ASUS Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XII HEROWIFI LGA1200 Z490 DDR4 ATX Retail
- SKU: 243141
- Vendor: ASUS
- UPC: 192876664100
- EAN: NO
ROG Maximus XII Hero is the perfect foundation to the Republic of Gamers. It's a motherboard that packs substantial power, smart cooling and faster memory support under a stealthy skin. Loaded with renowned ROG features, from AI overclocking and AI cooling to attention-grabbing Aura Sync illumination, Maximus XII Hero is ready to perform and crafted for customization.
PERFORMANCE
The Intel Comet Lake processor features 10 cores and a peak single-core Turbo speed that exceeds 5.3 GHz right out of the box. To cope with this increased demand on the system, Maximus XII Hero takes advantage of its intelligent VRM design and uses quality components to ensure the best gaming and daily productive computing experience.
COOLING
Maintaining system stability is paramount under high load, so Maximus XII Hero employs large VRM and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. The extra-large armor heatsinks also cover multiple M.2 slots. Featuring premium components and multiple fan headers, Maximus XII Hero is fully armed to provide the best foundation for gaming systems – enabling higher performance at lower temperatures.
OPTIMIZATION
Maximus XII Hero is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.
CONNECTIVITY
ROG Maximus XII Hero offers advanced connectivity, including WiFi 6 (AX201) and dual Ethernet with intel® 1Gb and Marvell® 5Gb Ethernet port to eliminate bottlenecks so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth online and LAN play. Additionally, the M.2 supports Intel® OptaneTM Memory technology to maximize the speed of your SSD for faster load times, and SupremeFX on-board audio provides superb sound, while saving a PCIe slot.
CPU
Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel CoreTM, 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
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 CoreTMi9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively
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 CrossFireXTM 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 and 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 and PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel OptaneTM 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 S12206
- 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
- ESSTM ES9023 DAC + RC4580 OP AMP
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX ShieldingTM 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 FlashbackTM 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 FlashBackTM 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
Users 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.
Item Dimension (L"x W"x H")
15 x 13 x 5
Weight
8.00 LB
Warranty Information
3 Years