Next Generation 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3
Powered by Intel's own Thunderbolt controller the new Thunderbolt™ 3 protocol, which is available over two USB Type-C™ connectors on the back I/O of the GIGABYTE X299X DESIGNARE 10G, brings an unprecedented single-wire bandwidth of up to 40 Gb/s -- twice more than the previous generation of Thunderbolt! This incredible increase in bandwidth is also accompanied with support for different protocols such as DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.2, which is backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, opening up a world of new possibilities.

Server-Class Intel® X550-AT2 Dual 10GbE LAN
Pre-mounted Server-Class Intel® X550-AT2 provides dual 10GbE manageable connection for the system, further boosts the communication performance and reliability between clients.

USB Type-C™ Front Panel Connector
Equipped with next generation connectivity GIGABYTE Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. The onboard USB Type-C™ header for USB 3.2 Gen2 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.2 Gen2 drive or charging your new mobile device.

12 Phases IR Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage
To unleash the full power of the new Intel 18 core CPU, the motherboard demands un-precedented strong power solution. GIGABYTE R&Ds selects the best components and never stop pursuing the highest overclock performance. That makes X299X DESIGNARE 10G an un-beatable motherboard in the market.

X299X DESIGNARE 10G motherboard adopts an all IR digital CPU power design which includes a digital PWM Controller with Power Stage MOSFET and is capable of providing 70A of power from each phase, for a total of incredible 840A. This 100% digital controller and additional 8+8 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard's most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from the new 18-core 10th Gen Intel® Core™ X processors.

Re-engineered Thermal Solution
With CPU draws bigger power than ever. Thermal solution are pushed to a limit. X299X DESIGNARE 10G features full Board Thermal Protection with Fins-Array and 6mm Balancing Heat Pipes . In order to place full Board Thermal Protection , we try hard to clear a path for it. Furthers, fins-Array Heatsink which increases the heat dissipation area by 300% compared to regular heatsinks of the same size. By using LAIRD 1.5mm thick, 5W/mK high thermal conductivity pad, it transfers 2.7x more heat than regular thermal pads in the same time period. 6mm Heatpipe helps to transfer heat between heatsinks which to get thermal balance more quickly. On the back, we use Nanocarbon coating on baseplate, which leads to 10% cooler MOSFETs.

GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X copper PCIe 4.0 Ready PCBs design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.

Support for DDR4 to 4333MHz and Beyond
GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility to 4333MHz and beyond.

Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

Hybrid Fan Pin Headers
Assume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate and water-temperature through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers or external thermistor sensors—giving you absolute mastery over your PC.
- All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.

New Smart Fan 5 Software
Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage preferences.
For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.

ALC1220-VB Immersive Gaming ViBes
All New Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec
ALC1220 120dB(A) SNR HD Audio with Smart Headphone Amp automatically detects impedance of your head-worn audio device, preventing issues such as low volume and distortion.
With the new VB series audio controller, stream your voice to the world vibrantly with both front/rear microphone SNR up to 110/114dB(A).

High-End WIMA & Audio Capacitors
The DESIGNARE motherboards boast a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA FKP2 capacitors and high-end Chemicon audio capacitors. While the high-end audio capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to provide rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. The addition of this to the exclusive AOURS AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.

DTS :X® Ultra
Recreates an authentic, spatially accurate 3D audio experience for gaming over any headphones or speakers. Supports channel-based, scene based and object-based audio. Provides out-of-the-box calibration for a range of headphones and speakers. Provides post-processing enhancements and device level tuning for DTS® codecs.
DTS Sound Unbound leverage Microsoft Spatial, enabling the the most believable, 3D audio experience for games. Immersion through DTS Headphone:X means in the sonic landscape, stationary and moving sounds can be heard from above, below or around the listener. Sounds pass around the listener with amazing externalization and accurate localization.

No More Confusion During In-Game Voice Chat
Microphone input with higher front dynamic range allows gamers to hear more clearly. No more misunderstandings, no more confusing GO! GO! GO! as NO! NO! NO!

Integrated I/O Shield Armor
Durable Design And Easy Installation
With an integrated I/O shield, building a GIGABYTE Ultra Durable PC is even easier and convenient. Users can expect excellent durability with the durable design of the pre-installed I/O shield.

Solid Pin Power Connectors
X299X DESIGNARE 10G feature solid plated ATX 24pin & ATX 12V 8pin +8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.

Solid Pin Power connector advantages
- Larger contact area for electricity
- More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
- Ultra durable and longer lifespan

The Industry's Leading LAN Static-Electricity & Surge Protection
GIGABYTE motherboards use ICs with up to 3 times the ESD resistance levels compared to traditional ICs. This helps to better protect the motherboard and its components against potential damage caused by static electricity. GIGABYTE motherboards also feature special anti-surge ICs that protect your motherboard, and your PC from any surge in power delivery that may occur, helping to ensure that your PC is equipped to deal with any potentially irregular and inconsistent power delivery.

GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS™ Design
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', protecting users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.

RGB Fusion 2.0
Support RGB Lighting Effect in Full Color
Personalize your next PC rig to your liking by selecting the color of your choice to illuminate the external RGB light strip.

New User Interface
All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.
Optimized Memory Installation Reminder
Displays correct installation reminder message when user installs two memory modules but runs single channel mode.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.

APP CENTER
GIGABYTE APP CENTER is an useful portal of all GIGABYTE MB utilities and drivers, you can choose any utility you want to install from APP CENTER and keep you updated with latest utilities and drivers version.

EasyTune™
GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system's behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

DESIGN CONCEPT
Innovative design, cutting-edge functionality, state-of-the-art aesthetics, sophisticated thermal design, next generation network connectivity ,Hi-Fi level audio system. TRX40 AORUS XTREME is the new definition of a flagship motherboard.

EXTREME POWER DESIGN
To unleash the full potential of the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ CPU, the motherboard requires the best CPU power design. With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, TRX40 AORUS XTREME is a true beast among motherboards.

THERMAL REACTIVE ARMOR
TRX40 AORUS XTREME uses some unprecedented and innovative thermal design to ensure CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperature under full loading application and gaming.

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
Hungry for better performance? TRX40 AORUS XTREME has full PCIe 4.0 design, supports high frequency memory, and full SSD thermal guard to make sure you get the maximum full system performance.

NEXT GENERATION CONNECTIVITY
A Flagship product needs to be future-proof so your system stays up-to-date with the latest technology. TRX40 AORUS XTREME provides all next-generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity to keep you up to speed.

DEFINITIVE AESTHETICS
GIGABYTE ID team designs TRX40 AORUS XTREME from the drawing board. After countless hours of conceptualizing ideas, fine tuning details and engaging in discussion, GIGABYTE has produced a board that is equal parts beast and beauty.

HI-FI AUDIO SYSTEM
For enthusiasts, sound quality is just as essential to the gaming experience. TRX40 AORUS XTREME is equipped with several audiophile level components such as ESS SABRE DAC and WIMA capacitors to provide a superb audio experience.

True Hi-Fidelity Music (Digital Audio)
Provides high quality surround sound audio and vibrant stream experience.

