i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron Support (4th Gen), ATX, DDR3 (max 32GB), 6 x USB3, 8 x USB2, 8 x SATA3, HDMI, SPDIF
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Intel LGA1150 4th Generation Core CPU Support
This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. |
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Intel Z87 Express Chipset The Intel Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium/Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z87 provides a maximum six USB 3.0 ports and six SATA III 6Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel Z87 Express Chipset also supports iGPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. |
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Extreme Engine Digi+ III Completely digital architecture supplies the highest stability and precision for the CPU and memory, featuring dynamic speed adjustments. Power components are also upgraded. NexFET MOSFETs handle up to 90% efficiency under normal operation and better durability in half the size of standard MOSFETs. Exclusive BlackWing chokes remain cool even when sizzling with as much as 60 amps of power with 3-5°C lower temps and minimal-loss power delivery. Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors last five times longer and deliver 20% greater extreme temperature endurance than generic solid state capacitors, easily standing up to hardcore demands. |
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Dual Intelligent Processors 4 ASUS pioneered the world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors with twin onboard chips – the TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) and Energy Processing Unit (EPU). Now ASUS continues to innovate by introducing the 4th generation of this award-winning architecture, featuring 4-Way Optimization that integrates the TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, and Fan Xpert 2 with a single click of the mouse. It offers real-time performance optimization, better energy efficiency, precise digital power controls, and the best fan management for maximum cooling. The design makes sure your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity, and everything else. |
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4-Way Optimization Figuring out the best settings for your PC a challenge? 4-Way Optimization automatically detects the best configuration for your system based on actual usage, with one click of the mouse. TPU accelerates your PC to ultra-performance in games, EPU saves energy whenever possible to reduce electric bills, DIGI+ Power Control delivers precise digital power, and Fan Xpert 2 ensures superior cooling through customized fan management. The four work together to automatically ensure strong performance and boosted cooling while gaming. When away from your PC, the design intelligently shifts to unique Away Mode, so that you can download and stream content or backup data, which minimizes power draw to save money and eliminate fan noise. For added efficiency, unused I/O ports managed by additional controllers are auto-switched off* and CPU wattage is halved. Everything goes back to the performance you need when you resume, with no extra hassles or intervention. |
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TPU - The Ultimate Turbo Processor Unleash your computer’s performance with a simple onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility. It works with the TPU chip to offer precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through GPU Boost and TurboV, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in all situations. |
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EPU - Energy Efficiency All Around Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or the AI Suite 3 utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. It can directly reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level on demand, creating a more energy-efficient PC. Want to download, stream, or backup content while away from your PC? Away Mode makes it easy. It automatically puts your system into an extreme energy-saving stance, even shutting down unused add-on I/O ports. |
HDMI Support High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals and 3D animation through all high speed HDMI cable with 3D devices. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater experience. |
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AMD CrossfireX Multi-GPU Support AMD CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform. Enabling game-dominating power, AMD CrossFireX technology enables two or more discrete graphics processors to work together to improve graphics performance. AMD CrossFireX technology allows you to expand your system’s graphics capabilities. It allows you the ability to scale your system’s graphics horsepower as you need it, supporting up to four AMD Radeon HD graphics cards, making it the most scalable gaming platform ever. With an AMD CrossFireX gaming technology, the traditional graphics limitation exists no more, allowing you to enjoy higher performance as well as visual experience. |
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NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU Technology NVIDIA SLI technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA graphics solutions in a SLI-Certified motherboard. Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU), NVIDIA SLI technology delivers up to twice the performance (with 2 cards) and 2.8X the performance (with 3 cards) compared to a single graphics solution. |
Dual-Channel DDR3 2800(OC) MHz Support The motherboard supports 32GB DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of up to 2800(OC) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia and Internet applications. |
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2nd generation T-Topology For extreme memory overclocking under full load, ASUS developed the world’s first 2nd generation T-Topology. It further optimizes layout to minimize coupling noise and signal reflection, increasing DRAM overclocking. Testing shows around 5% more OC margin under full load, and 10% OC margin growth for one-DIMM configurations. |
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MemOK! MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time! |
ASUS Fanless Design - Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! |
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Fan Xpert 2 Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning, providing an tailored fan speed setting for each fan with the exclusive, automatic fan speed detection to achieve the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. It even provides a "RPM Fixed Mode" for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB with a specific fan speed control. |
SupremeFX ROG-exclusive technology implements multi-approach shielding, with ELNA audio capacitors helping offer 8-channel HD sound that's equal in power, clarity, and range to dedicated sound cards. This is the first-ever onboard sound capable of true audiophile-grade performance, set to revolutionize the way you hear games, movies, music, and even other people via chat. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule. |
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Sonic Radar Dedicated to FPS gamers, Sonic Radar is a stealthy overlay that shows you what opponents and teammates are up to. Gunshots, footsteps, and call-outs appear with precise directioning via the on-screen radar. Includes a hotkey that allows you to switch sound detection focus for specific effects within games, and intuitive settings that provide greater gaming experiences |
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DTS Connect To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo:PC upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to a home theater system.DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder. |
SATA 6Gb/s The Intel Z87 Express chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to 6Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. |
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USB 3.0 ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The MAXIMUS VI HERO affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. |
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USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, USB transmission speeds increase by up to 170%, adding to already fast USB 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction. |
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USB Charger+ 3X Faster Charging for All Smart Devices. With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts. smartphones, tablets and more, all up to 3X faster, even when the PC is powered off, in sleep or hibernation modes. |
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Intel LAN Support Intel Gigabit LAN which complies with 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard and reduces power consumption during normal operation and enhances faster transfer speed through dual interconnection between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY). |
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Network iControl With a single-click, applications in use have their data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. You can prioritize favorite applications easily by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. Within profiles, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time to avoid network congestion and long waits on downloads. This is the most intuitive network bandwidth control ever |
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GameFirst II Offering powerful yet easy-to-use network control, ROG GameFirst II with cFos Traffic Shaping technology is revamped with a more intuitive user interface. Featuring exclusive EZ Mode setup for beginners and Advanced Mode for professional users to tweak, it means whatever your PC does in the background, your victories always come first with up to 8X lower latency than standard Ethernet even when handling heavy net traffic. Lower latency is an obvious plus for online shooter players: no more getting taken out because the other guy has a few milliseconds on you! |
New UEFI BIOS The new ROG UEFI BIOS includes a Last Modified feature that records recent changes. And to make sure you never forget a tuning idea, the in-BIOS Quick Note is perfect for jotting down memos and system details. It sure beats easily-misplaced paper notes! There’s also F4 My Favorites and Shortcuts for easy access to the BIOS features you need most, and you can even adjust boot logo size. The new BIOS also lets you name individual SATA ports so you can easily identify them to save time when defining boot sequences and other drive-related settings. With ROG Pulse, a cool flashing ROG logo indicates system activity, and very importantly, the helpful SSD Secure Erase has been added, restoring SSD speed from inside the BIOS and with no need for less compatible third party utilities. Click the upper right tab to learn more. |
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SSD Secure Erase SSD performance degrades with time due to overwrite action. ROG is the world’s first motherboard brand to integrate SSD Secure Erase into UEFI BIOS for better compatibility and easier use, offering the best removal method to completely delete all data on an SSD to recover lost performance and restore factory speeds. |
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ROG RAMDisk ROG RAMDisk easily turns RAM into superfast temporary storage to accelerate operating system performance and reduce load times. It can use up to 80% of available system memory, and accesses files without relocating them to protect data integrity and minimize accidental corruption. To do this, the utility creates junction points which serve as quick links between files and RAM storage. All files are automatically saved and restored to their specific locations on hard drives when you turn your PC off, then go back to RAM when you power on again. |
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AI Suite 3 ASUS AI Suite 3 offers a brand new user experience through a clearer and more attractive interface with support for larger monitors. AI Suite 3 consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages and more. This all-in-one app offers diverse and easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities. |
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DirectKey Designed for those requiring frequent BIOS access, users can easily enter the BIOS when the PC is on standby power with a simple press of a button. It saves you time during boot-up as you don’t have to repeatedly press the DEL key. Convenience and ease at their best! |
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USB BIOS Flashback Hardware-based USB BIOS Flashback allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience! |
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ASUS Boot Setting Thanks to ASUS Windows 8 hardware optimization, ASUS Boot Setting provides better flexibility in customizing your PCs startup process. You can enter the BIOS directly with one click through a user-friendly interface, and quickly select your preferred system boot up method: either get to the OS in seconds or opt for regular boot up. Whatever your choice, settings are saved and persistent, with no need to choose every time you power on. |
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Windows 8 Ready With hardware driver compatibility tested and assured, ASUS provides a complete solution for Windows 8 support. Starting now, users can experience the next generation operating system on ASUS hardware, and can rest assured that they can easily upgrade once the final driver versions are released without any compatibility issues! |
Model Number | MAXIMUS VI HERO |
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
Compatible Processors | Intel 4th Generation Core i7/i5/i3 Intel 4th Generation Pentium Intel 4th Generation Celeron |
Socket Type | LGA 1150 |
Power Design | 8 Phase |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset Type | Z87 Express |
RAM Installed / Max Capacity | 0 MB / 32 GB Max |
RAM Slots | 4 x DDR3 DIMM |
Supported RAM | DDR3 Non-ECC UDIMM |
RAM Architecture | Dual-Channel |
Supported RAM Speeds | 2800/2400/1866/1600/1333/1066 Mhz |
Expansion Slots Total (Free) | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16 / Dual at x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
Video Controller | Supports Intel HD Graphics |
Multi-GPU Support | Supports AMD CrossFireX Supports NVIDIA SLI |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue] 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x Audio jacks |
Ports Present & Quantity | 1 x USB 3.0 connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan connectors for smart DC/PWM mode control 1 x CPU optional fan connector 3 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x DirectKey button 1 x MemOK! Button 1 x DRCT (DirectKey) header 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM connector |
Intel Z87 Express | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0,1,5,10) |
ASMedia Controller | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
Controller | Intel I217V |
Lan Speed | 10/100/1000 |
Ports | 1 x LAN(RJ45) port |
Wireless | N/A |
Speed | N/A |
Features | N/A |
Controller | ASUS ROG SupremeFX |
Features | 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
SupremeFX Shielding Technology ELNA Premium Audio Capacitors Content protection for Full Rate lossless HD audio content playback Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Sonic Radar DTS Connect |
Feature List | Extreme Engine Digi+ III
Full digital 8+2 phase CPU/DRAM power NexFET Power Block MOSFET 60A BlackWing Chokes 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG GameFirst II ROG RAMDisk CPU Level Up UEFI BIOS features : Extreme Tweaker Tweakers' Paradise ROG SSD Secure Erase BIOS Print GPU.DIMM Post O.C. Profile ROG Pulse ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4-Way Optimization Tuning Key ASUS DIGI+ Power Control ASUS TPU ASUS EPU ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite III USB 3.0 Boost USB Charger+ AI Charger Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY USB BIOS Flashback ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Code ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM |
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