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Expertly tuned by our ROG Engineers to bring you the ultimate performance. Made to be extreme as the name suggested, is positioned for max performance water-cooling enthusiasts. Combining hardware and software, to achieve optimized overclocking, high-speed memory support and comprehensive water and fan cooling controls, Maximus XII Extreme delivers ultimate performance combined with efficient, reliable operation.

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
Chipset
  • Intel Z490 Express
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
Onboard Graphics
  • None
Audio
  • ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
    Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    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
    LED-illuminated audio jacks
  • Audio Feature:
    SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    Premium Japanese audio capacitors
    Audio Cover
    * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
LAN
  • Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • Marvell AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet
  • ASUS LANGuard
Wireless Communication Module
  • 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 v5.1
    * BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Expansion Slots
Intel 10th Gen Processors
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
Intel Z490 Chipset
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
    * PCIEx4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 and PCIEx4 slot is default set at x2 mode. Please adjust BIOS settings to enable Thunderbolt card.
Multi-Graphics Technology
  • Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Storage Interface

Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel 10th Gen Processors:

  • 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module supports 2 M.2 Socket 3 , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    * The DIMM.2 Slots are disabled by default. Please adjust BIOS settings to enable DIMM.2 Slots.

Intel Z490 Chipset:

  • 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support
    * When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
  • 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready
USB

Rear USB Port ( Total 12 )

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s)
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(2 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-C)
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(6 x Type-A)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)

Front USB Port ( Total 10 )

  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Internal I/O Connectors
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
  • 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  • 2 x W_PUMP+ connector
  • 1 x WB_SENSOR
  • 8 x Radiator Fan Headers
  • 1 x W_IN header
  • 1 x W_OUT header
  • 1 x W_FLOW header
  • 1 x Node Connector(s)
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  • 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
  • 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 1 x System panel connector
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
  • 1 x Speaker connector
  • 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)
  • 2 x RSVD Switch
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x FlexKey button
Back Panel Connectors
  • 1 x LAN (2.5G) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 6 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 LED-illuminated audio jacks
  • 1 x Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN port
I/O Controller
  • N/A
H/W Monitoring
  • Voltage detection
  • Temperature detection
  • Fan speed detection
  • Overheating warning
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control
    * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
BIOS
  • 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Unique Features
  • ROG Extreme OC kit
    EZ PLUG
    FlexKey button
    LN2 Mode
    Probelt
    ReTry button
    Safe boot button
    Start button
    Slow Mode
  • Extreme Engine Digi+
    10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    Infineon TDA21490 Power Stage
    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
    Steel backplate
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    BIOS Flashback button
    Clear CMOS button
    Procool II
    Pre-mounted I/O shield
    SafeSlot
  • AURA Sync
    ROG Aura sync backplate
    Standard RGB header(s)
    Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
  • LiveDash OLED 2"
Bundled Software
  • Driver and software disc
Operating System
  • Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
  • E-ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 27.7cm

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME with Wi-Fi, Intel Z490 Chipset, LGA1200, E-ATX Desktop Motherboard

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