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Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Intel Z170 LGA1151 DDR4 ATX Motherboard

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Description

You'd never win with your eyes closed, so open your ears up to the best audio for the battlefield! ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive R&D, and SupremeFX 2015 is the crystal-clear result - onboard sound as superior as your gaming rep. Greater performance means smoother gameplay - and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance - coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat. Get your hands on OC Panel II, an intuitive system monitoring and tweaking in two modes. For both, a clear 2.6-inch display keeps you informed and in full control - so you can maximize the available power. OC Panel II also comes with the illuminated LED on the stunning ROG logo. OC Panel II can also be used as external overclocking console, giving easy access to multiple ROG-exclusive features including Subzero Sense, VGA Hotwire, Slow Mode and Pause Switch. You also have direct access to two PWM and two full-speed fan headers, as well as remote power and reset buttons. Thought you'd taken overclocking as far as it could go? Meet ASUS Pro Clock, a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that ramps BCLK frequencies up to 400MHz or even beyond . This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control - providing an exciting another way to boost performance to extremes.

Second-generation ASUS T-Topology pushes DDR4 memory overclocking to over 3866MHz with all memory slots populated - and that means the best-ever gaming performance from your Maximus VIII Extreme rig! Featuring a customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, second-generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility. The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily. ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels, and minimizes risk of data loss! As a gamer you demand stability and durability, so ROG integrates long-lasting, premium components, plus exclusive smart DIY designs across the board - ensuring the best gaming experiences.

  • Best gaming audio

    You'd never win with your eyes closed, so open your ears up to the best audio for the battlefield! ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive R&D, and SupremeFX 2015 is the crystal-clear result - onboard sound as superior as your gaming rep.
  • Best gaming performance

    Greater performance means smoother gameplay - and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance - coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.
  • The expert overclocking companion

    Get your hands on OC Panel II, an intuitive system monitoring and tweaking in two modes. For both, a clear 2.6-inch display keeps you informed and in full control - so you can maximize the available power. OC Panel II also comes with the illuminated LED on the stunning ROG logo.
  • Normal mode - easy system monitoring and performance boosts

    OC Panel II installs directly into a 5.25-inch drive bay to provide real-time monitoring of multiple vital parameters, including CPU temperature, ratios, base clock and fan speeds! The OC button provides instant control over overclocking, while CPU fan speeds can be adjusted to Turbo, Standard and Silent modes - super-simple controls, all at your fingertips.
  • Extreame mode - advanced overclocking made easy

    OC Panel II can also be used as external overclocking console, giving easy access to multiple ROG-exclusive features including Subzero Sense, VGA Hotwire, Slow Mode and Pause Switch. You also have direct access to two PWM and two full-speed fan headers, as well as remote power and reset buttons. Extreme mode also offers easy access to the Safe Boot and ReTry buttons for instant configuration testing and diagnosis.
  • Asus Pro Clock Technology

    Thought you'd taken overclocking as far as it could go? Meet ASUS Pro Clock, a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that ramps BCLK frequencies up to 400MHz or even beyond . This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control - providing an exciting another way to boost performance to extremes.
  • DDR4 overclocking strength in numbers

    Second-generation ASUS T-Topology pushes DDR4 memory overclocking to over 3866MHz with all memory slots populated - and that means the best-ever gaming performance from your Maximus VIII Extreme rig! Featuring a customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, second-generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility.
  • UEFI BIOS

    The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
  • Speed your loads

    ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels, and minimizes risk of data loss.
  • Best gaming protection

    As a gamer you demand stability and durability, so ROG integrates long-lasting, premium components, plus exclusive smart DIY designs across the board - ensuring the best gaming experiences.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME - motherboard - extended ATX - LGA1151 Socket - Z170
Product Type
Motherboard - extended ATX
Chipset Type
Intel Z170
Processor Socket
1 x LGA1151 Socket
Compatible Processors
Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7
Max RAM Size
64 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR4, non-ECC, unbuffered
Storage Ports
6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x SATA-600, 2 x SATA Express port, 1 x M.2, 1 x U.2 port
USB / FireWire Ports
1 x USB-C + 3 x USB 3.1 + 4 x USB 3.0 + (4 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Max Allocated RAM Size
512 MB
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - extended ATX
Chipset Type
Intel Z170
Processor Socket
LGA1151 Socket
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7

Supported RAM

Max Size
64 GB
Technology
DDR4
Bus Clock
2133 MHz, 2800 MHz (O.C.), 2666 MHz (O.C.), 2400 MHz (O.C.), 3000 MHz (O.C.), 3200 MHz (O.C.), 3300 MHz (O.C.), 3400 MHz (O.C.), 3333 MHz (O.C.), 3466 MHz (O.C.), 3733 MHz (O.C.), 3600 MHz (O.C.), 3500 MHz (O.C.), 3800 MHz (O.C.), 3866 MHz (O.C.)
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC
Registered or Buffered
Unbuffered
Features
Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)

Graphics

Max Allocated RAM Size
512 MB

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
SupremeFX 2015
Compliant Standards
DTS Connect, High Definition Audio

LAN

Network Controller
Intel I219V
Network Interfaces
Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 288-pin , 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual: x8 mode; triple: x8, x4, x4 mode; single card: x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA, 1 x M.2, 2 x SATA Express port, 1 x U.2 port - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , ASMedia ASM1061: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices
RAID Features
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Interfaces
1 x HDMI , 1 x DisplayPort , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 3 x USB 3.1 , 1 x USB-C , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x TOSLINK
Internal Interfaces
6 x USB 2.0 - header , 4 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x Thunderbolt - header
Power Connectors
4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Type
AMI
BIOS Features
WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS O.C. Profile, USB BIOS Flashback, UEFI BIOS, ACPI 5.0 support, ASUS EZ Flash 3, DMI 3.0 support, SMBIOS 3.0 support
Sleep / Wake Up
Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on PME
Hardware Features
EZ Plug, jack retasking, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, Q-DIMM, GPU Boost, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, Q-Slot, ProbeIt, ASUS Extreme Engine Digi+, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS COP EX, ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Extreme Tweaker, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, ASUS iROG, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), GPU.DIMM Post, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, ROG VGA Hotwire, ROG Subzero Sense, Q-Code, SupremeFX Shielding technology, ASUS DIGI+ Power Control, ASUS Wi-Fi GO!, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Insider, Intel Quick Sync Video, AMD 4-way CrossFireX technology support, Disk Unlocker, ASUS SSD Secure Erase, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), Debug LED, ASUS Fan Xpert 3, Dual Intelligent Processors 5, LANGuard, Sonic Radar II, Sonic SenseAmp, USB 3.1 Boost, ASUS PRO Clock Technology, Sonic Studio II, KeyBot II, GameFirst IV, OptiMOS MOSFET, overclocking protection

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
ROG Door Hanger, cable labels, 1 x M.2 screw, ASUS 3T3R Wi-Fi moving aerials, I/O back cover, fan extension card, ROG fan stickers, ROG OC Panel II Kit
Cables Included
8 x Serial ATA cable , 1 x SLI bridge , 1 x CrossFire cable
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, Kaspersky Anti-Virus (1 year subscription), ASUS AI Charger+, ROG CPU-Z, ROG GameFirst Utility, ROG Mem TweakIt Utility, ASUS WebStorage, ASUS AI Suite III, ROG RAMDisk, ASUS Turbo App, DAEMON Tools Pro Standard (1 year), Mobo Connect, PC Cleaner, Media Streamer, HyStream, ASUS RAMCache, Overwolf
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
27.2 cm
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