ROG Maximus XII Hero is the perfect foundation to the Republic of Gamers. It's a motherboard that packs substantial power, smart cooling and faster memory support under a stealthy skin. Loaded with renowned ROG features, from AI overclocking and AI cooling to attention-grabbing Aura Sync illumination, Maximus XII Hero is ready to perform and crafted for customization.

COOLING
Maintaining system stability is paramount under high load, so Maximus XII Hero employs large VRM and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. The extra-large armor heatsinks also cover multiple M.2 slots. Featuring premium components and multiple fan headers, Maximus XII Hero is fully armed to provide the best foundation for gaming systems – enabling higher performance at lower temperatures.

CONNECTIVITY
ROG Maximus XII Hero offers advanced connectivity, including WiFi 6 (AX201) and dual Ethernet with intel® 1Gb and Marvell® 5Gb Ethernet port to eliminate bottlenecks so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth online and LAN play. Additionally, the M.2 supports Intel® OptaneTM Memory technology to maximize the speed of your SSD for faster load times, and SupremeFX on-board audio provides superb sound, while saving a PCIe slot.

SPECIFICATIONS

• CPU:
  • Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
  • Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
  • 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.
• Chipset: Intel® Z490
• Memory:
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C­.)/4700(O.C)/4600(O­.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(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.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O­.C.)/2933/2800­/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
    • 10th Gen Intel® Core™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/266­6/2400/2133 natively
  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • OptiMem III
• Graphic:
  • Integrated Graphics Processor
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4b
    • Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
• Multi-GPU Support:
  • Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
  • Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Expansion Slots:
  • Intel® 10th Gen Processors
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *1
  • Intel® Z490 Chipset
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *2
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage:
  • Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Intel® Z490 Chipset:
    • 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*3
    • 1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*4
    • 1 x M.2_3 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)
    • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
    • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    • Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
• LAN:
  • Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
  • Marvell® AQtion AQC111C 5Gb Ethernet
  • ASUS LANGuard
• Wireless Data Network:
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  • 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/­ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO
  • Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  • Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT8­0/HT160
  • Supports CNVI interface
• Bluetooth:
  • Bluetooth v5.1
  • BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
• Audio:
  • ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220*6
    • Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    • Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
    • High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    • ESS™ ES9023 DAC + RC4580 OP AMP
    • Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
  • Audio Feature:
    • SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
    • Gold-plated jacks
    • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    • Premium Japanese audio capacitors
    • Audio Cover
• USB Ports:
  • Rear USB Port ( Total 10 )
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-C®)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
  • Front USB Port ( Total 7 )
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
• Software Features:
  • ROG Exclusive Software
    • Mem Tweakit
    • RAMCache III
    • ROG CPU-Z
    • GameFirst VI
    • Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
    • Sonic Radar III
    • DTS® Sound Unbound
    • Overwolf
    • BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)
  • ASUS Exclusive Software
  • Armoury Crate
    • Aura Creator
    • Aura Sync
  • AI Suite 3
    • 5-way Optimization with AI Overclocking: TPU, EPU, Digi+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, Turbo app
    • EZ update
  • AI Charger
  • WinRAR
  • UEFI BIOS
  • AI Overclocking Guide
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    • ASUS EZ Flash 3
    • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • FlexKey
• ASUS Special Features:
  • ROG Extreme OC kit
    • FlexKey button
    • ReTry button
    • Start button
  • Extreme Engine Digi+
    • 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    • MicroFine Alloy Choke
  • ASUS Q-Design
    • ASUS Q-Code
    • ASUS Q-Connector
    • ASUS Q-DIMM
    • ASUS Q-LED (CPU red, DRAM yellow, VGA white, Boot Device yellow green)
    • ASUS Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
    • Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    • BIOS Flashback™ button
    • Clear CMOS button
    • Procool II
    • Pre-mounted I/O shield
    • SafeSlot
  • AURA Sync
    • Standard RGB headers
    • Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
• Back I/O Ports:
  • 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC111C 5Gb Ethernet
  • 1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
  • 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
• Internal I/O Ports:
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
  • 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x AIO_PUMP connector
  • 1 x H_AMP fan connector
  • 1 x W_PUMP+ connector
  • 1 x W_IN header
  • 1 x W_OUT header
  • 1 x W_FLOW header
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  • 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 3 x M.2 Socket 3
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  • 1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 1 x System panel connector
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
  • 1 x Speaker connector
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x FlexKey button
• Accessories:
  • User's manual
  • Addressable LED extension cable
  • 1 x ROG logo plate sticker
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan)
  • 1 x ROG big sticker
  • 1 x Q-Connector
  • 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
  • 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
  • 1 x ROG Thank you card
  • 2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
  • 2 x M.2 Rubber Package(s)
  • 1 ROG key chain
• BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor: ATX Form Factor / 12 inch x 9.5 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Note:
  • 1 Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
  • 2 The PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth wih M.2_2. The PCIEX16_3 will be disabled when M.2_2 runs x4 mode.
  • 3 When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G₂ will be disabled.
  • 4 M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_3 will be disabled. When M.2_2 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs x1 mode.
  • 5 M.2_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G₅₆. When M.2_3 is populated SATA6G₅₆ will be disabled.
  • 6 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.