Intel Z390 ATX Gaming motherboard with M.2 heatsink, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 4400MHz, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, and USB 3.1 Gen 2

• LGA1151 socket for 9th/8th -gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
• Synchronized RGB lighting technology works with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync-capable PC gear and includes support for addressable light strips and Phillip Hue
• Perfected cooling with dedicated water header zones, M.2 heatsink and various fan control
• Gaming connectivity: Intel Gigabit Ethernet , LANGaurd, dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, Wi-Fi with MU-MI-MO 802.11
• 5-way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing AI Overclocking and cooling profiles trailor-made for your rig
• Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action
• Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability

THE HERO
ROG Maximus XI Hero is the perfect introduction to the Republic of Gamers. It's a Z390 gaming motherboard that packs substantial power, smart cooling and faster memory support under a stealthy skin. Loaded with renowned ROG features, from one-click overclocking and cooling to attention-grabbing Aura Sync illumination, Maximus XI Hero is ready to perform and crafted for customization.

THRILLING PERFORMANCE
With a dedicated onboard clock generator, support for the latest high-performance memory, and cooling options to keep thermals under tight control, Hero provides a potent foundation for your next gaming build.

CONTROL YOUR RIG
Fast, intuitive control is vital for effective command of your rig, so we've loaded ROG Maximus XI Hero with simple, flexible tools that let you tweak almost every system aspect. Enjoy intelligent automated tuning with 5-Way Optimization technology, or dive deep into the revered ROG UEFI BIOS to take full manual control. Hero also makes short work of fine-tuning everything from audio to storage, so it's easy to get every park of your system up to speed.

PERSONALIZED FOR YOU
With Aura Sync to unleash synchronized effects that extend from motherboard to a vast ecosystem of compatible components, ROG Maximus XI Hero is primed for endless personalization.

THE POWER OF INTEL
Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors
This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Intel Z390 chipset
The Intel® Z390 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the chipset provides a maximum of six USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z390 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

CPU
Intel® Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and 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® Z390

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 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.)/3300(O­.C.)/3200(O.C­.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O­.C.)/2666/2400­/2133 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 www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® UHD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPor­t ports

• Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 × 2160 @ 30 Hz
• Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 × 2304 @ 60 Hz

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots
Intel® Z390 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *1
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

LAN
Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology

Wireless Data Network
Intel® Wireless-AC 9560
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT8­0/HT160

Bluetooth
Bluetooth® 5.0

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 *3

Audio Feature :

• Gold-plated jacks
• Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• Sonic Radar III
• Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link

USB Ports
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (4 at back panel, +red, 1 x Type-C+3 x Type-A)
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, +blue, 2 x Type-A)
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, +black, 4 at mid-board)
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)

ROG Exclusive Features
ReTry Button
Start Button
Reset Button
Extreme Engine Digi+ :

• MicroFine Alloy Chokes
• 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
• OptiMOS™ MOSFET

Mem TweakIt
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Exclusive Software

• Mem Tweakit
• RAMCache III
• RAMDisk
• CPU-Z
• GameFirst V
• Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
• Sonic Radar III

Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :

• 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App

AURA :

• Aura Lighting Control
• Aura RGB Strip Headers
• Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
• Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)

ASUS Exclusive Features :

• USB BIOS Flashback
• MemOK! II
• AI Suite 3
• Ai Charger
• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• Armoury Crate
• Pre-mounted I/O Shield
• ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
• OptiMem II
• ASUS EZ Flash 3
• ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
• BUPDATER
• BIOS Flashback Button
• Clear CMOS Button
• Reset Button

ASUS EZ DIY :

• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS Q-Design :

• 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 PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 1 x Type-C+3 x Type-A
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A,
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

Internal I/O Ports
2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
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 AIO_PUMP connector (1 × 4 -pin)
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 × 4 -pin)
1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 × 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 × 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
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 Gen 2 front panel connector
Accessories
User's manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
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 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG coaster(s)

BIOS
1 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1

Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note
*1 The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G₅ and SATA6G₆. The PCIe x16_3 runs x2 mode by default.

*2 When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G₂ port will be disabled.

*3 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.