ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F Gaming LGA1151 Intel Z370 ATX Motherboard with Aura Sync RGB LED lighting, DDR4 4000MHz, Dual M.2, SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.1 | 90MB0V50-M0EAY0

Intel Z370 ATX gaming motherboard with Aura Sync RGB LED lighting, DDR4 4000MHz support, dual M.2, SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectors

LGA1151 socket for 8th -gen Intel Core desktop processors.
Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including addressable RGB strips.
Onboard M.2 heatsink: Cools your M.2 drive, delivering consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability.
5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor-made for your rig.
Gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220A teams with Sonic Studio III to create an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
Gaming connectivity: Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C connectors.
Gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst.
Gamer’s Guardian: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum endurance.

With aesthetics inspired by the sharpest blades and premium colorways to match any mood, the all-new ROG Strix Z370 motherboards are ready to do battle — and infused with all the essential ROG engineering needed to push performance as far as you dare. Ready for the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processors, ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming is loaded with overclocking and cooling innovations to keep your gaming rig’s thermals in check as you turn up the clock. Factor in custom Aura RGB illumination and superior SupremeFX audio and you’ll know that ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming looks great and sounds amazing — and outperforms every expectation to dominate your game!

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. 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 hardware.

RGB HEADERS
RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming features a pair of onboard 5050 RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that can be connected to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and PC cases, creating a new world of illumination possibilities.
*The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a max power rating of 3A (5V) and a max of 60 LEDs.* The Aura RGB-strip header supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.**RGB and addressable RGB extension cables are included. LED strips and Aura Sync-compatible devices are sold separately.

PERFORMANCE
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming rocks core ROG features to help you max out all aspects of system performance, handing you the tools needed to realize your system’s true potential.

M.2 HEATSINK
PERFECTED COOLING FOR UNLEASHING PERFORMANCE
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming is equipped with an M.2 heatsink integrated into the PCH heatsink. With a huge cooling surface, the M.2 heatsink perfectly chills an inserted M.2 SSD — for consistent performance and reliability. Featuring a stylish angular design, the M.2 heatsink adds a beautiful touch to the build

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCK AND COOLING, DONE!
One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.
・ An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.・ Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.・ All-new stress test that allows users to optimize and overclock for CPU or memory-centric workloads.

TPU
Unleash your PC’s full performance with the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility. A TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is the intelligence behind our automated system-tuning utility, offering the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclock parameters for optimal performance.
EPU
With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you’ll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.
Fan Xpert 4
With ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming you have comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Xpert 4 or our media-acclaimed UEFI. Whether you’re cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.
Digi+Power control
Digi+ delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power -efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.
Turbo APP
This intuitive tool allows you to define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings at app level ― so your system is perfectly optimized for whatever you’re doing.

COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS:

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 DDR4-4000 and beyond with all slots populated.

OC DESIGN: ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVED OVERCLOCKING FOR FASTER GAMING PERFORMANCE

A dedicated base-clock generator designed for 8th Generation Intelprocessors allows overclocked base base-clock frequencies up to or beyond 432MHz. 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.

CONNECTIVITY
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming is engineered with the latest connectivity for the best gaming experiences. You’ll transfer faster, banish lag and enjoy no-delay downloads — freeing up time for more victories!

INTEL ETHERNET
LOWER CPU WORKLOAD,HIGH TCP & UDP THROUGHPUT
Featuring the latest IntelEthernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel Ethernet controllers have a natural synergy with their processors and chipsets, reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there’s more power for games and other tasks.

DUAL PCIE GEN3 M.2
LET YOUR SSD SCREAM AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 32GBPS
Dual PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to three PCIe 3.0 storage devices via two M.2 slots and a PCIe x16 slot to enjoy the world’s fastest data-transfer speeds.

AUDIO
No gaming experience is complete without great audio, and ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming delivers superior sound that immerses completely — so you’ll hear every detail!

SUPREMEFX
SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND
ROG Strix’s SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever recording quality — and 120dB on line-out for crystal-clear sound! We’ve also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220A codec, plus Texas InstrumentsRC4580 and OPA1688 op-amps for high gain with low distortion. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!

SONIC STUDIO III
Sonic Studio now supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR 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, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

SCAN AND DETECT TO DOMINATE!
SONIC RADAR III
Sonic Radar III is all new – with an evolved audio engine that processes sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you’re always aware of what’s going on around you. A new on-screen arrow has also been added to help you pinpoint the enemy position instantly!

GAMER’SGUARDIAN
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming is carefully designed and engineered with loads of high-quality components to protect your investment — and we call them Gamer’s Guardian. Individually they’re tough, together they’re unstoppable.

OVERWOLF
STAY IN THE GAME
Overwolf is a clever, unobtrusive overlay that lets you browse the internet, email, IM, and stream or record gameplay – all while you’re in the game. Color-matched ROG skins that display your status as a member of an elite pack are also available for download from the

ROG CLONE DRIVE
IMAGE YOUR DRIVES, THE SMART WAY
All-new ROG Clone Drive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. Clone Drive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.

BEYOND VR READY
ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming is VR Ready — and beyond! The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming, and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance. ASUS Beyond VR Ready provides a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

Intel Z370 chipset
The IntelZ370 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th Generation IntelCore LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z370 provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z370 also supports integrated-graphics, so you’ll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for 8thGeneration Intel LGA1151 Core processors
This motherboard supports 8th Generation IntelCore processors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

CPU

Intel Socket 1151 for 8thGeneration CoreProcessors

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 Z370

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 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.)/2666/2400/2133 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.

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 x 2160 @ 24 Hz

– Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

– Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 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 Z370 Chipset :

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3

6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Intel Optane Memory Ready *4

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 *5

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 Z370 Chipset :

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

Intel Z370 Chipset :

6 x USB 2.0 port(s)

ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A + USB Type-CTM, 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

ASUS EZ DIY :

– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

– ASUS EZ Flash 3

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

Performance Optimization :

– DIGI + VRM

Turbo APP

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

Back I/O Ports

1 x DVI-D

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A + USB Type-CTM

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)

2 x USB 2.0

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

5 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports

1 x AAFP connector

2 x RGB Header(s)

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)

2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)

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 M.2_FAN connector

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)

1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)

2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)

1 x CPU OV

1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector

1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

1 x COM port header

1 x T_Sensor Connector

1 x AIO PUMP Header

3 x 3D Mount screw port(s)

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

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )