CPU Intel® Socket 1151 for 8 th Generation Core ™ Processors Supports Intel® 14 nm 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® Z370 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 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.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort 1.2 ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz - Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz * 1 Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously 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 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 Storage Intel® Z370 Chipset : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* 2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)* 3 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready * 4 LAN Intel® I219V Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology Audio ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A - Dual Headphone Amplifiers - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback * 5 Audio Feature : - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel - Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals - Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Sonic Radar III - Sonic Studio III USB Ports Intel® Z370 Chipset : 6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel® Z370 Chipset : 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A + USB Type-C TM , Support 3A power output) ROG Exclusive Features ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG CloneDrive Overwolf GameFirst IV ROG Aura - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers Special Features OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 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. TPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost - Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors Gamer's Guardian: - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Stainless Steel Back I/O - Highly Durable Components - DIGI+ VRM - SafeSlot ASUS Exclusive Features : - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger - ESD Guards ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Q-Design : - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM Gaming Aesthetics : - 3D printing friendly - AURA-RGB Lighting Performance Optimization : - DIGI + VRM Turbo APP M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds) Back I/O Ports 1 x DVI-D 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-C TM 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack(s) Internal I/O Ports 1 x AAFP connector 2 x RGB Header(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x M.2_FAN connector 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt) 1 x CPU OV 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x COM port header 1 x T_Sensor Connector 1 x AIO PUMP Header 3 x 3D Mount screw port(s) Accessories User's manual ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Fan Holder 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x Strix door hanger 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x Cable ties pack(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x Thermistor cable(s) 1 x 3D printing mount package 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 ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1 DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays. *2 The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_1 port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device. *3 The M.2_2 socket shares SATA_56 ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use SATA devices. *4 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. *5 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.