ROG Maximus XII Hero is the perfect foundation to the Republic of Gamers. Its a gaming motherboard that packs substantial power, smart cooling & faster memory support under a stealthy skin. Loaded with renowned ROG features, from AI overclocking & AI cooling to attention-grabbing Aura Sync illumination, Maximus XII Hero is ready to perform & crafted for customization. Our ROG engineers developed & extensively tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays in optimal condition. AI Overclocking Tuning is now faster & smarter than ever before. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU & cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system. AI Cooling AI Cooling automatically manages & controls motherboard connected fans, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load & temperature. AI Networking Game First VI optimizes & organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter & eliminating spike lag to ensure smooth online gameplay. ROG PATENTED PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD ESD GUARDS Greater electrostatic protection than the industry standard.ESD Guards cover the USB (Universal Serial Bus), audio & LAN ports. TRUEVOLT USB (Universal Serial Bus) USB power supplies rock-steady 5V to all USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, minimizing power fluctuations for minimal data loss. 2 x SAFESLOT Provides stronger PCIe device retention & greater shearing resistance. Q-Code The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. 4 x Q-DIMM One sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules. Flex Key At its default, the Flex Key functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily set to quickly turn Aura lighting on or off, activate Safe Boot or enter the BIOS.