DTS :X® Ultra
Recreates an authentic, spatially accurate 3D audio experience for gaming over any headphones or speakers. Supports channel-based, scene based and object-based audio. Provides out-of-the-box calibration for a range of headphones and speakers. Provides post-processing enhancements and device level tuning for DTS® codecs.
DTS Sound Unbound* leverage Microsoft Spatial, enabling the the most believable, 3D audio experience for games. Immersion through DTS Headphone:X means in the sonic landscape, stationary and moving sounds can be heard from above, below or around the listener. Sounds pass around the listener with amazing externalization and accurate localization.

ULTRA DURABLE
GIGABYTE is reputable for its durability and high quality manufacturing process. Needless to say, we use the best components we can find on the TRX40 AORUS XTREME and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.

GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTER
Good software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. TRX40 AORUS XTREME bundled several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Your Game Anytime, Anywhere
Now set up your stage and share the greatest gaming moments with XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster! Fully optimized social media integration is ready for real-time chats—keeping you notified yet focused in the game. It takes just one click to stream your gameplay to Twitch. Host your game like a pro!

Full of sharp and salient lines reflecting gorgeous colors design, perfect balance between appearance and performance with Extended Heatsink Design, Frozr Heatsink Design, Core boost, Lightning Gen4, Pre-installed I/O Shielding and Mystic Light

DIY FRIENDLY
MSI motherboards been designed with tons of smart features for convenient setup and usage, such as pin-header keep out zone, friendly SATA & USB location and multiple cooling solutions, so DIY users can pick and choose any gaming rig they want.

COOLING
Cooling is essential for a high performance PC to sustain intense workloads. MSI motherboards feature a heavy duty heatsink on the MOSFETs for reliable processor power delivery. Numerous fan headers with full fan speed control lets builders tune their system cooling the way they like it.

M.2 SHIELD FROZR
Sustain maximum high-speed M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD throttling with thermal design that includes a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.

CONTROL FANS IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE
Total Fan Control lets you check and manage temperature and fan speeds within an easy-to-use graphical interface. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard and fan speeds will be adjusted automatically.

FAN AUTODETECT DC OR PWM MODE
MSI fan headers can automatically detect if a fan needs to run in DC or PWM mode, streamlining the fan tuning experience.

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
A dedicated water pump PIN header provides up to 2A current and can control pump speed. Supports the most popular All-In-One and custom water cooling solutions on the market.

FROZR HEATSINK DESIGN
Higher performance generates more heat. Thermal solution is very important to X570 chipset which featured latest Gen4 bandwidth. MSI motherboards featured the patented fan design to provide best performance for enthusiast gamers and prosumers.

NATTIER WAY ON COOLING CONTROL
MSI FROZR Heatsink design combines the power of MSI’s exclusive ZERO FROZR and AI tuning technology to auto-adjust fan speed according to the chipset’s temperature. You can also select from one of three modes (Boost / Balance / Silence) depending on your preferences via Dragon center or MSI UEFI BIOS and enjoy the best performance without compromise.

HARDWARE
MSI motherboards been designed to make the system assembly process as convenient as possible. An array of system tuning features and troubleshooting tools are available to ease installation and setup.

PRE-INSTALLED I/O SHIELDING
Pre-Installed IO Shielding makes handling the motherboard process easier and safer. The patent-pending design grounded and protects the IO ports from potential electrostatic discharge damage from the external environment.

EASY BIOS RECOVERY WITH FLASH BIOS BUTTON
Run into trouble when updating your BIOS? Simply flash the old BIOS version back and continue gaming within minutes with Flash BIOS Button. Flash BIOS Button even works without a CPU, memory or graphics card installed!

COMPATIBILITY
MSI motherboards are designed with both physical and device compatibility in mind. Pin-headers, SATA, and USB connectors are positioned away from other components and devices. A comprehensive DDR memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL), the result of extensive memory testing and tuning, makes it easier to pick from compatible products.

RYZEN PROCESSOR SUPPORT
MSI X570 motherboards support latest generation RYZEN processors from AMD with updated features and capabilities. Ascend to new heights with a platform built for both creators and gamers.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 PCI-E
MSI lightning Gen 4 PCI-E is the latest and the fastest PCI-E data transfer solution with 64GB/s of unidirectional transfer bandwidth that has doubled compared to its previous generation. PCIe 4.0 maintains both backward and forward compatibility with older and newer specifications. Optimized by steel armor design and server grade PCB, you can enjoy next-gen devices without any compromise.

MEMORY COMPATIBILITY & TESTING
Get stability out of MSI’s extensive and aggressive memory testing and optimization. Working alongside partnered brands like Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, G.SKILL, and many more, MSI has worked hard to get the most out as many memory configurations as possible

BIOS AND SOFTWARE
Complete your high performance experience with an array of performance enhancing software from MSI. From a loaded yet easy to use BIOS to potent live system tools, get the most out of your motherboard at any moment.

MSI APP PLAYER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player brings seamless mobile gaming experiences to PCs. Leverage the advantages of mouse and keyboard controls, better graphics, and multi-tasking for mobile gaming supremacy.

DRAGON CENTER
MSI Dragon Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

Gaming Mode
Gaming Mode automatically optimizes for smooth gaming performance with one click!

CLICK BIOS 5
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

GAME BOOST
Quickly overclock your CPU with a single button for more performance.

A-XMP
Choose from a preset A-XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

M-FLASH
Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

TOTAL FAN CONTROL
Monitor and manage fan speeds for system and CPU fans.

SECURE ERASE+
Wipe an SSD with an optimized formatting algorithm and enjoy an SSD with maxed free space!

MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

M.2 Genie
Quickly and easily set up a RAID 0 array for M.2 and U.2 SSDs with this automated utility.

SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
High performance MSI motherboards are loaded with advanced features and the latest technology to overwhelm any challenge at hand no matter whether you’re a gamer, prosumer, or PC enthusiast.

CPU
Power on your RYZEN processor with optimized circuit layouts and high quality power delivery parts for an incredibly stable operation.

CORE BOOST
Core Boost is the latest development in the MSI motherboard CPU power transmission system. The high-quality power delivery component area retained on the optimized circuit design produces an efficient power system that delivers accurate current to the CPU.

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
MSI Game Boost provides easy overclocking, giving you a performance boost from the preset profile.

MEMORY
MSI takes memory stability and performance to the extreme. We’ve designed an optimized memory circuit design for reliability and tested compatibility extensively in partnership with major memory manufacturers.

GREAT ADVANCES IN DDR PERFORMANCE
MSI OC LAB is not just working hard on extreme overclocking. Compared to the X470 motherboard memory support, MSI does have significant improvements in performance and efficiency.

HIGHER MEMORY SPEED:
DDR4 BOOST 2
In addition to optimized PCB design, MSI OC Labs has partnered with world-renowned memory brands to push memory speed to the top. The MSI X570 motherboard will steadily release these selected memory capabilities.

DRAGON ALLIANCE
These selected DDR modules have passed important tests and are very compatible with the MSI X570 motherboard.

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH A-XMP PROFILES
Choose from a preset A-XMP profile in CLICK BIOS 5 and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory. The MSI OC lab has tested and certified these settings for speed and stability.

STORAGE
Connect any ultra-fast storage device and get into the game sooner.

