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MAXIMUS VIII HERO

MAXIMUS VIII RANGER

Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celer

Intel Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celer

on Processors

on Processors

Supports Intel 14 nm CPU

Supports Intel 14 nm CPU

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

CPU

Chipset
Intel Z170

Intel Z170

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3733O.C./3600O.C./3466O.C./3400O.C./3333O.

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3400O.C./3333O.C./3300O.C./3200O.C./3000O.

C./3300O.C./3200O.C./3000O.C./2800O.C./2666O.C./2400O.C./2133 MHz No

C./2800O.C./2666O.C./2400O.C./2133 MHz NonECC, Unbuffered Memory

nECC, Unbuffered Memory

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP

Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile XMP

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

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* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists.

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support

Integrated Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics support

MultiVGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports

MultiVGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports

Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz

Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz

Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider

Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider

MultiGPU Support
Supports NVIDIA QuadGPU SLI Technology

Supports NVIDIA QuadGPU SLI Technology

Supports AMD 3Way CrossFireX Technology

Supports AMD 3Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 x16 or dual x8, +gray

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 x16 or dual x8, gray

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 x4 mode, +black

1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 max at x4 mode, black

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 x1 mode, black

Storage
Intel Z170 chipset :

Intel Z170 chipset :

1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support

both SATA & PCIE mode*1

both SATA & PCIE mode*1

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, gray, , 4 ports from 2 x SATA Express

6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, gray, , 4 ports from 2 x SATA Express

2 x SATA Express port

2 x SATA Express port, gray

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*2

Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports*2

Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2

Supports Intel Smart Response Technology*2

ASMedia ASM1061 controller :

2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, black, *3
LAN
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controllers, GameFirst technology

Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controllers, GameFirst technology

Intel LAN Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical L

Intel LAN Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical L

ayer PHY

ayer PHY

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Antisurge LANGuard

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Antisurge LANGuard

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 2015 8Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

ROG SupremeFX 2015 8Channel High Definition Audio CODEC

Supports : Jackdetection, Multistreaming, Front Panel Jackretasking

Supports : Jackdetection, Multistreaming, Front Panel Jackretasking

SupremeFX Shielding Technology

SupremeFX Shielding Technology

ESS ES9023P DAC: dB SNR, dB THD+N Max. kHz/ bit

ESS ES9023P DAC: dB SNR, dB THD+N Max. kHz/ bit

TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMPs

TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMPs

Audio Feature :

Audio Feature :

Goldplated jacks

Goldplated jacks

DTS Connect

DTS Connect

Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel

Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel

Sonic SenseAmp

Sonic SenseAmp

Sonic Studio II

Sonic Studio

Sonic Radar II

Sonic Radar II

USB Ports
Intel Z170 chipset :

Intel Z170 chipset :

6 x USB 3.0 ports 2 at back panel, blue, 4 at midboard

6 x USB 3.0 ports 2 at back panel, blue, 4 at midboard

Intel Z170 chipset : *4

Intel Z170 chipset : *3

8 x USB 2.0 ports 4 at back panel, black, 4 at midboard

8 x USB 2.0 ports 4 at back panel, black, TypeA, 4 at midboard

ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :

ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :

1 x USB 3.1 ports 1 at back panel, black, TypeC

1 x USB 3.1 ports 1 at back panel, black, TypeC

ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :

ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :

1 x USB 3.1 ports 1 at back panel, red, TypeA

1 x USB 3.1 ports 1 at back panel, red, TypeA

ROG Exclusive Features

Start Button

Start Button

Reset Button

Reset Button

LN2 Mode

LN2 Mode

Extreme Engine Digi+ :

Mem TweakIt

MicroFine Alloy Chokes

KeyBot II

NexFET Power Block MOSFET

Oneclick Overclocking

10K Black Metallic Capacitors

X.M.P.

Mem TweakIt

DirectKey

KeyBot II

ClrCMOS

Oneclick Overclocking

Power On

X.M.P.

UEFI BIOS features :

DirectKey

O.C. Profile

ClrCMOS

GPU.DIMM Post

Power On

Tweakers' Paradise

UEFI BIOS features :

ROG SSD Secure Erase

O.C. Profile

Graphic Card Information Preview

GPU.DIMM Post

ROG RAMDisk

Tweakers' Paradise

Extreme Tweaker

ROG SSD Secure Erase

Graphic Card Information Preview
ROG RAMDisk
Special Features
OC Design ASUS PRO Clock Technology

OC Design ASUS PRO Clock Technology

Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance

Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance

5Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

5Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

5Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Contr

5Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Contr

ol, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App

ol, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App

ASUS Exclusive Features :

ASUS Exclusive Features :

MemOK!

MemOK!

