| Brand |
ASUS |
| Model |
MAXIMUS IX HERO |
| Chipset |
Intel Z270 Chipset
|
| CPU Socket |
Intel Socket 1151 for 7th / 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
|
| Memory |
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4
4000(OC)*/3866(OC)*/3733(OC)*/3600(OC)*/3466(OC)*/3400(OC)*/3333(OC)*/3300(OC)*/3200(OC)*/3000(OC)*/2800(OC)*/2666(OC)*/2400(OC)*/2133 MHz
non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
|
| Graphic |
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024MB
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
|
| Expansion Slots |
New 7th Gen Intel Core Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8)
Intel Z270 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
|
| Audio |
ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel high-definition CODEC
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- ES9023P High Definition DAC
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
Audio Features:
- Sonic Studio III
- Sonic Radar III
|
| LAN |
Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst IV
|
| USB Ports |
Intel Z270 Chipset
- 6 x USB 3.0 ports ( 4 ports at back panel[blue], 2 ports at mid-board [grey])
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at back panel, 2 ports at mid-board [black])*
ASMedia USB 3.1 controller
- 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector
- 2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 Type-A [red] and 1 Type-C [black] at back panel, 1 at mid-board)
*2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
|
| Storage |
Intel® Z270 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support
- 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) and type 2242/2260/2280/22110(support PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) storage devices support
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
- Ready for Intel® Optane Memory
|
| Internal I/O Connectors |
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x USB 3.1 header
1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports [ via ROG_EXT header]
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
2 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header
1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector
3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x EXT_Fan header
1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Start button
1 x Reset button
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x Retry button
1 x LN2 mode jumper
1 x Slow mode switch
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX III series support
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x TPM connector
1 x System panel connector
|
| Back I/O Ports |
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x M.2 Wifi Slot
1 x HDMI 1.4b
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
4 x USB 2.0 ports [black]
4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C [black])
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
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| Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) |
