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Maximus XI Extreme unleashes the power of the latest Intel Z390 platform for the best gaming experiences. With optimized overclocking, high-speed memory support and comprehensive water and fan cooling controls, Maximus XI Extreme delivers ultimate performance combined with efficient, reliable operation. A blacked-out aesthetic and Aura Sync RGB lighting provide striking, customizable styling for a gaming system with the looks to match its formidable power.

Model

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

Maximus XI Extreme

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151 (300 Series)

CPU Type

Intel Socket 1151 for 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Supported CPU Technologies

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z390

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel UHD Graphics support
VGA output support: HDMI port
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

DDR4 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.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Maximum Memory Supported

64GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

Socket 1151 for 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
Intel Z390 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *

* When SATA56 is enabled, PCIE x16_3 will run at x2 mode.

PCI Express x1

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

Socket 1151 for 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors:
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support (CPU_DIMM.2), with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)*
Intel Z390 Chipset:
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)**
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)

* The DIMM.2 Slots (M.2_1/2) are disabled by default. Please adjust BIOS settings to enable DIMM.2 Slots.
** When M.2_1 socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 will be disabled.

Intel Optane Ready

Yes

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220

Audio Channels

8 Channels
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit / 192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

1 x Aquantia AQC111C 5G LAN

Second LAN Chipset

Intel I219V

Max LAN Speed

5Gbps + 10/100/1000Mbps

Wireless LAN

Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0

Rear Panel Ports

HDMI

1 x HDMI

RJ45

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x AQC-111C 5G LAN port

USB 3.1

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks

Antenna Connectors

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other Connectors

1 x W_PUMP+ 1
1 x W_PUMP+ 2
1 x WB_SENSOR
2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
9 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x Start button
1 x RSVD Switch
8 x Radiator Fan Headers

Physical Spec

Form Factor

Extended ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 10.9"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)

Features

Features

Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology 

ROG Exclusive Features:
ReTry Button
Start Button
Reset Button
Extreme Engine Digi+:
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- OptiMOS MOSFET
Mem TweakIt
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Exclusive Software
- Mem Tweakit
- RAMCache III
- RAMDisk
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
- Sonic Radar III

Special Features:
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5:
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
AURA:
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- USB BIOS Flashback
- MemOK! II
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Pre-mounted I/O Shield
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
MemOK! II
OptiMem II

BIOS:
2 x 128MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1

Manageability:
WOL, PXE

Operating System:
Windows10 64-bit

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
User's manual
1 x ROG logo plate sticker
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
3 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
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 SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
1 x ROG coaster(s)
2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable