Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 11th Gen Intel Core processors
AI Motherboard: AI overclocking, AI cooling, AI networking and AI noise cancelation
Robust Power Solution: 14+2 teamed power stages rated for 90 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors
Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, quad M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), dual Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and ASUS LANGaurd
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, quad M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
Industry-leading Gaming Audio & AI Noise Cancelation: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity audio
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
MAXIMUS XIII HERO
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1200
CPU Type
Supports 11th Gen Intel Core processors Supports 10th Gen Intel Core Supports Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z590
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic: 1 x HDMI 2.0** 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Only Intel 11th Core processors support HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
* 10th Gen Intel Core i7/i9 processors support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel Core processors support 3200/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 4.0 x16
Intel 11th & 10th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* - Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s) - Intel 10th Core processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s)
* Supports PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
** PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34. When PCIEX16_ 3 is populated SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34 will be disbabled. ** When PCIEX16_3 run at default (x2) mode, SATA6G_34 is disabled. ** When PCIEX16_3 run at x4 mode, SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34 are disabled.
PCI Express x1
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. Intel SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-attached slots. ** To enable Intel Optane Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
M.2
Intel 11th & 10th Gen Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Only Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode - Intel 10th Core processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode
Intel Z590 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)**
* Only Intel 11th Core i5/i7/i9 processors support M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. ** When M.2_4 is pupulated, SATA6G_56 will be disabled.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
Max LAN Speed
2 x 2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / az) Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz frequency band*
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready**
** Bluetooth 5.2 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later.
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port(s) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors
Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin H_AMP Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Miscellaneous 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1-pin) 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1-pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header
Software Feature
Windows 11
Supported
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Additional Information
Date First Available
July 30, 2024
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