favorites

    Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

    EZ Flash 3

    Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

    AI OC Guide

    The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Overclocking or view a quick guide.

    SMART

    Check your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.

    GPU POST

    Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

    Secure Erase

    Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.

    Last Modified Log

    Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

    SATA Port Renaming

    Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

    Search Function

    Quickly and easily find the option or setting you’re looking for.

    ASUS User Profile

    Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

  • Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

    EZ MODE
    EZ MODE

    EZ Tuning Wizard

    Streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.

    AI OC Guide

    The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Optimization or view a quick guide.

    Intuitive graphical fan control

    Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

    SATA Information

    View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

    Fast Clock Adjustment

    Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

    Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)

    Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

SupremeFX

ROG's SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4580 op amp for high gain with low distortion — all to deliver audio that envelops you as never before.
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  • S1220 Codec

    10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1 channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front panel outputs

  • ESS® ES9023P

    Delivers up to 112dB DNR / -94dB THD+N

  • Nichicon caps

    Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

  • Gold-Plated Audio Jacks

    Prevents oxidization to ensure a reliable connection

  • Switching Mosfets

    Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs

  • S1220 CODEC

  • ESS® ES9023P

  • NICHICON CAPS

  • GOLD-PLATED
    AUDIO JACKS

  • SWITCHING MOSFETS

SONIC RADAR III

Enjoy visualized audio detail that eliminates the need to crank up the volume. It's the perfect tool for practice rounds and tuning untrained ears.

SONIC STUDIO III

Explore a range of EQ options and one-click presets that allow you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your audio devices, and make use of the new APO-injection technology apply your audio profiles to USB, HDMI and Bluetooth gears.

GameFirst V

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    Smart/Auto modes

    Optimize network traffic for active apps, or allocate more bandwidth to games.

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    Extreme Mode

    Speed network packets for specific applications, helping reduce latency.

    Extreme mode on: 371.7Mbps
    Extreme mode off: 16.03Mbps

    * Tested with 4GB file download while playing 4K online video.

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    ROG First

    Interface directly with a ROG router and automatically configure QoS to prioritize network bandwidth to games.

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    Network insight

    View real-time traffic by biggest hogs, app groups, and task types, or drill down for detailed connection information.

All New Status Overlay

View or adjust network settings during your game, without interrupting play.

Team With ROG Routers For More Wins

ROG FIRST

  • ROG MOTHERBOARD
    ROG MOTHERBOARD

    with GameFirst

  • +
  • ROG WIFI ROUTER
    ROG WIFI ROUTER

    with GameBoost

  • =

  • LOW-LATENCY
    GAMING

ROG
12 ms

33% Faster than key competitor!

18 ms

Ping time

*Tested with League of Legends, with BitTorrent download and streaming also running.

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RamCache III

RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

  • Smart mode: Automatically caches all your storage devices to maximize your system’s resources.

  • An intuitive interface displays real-time drive information, such as current read/write speeds.

  • And allows you to quickly check the health status of assigned memory.

6Gb File Transfer Time 2X Faster

Armoury Crate

The brand-new Armoury Crate portal keeps you updated with the latest drivers and BIOS releases. Its easy-to-use UI can be configured to show a variety of information, including security updates, bug patches, the latest ROG news, gaming events and special offers.

Armoury Crate

PERSONALIZED FOR YOU

With Aura Sync to unleash synchronized illumination effects that extend from motherboard to a vast ecosystem of compatible components, and the LiveDash OLED panel to display system stats and custom visuals, ROG Maximus XI Formula is primed for endless personalization.

GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD

Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors, to mice and keyboards, and up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

  • Static Static
  • Breathing Breathing
  • Strobing Strobing
  • Rainbow Rainbow
  • Color cycle Color cycle
  • Comet Comet
  • Flash and dash Flash and dash
  • Wave Wave
  • Glowing Yo-Yo Glowing Yo-Yo
  • Starry Night Starry Night
  • Music effect Music Effect
  • Smart Smart
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Addressable Strip

RGB Strip

LIVEDASH OLED

Maximus XI Formula is equipped with LiveDash, a built-in 2" OLED panel that displays useful information and customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, LiveDash shows key progress stats in simple language and via traditional POST codes. Then, during normal operation, the panel shows a choice of CPU frequency, device temperatures, fan speeds or information from the Water Cooling Zone. You're even able to customize the default LiveDash GIF, so that it'll display your own image or animation.

Hardware
Monitoring

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THE POWER OF INTEL

Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors

This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Intel Z390 chipset

The Intel® Z390 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the chipset provides a maximum of six USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z390 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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