• Aura Sync RGB LED lighting and 3D printable modules for ultimate customizability
• 5-Way Optimization — One-click full-system tuning handles everything from overclocking to cooling and beyond
• Next-gen connectivity — Onboard dual M.2 slots for up to 32Gbps of PCIe bandwidth, and USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C connectors
• ROG SupremeFX audio — Renowned audio performance with dual headphone amplifiers, leveled-up Sonic Studio III, and Sonic Radar III
• Gaming networking — Best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard, and GameFirst technology
• Patent-pending ASUS SafeSlot for enhanced PCIe retention and shearing resistance

ROG Strix Z270F Gaming motherboards combine bold aesthetics with premier performance and incredible audio to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences and style. Support for the latest Intel processors and technologies, plus exclusive ROG innovations, take performance to the next level to give you the edge against opponents. ROG Strix Z270F charges every movement of every game with thrilling energy and equips you with epic speed and agility. Join the Republic with ROG Strix Z270F Gaming and dominate your game!

LIGHTING
AURA LIGHTING CONTROL
Create your own custom LED lighting effects with the intuitive Aura software. Cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build with the powerful RGB LEDs built in to ROG Strix Z270F Gaming, or attach separate RGB strips using the two onboard 4-pin headers. You can even use both at the same time and enjoy perfect lighting synchronization. Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine different lighting themes.

AUDIO
SUPREMEFX SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND
ROG Strix's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has leveled up, delivering an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever ROG recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220A codec, plus Texas Instruments® RC4580 and OPA1688 op-amps for high gain with low distortion. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!

PERFORMANCE
ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVED OVERCLOCKING FOR FASTER GAMING PERFORMANCE
A dedicated base-clock generator designed for 7th Generation Intel© processors allows overclocked base base-clock frequencies up to or beyond 425MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV processing unit to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
GET PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, DIGITAL POWER, FAN CONTROL AND EVEN NETWORKING
AND AUDIO TUNING TAILORED FOR YOU — AND THE WAY YOU PLAY!

You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Strix Z270F Gaming build — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!

• Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth, and vivid sound.
• Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
• Stutter is eliminated, ensuring smooth-running apps – even under heavy loading.
• Energy efficiency is improved, so you'll save money.

NETWORKING
INTEL GIGABIT ETHERNET
MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS CPU USAGE FOR GREAT GAMING EXPERIENCES
ROG Strix Z270F Gaming features the very latest Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead while offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor's wor­kload, so there's more power for gaming.

Specs

• CPU
  • Intel® Socket 1151 for 7th/6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/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.*
• Chipset
  • Intel® Z270
• Memory
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 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)
• Graphic
  • Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  • Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort 1.2 ports
  • Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 × 2160 @ 24 Hz
  • Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz
  • Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 × 2304 @ 60 Hz *1
  • Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
  • Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  • Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
• 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 or dual x8)
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
  • 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
• Storage

Intel® Z270 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 storage devices support (x4 PCIE mode)*3

6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*4

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready *5

• LAN
  • Intel® I219V
  • Anti-surge LANGuard
  • ROG GameFirst Technology
• 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 *6

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

• USB Ports

Intel® Z270 Chipset

6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)

Intel® Z270 Chipset

6 x USB 2.0 port(s)

ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller

2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A + Type-C, Support 3A power output)

• ROG Exclusive Features
  • ROG RAMCache II
  • ROG CPU-Z
  • ROG CloneDrive
  • Overwolf
  • GameFirst IV

ROG Aura
* Aura Lighting Control
* Aura RGB Strip Headers

• 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
* Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors

Gamer's Guardian

DRAM Overcurrent Protection

Stainless Steel Back I/O

Highly Durable Components

DIGI+ VRM

SafeSlot

ASUS Exclusive Features

AI Suite 3

Ai Charger

ESD Guards

PC Cleaner

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 3

ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

ASUS Q-Design

ASUS Q-Shield

ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Q-DIMM

Gaming Aesthetics

3D printing friendly

AURA-RGB Lighting

Turbo APP

M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)

• Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A + Type-C
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x RGB Header(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/228­0/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
  • 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  • 1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 × 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
  • 1 x DRCT header(s)
  • 1 x CPU OV
  • 1 × 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • 1 × 14–1 pin TPM connector
  • 1 x COM port header
  • 1 x High AMP Fan Header
  • 1 x T_Sensor Connector
  • 1 x AIO PUMP Header
  • 3 × 3D Mount screw port(s)
• Accessories
  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x CPU installation tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
  • 1 x ROG Strix stickers
  • 1 × 10 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
  • 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
  • 1 × 3D printing mount package
  • 1 x ROG coasters
• 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
  • WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System
  • Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Windows® 8.1 64-bit *7
  • Windows® 7 32-bit *7
  • Windows® 7 64-bit *7
• Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Note
  • 1 DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays.
  • 2 The M.2_1 socket shares SATA₁ port when use M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.
  • 3 The M.2_2 socket shares SATA₅₆ ports when use M.2 PCIE mode device in X4 mode. Adjust BIOS settings to use SATA devices.
  • 4 These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.
  • 5 Intel® Optane Technology only supported when using 7th 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.
  • 6 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
  • 7 Windows® 8.1 64-bit and Windows® 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel® Processors.
  • 8 ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows® 10/8.1 64-bit
  • 9 Support for the Bluetooth specification depends on the Windows version. Win7/8.1 support up to Bluetooth 4.0.