• Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel® Core™ processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual M.2 (1× inside double-decker PCH heatsink, 1× back side), dual Gigabit LAN, onboard 802.11ac WiFi and Intel® Optane™ Memory compatibility
• ASUS OptiMem improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies
• Gamer’s Guardian with Fan Xpert 4 provides hardware-level safeguards for maximum performance with dynamic system cooling
• Aura Sync RGB lighting with additional 4-pin RGB header features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of Aura Sync enabled products
• Pre-mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG’s attention to detail and quality

The distinctive sleek cuts across the ROG Strix heatsink are now accented with a futuristic cyber-text pattern, fusing multiple gaming cultures to create a unique identity for this generation. But it's not all about arresting looks: the all-new ROG Strix motherboards exude material excellence, with a high-quality metal heatsink that adds a premium touch.

Specs

• CPU
  • Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ 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® B360
• Memory
  • 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  • DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel® 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors.
• Graphic
  • Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 × 2160 @ 24 Hz
  • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 × 2304 @ 60 Hz
  • Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
• Storage
  • Intel® B360 Chipset :
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*1
    • 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*1
    • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
  • Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *2
• LAN
  • Intel® I219V
  • Anti-surge LANGuard
  • ROG GameFirst Technology
• Wireless Data Network
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac*3
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  • Supports MU-MIMO
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 5.0*4
• Audio
  • ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
    • Dual OP Amplifiers
    • 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
    • Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5
  • Audio Feature :
    • SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
    • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    • Sonic Radar III
    • Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
• USB Ports
  • Intel® B360 Chipset : *6: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, red)
  • Intel® B360 Chipset : : 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM, 2 at mid-board)
  • Intel® B360 Chipset : : 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 2 at mid-board)
• ROG Exclusive Features
  • ROG RAMCache II
  • ROG CPU-Z
  • ROG CloneDrive
  • Pre-mounted I/O Shield
  • Overwolf
  • GameFirst IV
  • ROG Aura
  • Special Features
  • Gamer's Guardian:
    • ESD Guards on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB3.0/2.0 ports
    • DRAM Overcurrent Protection
    • Stainless Steel Back I/O
    • Highly Durable Components
    • DIGI+ VRM
    • SafeSlot
  • AURA :
    • Aura Lighting Control
    • Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
    • AI Suite 3
    • Ai Charger
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    • ASUS Fan Xpert 4
  • ASUS EZ DIY :
    • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • ASUS Q-Design :
    • ASUS Q-Shield
    • ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    • ASUS Q-Slot
    • ASUS Q-DIMM
• Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A,
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A + USB Type-CTM,
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2)
  • Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
• Internal I/O Ports
  • 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 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 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)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 × 4 -pin)
  • 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 × 4 -pin)
  • 1 x AIO_PUMP connector
  • 1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  • 1 x System panel connector
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector
• Accessories
  • User's manual
  • M.2 2242 mounting kit
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 2 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x ROG Strix stickers
  • 1 x Cable ties pack(s)
  • 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
  • 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
  • 1 x Panel cable
• BIOS
  • 1 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F4 AURA ON/OFF and F9 Search, Secure Erase, User Profile.
• Manageability: WOL, PXE
• Support Disc
  • Drivers
  • ASUS Utilities
  • EZ Update
  • Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  • Mini ITX Form Factor
  • 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )
• Note
  • 1 For a 2242 storage device, use the bundled 2242 mounting kit.
  • 2 Only M.2_2 supports Intel® Optane Memory
  • 3 Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed
  • 4 Bluetooth V5.0 will be supported on future versions of Windows. Refer to https://www.microsoft.com for updates on Windows OS Bluetooth support version.
  • 5 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio
  • 6 Supports 3A power output, one at a time only.