ROG ASUS Maximus IX Formula LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 Z270 ATX Motherboard with onboard AC Wifi and USB 3.1 | 90MB0RX0-M0EAY0

Designed for 7th generation Intel® Core™ processors to maximize connectivity and speed with Dual M.2, front panel USB 3.1, Intel® Optane™ Memory compatibility and onboard 802.11ac Wifi
5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 automatically tailors overclocking profiles to your unique build for maximum OC performance and dynamic system cooling
Optimize system cooling with the CrossChill EK II VRM block
AURA Sync RGB lighting features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of AURA Sync enabled products
Integrated I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG’s attention to detail and quality

Pre-mounted I/O Shield
Clr CMOS buttonBIOS Flashback button2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11AC Wi-FiHDMI 1.4bDP1.2

Intel I219-V Gb LAN
ROG GameFirst IVLANGuard
USB 3.1 (Type-A + Type-C)

Multi-GPU SLI / CFX support
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (CPU)1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot(PCH)3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots(PCH)

SafeSlot
Backplate

SupremeFX S1220 CODEC‧ES9023P High Definition DAC‧Impedance sense for front and rear‧120dB SNR stereo playback output‧113dB SNR recording input
Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III

CrossChill EK II

Q-CodeSTART buttonRESET button

Intel LGA1151

Multi-colored Q-LED

DDR4 4133MHz+ (OC)
‧4 DIMM Dual Channel‧XMP Support

USB 3.1 front panel connector

6 x USB 3.0 ports (2 @ front) 6 x USB 2.0 ports (2 @ front)

6 x SATA 6G ports

Intel Z270 ChipsetROG LOGO RGB LED

W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers

Dual M.2 Socket 3 Type M
‧1 x 2242~22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 + SATA)‧1 x 2242~2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)

BEST GAMINGWATER COOLING

EXPERTLY TOOLED. TOTALLY COOLED
CROSSCHILL EK II
CrossChill EK II cools with air or water! Reengineered larger cooling fins maximize heat dissipation, and lower flow-resistance means faster streams for up to 23˚C-lower MOSFET temperatures with water versus air. New, thinner fins offer 4˚C-cooling improvement over the previous design ─ so you’ll benefit from efficient, quiet cooling!

FULLY DOMINATE YOUR WATER-COOLING SYSTEM
ROG WATER COOLING ZONE
ROG’s innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone’s dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG’s intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility ─ so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!

BEST GAMINGLIGHTING

AURA LIGHTING CONTROL
Customize your own favorite LED effects with Aura, the intuitive lighting-control software, to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Formula’s brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers ─ all lights will perform in perfect synchronization! Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine different lighting schemes.

StaticAlways on
BreathingFades in and out
StrobingFlashes on and off
Color cycleFades between thecolors of the rain-bow
Music effectPulses to the beat ofyour music
CPU TemperatureChanges color withCPU load
RainbowA rolling multi-colorglow
CometA stream of lightwith a tail
Flash & dashSingle-color steppedflashes

*The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m. * One extension cables are included. RGB LED strips need to be purchased separately.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

ASUS Aura Sync technology makes ROG Maximus IX Formula the control hub for your illumination ambitions — so it’s easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices.
*Visit the ASUS Aura microsite to learn more about Aura Sync

BEST GAMINGAUDIO

EXQUISITE AUDIO, INSIDE AND OUT
NEW SUPREMEFX CODEC
ROG’s awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection — and that means our best-ever recording quality! We’ve also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® Sabre Hi-Fi ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4850 op-amp for high gain with low distortion — which all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before.

BEST GAMINGPERFORMANCE

OC DESIGN
ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
A dedicated base-clock generator designed for 7th Generation Intel® processors allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 425MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

BCLK Range (MHz)

CPU Frequency

* Base-clock overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options. Ranges up to 650MHz are possible under some conditions.

Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock:

Reduced boot time

Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks

Increased stability under heavy overclocking

DDR4 OVERCLOCKINGSTRENGTH IN NUMBERS
THIRD-GENERATION ASUS T-TOPOLOGY
With support for DDR4 memory you’re able to drive memory frequencies to 4133MHz (and beyond when overclocked)! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus OC Socket provides superb memory-overclocking capability to unleash the full power of DDR4 by minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection. With innovative equidistant memory channels, it delivers the most balanced control and powerful overclocking compatibility. ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the best compatibility.

ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCK AND COOLING, DONE!
PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, DIGITAL POWER, FAN CONTROL AND NETWORKING ─ TAILORED TO THE WAY YOU PLAY

You don’t need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Maximus IX Formula build — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Exclusive ROG 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 networking 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, and productivity!

Games run swiftly and smoothly with high-performance and prioritized bandwidth.

Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.

Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loads.

Energy waste is reduced so you’ll save money and the earth.

CPU performanceboost

All-roundenergy efficiency

Advancedfan controls

Precise digitalpower control

Game faster,rank higher

COOLER BY DESIGN
Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 4 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise ─ so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

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MEDIA-ACCLAIMED UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you’re a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

EZ MODE

ADVANCED MODE

USB UEFI BIOS FLASHBACK
Refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off

THE FINEST POWER, DIGITALLY CONTROLLED
ROG’s revered digital power controller now delivers even-finer power, with Texas Instruments NexFET™ MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, Digi+ PWM controller and 10K black metallic capacitors — ensuring Extreme Engine Digi+ always delivers the smoothest core voltages.

MICROFINE ALLOY CHOKES
More stable and greater efficiency at high currents

3xfiner thanstandard
31%cooler thanlarge granules
75%hysteresisreduction

10K JAPANESE-MADE BLACKMETALLIC CAPACITORS

5xlongerlifespan
20%greater extremetemperature enduance

50% SMALLER NEXFET™MOSFETS

Over90%more efficient

BEST GAMINGCONNECTIVITY

SUPER-SPEED CONNECTIVITY — RIGHT WHERE YOU NEED IT
USB 3.1 FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR
USB-C is the future-proof reversible connector — and ROG Maximus IX Formula lets you put the connection right where it’s needed! With an onboard USB 3.1 front panel connector you can position a USB-C port on your system’s front panel, so it’s always within reach.

USB 3.1 TYPE A+C
ULTIMATE-SPEED 10GBIT/S WITHONBOARD USB 3.1

DUAL PCIE GEN 3 M.2
LET YOUR SSD SCREAM AT TOP SPEED

BEST GAMINGNETWORKING

MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY
INTEL ETHERNET
ROG Maximus IX Formula features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel’s LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there’s more power for your game and your gameplay.

Lower CPU workload
High TCP & UDP throughput

PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT. BEST SURGE PROTECTION
LANGUARD
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your Maximus IX Formula motherboard’s connection, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9x greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x greater protection (up to 15kV) against surges!

2X2 802.11AC WI-FI WITH MU-MIMO
ROG Maximus IX Formula has next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2×2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867 Mbps* transfer speeds — and the very latest Multi-User Multiple In Multiple Out (MU-MIMO) technology to ensure that every connected user** experiences the best wireless and online speeds!
*Actual speed varies, and Wi-Fi hotspot feature operates at 802.11a/b/g/n Windows 10 does not currently support Wi-Fi hotspot functionality**Requires MU-MIMO-ready client

TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG
GAMEFIRST IV
GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — and now we’ve added Multi-Gate Teaming to team up to 4 networks for maximum bandwidth and smooth gameplay. You’ll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance.

BEST GAMINGPROTECTION

ROG ARMOR
STRONG ABS TOP COVER
Stylish thermal protection that blocks heat from graphics cards and ensures lower system temperatures for better performance and chic looks!
SOLID STEEL BACKPLATE
Steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthens ROG Maximus IX Formula to prevent bending.

SLEEK ANTI-STATIC CONNECTION PROTECTION
PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
ROG’s patent-pending pre-mounted I/O shield offers increased protection against electrostatic discharge of 12kV and is pre-fitted to make it even easier to install the motherboard. Its sleek new design that makes it look as good as it performs.

MULTI-COLORED Q-LED
Onboard LEDs indicate power status and potential problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device, for quick diagnosis.

SAFESLOT
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step, a new insert-molding process integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

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3D PRINTINGFRIENDLY

MAKE IT YOUR OWN
ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to provide a wide range of 3D printable accessories, making it easy to customize your system’s appearance and improve functionality. Easily print a 2-way SLI HB bridge cover or custom cable combs to help with wire management.

3D-PRINTABLE ACCESSORIES
As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.

2-WAY SLI HB BRIDGE COVER
Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors — eATX, ATX and mATX — are available.

FAN GRILL
Add some style to your build.

CABLE COMBS
Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.

ROG FONTS
Use ROG font files to print letters — then fully customize your build by adding your name or any other word or phrase!

ROG KEYCHAIN
Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world!