- CPU
Intel Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
* Refer to for CPU support list
- Chipset
Intel Z390
- Memory
Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4333(O.C.)/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 *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
- Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
- Supports HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ / 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz *1
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
- Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
- Storage
Intel Z390 Chipset :
2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Optane Memory Ready *3
- LAN
Intel I219V
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology
- Wireless Data Network
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO
- Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
- Audio
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Dual Headphone Amplifiers
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *4
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
- USB Ports
Intel Z390 Chipset :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
Intel Z390 Chipset :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, red, Type-A)
Intel Z390 Chipset :
5 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (3 at back panel, blue, Type-A + USB Type-CTM, 2 at mid-board)
Intel Z390 Chipset :
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)
- ROG Exclusive Features
ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
- Special Features
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- Whole system optimization with a single click! 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App together, providing better CPU performance, efficient power saving, precise digital power control, whole system cooling and even tailor your own app usages.
TPU
- Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost
Gamer's Guardian:
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Highly Durable Components
- DIGI+ VRM
- SafeSlot
- ESD Guards on LAN, Audio,and USB ports
ASUS Optimem II
- Optimem (Improved DDR4 stability)
- Improved DDR4 Stability
AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Gaming Aesthetics :
- AURA-RGB Lighting
Digi+VRM
Turbo APP
M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
- Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A,
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (black) Type-C
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2)
- Internal I/O Ports
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x AAFP connector
1 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
- Accessories
User's manual
M.2 2242 mounting kit
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
2 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x CABLE TIE BLACK
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Panel cable
- BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
- Manageability
WOL, PXE
- Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit
- Form Factor
Mini ITX Form Factor
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )
- Note
*1 DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays.
*2 When the M.2_1 Socket is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 will be disabled. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
*3 Intel Optane Technology only supported when using 8th Generation Intel Processors. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.
*4 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
