Brand |
ASUS |
Model |
MAXIMUS IX HERO |
Chipset |
Intel Z270 Chipset
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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) |