ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO

CPU
Chipset
Memory
Graphic
Multi-GPU Support
Expansion Slots
Storage
LAN
Audio
USB Ports
ROG Exclusive Features
Special Features
Back I/O Ports
Internal I/O Ports
Accessories
BIOS
Manageability
Support Disc
Operating System
Form Factor
Note

Model

ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO

CPU

Intel^® Socket 1151for 7^th/6^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium^®/Celeron^® Processors

Supports Intel^® 14nm CPU

Supports Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

* The Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

Intel^® Z270

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Supports Intel^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphic

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB

- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz

- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Integrated Graphics Processor

Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA^® 2-Way SLI™ Technology

Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 *¹

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage

Intel^® Rapid Storage Technology supports*⁴

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*³

Intel^® Z270 Chipset :

Supports Intel^® Smart Response Technology*⁴

Intel^® Optane™ Memory Ready *⁵

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*²

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

LAN

Intel^® I219V

Anti-surge LANGuard

ROG GameFirst Technology

Audio

- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *⁶

- Sonic Studio III

ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220

- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input

- SupremeFX Shielding Technology

- ESS^® ES9023P

- Gold-plated jacks

- Sonic Radar III

Audio Feature :

- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

USB Ports

1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector port(s)

ASMedia^® USB 3.1 controller :

Intel^® Z270 Chipset :

Intel^® Z270 Chipset : *⁷

6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)

6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-C^TM)

ROG Exclusive Features

Loadline Calibration

- One-click Overclocking

- DirectKey

KeyBot II

- X.M.P.

- ClrCMOS

- Power On

- O.C. Profile

MemOK! Button

- NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET

ROG RAMDisk

ROG RAMCache II

GameFirst IV

ROG CPU-Z

ROG CloneDrive

Overwolf

Safe Boot Button

Mem TweakIt

ReTry Button

Start Button

Reset Button

LN2 Mode

ROG Aura

Extreme Engine Digi+ :

- MicroFine Alloy Chokes

- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

UEFI BIOS features :

- Tweakers´ Paradise

- ROG SSD Secure Erase

- Graphic Card Information Preview

Special Features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App

- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors

- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, VGA, Boot Device LED)

TPU

Gamer´s Guardian:

- SafeSlot

- ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS EZ DIY :

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS Q-Design :

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-DIMM

Back I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-C^TM

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)

4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)

1 x Clear CMOS button(s)

1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

Internal I/O Ports

3 x 3D Mount screw port(s)

2 x RGB Header(s)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)

1 x LN2 Mode switch(es)

1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

1 x MemOK! button(s)

1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x Thunderbolt header(s)

1 x EXT_Fan header

1 x TPM connector(s)

1 x H_AMP fan connector

1 x W_PUMP+ connector

1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)

1 x Reset button(s)

1 x Safe Boot button

1 x ReTry button

1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)

1 x System panel connector

1 x W_IN header

1 x W_OUT header

1 x W_FLOW header

1 x Start button

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)

1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)

3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)

1 x AIO_PUMP connector

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)

Accessories

1 x ROG coasters

1 x 3D printing mount package

1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label

ASUS Q-Shield

1 x CPU installation tool

1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)

1 x ROG big sticker

1 x Q-Connector

1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)

User´s manual

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)

1 x M.2 Screw Package

1 x Supporting DVD

BIOS

1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Manageability

WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Support Disc

Drivers
AURA
ROG GameFirst IV*
ROG RAMDisk
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
ROG Keybot II
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Radar III
Overwolf
CloneDrive
Kaspersky^® Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Software
Winzip
ASUS WebStorage
ASUS Utilities
*ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit

Operating System

Windows^® 8.1 64-bit *⁸

Windows^® 7 32-bit *⁸

Windows^® 7 64-bit *⁸

Windows^® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

ATX Form Factor

Note

*1 The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIex1_3. The PCIe x4_3 is default set at x2 mode.
*2 When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.
*3 When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in PCIEX4 mode, SATA port 5. 6 will be disabled.
*4 This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
*5 Intel^® Optane Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel^® Processors. Before using Intel^® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*6 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio and due to Windows 7 limitations, 32-bit playback is unavailable for Windows 7.
*7 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board comes from the ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
*8 Windows^® 8.1 64-bit and Windows^® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel^® Processors
*9 ROG GameFirst technology is only available for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit

ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO

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