• LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
• Leading personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including headers for both standard and addressable RGB strips.
• Onboard M.2 Heatsink: Cools your M.2 drive, delivering consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability.
• Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action.
• All the connectivity you need: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard, 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C™ connectors.
• 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig.
• Gaming durability: ROG Armor, pre-mounted I/O shield and premium components throughout.

Drawing from a heritage that spans more than a decade, the latest incarnation of the Maximus series augments Intel's Z370 chipset with all the enhancements that enthusiasts crave. Each model sports a unique blend of features to cater to a distinct audience, yet the core ROG DNA ripples through the entire lineup. From overclocking and cooling options to satiate die-hard fanatics, to clean, refined aesthetics that are tastefully accented by RGB lighting, Maximus X-series motherboards bring the octane to your build.

Aura Sync
ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

RGB Lighting Perfected
Maximus X Code features a pair of onboard 5050 RGB headers and a pair of addressable headers that can be connected to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and PC cases, creating a new world of illumination possibilities.

M.2 Heatsink
ROG Maximus X Code is equipped with a stylish, angular M.2 heatsink that keeps your SSD cool. By efficiently dissipating heat away from the M.2 area, ROG Maximus X Code minimizes the possibility of the performance-sapping throttling that can happen when drives become too warm. The heatsink's angular design adds an eye-catching touch to any build, while the T-sensor detects temperatures in the vital M.2 area for instant monitoring.

Cooler by Design
ROG Maximus X Code features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS:

*8Dual PCIE Gen3 M.2**
ROG Maximus X Code supports two M.2 drives, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps. The first slot sits neatly below the PCH heatsink, and accommodates M.2 drives of up to 110mm in length (type 22110). The second slot is placed at the lower edge of the board and is oriented for vertical mounting, taking advantage of chassis airflow to help keep your high-performance M.2 drive cool.

DDR4 Overclocking Strength in Numbers
ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing memory traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer, and our T-Topology layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements lead to more headroom for overclocking and improved stability, allowing memory speeds of DDR4–4133 and beyond with all slots populated.

Pro Clock
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from 8th Generation Intel® processors

Specifications

CPU
Intel® Socket 1151 for 8th Generation Core™ 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 www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset
Intel® Z370

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 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(O.C­.)/2400(O.C.)/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 www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports

• Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 × 2160 @ 24 Hz
• Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 × 2304 @ 60 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology

Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, or x8/x4+x4)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black) *1
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*3
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*4
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

LAN
Intel® I219V
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst IV
Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO

Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.2

Audio
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220

• 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
• ESS® ES9023P
• Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5

Audio Feature:

• Gold-plated jacks
• Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
• Sonic Radar III
• Sonic Studio III

USB Ports
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, black+red, Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)

ROG Exclusive Features
Clear CMOS button
ROG Armor
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG CloneDrive
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
MemOK! Button
Slow Mode
Overwolf
ReTry Button
Safe Boot Button
Start Button
Reset Button
LN2 Mode
GameFirst IV

Extreme Engine Digi+ :

• MicroFine Alloy Chokes
• NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
• 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

KeyBot II

• X.M.P.
• ClrCMOS
• Power On

UEFI BIOS features :

• O.C. Profile
• Tweakers' Paradise
• ROG SSD Secure Erase
• Graphic Card Information Preview

ROG RAMDisk
Extreme Tweaker
USB BIOS Flashback

Back I/O Ports
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-CTM
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
1 x ASUS 2×2 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2 module

Internal I/O Ports
2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 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)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 × 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 × 4 -pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 × 4 -pin)
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 × 4 -pin)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 × 4 -pin)
1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x EXT_Fan header
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x Start button
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

Accessories
User's manual
1 x ROG logo plate sticker
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x CPU installation tool
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 SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x M.2 bracket
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header to USB 2.0 adapter cable

BIOS
1 × 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Operating System
Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

1. The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIex1_3. The PCIe x4_3 is default set at x2 mode.
2. When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.
3. When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operating in PCIe 3.0 x4 mode, SATA ports 5 and 6 will be disabled.
4. This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
5. Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio