Asus Maximus VI HERO Z87 Socket 1150 HDMI 8 Channel Audio ATX
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- Supremacy through discrete-caliber audio Sonic Radar
- Scan & detect to dominate Extreme Engine Digi+ III
- Hardcore power delivery with premium components Extreme Engine Digi+ III
- Hardcore power delivery with premium components Game First II + Intel LAN
- Put Your Frags First RROG joining privileges now more accessible! Introducing Maximus VI Hero, the newest series from the ROG family, which packs outstanding quality, overclocking capabilities, & gamer-friendly features such as in-game visualized Sonic Radar detection & Game First II network optimization. It’s also loaded with amazing reliability, exclusive Supreme FX crystal-clear audio, & famous ROG dynamic tweaking powers, as well as the brand’s attractive red & black design. But there’s more: look below to check it out! The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, & we welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, & bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements & we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers. Re-arm with better sound & faster networking Supreme FX Supremacy through discrete-caliber audio ROG-exclusive technology implements multi-approach shielding, with ELNA audio capacitors helping offer 8-channel HD sound thats equal in power, clarity, & range to dedicated sound cards. This is the first-ever onboard sound capable of true audiophile-grade performance, set to revolutionize the way you hear games, movies, music, & even other people via chat. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio & get ready to rule. Supreme FX shielding: ensures precision analog/digital separation & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference from within the PCB & from other components. EMI protection cover: protects HD audio chip from interference to ensure sound quality. ELNA premium Japan-made audio capacitors: provide warm, natural, & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity that are great for game effects & multimedia. DTS Connect Expand Your PC Audio Experience To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats & quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to a home theater system.DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, & sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. Sonic Radar In-game sound visualization overlay Dedicated to FPS gamers, Sonic Radar is a stealthy overlay that shows you what opponents & teammates are up to. Gunshots, footsteps, & call-outs appear with precise directioning via the on-screen radar.

Includes:: a hotkey that means that you can switch sound detection focus for specific effects within games, & intuitive settings that provide greater gaming experiences: Four optimized game presets:three fine-tuned presets based on major FPS games, plus one general preset, all ready for your arena of engagement. Six key sound effects detected:visualize major game sound effects to help you complete your mission every time. Intel Ethernet Experience faster networking! Intel Ethernet achieves better throughput, lower CPU utilization, & enhanced connection stability. For gamers, this means an extra edge in multiplayer & unparalleled online experiences. Game First II Less lag for more win Offering powerful yet easy-to-use network control, ROG Game First II with c Fos Traffic Shaping technology is revamped with a more intuitive user interface. Featuring exclusive EZ Mode setup for beginners & Advanced Mode for professional users to tweak, it means whatever your PC does in the background, your victories always come first with up to 8X lower latency than standard Ethernet even when handling heavy net traffic. Lower latency is an obvious plus for online shooter players: no more getting taken out because the other guy has a few milliseconds on you! Extreme Engine Digi+ III Hardcore power delivery with premium components Completely digital architecture supplies the highest stability & precision for the CPU & memory, featuring dynamic speed adjustments. Power components are also upgraded. Nex FET MOSFETs handle up to 90% efficiency under normal operation & better durability in half the size of standard MOSFETs. Exclusive Black Wing chokes remain cool even when sizzling with as much as 60 amps of power with 3-5°C lower temps & minimal-loss power delivery. Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors last five times longer & deliver 20% greater extreme temperature endurance than generic solid state capacitors, easily standing up to hardcore demands. Best UEFI BIOS design gives you full control of your PC Upgraded UEFI BIOS Most award-winning in segment The new ROG UEFI BIOS

Includes:: a Last Modified feature that records recent changes. & to make sure you never forget a tuning idea, the in-BIOS Quick Note is perfect for jotting down memos & system details. It sure beats easily-misplaced paper notes! There’s also F4 My Favorites & Shortcuts for easy access to the BIOS features you need most, & you can even adjust boot logo size. The new BIOS also lets you name individual SATA ports so you can easily identify them to save time when defining boot sequences & other drive-related settings. With ROG Pulse, a cool flashing ROG logo indicates system activity, & very importantly, the helpful SSD Secure Erase has been added, restoring SSD speed from inside the BIOS & with no need for less compatible third party utilities. Click the upper right tab to learn more. SSD Secure Erase Recover lost performance. Back to high speed SSD performance degrades with time due to overwrite action. ROG is the world’s first motherboard brand to integrate SSD Secure Erase into UEFI BIOS for better compatibility & easier use, offering the best removal method to completely delete all data on an SSD to recover lost performance & restore factory speeds. USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Simple plug & press hardware-based BIOS flashing Hardware-level USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback allows users to update to new UEFI BIOS versions even without a CPU or DRAM installed. Just plug in a USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash drive containing the BIOS file & press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. Hassle-free updating for ultimate convenience! Unleash your graphic power SLI/ Cross Fire On-Demand Why choose when you can have both? SLI or Cross Fire X? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus VI HERO, you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/ Cross Fire on Demand technology, supporting up to Quad-GPU SLI or Quad-GPU Cross Fire X configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. 4K Ultra HD ready Discover future visual experiences Following up on popular 1080p full HD, 4K Ultra HD is the next big thing, & you’re ready for the upgrade thanks to integrated graphics that natively support up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI. That’s four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, & realism. PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 uses enhanced encoding that provides twice the performance of PCI Express 2.0. Total bandwidth for an x 16 link reaches 32GB/s, delivering unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenience & seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility. 2nd generation T-Topology 5%+ full load OC margin & 10%+ with one DIMM For extreme memory overclocking under full load, ASUS developed the world’s first 2nd generation T-Topology. It further optimizes layout to minimize coupling noise & signal reflection, increasing DRAM overclocking. Testing shows around 5% more OC margin under full load, & 10% OC margin growth for one-DIMM configurations. Dual Intelligent Processors 4 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization One click for better performance, efficiency, digital power control, reduced noise, & enhanced cooling. Dynamic Multi-Scenario Design Figuring out the best settings for your PC a challenge? 4-Way Optimization automatically detects the best configuration for your system based on actual usage. Proven Performance The design makes sure your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity, & everything else. 4 Key Tuning Pillars Performance: unlock CPU/i GPU performance with the TPU Efficiency: achieve whole system energy efficiency by reducing power consumption & power off extra I/O controllers Leading digital power: real-time management of CPU-input voltage regulator via DIGI+ Power Control Customized fan control: detailed supervision of every installed fan improves cooling & reduces noise with Fan Xpert 2 TPU CPU performance boost Unleash your computer’s performance with a simple 2-phase onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility. It works with the TPU chip to offer precise voltage control & advanced monitoring, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies & ratios for optimized performance in all situations. EPU All-round energy efficiency Tap into the worlds first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or the AI Suite 3 utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings & intelligently moderating power consumption. It can directly reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level on dem&, or manually switch to Max Power Saving Mode for further power savings, creating a more energy-efficient PC. Want to download, stream, or backup content while away from your PC? Away Mode makes it easy. It puts your system into an extreme energy-saving stance, even shutting down unused extra I/O controllers. DIGI+ Power Control Precise Digital Power Control for both CPU & DRAM Power control is one of the most essential motherboard designs. Intelligent CPU power draw detection with ASUS DIGI+ Power Control is an innovative, industry-leading technology that fully complies with Intel VRD12.5 specifications, increasing overclocking potential, enhancing system stability, & improving power efficiency with superior flexibility & accurate control. Fan Xpert 2 Comprehensive controls for the perfect cool & quiet balance Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 literally blows away the competition. It can scan each fan’s characteristics through automatic fan speed detection, delivering custom settings for each 4-pin/3-pin CPU & chassis fan with a single click & achieving the best balance of cooling performance & low noise. RPM Fixed Mode For users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0d B with highly specific fan speed control, which also reacts to system load for greater precision. ROG – that special extra Kaspersky Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses & spyware Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users & home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industrys highest. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard The real tool for optical & virtual discs DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD & Blu-ray discs. It converts optical media into virtual discs & emulates devices to work with the virtual copies. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video & photo collections on a PC, notebook or netbook. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality & credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information & your uniqueness. Mem Tweak It Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in BIOS, it always takes time for the system to reboot. Worry no more! With Mem Tweak It, you can do DRAM tuning in real-time & view your DRAM efficiency score. CPU & Chipset features Intel LGA1150 4th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Ready Intel Z87 Express Chipset This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with i GPU, memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory & 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. The Intel Z87 Express chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. It natively supports up to six USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports for up to ten times faster transfer rates than USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. Moreover, the Intel Z87 Express chipset also supports i GPU functionality, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. Intel Smart Response Technology SSD speed with HDD capacity Uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently-accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load & wait times, & lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system. Intel Smart Connect Technology Auto application refresh & shorter wait times Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update & sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience. Intel Rapid Start Technology Instantly awaken your PC from sleep mode Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping energy use low.