BOOST YOUR STORAGE PERFORMANCE
Enabling the Storage Boost tool will automatically check and optimize SSDs, keeping them fast with maximized storage performance.

LIGHTNING GEN 4 M.2
Utilizing 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, MSI X570 motherboards feature latest Lightning Gen 4 M.2 which is the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed.

AMD STOREMI
All MSI X570 motherboards are shipped with StoreMI, the new AMD SSD technology to improve storage performance. This tool helps create a virtual SSD by blending capacity storage, treats flash as primary storage and optimizes data access with monitoring continuously. All these functions can enhance read/write speed for active data and provide fast boot times and application startup.

EASY RAID SETUP WITH M.2 GENIE
The M.2 Genie utility takes the work out of setting up M.2 SSDs in a RAID 0 array. Drive your data transfer to extreme speeds without the challenge of a tricky setup and configuration.

USB
Plug in and start moving files lightning fast with high-speed USB, supported by all the latest connectors and boost tools.

MORE STABILITY WITH AMD TURBO USB 3.2 GEN2
The latest USB standards and protocols are supported including USB 3.2 GEN2.

IN-GAME ADVANTAGE
MSI motherboards are built with enhanced audio and advanced LAN networking capabilities that turn any gaming experience into an immerse one.

CONNECTIVITY
Get ready to crush your enemies on the battlefield with MSI GAMING LAN. Built with high quality components, MSI GAMING LAN is tuned to deliver the best online gaming experience without lag.

LOW LATENCY GAMING LAN POWERED BY INTEL®
Stay connected with Intel® LAN, optimized for stable internet throughput ideal for championship level online plays.

SURFACING WITH THE REAL MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY
The WIFI 6 adopts the latest OFDMA and two-way MU-MIMO technologies and could provide up to 4X network capacity and efficiency in the high signal density environment. Comparing to the WIFI 5, which can only send the data packet to one device at a time on each channel, the WIFI 6 could combine the packet, separate to several devices and allow signals from the different devices bundled together. This new technology provides all the devices in the same network environment with same and harmonious traffic bandwidth in an efficient way.

NEXT-GEN INTEL® WI-FI AX & BLUETOOTH
Connect to a high-speed wireless network powered by an Intel® Wi-Fi / Bluetooth solution with MU-MIMO technology delivering AX speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

OPTIMIZE ONLINE GAMING TRAFFIC FOR LOWER LATENCY!
Prioritize app and gaming internet usage with MSI GAMING LAN Manager. Elevate latency-sensitive online games and restrict bandwidth to non-essential programs for uninterrupted online gaming.

AUDIO
Deliver the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components and get the most immersive sound experience when gaming. MSI motherboards let you enjoy breathtaking, gaming-changing sound.

ISOLATED AUDIO DESIGN
Like a dedicated sound card, audio components and circuits have been laid on a reserved motherboard section and electrically isolated.

SEPARATED AUDIO LAYERS FOR CLEAN LEFT & RIGHT CHANNELS
Audio circuits laid on separate layers in the PCB ensure equally pristine sounding audio for both left and right audio channels.

EXHILARATING AND INSPIRING
Each MSI motherboard is built based on the specific topic in order to match different tastes and favors. Furthermore, MSI also adopts the modern style to design the heatsink through huge surface and sleek but simple cuts in order to make the heatsink and appearance looks ripped and powerful. Combined with neutral color, such as black, grey and silver, as the main background, MSI motherboard can perfect fit different RGB LED effects and strongly shows the gamers tunes.

ALL NEW NAHIMIC 3 - FOR NEXT LEVEL AUDIO IMMERSION
Immerse yourself with Nahimic 3 and enhance any audio playback into unreal experiences. Infuse your choice of enhancements including 3D surround sound and tune audio settings through a simple and intuitive new menu interface.

GET CLEARER ORDER WITH VOICE BOOST
Hear your teammates perfectly with Voice Boost enabled. Game audio is automatically reduced when teammates speak and set back to normal when no one is speaking.

DE-POP PROTECTION
A de-pop filter eliminates loud popping noises that occur when devices are plugged/unplugged or when the PC is turned on/off.

EXHILARATING AND INSPIRING Each MSI motherboard is built based on the specific topic in order to match different tastes and favors. Furthermore, MSI also adopts the modern style to design the heatsink through huge surface and sleek but simple cuts in order to make the heatsink and appearance looks ripped and powerful. Combined with neutral color, such as black, grey and silver, as the main background, MSI motherboard can perfect fit different RGB LED effects and strongly shows the gamers tunes.

Industrial Design
Inspired by supercars, the latest CARBON iteration from MSI is more astonishing than ever. The new MPG GAMING PRO CARBON has been updated with a distinctive look and feel and continues a tradition of colorful customization with MSI Mystic Light RGB.

MYSTIC LIGHT
Illuminate with MSI Mystic Light and bring the motherboard RGB lighting to life. Choose from millions of colors and sync across compatible devices.

JRGB
The JRGB pin header provides the max 3A(12V) power supply for the up to 3 meters 5050 RGB LED strips showing single color.

MYSTIC LIGHT SYNC
Control compatible RGB peripherals with the Mystic Light application. An open source SDK is available for developers to integrate Mystic Light with RGB devices.

LOYAL COMRADE
With years of experience, MSI is no stranger to building high-performance motherboards. Our R&D and engineering teams have reviewed countless designs, evaluated a wide selection of high quality components, and developed products for reliability even under extreme conditions.

COMPONENTS
Sourced from the highest quality components, built with precision manufacturing, and rigorously tested for stability, MSI motherboards are sure to last even under high performance loads and extreme conditions.

SERVER GRADE PCB
MSI X570 motherboards have adopted server grade PCB to fully support the higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds of PCI-E Gen 4.

Server grade PCB offers up to 3 times the heat resistance, keeps PCB stable when high temperature
Server grade PCB are more rigid and warp and twist less prevents PCB bending
Server grade PCB better shield transmissions reducing signal loss up to 30%

FORTIFY YOUR SYSTEM WITH PCI-E STEEL ARMOR
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

ULTIMATE MOTHERBOARD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge surges from damaging the motherboard.

CERTIFIED FOR GAMING
MSI motherboards has been built and tweaked for hardcore gaming. Feedback from the world’s best esports players and rigorous testing sessions with demanding PC games has resulted in a motherboard that’ s both powerful and reliable.

WINDOWS 10 CERTIFIED
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 10.
MSI X570 motherboards are Microsoft Windows 10 certified. Enjoy compatibility with the latest version of Windows on MSI motherboards.

MAKING YOUR LIFE EASIER IS OUR BUSINESS
Combining quality you can rely on with top performance and clever business solutions are key aspects of the MSI PRO SERIES motherboards. Engineered to gratify even the most demanding professional, these motherboards will fit in any PC. Making your life easier and supporting your business with super stable, reliable and long-lasting top performance.

BUILT FOR CONTENT CREATORS AND PROFESSIONALS
This motherboard is designed to fully utilize the Intel® Coffee Lake 6 core processors, ready to deliver world class performance when gaming.

Stay cool
Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system to the max.

Enjoy the latest video standards
Supporting the latest display connectors for new technologies (OLED, HDR) and legacy connectors for beamers, MSI motherboards are designed to make life easier for any professional user.

