HIGHLIGHTS: Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 Motherboard
Model – ROG Maximus XII Hero
CPU Socket – Intel Socket 1200
Chipset – Intel Z490
Form Factor – ATX Form Factor
Memory Support – Max. 128GB, DDR4
ABOUT Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 Motherboard
The Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 motherboard is the perfect foundation for the Republic of Gamers. It’s a motherboard that packs enough power, smart cooling, and fast memory support under its tough skin. Loaded with renowned ROG features, from AI overclocking and AI cooling to stunning Aura Sync lighting, the Maximus XII Hero is ready to perform and ready for customization.
FEATURES:
Intelligent Motherboard:
Asus ROG engineers have developed and extensively tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays at its best.
AI Overclocking – Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to indicate the optimal configuration for each system.
AI Cooling – AI Cooling automatically manages and controls the fans connected to the motherboard, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load and temperature.
AI Networking – Game First VI optimizes and organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter and eliminating spike lag to provide smooth online gameplay.
Performance – The Intel Comet Lake processor has 10 cores and a peak single-core turbo speed that exceeds 5.3 GHz out of the box. To address these increased demands on the system, Maximus XII takes advantage of Hero’s intelligent VRM design and uses quality components to ensure the best gaming and every day productive computing experience.
Cooling – Maintaining system stability under high loads is paramount, so the Maximus XII Hero employs large VRMs and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. Extra-large Armor heatsinks also protect multiple M.2 slots. Featuring premium components and multiple fan headers, the Maximus XII Hero is fully equipped to provide the best foundation for gaming systems – enabling high performance at low temperatures.
Optimization – Maximus XII Hero is packed with instinctive and adaptable tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.
Connectivity – ROG Maximus XII Hero provides advanced connectivity with WiFi 6 (AX201) and dual Ethernet with Intel 1Gb and Marvell 5Gb Ethernet ports so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth online and LAN play. Additionally, M.2 supports Intel OptaneTM memory technology to speed up your SSD for faster loading, and SupremeFX onboard audio delivers great sound while conserving a PCIe slot.
Personalize – In addition to outstanding performance, the Maximus XII Hero offers extensive styling and customization options to let you create a system that truly stands out.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | ROG Maximus XII Hero |
| CPU | Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** **Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU type. Supports Intel 14nm CPU |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4700(O.C)/4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.) /3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.) /3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * OptiMem III * 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
| Graphic | 1 x HDMI 1.4b *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Integrated Graphics Processor |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2 Intel 10th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *1 Intel Z490 Chipset 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Storage | Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4 1 x M.2_3 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) Intel Z490 Chipset : 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Optane Memory Ready |
| LAN | Marvell AQtion AQC111C 5Gb Ethernet Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless Data Network | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate Supports CNVI interface Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1* *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later. |
| Audio | Audio Feature : ROG SupremeFX7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220*6 – Supports: Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback – ESS ES9023 DAC + RC4580 OP AMP – Premium Japanese audio capacitors – Audio Cover – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs – High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input – Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback – Gold-plated jacks – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel |
| USB Ports | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-C) Rear USB Port ( Total 10 ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A) Front USB Port ( Total 7 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Marvell AQtion AQC111C 5Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x HDMI 2 x USB 2.0 |
| Internal I/O Ports | 3 x M.2 Socket 3 1 x FlexKey button 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x H_AMP fan connector 1 x W_PUMP+ connector 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x AAFP connector 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 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 Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Start button 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers |
| Software Features | [ROG Exclusive Software] – Mem Tweakit – RAMCache III – ROG CPU-Z – GameFirst VI – Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer – Sonic Radar III – DTS Sound Unbound – Overwolf – BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) [ASUS Exclusive Software] Armoury Crate – Aura Creator – Aura Sync AI Suite 3 – 5-way Optimization with AI Overclocking: TPU, EPU, Digi+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, Turbo app – EZ Update AI Charger WinRAR [UEFI BIOS] AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ ModeFlexKey |
| ASUS Special Features | ROG Extreme OC kit – FlexKey button – Retry button – Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors – MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design – ASUS Q-Code – ASUS Q-Connector – ASUS Q-DIMM – ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover ASUS EZ DIY – BIOS Flashback button – Clear CMOS button – Procool II – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeSlot AURA Sync – Standard RGB headers – Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | 12 inch x 9.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) ATX Form Factor |
| Accessories | Addressable LED extension cable 2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 2 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 ROG key chain 1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan) 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x ROG Thank you card User´s manual 1 x Supporting DVD |
| Note | *1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. *2 The PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth wih M.2_2. The PCIEX16_3 will be disabled when M.2_2 runs x4 mode. *3 When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. *4 M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_3 will be disabled. When M.2_2 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs x1 mode. *5 M.2_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_3 is populated SATA6G_56 will be disabled. *6 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. |
Specification: Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 (Wi-Fi) Gaming Motherboard
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