The ASUS ROG Strix H370-I Gaming is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard designed for 8th and 9th generation Intel Core processors (LGA 1151 socket) utilizing the Intel H370 chipset.
Form Factor and CPU Support:
- Mini-ITX: Compact form factor, ideal for small-form-factor builds.
- LGA 1151 Socket: Supports 8th and 9th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
- Intel H370 Chipset
Memory:
- 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots: Supports up to 32GB of non-ECC unbuffered memory.
- DDR4 Speeds: Supports 2666/2400/2133 MHz (maximum supported speed depends on the CPU).
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).
Storage and Connectivity:
- Dual M.2 Slots: Two M.2 Socket 3 slots for high-speed SSDs:
- One supports PCIe 3.0×4 and SATA modes (with a double-decker PCH heatsink for cooling).
- One supports PCIe 3.0×4 mode.
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Intel Optane Memory Ready
- RAID Support: Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
- USB: Features USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, and other USB ports on the back I/O and as onboard headers.
Networking:
- Dual Gigabit LAN: Features one Intel I219-V and one Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet controllers, along with LANGuard for protection and GameFirst technology for traffic prioritization.
- Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): Dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) with MU-MIMO support.
- Bluetooth 5.0
Gaming and Enthusiast Features:
- Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Features on-board RGB lighting and an Addressable RGB header to synchronize effects across compatible products.
- SupremeFX S1220A Audio: 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC with Dual OP Amplifiers for enhanced sound quality, Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III.
- Advanced Cooling: Comprehensive cooling controls configurable via Fan Xpert 4, with headers for CPU, Chassis, and AIO pump fans, and support for multi-temperature sources.
- Gamer's Guardian: Hardware-level safeguards including SafeSlot (reinforced PCIe slot), Digi+ VRM, and DRAM Overcurrent Protection.
- Pre-mounted I/O Shield: Simplifies installation.
- ASUS EZ DIY Features: Includes Q-LED (diagnostic LEDs), Q-DIMM, Q-Slot, and EZ Flash 3 BIOS utility.