Be the first to boot up in the morning
This MSI product supports all the latest storage standards. This allows you to connect any ultra-fast storage device, giving you noticeable benefits. Start programs faster, load data faster and increase productivity.

Professional sound quality
Get the most immersive sound experience. MSI Audio Boost delivers the highest sound quality through the use of premium quality audio components. This lets you enjoy breathtaking, game-changing sound to create the most dynamic soundscapes.

Stable, secure & fast networking
Optimized for professional and multimedia use, this generation comes equipped with a high quality network solution ready to serve you with 24/7 reliability when transferring big data.

Unmatched memory performance
MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your system's memory with more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability.

Designed for limitless Tuning
Founded on experience and with a long history of creating the best performing motherboards packed with smart features, you can count on this motherboard to deliver the best performance under the most extreme conditions. Countless system tuning and troubleshooting tools are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker.

Maximize your USB device performance
Transfer lots of data, music and movies over USB faster than ever. MSI offers a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB 3.1 devices, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds!

APPS TO GREATLY IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
With years of experience in creating performance enhancing tools that are easy to use, only the highest quality applications are at your disposal. Use these tools to get the most out of your motherboard and achieve victory when gaming.

Built on everlasting quality
Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, long-lasting and high performance motherboard.

A user-friendly BIOS
We made sure our BIOS contains all the latest options and is easy to use for everyone. The extensive features found in CLICK BIOS 5 let you fine-tune your system to deliver reliable maximum performance.

- Supports 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1151 socket
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666MHz
- DDR4 Boost: Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality
- M.2 and NVMe support, up to 20 Gb/s using PCI-Express Gen2 x4
- EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot
- PCI-E Steel Slot: Protecting VGA cards against bending for better performance, stability and strength
- X-Boost: Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage, Optane or USB device
- Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance

SAPPHIRE PGS A320M Professional Platform
The SAPPHIRE PGS A320M Professional Platform is specially designed for professional users. AMD FirePro™ A320 Accelerated Processor and Sapphire PGS A3 M motherboard delivers stable and dependable performance. With AMD Eyefinity technology, you can easy to access entry to mid-range of workstation performance with multi-monitor workplace. Offering the ISV certifications that provide optimized and compatible performance. Let the Sapphire PGS professional platform improves the quality of your CAD/CAM/DCC work and enjoy the experience.

SAPPHIRE PGS A320M Professional Platform
The SAPPHIRE PGS A320M Professional Platform is specially designed for professional users. AMD FirePro™ A320 Accelerated Processor and Sapphire PGS A3 M motherboard delivers stable and dependable performance. With AMD Eyefinity technology, you can easy to access entry to mid-range of workstation performance with multi-monitor workplace. Offering the ISV certifications that provide optimized and compatible performance. Let the Sapphire PGS professional platform improves the quality of your CAD/CAM/DCC work and enjoy the experience.

Other features: Includes Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) and DP 1.2 via USB-C; also includes microSDXC card slot, dual microphones

Other features: Includes Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) and DP 1.2 via USB-C; also includes microSDXC card slot, dual microphones

ASUS Republic of Gamers
For more than a decade, Republic of Gamers has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best players and PC enthusiasts.
Our journey is a road without end. Now, it's time for competitors to be warned and for gamers and enthusiasts to push the limits.
The packed and pumped ROG Crosshair VI Hero Series motherboard is ready to defeat all challengers.

CROSSHAIR VI HERO
Our new heat-sink is finely engineered with an innovative perforated design for maximum heat dissipation.
On its top are expertly angled facets that allow light from the platform controller hub to penetrate through - so your builds stand out unlike any other!

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!

Extended Compatibility - Ready for any AM4 or AM3 cooler
ROG Crosshair VI Hero has special mounting holes that are compatible with any AM4 or AM3 cooler/LN2 pot.
Upgrade to a new AM4 cooler, or extend the life of your existing AM3 kit - the choice is yours!
- AM3 compatible
- AM4 compatible

Best gaming lighting - 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 Crosshair VI Hero'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.

*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 cable is included. RGB LED strips need to be purchased separately.

Outshine the competition
ASUS Aura Sync technology makes ROG Crosshair VI Hero 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.

Best gaming audio - exquisite audio, inside and out
ROG's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection and 120dB on line-out - 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® RC4580 op-amp for high gain with low distortion - which all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before.

SupremeFX S1220 codec
10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel and multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs.

Intuitive audio-tuning suite - Sonic Studio III
ROG's Sonic Studio III audio effects station has been updated with an all-new routing feature to port streams to different outputs as well as app-level preferences for instant audio profiles and improved noise filtering for conversations with total clarity!

- App-specific profiles - Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.
- Noise filter - Automatically detects and eliminates unwanted background noises, ensuring that communications are loud and clear.

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.
- Improved Audio Algorithm - The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm is now even more accurate, allowing enemies to be located with pinpoint precision regardless of the surrounding noise and chaos.
- 3D Engine - Sonic Radar III is built around its all-new head-up display with an in-game three-dimensional arrow for a more intuitive experience.
- Audio Boost - The new Audio Boost feature now allows enhanced audio to be heard directly.
- Audio Radar - Redesigned radar based on adjustable sectors (4-16) makes the enemies' position clearer and more direct

3D printing friendly - make it your own
ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.

Exclusive 3D Mount For Easy Installation
Dedicated 3D Mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy.
Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates, cable covers, or an M.2 fan holder.
*Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D Mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D Mount kit. 3D printing friendly. Make it your own.

- Cable Cover - Cover your cables for a tidier PC.
- M.2 Fan Holder - The ASUS 3D-printed M.2 fan holder keeps temperatures low for improved performance and longevity.

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 a little extra 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!

OC Design - ASUS Pro Clock Technology
A dedicated base-clock generator designed for AM4 processors allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 158MHz*.
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.

* 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.

DDR4 Overclocking - Strength in numbers
With support for DDR4 memory you're able to drive memory frequencies up to 3200MHz (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 overclocking and cooling
You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Crosshair VI Hero - 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.

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.

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.

USB 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.

Super-speed connectivity ─ where you need it
USB-C is the future-proof reversible connector - and ROG Crosshair VI Hero 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 with onboard USB 3.1
- PCIe Gen3 M.2 - Let your SSD scream at top speed

More throughput and less processing equals faster online play
ROG Crosshair VI Hero features the very latest Intel® Ethernet Controller I211-AT 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.

LANGuard
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles.
Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Crosshair VI Hero'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.

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.

PCI-E Safeslot
As a gamer you demand stability and durability, so ROG integrates long-lasting, premium components, plus exclusive smart DIY designs across the board - ensuring the best gaming experiences.
- ESD Guards - 2X greater electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.
- TrueVolt USB - 2 dedicated USB power supplies provide rock-steady 5V to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations for minimal data loss.
- Q-connector - 1 -piece makes it easy to sort all front-panel cables.
- Q-Slot - 1 -clip makes it easy to swap or secure your graphics card.
- Q-DIMM - 1 -slided clips provide super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection - 1 additional resettable fuse protects connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage.
- Black nickel-coated Q-Shield - 0 pain! Protect your hands from nicks and cuts.

ROG Clone Drive
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.

