• LGA1151 socket for 7th/6th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
• ROG Water Cooling Zone: Dominate your cooling system
• Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronized light shows and an Aura 4-pin RGB-strip header
• SupremeFX: Exclusive new codec plus intuitive Sonic Radar III and Sonic Studio III
• 5-Way Optimization: One-click system-wide overclocking.
• Best gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 2×2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi , LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
• Best gaming durability: ROG Armor and premium components
• Best gaming connectivity: Front-panel USB 3.1, dual M.2 and both USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C

For more than a decade, Republic of Gamers has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best players and PC enthusiasts. Our journey is a road without end. Now, it's time for competitors to be warned and for gamers and enthusiasts to push the limits: The packed and pumped ROG Maximus IX Code motherboard is ready to defeat all challengers.

MAXIMUS IX CODE
Born from the Formula, the Maximus IX Code gives gamers the aesthetic appeal of Aura Sync lighting, the convenience of onboard Wi-Fi, and the reliability of long-lasting components. It's christened Code to echo the defining layer of ROG Armor that protects and streamlines the board. Code has roots in codex, a Latin term describing the precursor to modern books that became popular due to its unique and durable cover. The Maximus IX Code seeks to set a new standard in motherboard design by making ROG Armor more accessible to gamers.

ATER-COOLING SYSTEM
ROG WATER COOLING ZONE
ROG's innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone's dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility ─ so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!

BEST GAMING AUDIO
EXQUISITE AUDIO, INSIDE AND OUT
NEW SUPREMEFX CODEC
ROG's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection — and that means our best-ever recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® Sabre Hi-Fi ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4850 op-amp for high gain with low distortion — which all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before.

BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE
OC DESIGN
ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
A dedicated base-clock generator designed for 7th Generation Intel® processors allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 425MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCK AND COOLING, DONE!
PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, DIGITAL POWER, FAN CONTROL AND NETWORKING ─ TAILORED TO THE WAY YOU PLAY
You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Maximus IX Code build — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Exclusive ROG technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system, based on real-time use — so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and networking settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, and productivity!

• Games run swiftly and smoothly with high-performance and prioritized bandwidth.
• Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
• Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loads.
• Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money and the earth.

BEST GAMINGNETWORKING
MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY
INTEL ETHERNET
ROG Maximus IX Code features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.

Specs

• CPU
  • Intel® for 7th/6th Generation Core™ i5/Core™ i3/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.
• Chipset
  • Intel® Z270
• Memory
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C­.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O­.C.)/3733(O.C­.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O­.C.)/3400(O.C­.)/3333(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.
• Graphic
  • Integrated Graphics Processor
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 × 2160 @ 24 Hz
  • Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 × 2304 @ 60 Hz
  • Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
• Multi-GPU Support
  • Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, gray)
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
• Storage

Intel® Z270 Chipset

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)*3

6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*4

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *5

• LAN
  • Intel® I219V
  • Anti-surge LANGuard
  • ROG GameFirst Technology

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*6

• Audio

ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
* Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
* Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
* High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
* SupremeFX Shielding Technology
* ESS® ES9023P
* Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *7

Audio Feature

Gold-plated jacks

Sonic Radar III

Sonic Studio III

• USB Ports

ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller

1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector port(s)

ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller

2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, )

Intel® Z270 Chipset

6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)

Intel® Z270 Chipset : *8
* 6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, , Type-A + Type-C, 2 at mid-board)

• ROG Exclusive Features
  • Clear CMOS button
  • ROG Armor
  • ROG RAMCache II
  • ROG CloneDrive
  • MemOK! Button
  • ReTry Button
  • Safe Boot Button
  • Start Button
  • Reset Button
  • LN2 Mode
  • GameFirst IV

ROG Aura
* Aura Lighting Control
* Aura RGB Strip Headers

Extreme Engine Digi+

MicroFine Alloy Chokes

NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET

10K Black Metallic Capacitors

KeyBot II
* X.M.P.
* ClrCMOS
* Power On

UEFI BIOS features

O.C. Profile

Tweakers' Paradise

ROG SSD Secure Erase

Graphic Card Information Preview

ROG RAMDisk

Extreme Tweaker

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, and Turbo App

ASUS Exclusive Features

MemOK!

AI Suite 3

Ai Charger

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS USB BIOS Flashback

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

Overclocking Protection

ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

• Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-C
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 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 BIOS Flashback Button(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  • 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
  • 1 x TPM connector(s)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 × 4 -pin)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 × 4 -pin)
  • 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 × 4 -pin)
  • 1 x H_AMP fan connector
  • 1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 × 4 -pin)
  • 1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 × 4 -pin)
  • 1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 1 x EXT_Fan header
  • 1 x W_IN header
  • 1 x W_OUT header
  • 1 x W_FLOW header
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector
• Accessories
  • User's manual
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 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/ac compliant)
  • 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
  • 1 x ROG big sticker
  • 1 x Q-Connector
  • 1 × 10-in-1 ROG cable label
  • 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
  • 1 x ROG coasters
• BIOS
  • 1 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Manageability
  • WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  • Drivers
  • ROG GameFirst IV*
  • ROG RAMDisk
  • ROG RAMCache II
  • ROG CPU-Z
  • ROG Mem TweakIt
  • Overwolf
  • ROG Keybot II
  • CloneDrive
  • Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
  • DAEMON Tools Software
  • ASUS WebStorage
  • Sonic Studio III
  • Sonic Radar III
  • RAMDisk
  • Aura
  • WinZip
  • ASUS Utilities
  • ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
• Operating System
  • Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Windows® 8.1 64-bit *9
  • Windows® 7 32-bit *9
  • Windows® 7 64-bit *9
• Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Note
  • 1 The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIex1_3. The PCIe x4_3 is default set at x2 mode.
  • 2 When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.
  • 3 When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operatin in PCIe 3.0 x4 mode, SATA ports 5 and 6 will be disabled.
  • 4 This function will work depending on the CPU installed
  • 5 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 and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
  • 6 Support for the Bluetooth specification depends on the Windows version. Win7/8.1 support up to Bluetooth 4.0.
  • 7 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio and due to Windows 7 limitations, 32-bit playback is unavailable for Windows 7.
  • 8 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
  • 9 Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors
  • ROG GameFirst Technology is only available for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit