ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)

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Product Specification

CPU
Chipset : Intel Z490
CPU Socket : LGA 1200
Back Panel I/O
USB
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
3 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Thunderbolt : None
Display : 1 x HDMI 1.4b
Audio
5 x 3.5 mm
1 x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
1 x 5GbE
1 x Intel I219V Gigabit
Wi-Fi Antenna : 1 x Connector
Buttons : BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS
Memory
Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin
Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4500, 4600, 4700 MHz
Maximum Capacity : 128 GB
Channel Architecture : Dual Channel
ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA : 6 x SATA III
M.2
2 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
U.2 : None
Optane Memory Support : Yes
RAID Support : RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)
2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support
2-Way, 3-Way AMD CrossFireX
2-Way NVIDIA SLI
Air Cooling
1 x 4-Pin CPU
1 x 4-Pin Assistant
4 x 4-Pin System
1 x 2-Pin W_IN
1 x 2-Pin W_OUT
1 x 3-Pin W_FLOW
Liquid Cooling : 2 x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1 x 24-Pin Mainboard
1 x 8-Pin CPU
1 x 4-Pin ATX
LED Header : 2 x RGB
Audio : None
Diagnostics : ReTry, Start
Add-On : 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header
BIOS
ROM : 256 Mb
Front Panel I/O
I/O Connection Headers : AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2
Audio
Audio Codec : SupremeFX 1220 (8-Channel)
Wireless
Bluetooth : 5.1
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO)
Software
Supported Operating Systems : Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Physical
Form Factor : ATX
Packaging Info
Package Weight : 6.38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 14.7 x 12.2 x 4.4"

ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard (14+2 Power Stages, DDR4 4800+, 5Gbps LAN, Intel LAN, Bluetooth v5.1, Triple M.2, Aura Sync)

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The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero is a high-end ATX gaming motherboard designed for exceptional performance. The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero features 4 DDR4 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel memory architecture. It supports high-speed DDR4 memory up to 128GB, which ensures efficient multitasking. 

The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero features three PCIe x16 slots and three PCIe x1 slots for expansion cards. Built-in WiFi 6 provides ultra-fast wireless internet speeds with increased network efficiency and lower latency, ideal for gaming, streaming, and heavy network usage. Whether you are a creator, gamer, or any other user, this board is a great pick. 

Product Features

  • Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors.
  • Optimized Thermal Design.
  • Fastest Gaming Connectivity.
  • SupremeFX S1220 audio codec.
  • Aura Sync RGB lighting.
  • BIOS Flashback.
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Product Specification

CPU
Chipset : Intel Z490
CPU Socket : LGA 1200
Back Panel I/O
USB
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
3 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
4 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Thunderbolt : None
Display : 1 x HDMI 1.4b
Audio
5 x 3.5 mm
1 x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
1 x 5GbE
1 x Intel I219V Gigabit
Wi-Fi Antenna : 1 x Connector
Buttons : BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS
Memory
Memory Slots : 4 x 288-Pin
Memory Support : DDR4 2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4400, 4500, 4600, 4700 MHz
Maximum Capacity : 128 GB
Channel Architecture : Dual Channel
ECC Support : Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA : 6 x SATA III
M.2
2 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA III)
1 x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
U.2 : None
Optane Memory Support : Yes
RAID Support : RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode)
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB Type-A Port)
2 x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB Type-A Port)
Multi-GPU Support
2-Way, 3-Way AMD CrossFireX
2-Way NVIDIA SLI
Air Cooling
1 x 4-Pin CPU
1 x 4-Pin Assistant
4 x 4-Pin System
1 x 2-Pin W_IN
1 x 2-Pin W_OUT
1 x 3-Pin W_FLOW
Liquid Cooling : 2 x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1 x 24-Pin Mainboard
1 x 8-Pin CPU
1 x 4-Pin ATX
LED Header : 2 x RGB
Audio : None
Diagnostics : ReTry, Start
Add-On : 1 x Thunderbolt Card Header
BIOS
ROM : 256 Mb
Front Panel I/O
I/O Connection Headers : AAFP, USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2
Audio
Audio Codec : SupremeFX 1220 (8-Channel)
Wireless
Bluetooth : 5.1
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (MU-MIMO)
Software
Supported Operating Systems : Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Physical
Form Factor : ATX
Packaging Info
Package Weight : 6.38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 14.7 x 12.2 x 4.4"