Speed your game loads - RAMCache II
ROG's uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds: going to work the moment it's activated.
RAMCache II turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!

KeyBot II
Get a free keyboard upgrade from an exclusive microprocessor and intuitive user interface.
Record macros directly from the keyboard, switch profiles in moments, enable special functions with hotkeys from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode).

VR ready
ROG Crosshair VI Hero isn't just VR Ready - it goes way beyond.
The ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready marque means that ROG Crosshair VI Hero has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you've taken off the headset.
ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

Other features: 1TB 2.5" HDD and Windows® 10, 64-bit Home pre-installed, includes SDXC card slot

- Supports 8th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Gold/ Celeron® Processors for LGA 1151 socket
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666MHz
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
- EZ Debug LED: Easiest way to troubleshoot.
- X-Boost: Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device.
- Core Boost: With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.

GENERATE YOUR OWN MONEY

MSI PRO Series motherboards are optimized for crypto currency mining like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and more. These motherboards come with more PCI expansion slots, perfectly placed so you can install multiple graphics cards simultaneously with ease. Optimized Power Design and special BIOS options ensure a rock solid system for long mining sessions to maximize efficiency and coin generation.

5X POWER SYNC

MSI Mining motherboard supports up to 5 power connectors to deliver power for your motherboard and GPUs. With MSI exclusive adapters, you can combine with all the power supply effortlessly and boot your mining rig immediately.

SUPERB MINING MACHINE

MSI H310-F PRO motherboard is specifically designed for mining use which supports incredible 13 GPUs, 2 dedicate molex and up to five 24-pin power connectors. Providing you the easiest and the most convenient solution for you mining rig.

MINING GUARD

Debug is a nightmare for every users especially regarding to complex mining rig. MSI Mining motherboard brings you tons of tools to give you immediate assistance even without screen.

MANAGE YOUR MINING BOARD WITHOUT SCREEN

These features assist in trouble shooting, allow you to keep your complete system in check and allow for simple management

Power / Reset / Clear CMOS On Board

These accessible physical buttons help you instantly reset and power up/down your system. Make your mining setting easier.

EZ debug LED

Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem. You know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

MINING LED

Featuring mining LED for each PCIE slot on the mining motherboard, you can check the status for each GPU by only spot the motherboard.

DISKLESS BOOT SUPPORTS

MSI Mining motherboard supports diskless boot. With diskless boot environment, miners don’t need maintain the operation system for each mining machines and save the money from the hard drives. Furthermore, it is the best security way to store your crypto currency.

INDEPENDENT SLOT POWER

Staying stable is the most important part for your 24/7 mining rig, MSI H310-F PRO motherboard is equipped with 2 dedicate 4-pin power connectors to provide you clean and efficient power for each PCIE slot. These extra power supply maintain GPUs’ reliability and maximize your megahash rates.

DEDICATE FOR 24/7 MINING

MSI H310-F PRO motherboard features dedicate capacitors for each PCI-E slot, offering more stable and smooth voltage for your GPUs. Ensure 24/7 mining performance and longer lifetime for your crypto mining.

Decoupling capacitor

A key component in high-end motherboard designs, Decoupling capacitor have lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and an increased lifespan for over 10 years.

MINING MANAGEMENT

MSI H310-F PRO motherboard featuring customized Mining BIOS and built-in slot detection. One click into Mining mode to maximum your megahash rates by MSI exclusive BIOS setting. Auto detect your PCIE slot status and manage your mining rig with just one glance

CORE BOOST

Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU

STAY COOL

Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system to the max.

STABLE, SECURE & FAST NETWORKING

Optimized for professional and multimedia use, this generation comes equipped with a high quality network solution ready to serve you with 24/7 reliability when transferring big data.

UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE

MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your system's memory with more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability.

BUILT ON EVERLASTING QUALITY

Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, long-lasting and high performance motherboard.

- EZ Debug LED: Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem
- Mining Guard: Power/Reset/Clear CMOS Buttons on Board for managing your mining board without screen on
- Intel LAN: Premium network solution from Intel® for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
- Mining Management: MSI mining motherboard featuring customized Mining BIOS and built-in slot detection. Auto detect your PCIE slot status and manage your mining rig with just one glance
- Diskless Boot Supports: With diskless boot environment, miners don’t need maintain the operation system for each mining machines and save the money from the hard drives
- Mining LED: Featuring mining LED for each PCIE slot on the mining motherboard, you can check the status for each GPU by only spot the motherboard
- Super Mining Machine: Support 13X graphic cards for more hash. Give you the easiest and the most convenient solution for your mining rig
- Independent Slot Power: The 13 PCIe slots are grouped into two distinct zones; each slot can be enhanced for better signal and more stable voltage
- 5 x Power Sync: Supports up to 5 power supply to deliver power for your motherboard and GPUs

GENERATE YOUR OWN MONEY

MSI PRO Series motherboards are optimized for crypto currency mining like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and more. These motherboards come with more PCI expansion slots, perfectly placed so you can install multiple graphics cards simultaneously with ease. Optimized Power Design and special BIOS options ensure a rock solid system for long mining sessions to maximize efficiency and coin generation.

5X POWER SYNC

MSI Mining motherboard supports up to 5 power connectors to deliver power for your motherboard and GPUs. With MSI exclusive adapters, you can combine with all the power supply effortlessly and boot your mining rig immediately.

SUPERB MINING MACHINE

MSI B360-F PRO motherboard is specifically designed for mining use which supports incredible 18 GPUs, 3 dedicate molex and up to five 24-pin power connectors. Providing you the easiest and the most convenient solution for you mining rig.

MANAGE YOUR MINING BOARD WITHOUT SCREEN

These features assist in trouble shooting, allow you to keep your complete system in check and allow for simple management

MINING GUARD

Debug is a nightmare for every users especially regarding to complex mining rig. MSI Mining motherboard brings you tons of tools to give you immediate assistance even without screen.

Power / Reset / Clear CMOS On Board

These accessible physical buttons help you instantly reset and power up/down your system. Make your mining setting easier.

EZ debug LED

Run into trouble? Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem. You know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

MINING LED

Featuring mining LED for each PCIE slot on the mining motherboard, you can check the status for each GPU by only spot the motherboard.

DISKLESS BOOT SUPPORTS

MSI Mining motherboard supports diskless boot. With diskless boot environment, miners don’t need maintain the operation system for each mining machines and save the money from the hard drives. Furthermore, it is the best security way to store your crypto currency.

INDEPENDENT SLOT POWER

Staying stable is the most important part for your 24/7 mining rig, MSI B360-F PRO motherboard is equipped with 3 dedicate 4-pin power connectors to provide you clean and efficient power for each PCIE slot. These extra power supply maintain GPUs’ reliability and maximize your megahash rates.

DEDICATE FOR 24/7 MINING

MSI B360-F PRO motherboard features dedicate capacitors for each PCI-E slot, offering more stable and smooth voltage for your GPUs. Ensure 24/7 mining performance and longer lifetime for your crypto mining.

DECOUPLING CAPACITOR

A key component in high-end motherboard designs, Decoupling capacitor have lower Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) and an increased lifespan for over 10 years.

MINING MANAGEMENT

MSI B360-F PRO motherboard featuring customized Mining BIOS and built-in slot detection. One click into Mining mode to maximum your megahash rates by MSI exclusive BIOS setting. Auto detect your PCIE slot status and manage your mining rig with just one glance

CORE BOOST

Core Boost technology combines MSI's premium layout and optimized power design which allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision. Not only supporting multi-core CPU, also creating the perfect conditions for your CPU

STAY COOL

Cooling your PC is essential for reliable performance. We've made sure to include enough fan headers with full control to allow you to cool your system to the max.

UNMATCHED MEMORY PERFORMANCE

MSI motherboards are crammed with features to fuel your system's memory with more speed, higher overclockability and increased stability.

BUILT ON EVERLASTING QUALITY

Using only the finest quality components and integrating the latest technological innovations delivers the best possible professional experience. Rigorous quality testing under the most extreme conditions ensures a super reliable, long-lasting and high performance motherboard.

- EZ Debug LED: Onboard LEDs for key components will indicate the source of the problem
- Mining Guard: Power/Reset/Clear CMOS Buttons on Board for managing your mining board without screen on
- Intel LAN: Premium network solution from Intel® for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
- Mining Management: MSI mining motherboard featuring customized Mining BIOS and built-in slot detection. Auto detect your PCIE slot status and manage your mining rig with just one glance
- Diskless Boot Supports: With diskless boot environment, miners don’t need maintain the operation system for each mining machines and save the money from the hard drives
- Mining LED: Featuring mining LED for each PCIE slot on the mining motherboard, you can check the status for each GPU by only spot the motherboard
- Super Mining Machine: Support 18X graphic cards for more hash. Give you the easiest and the most convenient solution for your mining rig
- Independent Slot Power: The 18 PCIe slots are grouped into three distinct zones; each slot can be enhanced for better signal and more stable voltage
- 5 x Power Sync: Supports up to 5 power supply to deliver power for your motherboard and GPUs

Arm Your Battlestation
TUF Gaming motherboards are specially designed and tested to survive and thrive in conditions where other boards would struggle. Engineered with highly durable components, these motherboards deliver unwavering stability for gaming sessions that last as long as you demand.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, the best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

Easy PC DIY Experience
TUF Gaming motherboards offer easy and safe DIY builds by leveraging great design, innovative engineering, and strong partnerships with major component manufacturers. The unrivalled combination of military-grade TUF Components, TUF Protection and the TUF Gaming Alliance means that you can rest assured that your gaming rig will go the distance.

TUF gaming alliance
TUF Gaming Alliance is the marque of collaboration between ASUS and major PC-component manufacturers, including trusted brands like Ballistix, Cooler Master, Corsair, G.Skill, In Win and Themaltake. A growing range of compliant parts, from PC chassis and power supplies to CPU coolers and DRAM, guarantee both compatibility and aesthetic harmony. We're also continually increasing our partnerships, making the TUF Gaming Alliance ever stronger.

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

ESD GUARDS
Electrostatic discharge protection
ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10kV of air discharge and +/- 6kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6kV and +/- 4kKV

TUF COMPONENTS
TUF CHOKES
Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, helping to improve system stability.

TUF CAPACITORS
+20% temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.

FLEXIBLE COOLING CONTROLS
FAN XPERT
System temperatures are key to a stable gaming rig ― especially GPU temperatures. TUF Gaming motherboards include FAN Xpert software that's able to intelligently control system fans based upon the input of multiple sensors, including the temperature of ASUS graphics cards*. This ensures that your TUF Gaming system stays perfectly cooled, no matter how long you play.

FAN XPERT
TUF H310M-PLUS GAMING features the most comprehensive fan controls ever, configurable via FAN XPERT and our award-winning UEFI BIOS.

Improved DDR4 Stability
ASUS OPTIMEM
ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer, and our T-Topology trace layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements allow the TUF Gaming motherboards to support a wide range of dual and quad-DIMM memory kits, while providing your rig with the stability it needs to deal with any type of workload - whether you're gaming or running intensive applications.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
EDGE ZONE
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.

TUF LANGuard
BEST SURGE PROTECTION
TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

Speed Up with Onboard M.2
With x4 PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 20Gbps data-transfer speeds. It's the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your PC and apps work as fast as possible.

INTEL CPU AND CHIPSET FEATURES
The Intel H310 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th Generation Intel Core LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the H310 chipset provides a maximum of four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, four SATA 6Gbps ports, and 20Gbps M.2 and PCIe 2.0 lane-speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel H310 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

READY FOR 8TH GENERATION INTEL CORE LGA1151 PROCESSORS
This motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (2-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

- Designed exclusively for 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with M.2, Gigabit LAN, and Intel® Optane™ Memory compatibility
- Military-grade TUF components like TUF LANGuard, TUF Chokes, TUF Capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs maximize system durability
- Fan Xpert provides advanced fan and liquid cooling controls for dynamic system cooling and management
- Aura Sync RGB lighting with additional 4-pin RGB header features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of Aura Sync enabled products
- 3-Year Warranty for guaranteed reliability built on military-grade engineering

ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus flexibility to grow with your ambitions. We've melded all the good stuff that's packed into the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with essential ASUS design and engineering, so you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, and immersive onboard audio. When you build with an ASUS Prime 300 Series motherboard, you build smart, easy and affordably.

Improved DDR4 stability
ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer, and our T-Topology trace layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements allow the Prime 300 Series to support a wide range of dual and quad-DIMM memory kits, while providing your rig with the stability it needs to deal with any type of workload - whether you're gaming or running intensive applications

Cooler by design
Prime 300 Series features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via ASUS Fan Xpert software or the UEFI BIOS.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey, and Prime 300 Series has one of the best in the business.

Q-Fan Control
Can configure the fan's operating speed manually, or use the easy pre-configured fan profiles to select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes, plus automatic switch to full speed if the temperature hits 75°C.

Search Function
When you're ready for a deeper dive, Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard — with a built-in Search function to find the setting you need in the blink of an eye.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector
Future-proof connectivity
USB 3.1 Gen 1 is right where you need it, with two super-speed headers for the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports.

Built to Last
ASUS is the world's leading motherboard brand. Our motherboards are extensively tested for compatibility with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation — offering the peace of mind of knowing that your ASUS motherboard is fit for all environments and applications. Choosing ASUS is an assurance of trouble-free DIY experiences.

Prime 300 Series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your investment. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.

Compatible devices and components
The superior compatibility of Prime 300 Series is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices — which includes thousands of compatible components — and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that identifies memory compatibility. It all adds up to more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

VALIDATION HOURS
ASUS motherboards offer superb endurance. We verify this by subjecting every board to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests. A barrage of burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests confirm that our motherboards are exceptionally robust. It also shows that ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

Outstanding audio
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!