AI Suite 3

AI Suite 3

Ai Charger+

Ai Charger+

USB 3.1 Boost

USB 3.1 Boost

Disk Unlocker

Disk Unlocker

Mobo Connect

Mobo Connect

PC Cleaner

PC Cleaner

Remote Entertainment

Remote Entertainment

Media Streamer

Media Streamer

HyStream

HyStream

ASUS EZ DIY :

ASUS EZ DIY :

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS USB BIOS Flashback

ASUS USB BIOS Flashback

Push Notice

Push Notice

ASUS QDesign :

ASUS QDesign :

ASUS QShield

ASUS QShield

ASUS QCode

ASUS QCode

ASUS QLED CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED

ASUS QLED CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED

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ASUS QSlot

ASUS QSlot

ASUS QDIMM

ASUS QDIMM

ASUS QConnector

ASUS QConnector

RAMCache

Overclocking Protection :
ASUS C.P.R.CPU Parameter Recall
RAMCache

Operating System Support

Windows 10 , 64bit

Windows 10 , 64bit

Windows 8.1 , 64bit

Windows 8.1 , 64bit

Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit

Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit

Back I/O Ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo ports

1 x DisplayPort

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

1 x HDMI

1 x LAN RJ45 ports

1 x LAN RJ45 ports

1 x USB 3.1 blackTypeC

1 x USB 3.1 blackTypeC

1 x USB 3.1 redTypeA

1 x USB 3.1 redTypeA

2 x USB 3.0 blue

2 x USB 3.0 blue TypeA

4 x USB 2.0

4 x USB 2.0

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

5 x Audio jacks

1 x USB BIOS Flashback Buttons

1 x USB BIOS Flashback Buttons

1 x 8channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Ports

1 x AAFP connector

1 x AAFP connector

2 x USB 3.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports

2 x USB 3.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 3.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

2 x SATA Express connector: gray, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

2 x SATA Express connector: gray, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices su

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices su

pport Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD

pport Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD

8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU Fan connectors 4 pin

1 x CPU Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin

1 x CPU OPT Fan connectors 4 pin

1 x CPU OPT Fan connectors 1 x 4 pin

4 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin

4 x Chassis Fan connectors 4 x 4 pin

1 x Thunderbolt headers

1 x Thunderbolt headers

1 x 24pin EATX Power connectors

1 x 24pin EATX Power connectors

1 x 8pin ATX 12V Power connectors

1 x 8pin ATX 12V Power connectors

1 x System panels QConnector

1 x System panels QConnector

1 x 5pin EXT_FANExtension Fan connector

1 x 5pin EXT_FANExtension Fan connector

1 x MemOK! buttons

1 x MemOK! buttons

1 x Thermal sensor connectors

1 x Thermal sensor connectors

1 x Poweron buttons

1 x Poweron buttons

1 x Reset buttons

1 x Reset buttons

1 x Clear CMOS buttons

1 x Clear CMOS buttons

1 x Water Pump header 4pin

1 x Water Pump header 4pin

1 x LN2 Mode jumpers

1 x LN2 Mode jumpers

1 x ROG extension ROG_EXT headers

1 x ROG extension ROG_EXT headers

1 x 141 pin TPM connector

1 x 141 pin TPM connector

Accessories
User's manual

User's manual

ASUS QShield

ASUS QShield

6 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

1 x M.2 Screw Package

1 x M.2 Screw Package

1 x CPU installation tool

1 x CPU installation tool

1 x Supporting DVD

1 x Supporting DVD

1 x SLI bridges

1 x SLI bridges

1 x Qconnectors 1 in 1

1 x Qconnectors 1 in 1

1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Labels

1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Labels

ROG Fan Label

ROG Fan Label

1 x ROG Door Hangers

1 x ROG Door Hangers

BIOS
1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0,

1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0,

Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q

Multilanguage BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q

fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 S

fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 S

hortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory informatio

hortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory informatio

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Manageability
WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

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Support Disc
Drivers

Drivers

ROG GameFirst technology

ROG GameFirst technology

ROG RAMDisk

ROG RAMDisk

ROG RAMCache

ROG RAMCache

ROG CPUZ

ROG CPUZ

ROG Mem TweakIt

ROG Mem TweakIt

Overwolf

Overwolf

ROG Keybot II

Keybot II

Kaspersky AntiVirus

Kaspersky AntiVirus

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard

ASUS WebStorage

ASUS WebStorage

ASUS Utilities

ASUS Utilities

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

12 inch x 9.6 inch 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Note
*1 When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.

*1 When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA ports 1 will be disabled.

*2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed.

*2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed.

*3 These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.

*3 2 x USB 2.0 port at midboard comes from the ROG extension ROG_EXT port.

*4 2 x USB2.0 port at midboard comes from the ROG extension ROG_EXT port.
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