Description
Compact and powerful mATX board packed with gaming-oriented features
LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
Dual DDR4 3733 (OC) support.
Best gaming performance - 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, 2nd-generation T-Topology and OC design
Best gaming audio - reinvented SupremeFX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II.
Best gaming networking - best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technology.
Best gaming protection - carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability.
ROG gives you more - more gaming-oriented utilities, all free!
SupremeFX 2015 - Jacked-up audio, inside and out
ROG provides you with the very best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstream™ technology, ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2Vrms headphone amp, and Sonic SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32-600 ohms) for purest sound quality. SupremeFX 2015 also features intuitive Sonic Studio II for you to apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect entertainment, plus Perfect Noise noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity.
One click overclock and cooling, done!
Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control, and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you
5-Way Optimization at your disposal it takes just one click to tune complex settings -- for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive 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 even networking and audio 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, productivity or just about anything else!
- Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound
- Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming
- Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading
- Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock technology
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to 400MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS Turbo Processor Unit (TPU), to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control -- granting an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.
Advantages of PRO Clock
- Less boot up time
- Lower jitter under extreme conditions.
- More stable under heavy overclocking.
DDR4 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
ASUS 2nd generation T-Topology allows DDR4 memory overclocking to reach new heights: over DDR4-3733 MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, ASUS 2nd generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility.
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
RAMCache
Speed your game loads
ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology efficiently caches the critical files on a particular storage device, so that your 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!
Intel Gigabit Ethernet
More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences
ROG features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming -- always. 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
LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 (The support of these features depends on the CPU types)
Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4
3600+(OC)/3466(OC)/3400+(OC)/3333(OC)/3300(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2800(OC)/2666(OC)/2400(OC)/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. Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details)
Expansion Slots
New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8)
Intel® Z170 Express Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
- Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
- Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD® 2-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage
Intel® Z170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA Modes)
- 2 x SATA Express ports
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (4 ports from 2 x SATA Express)
- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
(When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled)
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS MAXIMUS VIII GENE - motherboard - micro ATX - LGA1151 Socket - Z170
- Product Type
- Motherboard - micro 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 Express port, 1 x M.2
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 1 x USB-C + 1 x USB 3.1 + 6 x USB 3.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 512 MB
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - micro 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.)
- 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
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 288-pin , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 6 x 7pin SATA, 1 x M.2, 2 x SATA Express port - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
- RAID Features
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology
- Interfaces
- 1 x HDMI , 1 x DisplayPort , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x USB 3.1 , 1 x USB-C , 6 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
- 4 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header
- Power Connectors
- 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
- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), jack retasking, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, Q-Slot, ProbeIt, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Extreme Tweaker, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), GPU.DIMM Post, ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Smart Response Technology, Q-Code, SupremeFX Shielding technology, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, Onboard Button, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Insider, Intel Quick Sync Video, DirectKey, Disk Unlocker, ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, ASUS SSD Secure Erase, Gold Plated Audio Hardware, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), Clear CMOS Button, ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, ASUS Fan Xpert 3, Dual Intelligent Processors 5, GameFirst III, LANGuard, Sonic Radar II, Sonic SenseAmp, USB 3.1 Boost, ASUS PRO Clock Technology, Sonic Studio II, KeyBot II
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- ROG Door Hanger, cable labels, 1 x M.2 screw, I/O back cover, ROG fan stickers
- Cables Included
- 4 x Serial ATA cable , 1 x SLI bridge
- Software Included
- Kaspersky Anti-Virus (1 year subscription), ASUS AI Charger+, ROG CPU-Z, 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
- 24.4 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm