Asus MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Intel Z270 S1151 DDR4 M.2 USB3.1 ATX (MAXIMUS IX FORMULA)

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Description

ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 Z270 ATX Motherboard with onboard AC Wifi and USB 3.1

Designed for 7th generation Intel® Core™ processors to maximize connectivity and speed with Dual M.2, front panel USB 3.1, Intel® Optane™ Memory compatibility and onboard 802.11ac Wifi
5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 automatically tailors overclocking profiles to your unique build for maximum OC performance and dynamic system cooling
Optimize system cooling with the CrossChill EK II VRM block
AURA Sync RGB lighting features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of AURA Sync enabled products
Integrated I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG’s attention to detail and quality

Features

ROG Water Cooling Zone
ROG's innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone's dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility - so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!
Aura lighting control
Customize your own favorite LED effects with Aura, the intuitive lighting-control, to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG MAXIMUS IX CODE's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers - all lights will perform in perfect synchronization! Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of different lighting schemes.
Sonic Radar III
Sonic Radar III is improved - with an evolved audio engine, that processes sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always aware of what's going on around you. An on-screen arrow has also been added to help you pinpoint the enemy position instantly!
ASUS PRO clock technology
A dedicated base-clock generator designed for powerful processors allows overclocked base clock frequencies. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control - providing an exciting way to boost performance to extreme heights.
Improved ASUS T-Topology
With support for DDR4 memory you're able to drive high memory frequencies! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus OC Socket provides superb memory-overclocking capability to unleash the full power of DDR4 by minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection. With innovative equidistant memory channels, it delivers the balanced control and powerful overclocking compatibility. ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the optimal compatibility.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA - motherboard - ATX - LGA1151 Socket - Z270

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: Intel Z270

Processor Socket: 1 x LGA1151 Socket

Compatible Processors: Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7 (supports 6th and 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron)

Max RAM Size: 64 GB

RAM Supported: 4 DIMM slots - DDR4, non-ECC, unbuffered

Storage Ports: 6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x M.2

USB / FireWire Ports: 1 x USB-C + 1 x USB 3.1 + 4 x USB 3.0 + 4 x USB 2.0 + (1 x USB 3.1 + 2 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 via headers)

Max Allocated RAM Size: 1 GB

Audio: HD Audio (8-channel)

LAN: Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Manufacturer Warranty: 3-year warranty

Detailed Specification

General

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: Intel Z270

Processor Socket: LGA1151 Socket

Max Processors Qty: 1

Compatible Processors: Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7 (supports 6th and 7th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron)

Supported RAM

Max Size: 64 GB

Technology: DDR4

Bus Clock: 2800 MHz (O.C.), 2666 MHz (O.C.), 2400 MHz (O.C.), 2133 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.), 3866 MHz (O.C.), 4000 MHz (O.C.), 4133 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: 1 GB

Audio

Type: HD Audio (8-channel)

Audio Codec: SupremeFX (S1220)

Compliant Standards: 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 , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage Interfaces: SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 , SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 1 x M.2 , PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 1 x M.2

RAID Features: Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Interfaces: 1 x HDMI , 1 x DisplayPort , 1 x USB 3.1 , 1 x USB-C , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 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 , 4 x USB 2.0 , 1 x TOSLINK

Internal Interfaces: 2 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x USB 3.1 - header , 1 x audio - 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, 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, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, MemOK!, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, Q-DIMM, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, ASUS Extreme Engine Digi+, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Q-Shield, ASUS Extreme Tweaker, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Intel Smart Response Technology, Q-Code, SupremeFX Shielding technology, AMD 3-way CrossFireX technology support, Onboard Button, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), ROG Armor, Dual Intelligent Processors 5, LANGuard, ASUS PRO Clock Technology, KeyBot II, ROG SSD Secure Erase, AURA RGB Lighting Control, ASUS Fan Xpert 4, ASUS SafeSlot, 3D printing friendly, Intel Optane Memory Ready, Sonic Radar III, Sonic Studio III, CrossChill EK II

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories: Cable labels, ASUS 2T2R Wi-Fi moving aerials, 1 x M.2 screw, ROG fan stickers, ROG coasters, RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable, CPU installation tool, M.2 bracket

Cables Included: 3 x Serial ATA cable , 1 x SLI bridge

Software Included: Drivers & Utilities, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, ASUS AI Charger, ROG CPU-Z, ROG Mem TweakIt Utility, ASUS WebStorage, WinZip, ASUS AI Suite III, ROG RAMDisk, ASUS Turbo App, Overwolf, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ROG Aura, ROG GameFirst IV, ASUS ROG RAMCache II, ROG CloneDrive, DAEMON Tools