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ATX motherboard with black and silver heatsinks and ROG branding

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming Intel motherboard

SKU CH-AC2B-E8FST

ATX motherboard for 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron processors with dual-channel DDR4 up to 64 GB, three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, six SATA ports and two M.2 sockets

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • CPU TypeCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • ChipsetIntel Z390
  • Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs via LGA 1151 socket
  • Intel Z390 chipset delivers Turbo Boost 2.0 and dual-channel DDR4 up to 4266 MHz
  • Four 288-pin slots allow up to 64 GB DDR4 memory
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus two M.2 slots with RAID 0/1/5/10
  • ROG SupremeFX S1220A codec provides 8-channel high-definition audio

Socket & chipset

The ASUS ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 processors using the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket and Intel Z390 chipset. It targets enthusiasts assembling a high-performance desktop with 8th or 9th generation CPUs. The board provides the core platform for gaming and content-creation workloads.

Memory support

Four 288-pin DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB in dual-channel mode with a base speed of 2666 MHz and a long list of overclocked frequencies from 2800 MHz through 4266 MHz. This breadth of validated speeds is the single specification that determines whether your chosen memory kit will run at its rated performance.

Sustained operation

The ROG SupremeFX S1220A audio codec delivers 8-channel output with dedicated shielding for consistent signal quality during extended sessions. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports and two M.2 sockets maintain steady throughput for storage arrays, while three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and three x1 slots keep add-in cards fed with bandwidth under continuous load.

Highlights

  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs via LGA 1151 socket
  • Intel Z390 chipset delivers Turbo Boost 2.0 and dual-channel DDR4 up to 4266 MHz
  • Four 288-pin slots allow up to 64 GB DDR4 memory
  • Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports plus two M.2 slots with RAID 0/1/5/10
  • ROG SupremeFX S1220A codec provides 8-channel high-definition audio

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG
ModelStrix Z390-F Gaming
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU TypeCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
ChipsetIntel Z390
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
Intel Optane ReadyYes
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels8 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel I219-V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
HDMI1 x HDMI
RJ451 x RJ45
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.15 x USB 3.1
USB 1.1/2.02 x USB 2.0
USB Type-C1 x USB 3.1
S/PDIF Out1 x Optical
Audio Ports5 Ports
Onboard USB3 x USB 3.1 + 4 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)1 x AAFP connector2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)1 x M.2_FAN connector1 x CPU Fan connector(s)1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)1 x W_PUMP+ connector1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)1 x MemOK! II switch(es)1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)1 x CPU OV1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)1 x Node Connector(s)1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector1 x 14-1-pin TPM connector1 x COM port header1 x AIO PUMP Header
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 Exclusive Software- RAMCache III- CPU-Z- GameFirst V- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link- Sonic Radar IIISpecial Features:OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance5-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 AppAI OverclockingASUS Optimem II:- Optimem (Improved DDR4 stability)- Improved DDR4
Package ContentsAccessories:User's manual4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x M.2 Screw Package1 x Supporting DVD1 x MOS fan bracket kit1 x CABLE TIE BLACK1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)1 x ROG Strix stickers1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED1 x Thermistor cable(s)

Questions about this item

What does the DDR4 4266(O.C.) headline figure mean once the board is in a real machine?

It is the maximum overclocked memory speed the board can reach with compatible modules and a capable CPU; the default standard is DDR4 2666 and higher speeds require manual tuning in the BIOS.

How does the PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface cap graphics performance in practice?

Each of the three x16 slots runs at PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, so modern GPUs are limited to that generation's throughput rather than newer 4.0 or 5.0 speeds.

What does the board physically need to fit or mount in a case?

It uses the ATX form factor, requires an LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket CPU, four 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slots, and standard ATX power connectors for installation.

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