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Asus ROG Maximus X Hero (Z370) Motherboard Review

Specifications and Features

Intel Z370 ATX gaming motherboard with Aura Sync RGB LEDs, DDR4 4133MHz, dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2

  • LGA1151 socket for 8th -gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
  • Synchronize RGB lighting with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync capable PC gear – now with support for addressable light strips
  • Onboard M.2 Heatsink: Cools your M.2 drive, delivering consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability
  • Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action
  • Gaming connectivity: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard, Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C™ connectors
  • 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig
  • Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability

 

 

  • CPU
    Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core Processors 
    Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 
    * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
  • Chipset
    Intel® Z370
  • Memory
    4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory 
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture 
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
    * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Graphic
    Integrated Graphics Processor 
    Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports 
    – Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
    – Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz 
    Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  • Multi-GPU Support
    Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology 
    Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
  • Expansion Slots
    Intel® Z370 Chipset
    2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *1
    3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
  • Storage
    Intel® Z370 Chipset : 
    1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
    1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*4
    Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
  • LAN
    Intel® I219V
    Anti-surge LANGuard
    ROG GameFirst IV
  • Audio
    ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
    – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    – SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    – ESS® ES9023P
    – Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5
    Audio Feature :
    – Gold-plated jacks
    – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    – Sonic Radar III
    – Sonic Studio III
  • USB Ports
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) 
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 
    2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
    Intel® Z370 Chipset : 
    6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, +blue, 2 at mid-board)
    Intel® Z370 Chipset : 
    6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, +black, 4 at mid-board)
  • ROG Exclusive Features
    ROG RAMCache II
    ROG CPU-Z
    ROG CloneDrive
    Pre-mounted I/O Shield
    MemOK! Button
    Slow Mode
    Overwolf
    GameFirst IV
    Extreme Engine Digi+ :
    – MicroFine Alloy Chokes
    – NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
    – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    Mem TweakIt
    ROG Extreme OC kit :
    – ReTry button
    – Safe Boot button
    – Start button
    – Reset button
    – LN2 Mode 
    KeyBot II
    – One-click Overclocking
    – X.M.P.
    – DirectKey
    – ClrCMOS
    – Power On
    UEFI BIOS features :
    – O.C. Profile
    – Tweakers’ Paradise
    – ROG SSD Secure Erase
    ROG RAMDisk
    Extreme Tweaker
    USB BIOS Flashback
    Overclocking Protection :
    – ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Special Features
    ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
    – 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
    AURA :
    – Aura Lighting Control
    – Aura RGB Strip Headers
    – Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
    – Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    – AI Suite 3
    – Disk Unlocker
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
    – ASUS EZ Flash 3 
    CPU Installation Tool
    – Three-step simplicity and safety
    ASUS Q-Design :
    – ASUS Q-Code
    – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    – ASUS Q-Slot
    – ASUS Q-DIMM 
    – ASUS Q-Connector
    Gaming Aesthetics :
    – 3D printing friendly
    – AURA-RGB Lighting
  • Back I/O Ports
    1 x DisplayPort
    1 x HDMI
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-CTM
    4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) 
    2 x USB 2.0 
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
    5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
  • Internal I/O Ports
    1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
    2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 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 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    1 x TPM connector(s) 
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s 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 connector 
    1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4 -pin)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    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 button
    1 x ReTry button
    1 x System panel connector
    3 x 3D Mount screw port(s)
    1 x EXT_Fan header
    1 x W_IN header
    1 x W_OUT header
    1 x W_FLOW header
    1 x Thermal sensor connector
    1 x Start button
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
  • Accessories
    User’s manual
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x M.2 Screw Package
    1 x CPU installation tool
    1 x Supporting DVD
    1 x MOS fan bracket kit
    1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
    1 x ROG big sticker
    1 x Q-Connector
    1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
    1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
    1 x 3D printing mount package
    1 x ROG coaster(s)
  • BIOS
    1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
  • Operating System
    Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    ATX Form Factor 
    12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

 

 

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2 comments

Funky Kit 15 November 2017 at 01:09

What a great motherboard. This will be my next purchase!

Reply
paul r 26 January 2018 at 00:42

Sounds like it eh.

Hope you have better luck than I, have been fighting ghost in the machine for a few days now…hope it clears up…I’m using the 8700k cpu and 32gb ram.

New stuff, odds are you’ll be a beta for a bit.

Upside, once everything works, you’ll have a board that probably lasts as long as my old one (14 years) and was still actually useful in the later years for gaming…

Reply

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