Perfect your build from cooling to colour LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel Core™ desktop processors. Dual DDR4 3733 (OC) support Best gaming cooling – Cross Chill EK for both air & liquid cooling Best gaming lighting – Three-way RGB illumination, Aura 4-pin RGB-strip header & lighting control Best gaming audio – Reinvented Supreme FX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II Best gaming performance – 5-Way Optimisation with Auto-Tuning, second-gen T-Topology, & OC-friendly design Best gaming networking – Best-in-class Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard & Game First technologies Best gaming protection – ROG Amor plus carefully-selected premium components for maximum durability Best gaming connectivity
- 2x 2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, U.2 & M.2, plus Intel-powered USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Type A+C ROG gives you more – More gaming-oriented utilities, all free! For almost a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design & performance to thrill the worlds best gamers & PC enthusiasts. But our work has only just begun. Maximus VIII Formula has been pumped up & packed to the brim with enhancements, so competitors be warned, gamers get set & enthusiasts prepare to push your limits — ROG is ready to accept all challenges! ROG teamed up with the cooling masters at EK Water Blocks to create Cross Chill EK, an extreme-performance cooling block with a copper channel thats hungry for either air or liquid. Cross Chill EK is the coolest choice for custom-chilled builds enabling quieter rigs that run great on air — & even better with water. With G1/4in threaded fittings Cross Chill EK is a quick fit for your existing setup &, when you chill with liquid, youll shrink MOSFET temperatures by up to 23&730;C! Specifications CPU Intel Socket 1151 for 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 Asus website for CPU support list Chipset Intel Z170 Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3733 (O.C.)/3600 (O.C.)/3500 (O.C.)/3466 (O.C.)/3400 (O.C.)/3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered 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 Asus website for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port 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 512 MB Supports Intel In Tru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™ Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 3-Way Cross Fire X™ Technology Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 or dual x 8, gray) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 4 mode, black) 3 x PCIe 2.0 x 1 (black) Storage Intel Z170 chipset: 1 x U.2 port, support PCIe 3.0 x 4 NVM Express storage* 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)* 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s) 2 x SATA Express port, Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*2 Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2 ASMedia ASM1061 controller: *3 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), black, LAN Intel I219V, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & Physical Layer (PHY) Game First technology Anti-surge LANGuard Wireless Data Network Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz Supports MU-MIMO Bluetooth Bluetooth V4.1 Audio ROG Supreme FX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- Supreme FX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9023P
- 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600 Ohms) Audio Feature :
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel
- Sonic Sense Amp
- Sonic Studio II
- Sonic Radar II USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z170 chipset: 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (4 at mid-board) Intel Z170 chipset: *4 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) Intel USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 port (s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + Type-C) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 controller: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) (2 at back panel, blue) Overclocking Features Cross Chill EK (Hybrid air & liquid cooling) ROG Armor (including top cover & SECC steel backplate) ROG RAMCache Start Button Reset Button 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
- One-click Overclocking
- X.M.P.
- Direct Key
- Clr CMOS
- Power On UEFI BIOS features :
- O.C. Profile
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Tweakers Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview ROG RAMDisk Special Features OC Design
- ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 3, & Turbo App ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Media Streaming Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send
- Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting i OS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- Anti-Surge
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
- Mobo Connect
- PC Cleaner Remote Entertainment
- Media Streamer
- Hy Stream ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3 ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Multi-language BIOS
- Push Notice
- Media Streamer ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector RAMCache Operating System Support Windows 10, 64bit Windows 8.1, 64bit Windows 7, 32bit/64bit Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port (s) 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 (red) Type-A 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 (black) Type-C 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 (blue) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Audio jack (s) 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 2 x Wi-Fi antenna port (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Button (s) Internal I/O 1 x U.2 port 1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 2 x SATA Express connector:, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x Front panel connector (s) 1 x Front panel audio connector (s) (AAFP) 1 x Mem OK! button (s) 3 x Thermal sensor connector (s) 1 x Power-on button (s) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper (s) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header (s) 1 x System panel connector Accessories Users manual I/O Shield 8 x SATA power cable 1 x ASUS 2-Way/3-Way SLI bridge 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n compliant) 1 x Q-connector (s) (1 in 1) 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label (s) ROG Fan Label 1 x ROG Door Hanger (s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) BIOS 1 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. Manageability Wf M2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Support Disc Drivers ROG Game First technology ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMCache ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem Tweak It Overwolf ROG Keybot II ROG Aura (Lighting Control) Kaspersky Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS Web Storage ASUS Utilities Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) Note *1 The The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with U.2 slot & SATA Express 1 slot *2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed *3 These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported *4 2 x USB2.0 ports at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port