ASUS ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 LGA 1200 ATX Gaming Motherboard with Triple M.2 and Intel WiFi 6

• ASUS ROG Maximus XII Z490 Gaming motherboard is designed to support the latest Intel 10th Gen processors with DDR4 memory up to 128GB. The board supports Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
• The board supports multiple GPU’s with Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology. Features 16 infineon power stages, each rated to handle 70 amps, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power even when push the CPU performance to the limit
• CrossChill EK III VRM block and Extra-large heatsinks for VRM, chipset and M.2 slots, solid steel backplate lets you cool with air and water. Triple M.2 slots are wired directly to the PCH. One slot supports both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, while the other two supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe.
• ROG Maximus XII Formula motherboards is equipped with LiveDash, a built-in 2 inch OLED panel that displays useful information and customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, OLED shows key progress stats in simple language, using traditional POST codes.
• With the newly advanced AI Overclocking, Cooling and Networking this motherboard is optimized to have fun with any graphic powered games and designing alike. These fine-tuning can be done using the ROG Intelligent user interface.

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Maximus XII Formula

ROG Maximus XII series motherboards are designed to explore the upper echelons of gaming and overclocking. The Formula is plumbed for custom liquid cooling and includes other enhancements to punctuate premium systems. The CrossChill EK III VRM block, co-developed with EK Water Blocks, help cope with higher VRM loads associated with Intel Comet Lake CPUs.

Power Design

With Pro Cool Connector, 70 A power stage, Microfine alloy chokes, 10K Japanese capaciotr and latest VRM architecture the board rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current.

CrossChill EK III

CrossChill EK III lets you cool with air and water. The redesigned copper cooling channel is wider to provide up to 37.2°C-lower MOSFET temperatures on water, while the standard G1/4″ threaded fittings allow it to fit existing setups for efficient, quiet cooling.

OptiMem III

Boasting proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, ASUS OptiMem III is more compatible with 3600 MHz+ memory kits, allowing them to run at higher frequencies.

TPU

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

FanXpert

Enjoy comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or UEFI. Whether you’re cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click.

Turbo Core App

Intel processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it’s needed most.

Triple PCIe 3.0 M.2

Three M.2 slots are wired directly to the PCH. One slot supports both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, while the other two supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Additional Intel Optane memory for faster, more responsive performance.

Networking

With Intel WiFi 6 AX201, 10Gbps onboard Ethernet and 2.5G Intel Ethernet it is optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic.

OLED

Equipped with LiveDash, a built-in 2” OLED panel that displays useful information and customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test(POST) phase, OLED shows key progress stats in simple language, using traditional POST codes.

Voltage Monitoring

Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn’t ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. Maximus XII Formula features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.

Ramcache III

RAMCache lll software utility turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, RAMCache lll utilizes uniquely intelligent technology to effectively cache any storage device, so favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

Sonic Studio III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

Grow your gaming world

Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

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