Overview:
ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
Intel Z490 ATX motherboard with 16 power stages, DDR4 4666 MHz (O.C.), dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 front-panel connector and Aura Sync RGB lighting
- LGA 1200 socket for 10th-gen Intel Core desktop processors
- Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing AI Overclocking and AI Cooling profiles tailor-made for your rig
- Cooling: dedicated water cooling zones, dual M.2 heatsink and various fan controls
- Connectivity: Dual Ethernet with 5Gb and gigabit Ethernet, LANGaurd, dual M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and Intel Wi-Fi 6
- Synchronized RGB lighting technology works with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync-capable PC gear and includes support for addressable light strips and Philips Hue
Features:
Maximus XII Hero
ROG Maximus XII Hero is the perfect foundation to the Republic of Gamers. It’s a motherboard that packs substantial power, smart cooling and faster memory support under a stealthy skin. Loaded with renowned ROG features, from AI overclocking and AI cooling to attention-grabbing Aura Sync illumination, Maximus XII Hero is ready to perform and crafted for customization.
Intelligent Motherboard
Our ROG engineers developed and extensively-tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays in optimal condition.
- AI Overclocking Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system.
- AI Cooling AI Cooling automatically manages and controls motherboard connected fans, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load and temperature.
- AI Networking GameFirst VI optimizes and organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter and eliminating spike lag to ensure smooth online gameplay.
Extreme Power & Performance
- PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR
- 14+2 POWER STAGE
- MULTI-GPU SLI / CFX SUPPORT * 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Safeslots (x16, x8/x8) * 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4)
- INTEL SOCKET LGA 1200 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
- DDR4, 4 X DIMM * OPTIMEM III * Dual channel
- 3 X M.2 SOCKET * 1 x M.2 22110 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA mode * 1 x M.2 2280 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 * 1 x M.2 22110 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA mode
PERFORMANCE
The Intel Comet Lake processor features 10 cores and a peak single-core Turbo speed that exceeds 5.3 GHz right out of the box. To cope with this increased demand on the system, Maximus XII Hero takes advantage of its intelligent VRM design and uses quality components to ensure the best gaming and daily productive computing experience.
COOLING
Maintaining system stability is paramount under high load, so Maximus XII Hero employs large VRM and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. The extra-large armor heatsinks also cover multiple M.2 slots. Featuring premium components and multiple fan headers, Maximus XII Hero is fully armed to provide the best foundation for gaming systems – enabling higher performance at lower temperatures.
Optimization
Maximus XII Hero is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.
CONNECTIVITY
ROG Maximus XII Hero offers advanced connectivity, including WiFi 6 (AX201) and dual Ethernet with intel 1Gb and Marvell 5Gb Ethernet port to eliminate bottlenecks so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth online and LAN play. Additionally, the M.2 supports Intel Optane Memory technology to maximize the speed of your SSD for faster load times, and SupremeFX on-board audio provides superb sound, while saving a PCIe slot.
Personalize
In addition to extraordinary performance, Maximus XII Hero provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.
- Aura Sync
- Ramcache III
- Audio
- Armoury Crate
NEW KEY DESKTOP FEATURES
- Up to 5.3 GHz clock speed with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- Memory Support with DDR4-2933
- Up to 10 cores and 20 threads
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology from the Intel Core i9 to the Intel Core i3 desktop processor
- New 2.5 G Ethernet
- New Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)
| CPU | Intel Socket 1200for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 **Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Supports Intel 14nm CPU |
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| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.) / 4700(O.C) / 4600(O.C) / 4500(O.C) / 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.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory OptiMem III * 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Dual Channel Memory Architecture |
| Graphic | 1 x HDMI 1.4b *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Integrated Graphics Processor |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) Intel 10th Gen Processors Intel Z490 Chipset 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Storage | 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2_3 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel Z490 Chipset : 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Optane Memory Ready |
| LAN | Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet Marvell AQtion AQC111C 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless Data Network | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate Supports CNVI interface Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later. |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220 – Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback – ESS ES9023 DAC + RC4580 OP AMP – Premium Japanese audio capacitors – Audio Cover – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback – Gold-plated jacks – High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Audio Feature : |
| USB Ports | Front USB Port ( Total 7 ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) Rear USB Port ( Total 10 ) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 4 x USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) |
| Software Features | [ROG Exclusive Software] – Mem Tweakit – RAMCache III – ROG CPU-Z – GameFirst VI – Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer – Sonic Radar III – DTS Sound Unbound – Overwolf – BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) [ASUS Exclusive Software] Armoury Crate – Aura Creator – Aura Sync AI Suite 3 – 5-way Optimization with AI Overclocking: TPU, EPU, Digi+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, Turbo app – EZ update AI Charger WinRAR [UEFI BIOS] AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey |
| ASUS Special Features | ROG Extreme OC kit – FlexKey button – ReTry button – Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors – MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design – ASUS Q-Code – ASUS Q-Connector – ASUS Q-DIMM – ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover ASUS EZ DIY – BIOS Flashback button – Clear CMOS button – Procool II – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeSlot AURA Sync – Standard RGB headers – Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Marvell AQtion AQC111C 5Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s) 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 2 x USB 2.0 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI |
| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 front panel TypeC connector 3 x M.2 Socket 3 1 x FlexKey button 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x ReTry button 1 x Start button 1 x H_AMP fan connector 1 x W_PUMP+ connector 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 1 x AAFP connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Speaker connector 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) |
| Accessories | 2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 2 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 1 ROG key chain Addressable LED extension cable 1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan) 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x ROG Thank you card 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) User’s manual 1 x Supporting DVD |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Form Factor | 12 inch x 9.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) ATX Form Factor |
| Note | *1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. *2 The PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth wih M.2_2. The PCIEX16_3 will be disabled when M.2_2 runs x4 mode. *3 When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. *4 M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_3 will be disabled. When M.2_2 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs x1 mode. *5 M.2_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_3 is populated SATA6G_56 will be disabled. *6 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. |
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