ASUS · 2017
Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero
The Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero is an ATX motherboard released in 2017, featuring the Intel Z270 chipset and LGA 1151 socket.
The Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero is a motherboard from the Republic of Gamers series, released in 2017. It uses the Intel Z270 chipset and LGA 1151 socket, supporting DDR4 memory up to 64 GB across four slots in dual-channel configuration. The board has two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots from the CPU and one from the PCH, plus three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. It includes two M.2 slots, six SATA ports, and rear USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C ports. Networking is provided by an Intel I219-V Gb LAN controller, and the board is M.2 E-key ready for Wi-Fi. Audio is handled by the SupremeFX S1220 codec. The board is designed for use with Intel 6th and 7th generation Core processors.
Specifications
| Chipset | Intel Z270 |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 1151 |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Max memory unverified | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| PCIe slots | 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (CPU), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (PCH), 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 (PCH) |
| M.2 slots | 2 |
| SATA ports | 6 |
| USB ports (rear) | USB 3.1 Type-A + Type-C |
| Ethernet | Intel I219-V Gb LAN |
| Wi-Fi | M.2 (E-key) Ready for Wi-Fi |
| Audio codec | SupremeFX S1220 |
| Release year unverified | 2017 |