ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA (WIFI 6) Z490 LGA 1200(INTEL 10TH GEN) ATX GAMING MOTHER

Maximus XII Formula ROG Maximus XII series motherboards are designed to explore the upper echelons of gaming and overclocking. The Formula is plumbed for custom liquid cooling and includes other enhancements to punctuate premium systems. The CrossChill EK III VRM block, co-developed with EK Water Blocks, help cope with higher VRM loads associated with Intel Comet Lake CPUs. Aesthetically, Maximus XII Formula has a stealthy black finish with intricate patterns cut into its reflective armor. The latest-generation Formula is all set to make your showcase rig shine. 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 Formula takes advantage of its intelligent VRM design and uses quality components to ensure the best gaming and daily productive computing experience. COOLING The focus on maximizing performance would be futile without similar dedication to improving the cooling that allows systems to sustain faster speeds. The CrossChill EK III VRM block enables Maximus XII Formula to cope with the high VRM loads of ten core CPUs. The hybrid cooling system sits atop of a heatpipe that's directly linked to the extended VRM heatsink, giving it cooling capabilities that surpass the requirements of this current generation. OPTIMIZATION Maximus XII Formula is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want. CONNECTIVITY Maximus XII Formula is well equipped to deliver supersmooth wireless connectivity and compatibility with multiple input sources and PCIe extensions, all of which are a must-have for gaming setups. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU In addition to extraordinary performance, Maximus XII Formula provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.

 

Specification:

 

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	5
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Number of chassis fan connectors	2
Front panel audio connector	Yes
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Yes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
Cooling type	liquid
Motherboard form factor	Extended ATX
Component for	PC
Audio
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Performance
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
Cooling type	liquid
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	Extended ATX
Component for	PC
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Processor socket	LGA 1700
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Non-ECC	Yes
Supported memory clock speeds	4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400 MHz
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Unbuffered memory	Yes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	7
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Features
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z690
Cooling type	liquid
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	Extended ATX
Component for	PC
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733020
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	5
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots	2
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	512 Mbit
Clear CMOS button	Yes
Weight & dimensions
Height	4.25" (108 mm)
Weight	4.41 lbs (2 kg)
Width	12" (305 mm)
Depth	10.9" (277 mm)
Other features
Height	4.25" (108 mm)
Weight	4.41 lbs (2 kg)