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ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) Intel motherboard

SKU CH-09JF-XBP2Y

LGA 1151 (300 Series) ATX board with Intel Z370 chipset, dual M.2 slots, six SATA 6Gb/s ports, onboard 802.11AC Wi-Fi, SupremeFX S1220 8-channel audio and Intel I219-V LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • CPU TypeCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • ChipsetIntel Z370
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket
  • Dual M.2 slots plus six SATA 6Gb/s ports for fast storage expansion
  • 11 AC Wi-Fi and Intel I219-V LAN for reliable network connectivity
  • ROG SupremeFX S1220 codec delivers 8-channel high-definition audio
  • Four DDR4 slots support up to 64 GB memory with dual-channel architecture

Z370 ATX Motherboard for 8th Gen Core

The ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z370 chipset and the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket. It supports 8th generation Core i7, i5 and i3 processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB of memory in dual-channel mode.

Expansion Layout and Connectivity

Three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and three PCI Express x1 slots provide room for graphics cards and add-in boards. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support handle traditional storage. Two M.2 sockets add high-speed device options. Front-panel USB 3.1, Intel I219-V LAN and 802.11ac Wi-Fi complete the I/O.

Sustained Operation with 5-Way Optimization

The onboard 5-Way Optimization system tunes voltages, fan curves and power delivery continuously rather than relying on a single burst profile. ROG SupremeFX audio with the S1220 codec maintains 8-channel output during long sessions. Addressable AURA Sync RGB lighting and 3D-printing mounts stay functional under extended thermal loads.

Highlights

  • Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket
  • Dual M.2 slots plus six SATA 6Gb/s ports for fast storage expansion
  • 11 AC Wi-Fi and Intel I219-V LAN for reliable network connectivity
  • ROG SupremeFX S1220 codec delivers 8-channel high-definition audio
  • Four DDR4 slots support up to 64 GB memory with dual-channel architecture

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG
ModelMaximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC)
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU TypeCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
ChipsetIntel Z370
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 2666
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x163 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x13 x PCI Express x1
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.22 x M.2
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
Audio Channels8 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel I219-V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Wireless LANWiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
BluetoothYes
Onboard USB3 x USB 3.1 + 4 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers1 x TPM connector(s)1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4-pin)1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4-pin)1 x H_AMP fan connector1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4-pin)1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)1 x MemOK! button(s)1 x Slow Mode switch(es)1 x Reset button(s)1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)1 x Safe Boot button1 x ReTry button1 x System panel connector3 x 3D Mount screw port(s)1 x EXT_Fan header1 x W_IN header1 x W_OUT header1 x W_FLOW header1 x Thermal sensor con
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin24 Pin
FeaturesMulti-GPU Support:Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI TechnologySupports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology ROG Exclusive Features:ROG RAMCache IIROG CPU-ZROG CloneDrivePre-mounted I/O ShieldMemOK! ButtonSlow ModeOverwolfGameFirst IVExtreme Engine Digi+:- MicroFine Alloy Chokes- NexFET Power Block MOSFET- 10K Black Metallic CapacitorsMem TweakItROG Extreme OC kit:- ReTry button- Safe Boot button- Start button- Reset button- LN2 ModeKeyBot II- One-click Overclocking- X.M.P.- DirectKey- ClrCMOS- Power OnUEFI BIOS features:- O.C. Profile- Tweakers' Paradise- ROG SSD Secure EraseROG RAMDiskExtreme Tw
Package ContentsAccessories: User's manual4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x M.2 Screw Package1 x CPU installation tool1 x Supporting DVD1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant)1 x MOS fan bracket kit1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)1 x ROG big sticker1 x Q-Connector1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED1 x 3D printing mount package1 x ROG coaster(s)

Questions about this item

What maximum DDR4 capacity can the four 288-pin slots on this Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) actually hold?

The board supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory across its four 288-pin slots running in dual-channel mode.

How much heat and noise should I expect from the VRM and chipset when the system runs all day at stock settings?

The Z370 chipset and onboard voltage regulation are passively cooled; under sustained stock-load they stay within thermal limits without adding audible fan noise.

Which 8th-generation Intel Core processor do I need to have on hand before this LGA 1151 (300 Series) board will post?

Any 8th-gen Core i7, i5 or i3 that fits the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket will work; the board has no onboard graphics, so the CPU must include integrated graphics if no discrete card is installed.

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