Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual M.2, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.1 Gen2
Military-Grade TUF Components like TUF LANGuard, TUF Chokes, TUF Capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs maximize system durability
Gamer's Guardian with with SafeSlot and FanXpert 4 provides hardware-level safeguards for maximum performance with dynamic system cooling
8-channel HD gaming audio featuring Realtek S1200A high definition audio codec driven by Japanese capacitors for warm, immersive sound
ASUS OptiMem II improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies
Intel Socket 1151 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors * Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0* * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z390
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard
DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 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 * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4*, x8+x4+x4**/x0)*** 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x2 mode)
* PCIEX16_2 slot supports up to 2 Intel PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card.*** ** PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card.*** *** Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings.
PCI Express x1
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)* 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
* When the M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA_2 port 2 will be disabled. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek S1200A
Audio Channels
8 Channels * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x 8-channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports
Other Connectors
2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4-pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4-pin) 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4-pin) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x MemOK! II switch(es) 1 x CPU OV 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x 14-1-pin TPM connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x COM port header
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
Special Features: Fan Xpert4 - Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS TUF PROTECTION - ASUS DIGI + VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design - ASUS SafeSlot: Protect your graphics card Investment - ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection - ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability! - ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges! ASUS Optimem II: - Improved DDR4 Stability ASUS EPU: - EPU TUF ENGINE! Power Design: - TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard) AURA: - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers ASUS Exclusive Features: - AI Suite 3 - Ai Charger - Turbo LAN ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-sink solution - ASUS Fan Xpert 4 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector M.2 Onboard (The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds) MemOK! II - Enhance memory compatibility. More smart and convenient. Keep high performance. (Shorten the PC starting time) Q-Installer - Auto download driver and software. Friendly for first PC builder.
BIOS: 128MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Support Disc: Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: User's manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x TUF Gaming Sticker 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x TUF Certification card(s) 1 x SCD (by region)