CPU
Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series Processors
Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
Memory
8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Quad Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology *
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology *
* 28-LANE CPUs can only support up to 3-Way SLI™/ 3-Way CrossFireX™
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Expansion Slots
4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x0/x16/x8, or x16/x8/x8/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU; x16, x16/x8 orx8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU) *
* When M.2_2(DIMM.2) is populated, PCIEx8_4 runs at x4 mode
* The PCIE_X8_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2(DIMM.2)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
Storage
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(CPU_DIMM.2), M.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*1
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(PCH_DIMM.2), M.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*2
1 x U.2 port, , support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above) :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Intel® X299 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
LAN
Intel® I219V, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
Aquantia AQC-107 10G
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology
Wireless Data Network
Up to 4600Mbps transfer speed
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO
Audio
- Sonic Studio III
- ESS®SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
- LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Sonic Radar III
Audio Feature :
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
USB Ports
Intel® X299 Chipset : *3
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) ( at back panel, )
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, )
Intel® X299 Chipset :
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 1 controller :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
ROG Exclusive Features
- One-click Overclocking
- DirectKey
KeyBot II
- X.M.P.
- ClrCMOS
- Power On
MemOK! Button
- NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
ROG RAMCache II
GameFirst IV
- GPU.DIMM Post
ROG CPU-Z
ROG CloneDrive
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
Overwolf
Safe Boot Button
Clear CMOS button
ReTry Button
LN2 Mode
ProbeIt
Start Button
Reset Button
ROG Aura
Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
UEFI BIOS features :
- Tweakers´ Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview
Special Features
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
- USB 3.1 Boost
SafeDIMM slot
Performance Optimization :
- DIGI + VRM
- GPU Boost
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
Turbo App
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
Digi+VRM
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
LiveDash OLED
- ASUS Q-Connector
Gamer´s Guardian:
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
- SafeSlot
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Ai Charger
- AI Suite 3
Back I/O Ports
8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ,
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
1 x Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN port
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback® Button(s)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
Internal I/O Ports
1 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V_1 Power connector(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x PCIe x16 lane switch
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x W_PUMP+ 1
1 x W_PUMP+ 2
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x VROC_HW_Key
1 x WB_SENSOR
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Start button
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x System panel connector
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
Accessories
1 x ASUS WiGig 802.11ad moving antenna *4
1 x ROG VGA Holder
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Fan Stand Pack (s)
1 x MOS fan bracket kit
1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
1 x Fan Extension card screw pack
1 x Fan Extension card cable
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-L)
3 x M.2 Screw Package
6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
3 x Thermistor cable(s)
1 x ROG logo plate sticker
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG coaster(s)
User´s manual
BIOS
2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Form Factor
Extended ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm )
Note
*1 When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from CPU, it will be shared with U.2 *2 When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from PCH, It will be shared withPCIex4slot. *3 1 x USB 2.0 header support additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] *4 Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) is only available in certified countries