Features LGA1151 socket for 7th Gen & 6th Gen Intel Core™ desktop processors. ROG integrated monoblock detects water flow, temperature & leakage, & integrates the M.2 heatsink to prevent throttling. Best gaming lighting: Aura Sync RGB LEDs, Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers. Supreme FX: Exclusive new codec plus intuitive Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III. 5-Way Optimization: One-click system-wide overclocking. Best gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 2x 2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, LANGuard & Game First technologies. Best gaming protection: pre-mounted I/O shield, Safeslot, Safe DIMM, & copper-plated PCB edges for EMI protection & maximum durability. Best gaming connectivity: Front-panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1, onboard Thunderbolt™ 3. & dual M.2. Overview Aura lighting control Customize LED effects with intuitive ASUS Aura Sync lighting-control software. Aura means that you can cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Extremes brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers*. Fire up ASUS Aura & enjoy the creative freedom of nine lighting schemes &9472; & watch all of the lights on your rig glow in perfect synchronization! Outshine the competition ASUS Aura Sync technology makes Maximus IX Extreme the control hub for your illumination ambitions — so its easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards & even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices. Sonic Studio III ROGs Sonic Studio III audio effects station has been updated with an all-new routing feature to port streams to different outputs as well as app-level preferences for instant audio profiles & enhanced noise filtering for conversations with total clarity! DDR4 Overclocking With support for DDR4 memory youre able to drive memory frequencies to 4133 M Hz — & even beyond! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus OC Socket provides superb memory-overclocking potential, minimizing coupling noise & signal reflection to enable you to unleash the full power of DDR4. With innovative equidistant memory channels, our design delivers the most balanced control & incredibly powerful overclocking capabability. & thats not all: ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the best compatibility.
Specification CPU Intel Socket 1151 for 7th Generation for 7th/6th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron 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 Z270 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4133 (O.C.)/4000 (O.C.)/3866 (O.C.)/3800 (O.C.)/3733 (O.C.)/3600 (O.C.)/3500 (O.C.)/3466 (O.C.)/3400 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.) MHz Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port 1.2 ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way Cross Fire X™ Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (Single at x 16, dual at x 8/x 8) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 1 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 *1 Storage Intel Z270 Chipset: 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2 Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*3 Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*3 Intel Optane™ Memory Ready *4 LAN Intel I219V Anti-surge LANGuard ROG Game First IV Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports MU-MIMO Bluetooth Bluetooth V4.1*5 Audio ROG Supreme FX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
- Impedance sense for front & rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 113 d B SNR stereo playback output & 110 d B SNR recording input
- Supreme FX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9023P
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192k Hz playback *6 Audio Feature :
- LED-illuminated design
- Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 front panel connector port (s) Intel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 port (s) (2 at back panel, ) Intel Z270 Chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) port (s) (4 at back panel, ) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) port (s) (2 at back panel, ) Intel Z270 Chipset: *7 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) ROG Exclusive Features Clear CMOS button ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Clone Drive Pre-mounted I/O Shield Mem OK! Button Slow Mode Re Try Button Safe Boot Button Start Button Reset Button LN2 Mode Game First IV ROG Aura
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- Micro Fine Alloy Chokes
- Nex FET™ Power Block MOSFET
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Mem Tweak It Key Bot II
- X.M.P.
- Clr CMOS
- Power On UEFI BIOS features :
- O.C. Profile
- Tweakers Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview ROG RAMDisk Extreme Tweaker USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback 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 Expert 4, & Turbo App Safe DIMM slot ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED ()
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector Gaming Aesthetics :
- 3D printing friendly Overclocking Protection :
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back I/O Ports 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 () Type-A + USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CTM 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Button (s) 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks Internal I/O Ports 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 connector (s) support (s) additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 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 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x TPM connector (s) 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector (s) 2 x W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector (s) 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x System panel (s) (Q-Connector) 1 x Slow Mode switch (es) 1 x Thermal sensor connector (s) 1 x EZ Plug connector (s) (4-pin Molex power connector) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x BIOS Switch button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback button (s) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper (s) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header (s) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Re Try button 1 x T_ Sensor Connector 2 x W_ Pump+ Header 1 x EXT_ Fan header 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x Mem OK! Button 1 x RSVD Switch 1 x 9 pin Monoblock sensor 8 x Radiator Fan Headers Accessories Users manual 8 x SATA 6 Gb/s cable (s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out) 1 x Fan Extension card screw pack 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n compliant) 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 2 x Thermal sensor cable pack (s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) drive with utilities & drivers 1 x ROG coaster (s) 1 x ROG Monoblock 1 x ROG Monoblock Accessory pack 1 x M.2 Heatsink package BIOS 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, DMI3.0, Wf M2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 Print Screen, F3 Shortcut functions & ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information. Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 8.1 64-bit *8 Windows 7 32-bit *8 Windows 7 64-bit *8 Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.7 inch (30.5 cm x 27.2 cm ) Note *1 The PCIe x 4_1 slot default is disabled, if operating at x 2 mode, SATA Ports 3 & 4 will disabled, if operating at x 4 mode, SATA ports 1, 2, 3, 4 & M.2_2 SATA mode will disabled *2 When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1, 2 will be disabled. *3 This function will work depending on the CPU installed. *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 & BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. *5 Support for the Bluetooth
Specification depends on the Windows version. Win 7/8.1 support up to Bluetooth 4.0. *6 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192k Hz is not supported for 8-Channel audio & due to Windows 7 limitations, 32-bit playback is unavailable for Windows 7. *7 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. *8 Windows 8.1 64-bit & Windows 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel Processors Lan * ROG Game First Technology is only available for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit