ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Intel Z490 (WiFi 6) SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard (14+2 Power Stages, DDR4 4800+, 5Gbps LAN, Intel LAN, Bluetooth v5.1, Triple M.2, Aura Sync)
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) Intel Z490 (WiFi 6) SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard (14+2 Power Stages, DDR4 4800+, 5Gbps LAN, Intel LAN, Bluetooth v5.1, Triple M.2, Aura Sync)

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  • Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
  • Robust Power Solution: 14+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power even when push the CPU performance to the limit
  • Optimized Thermal Design: Except comprehensive heatsink, heatpipe and fan headers, features low-noise AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
  • Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Dual Ethernet with 5Gb and gigabit Ethernet , LANGaurd, dual M. 2, USB 3. 2 Gen 2, and Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802. 11 ax)
  • Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action
  • Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
  • DIY Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS Flashback, Q-Code and FlexKey

  • $579.76
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1. VRM heatsink 2. Large diameter heatpipe 3. M.2 heatsink 4. High-conductivity thermal pad 5. Ext

AI Overclocking

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  • CPU
    Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
    Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
    **Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
  • 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 *
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    OptiMem III
    * 10th Gen Intel® Core™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).  
  • Graphic
    Integrated Graphics Processor
    1 x HDMI 1.4b
    *Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
  • Multi-GPU Support
    Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
    Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
    Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
  • Expansion Slots
    Intel® 10th Gen Processors
    2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *1
    Intel® Z490 Chipset
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2
    3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
  • Storage
    Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    Intel® Z490 Chipset :
    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)*3
    1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*4
    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)
    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
    2x2 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 dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
    Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
    Supports CNVI interface
  • Bluetooth
    Bluetooth v5.1*
    *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
  • Audio
    ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220*6
    - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    - Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
    - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    - ESS™ ES9023 DAC + RC4580 OP AMP
    - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
    Audio Feature :
    - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
    - Gold-plated jacks
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    - Premium Japanese audio capacitors
    - Audio Cover
  • USB Ports
    Rear USB Port ( Total 10 )
    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)
    2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
    Front USB Port ( Total 7 )
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
    4 x USB 2.0 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
    1 x HDMI
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    2 x USB 2.0
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
    1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
    5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
  • Internal I/O Ports
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
    1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
    3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
    1 x AIO_PUMP connector
    1 x H_AMP fan connector
    1 x W_PUMP+ connector
    1 x W_IN header
    1 x W_OUT header
    1 x W_FLOW header
    1 x AAFP connector
    2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
    2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
    2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
    3 x M.2 Socket 3
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x Thunderbolt header(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)
    1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
    1 x ReTry button
    1 x System panel connector
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
    1 x Speaker connector
    1 x Start button
    1 x FlexKey button
  • Accessories
    User's manual
    Addressable LED extension cable
    1 x ROG logo plate sticker
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x Supporting DVD
    1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan)
    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
    2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
    2 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
    1 ROG key chain
  • BIOS
    256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
  • Manageability
    WOL by PME, PXE
  • Operating System
    Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    ATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 9.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
  • 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.
  • Chipset
    Intel Z490
  • CPU Socket Type
    LGA1200
  • Form Factor
    ATX
  • Price Range
    200 BHD - 250 BHD
  • Manufacturer
    Asus
  • Weight
    1.4741 kg
  • SKU
    Asus ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO-WI-FI

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