Intel Z390 LGA 1151 ATX gaming motherboard with Aura Sync, DDR4 4266 MHz+, dual M.2, SATA 6Gbps, HDMI and USB 3.1 Gen 2

• LGA1151 socket for 9th/ 8th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
• Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including addressable RGB strips
• Comprehensive cooling: Onboard M.2 heatsink, water-pump header and a fan-extension header
• 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing AI overclocking and cooling profiles tailor-made for your rig
• Gaming connectivity: Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C connectors
• Gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst
• Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teams with Sonic Studio III to create an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action
• Easy DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum endurance

ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming amps the power delivery and stacks a comprehensive set of cooling options to tame Intel's latest CPUs. Together with a wealth of enhancements, including one-click optimization, the latest connectivity and futuristic styling with onboard illumination, ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming makes a formidable foundation for ATX gaming builds that go above and beyond.

SOLID HARDWARE SPECS FOR GAMING AND MORE
With comprehensive cooling options and upgraded power delivery to fuel CPUs with more cores, plus support for faster memory and storage, ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming provides all the essentials you need to harness the full potential of components in your build for top-tier gaming performance.

DESIGN, CUSTOMIZATION, AND SETUP
A host of design touches, including a unique cyber-text pattern, plus customization options, comprehensive validation lists, and the most diverse ecosystem of components in the industry make building and personalizing a gaming rig with ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming wonderfully easy.

TUNE YOUR RIG THE WAY YOU WANT
The ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming motherboard features firmware controls and software utilities designed for all skill levels, making setup, tuning and system maintenance simple. With options from overclocking and cooling to managing network performance and audio characteristics, you can configure your ROG Strix gaming build to perform the way you want.

THE POWER OF INTEL

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.

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.

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 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® HD 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

Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
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)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Storage
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
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
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology
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
• SupremeFX Shielding Technology
• Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *2

Audio Feature :

• SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
• Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
• Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
• Sonic Radar III
• Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link

USB Ports
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
1 x USB3.1 Gen 1 front panel connector port(s)
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (3 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-CTM)
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z390 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)
ROG Exclusive Features
ROG Exclusive Software

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

Special Features
OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology

• Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance

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

AI Overclocking
ASUS Optimem II：

• Optimem (Improved DDR4 stability)
• Improved DDR4 Stability

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 :

• MemOK! II
• AI Suite 3
• Ai Charger
• Armoury Crate
• Pre-mounted I/O Shield
• ASUS NODE: hardware control interface

ASUS EZ DIY :

• ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS Q-Design :

• ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
• ASUS Q-Slot
• ASUS Q-DIMM

Gaming Aesthetics :

• 3D printing friendly
• AURA-RGB Lighting

Digi+VRM
M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
DIY Friendly Design

• Procool
• SafeSlot
• Digi+ VRM
• DRAM Overcurrent Protection
• Highly Durable components
• ESD Guards

Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-CTM)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 front panel TypeC™ connector
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)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x M.2_FAN connector
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 × 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 × 14–1 pin TPM connector
1 x COM port header
1 x AIO PUMP Header
Accessories
User's manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x MOS fan bracket kit
1 x CABLE TIE BLACK
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Thermistor cable(s)
BIOS
1 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1
Manageability
WOL , PXE
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 When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 will be disable.
*2 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.