Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi)
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type
Intel Socket 1151 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z390
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Integrated Graphics Processor – Intel UHD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports
– Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
– Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 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.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *
* The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6. The PCIe x16_3 runs x2 mode by default.
PCI Express x1
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)*
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 port will be disabled.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX S1220 High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Channels
8 Channels
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit / 192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.0
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red) (1 x Type-C + 3 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A
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 Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors
2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4-pin)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4-pin)
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4-pin)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x EXT_Fan header
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x Start button