Audio shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate layer for left and right tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors
Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

Beyond VR ready
Complete your immersion
Prime 300 series isn't just VR ready — it goes way beyond. The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Prime 300 series 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 opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

Intel H310 chipset
The Intel® H310 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th Generation Intel® Core™ LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the H310 chipset provides a maximum of four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, four SATA 6Gbps ports, and 10Gbps M.2 and PCIe 2.0 lane-speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel H310 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for 8th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core processors
This motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (2-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

- ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory stability
- Fan Xpert: Flexible controls for ultimate cooling and quietness, plus GPU-temperature sensing for cooler gaming
- 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection

ROG Strix X299-E Gaming is loaded with powerful tuning, overclocking, cooling and personalization innovations to make your next build as agile as your ambitions. We've channeled ROG engineering ingenuity into Strix X299-E Gaming to create a standout ATX motherboard that's tricked out with superior SupremeFX audio for deeper in-game immersion, Aura Sync lighting with an all-new addressable-RGB-strip header to unleash infinite illumination possibilities, and special mounts that make it easy to create your own 3D-printed upgrades. Infused with the essential gaming spirit that is ROG, Strix X299-E Gaming is hungry for high-performance Intel® Core™ X Series processors — and ready to satisfy your desire for X299.

RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED
Strix X299-E Gaming motherboard now includes a dedicated addressable RGB header* that connects to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and compatible PC cases, creating a new world of illumination possibilities. Our Aura software contains an array of effects for addressable gear, and the Aura SDK takes things to the next level — allowing developers to control each LED individually, unleashing infinite lighting possibilities! Strix X299-E Gaming motherboard includes a convenient 80cm extension cable, making it easy to fit an addressable RGB strip wherever you want, and we've worked with strip, fan, and chassis vendors to ensure an ever-growing choice of compatible addressable gear.

INFINITE LIGHTING POSSIBILITIES
ASUS Aura SDK allows developers to take full advantage of the vast eco-system of Aura Sync-capable PC gear. From in-system illumination to peripherals and beyond, the SDK provides an evolving toolkit of options to enhance games and software with RGB lighting. Game effects, alerts, and audio can all be portrayed via Aura-compatible hardware, creating subtle or dazzling visual cues to augment the action. There's also scope to map system parameters such as temperatures to lighting, giving enthusiasts new ways to monitor vital information.

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
With support for DDR4 memory, Strix X299-E Gaming lets you drive memory frequencies to 4133MHz — and even 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, T-Topology delivers balanced control and powerful overclocking compatibility.

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 high cooling performance and low noise -- so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

Intel® X299 chipset
The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X Series processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6Gbps ports and 32Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.

ASUS Prime X299-A is the ATX motherboard that's been expertly engineered for professional content creators and power users who work hard by day and play harder by night. This powerful, innovative board puts a friendly face on advanced enthusiast controls, enabling you to maximize performance, cooling and personalization with ease. So, if you live to create, to explore, to enjoy and to push the boundaries, look no further than Prime X299-A.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

OC design- ASUS PRO Clock II technology
A dedicated base-clock generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from Intel® Core™ X-series processors.

VROC
Upgrade your RAID
Unleash the Prime X299-A Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) feature with the addition of an ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Card*, which allows you to attach up to four PCIe® 3.0 x16 M.2 drives — for a total bandwidth of up to 128Gbps. With VROC, you can utilize CPU PCIe lanes to configure a bootable RAID array, eliminating traditional DMI bottlenecks, so that storage transfers aren't held back by other traffic.

ThunderboltEX 3 Card
Experience blistering ThunderboltTM 3 speeds and any-way-up connectivity
Prime X299-A offers support for ThunderboltEX 3 card, an Intel-certified Thunderbolt™ 3 add-on card enables breathtaking bi-directional speeds of up to 40Gbps through a single cable — up to 4X faster than other PC data-transfer protocols. Beyond sheer bandwidth, Thunderbolt 3 supports daisy-chaining up to six devices; utilizes a Type-C reversible connector for compatibility with the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C devices; and supports the USB Power Delivery specification for fast, high-power charging of up to 36W.

Intel® Core™ X-series processors for LGA 2066 socket
Intel Core X-series processors (6-core and above): 4-channel (8-DIMM), 44/28 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.
Intel Core X-series processors (4 core): 2-channel (4-DIMM), 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.

Intel X299 chipset
The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X-series processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6Gbps ports and 32Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.

For more than a decade, Republic of Gamers has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best gamers and enthusiasts. But ours is journey without end. Now, it's time for competitors to be warned: the packed and pumped ROG Maximus IX Extreme is here. Expertly designed by ROG's passionate engineers and an elite cadre of industry partners, Maximus IX Extreme is the gaming motherboard that's tooled to be totally cooled — and primed to perform. It's the solution for gamers and water-cooling enthusiasts who will settle for nothing less than technological perfection!
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Cool to the extreme
ROG teamed up with the geniuses at Bitspower to develop an all-new, integrated water-cooling solution for Maximus IX Extreme — one that elevates simplicity and efficiency to extraordinary levels. Designed from the ground up, and ready to work right out of the box, Maximus IX Extreme's built-in monoblock has flow-rate, water-leak and temperature sensors all seamlessly integrated — plus Aura Sync RGB lighting, for instant curb appeal! With dedicated sensors feeding information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility, it's easy to configure options for shutdown timing and alerts, so you can stay on top of the heat and remain cool in every game!

Aura lighting control
Customize LED effects with intuitive ASUS Aura Sync lighting-control software. Aura allows you to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Extreme's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers*. Fire up ASUS Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine lighting schemes ─ and watch all of the lights on your rig glow in perfect synchronization!

Outshine the competition
ASUS Aura Sync technology makes Maximus IX Extreme 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.

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 120dB on line-out — 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® RC4580 op-amp for high gain with low distortion — which all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before.

SupremeFX S1220 codec
10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
Exceptional RMAA performance (dynamic range)
intuitive audio-tuning suite

Sonic Studio III
ROG's Sonic Studio III audio effects station has been updated with an all-new routing feature to port streams to different outputs as well as app-level preferences for instant audio profiles and improved noise filtering for conversations with total clarity!

Routing
Easily assign different audio streams to different outputs, such as browser audio to headphones and game audio to speakers.

App-specific profiles
Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

Noise filter
Automatically detects and eliminates unwanted background noises, ensuring that communications are loud and clear.

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!

- Improved Audio Algorithm
- The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm is now even more accurate, allowing enemies to be located with pinpoint precision regardless of the surrounding noise and chaos.
- 3D Engine
- Sonic Radar III is built around its all-new head-up display with an in-game three-dimensional arrow for a more intuitive experience.
- Audio Boost
- The new Audio Boost feature now allows enhanced audio to be heard directly.
- Audio Radar
- Redesigned radar based on adjustable sectors (4-16) makes the enemies' position clearer and more direct

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.

With support for DDR4 memory you're able to drive memory frequencies to 4133MHz — and even beyond! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus OC Socket provides superb memory-overclocking potential, minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection to enable you to unleash the full power of DDR4. With innovative equidistant memory channels, our design delivers the most balanced control and incredibly powerful overclocking capabability. And that's not all: ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the best compatibility.

You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Maximus IX Extreme 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!

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!

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.

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.

ProCool power connector
ASUS ProCool is the power connector reinvented! Compared with traditional power connectors, ProCool connectors ensure an exceptionally close and secure connection with the Maximus IX Extreme motherboard. This design is stronger, and also benefits power efficiency: the flush connection enables lower impedance and better heat dissipation, allowing cooler operating temperature. ProCool even has a neat right-angled plug, helping you to keep the wiring out of the way!
best gaming connectivity

USB 3.1 FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR
USB-C is the latest USB connector technology — and ROG Maximus IX Extreme lets you put it right where you need it! With a ASM 2142 USB 3.1 controller running at PCIe 3.0 x2 and featuring an onboard USB 3.1 front-panel connector, you can now achieve the highest data transferring speeds possible - easily.

Thunderbolt™ 3
Thunderbolt™ 3 means faster, bigger, better and more! At a breathtaking 40Gbps you'll experience faster transfers, with four times (4X) the data speeds of any other cable and twice (2X) the video bandwidth. And Maximus IX Extreme with Thunderbolt 3 also offers compatibility with billions of USB devices, device docking and charging!

Dual M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4)
Maximus IX Extreme has dual PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots that 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 the PCIe x16 slot to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the 7th Gen Intel Core platform!

Intel Ethernet
ROG Maximus IX Extreme 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.

LANGuard
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Maximus IX Extreme 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
2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867 Mbit/s transfer speeds — and the very latest Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology to ensure that every connected user experiences the best wireless and online speeds!

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.

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. It also has a sleek new design that makes it look as good as it performs.

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 motherboard through additional solder points.

Copper-plated PCB edge
Maximus IX Extreme has an exclusive copper-plated edge, levelling up the board's aesthetic appeal and providing enhanced protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Exclusive 3D Mount For Easy Installation
Dedicated 3D mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates and cable covers.

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

Guide to 3D printing
Follow these steps to start printing your own 3D parts, and integrate them seamlessly into your PC build in no time!

Overwolf
A clever, unobtrusive overlay keeps you in the game and allows you to browse the Web, email, IM, stream or record while you play. The overlay is dressed in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack. Grab it now from Overwolf's app store!

ROG Clone Drive
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.

RAMCache
ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!

KeyBot II
Get a free keyboard upgrade from an exclusive microprocessor and intuitive user interface. Record macros directly from the keyboard, switch profiles in moments, enable special functions with hotkeys from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode)!

BEYOND VR ready
Maximus IX Extreme isn't just VR Ready — it goes way beyond! The ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready marque means that Extreme has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you've taken off the headset. ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.
the power of intel

Intel® Z270 chipset
The Intel® Z270 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z270 chipset provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.0 ports, four SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z270 also supports integrated graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
The ROG Maximus IX Extreme motherboard supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package. Integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express® controllers support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCIe Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Quad-Strength Graphics power with High Speed Dual Intel® 10G LANs

- First workstation board with dual Intel® 10G LANs (X550-AT2) on board
- 4-Way PCI-E Gen3 x16 link supporting NVidia GeForce SLI® and AMD CrossFireX™ on demand
- 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 – One click, total system optimization
- Ultimate transfer speed : the latest 10Gb/s USB 3.1 type-A and type-C, 32Gbit/s M.2 and U.2
- SafeSlot : reinvented, strengthened PCIe slot utilizes a new insert-molding process for superior retention and shearing resistance

World's First 19-Slot Mining Motherboard
Max out your megahash rates!

ASUS B250 Mining Expert is the world's first mining motherboard to feature 19 PCI Express (PCIe) slots. With 18 PCIe x1 and one PCIe x16 slots on board, plus three zoned ATX12V power connectors, B250 Mining Expert lets you run up to 19 NVIDIA or AMD GPUs in parallel to max out your megahash rates!

Triple-ATX12V Power Delivery
Engineered to deliver the power your graphics cards need

B250 Mining Expert has been engineered to provide all the power your GPUs demand, cleanly and efficiently. The 19 PCIe slots are grouped into three distinct zones, each powered by its own, dedicated 24-pin ATX12V power connector — reducing wiring complexity and ensuring ample power delivery to all PCIe slots.

Voltage-Stabilization Capacitors
Stable, low-noise power for your GPUs

Stable, low-noise power is a serious benefit for 24/7 cryptocurrency mining. That's why we've engineered B250 Mining Expert with 19 decoupling capacitors. These quality components smooth voltages and reduce high-frequency noise, so your GPUs get the good-quality power delivery needed for reliable operation.

PCIe Slot State Detection
Easy management and debugging

B250 Mining Expert has built-in smarts to show the status of each and every graphics card from the moment you power up. The moment the Power-On, Self-Test (POST) screen appears, you'll see a graphical representation of the status of every slot — so you'll know instantly if there's a problem or whether your mining operation is good to go.

Mining Mode BIOS Optimization
Simple setup

Unlike some rival boards, B250 Mining Expert has a special Mining Mode that's enabled by default, removing the hassle of having to make BIOS-level changes that are necessary to maximize mining performance. Mining Mode sets the PCI Express speed to PCIe 1.0 and disables the Compatibility Support Module, so you get the best stability and compatibility right out of the gate.

Best Network Performance
Intel Gigabit LAN and ASUS LANGuard

B250 Mining Expert is equipped with Intel Gigabit Ethernet for the best throughput and lower CPU overhead, ensuring optimum performance from your mining rig.

ASUS-exclusive LANGuard employs advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput — protecting the B250 Mining Expert from lightning strikes and static electricity.

More Profitable Mining

Money-saving
B250 Mining Expert boasts unrivaled cost-effectiveness. The ability to run up to 19 GPUs from one board eliminates the costly investment in additional CPUs, memory and drives that would be required to create equivalent mining resources using competitor motherboards — so you spend less to mine more.

Higher hash rates
With so many slots available, B250 Mining Expert gives you the means to push for higher hash rates. With 16 slots occupied our laboratory tests generated results of up to 342MH/s — and up to 407MH/s with 19 GPUs in operation!

Lower TCO
More hashes means more cryptocurrency creation — and that means more money from your mining operation. Compared to some 6-slot motherboards B250 Mining Expert delivers a TCO saving of up to US$1.83* per megahash-generation potential.

Intel CPU and Chipset features

Intel B250 Chipset
The Intel B250 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It natively supports up to six USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. The Intel B250 chipset also supports iGPU functionality, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

Ready for 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
The ASUS B250 Mining Expert motherboard supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package. Integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (2-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express lanes for exceptional performance.

Military Class 4
MSI's new Military Class 4 components support you while you are questing, racing, battling and shooting your way to the top. MSI's Military Class 4 components deliver record-breaking stability when you need to keep cool in the heat of battle. The new standard in stability built on a proven technology of high quality components.

Military Class Essentials
The core of Military Class 4 is based on the essentials which increase your stability in the worst conditions. The humidity protection and high temperature protection ensure your system surviving each environment, no matter how harsh. The new structure of the PCB limits EMI radiation. On top of that all the connectors have ESD protection in order to prevent short circuit.

OC Genie 4
OC Genie 4 supercharges your speed experience! When used, OC Genie 4 accelerates your entire system and puts it into overdrive! Tuned by the professional overclockers, OC Genie 4 hands you record-breaking performance on a silver plate.

Click BIOS 4
The MSI Click BIOS 4 is the latest UEFI BIOS with optimizations for Windows 8. Not only reacting faster and running smoother, it also has better mouse support. This is all comes with many cool features, such as Hardware Monitor, Board Explorer, and OC Profile Preview.

Benefits:
- Optimizations for Latest Windows
- Hardware Monitor
- Board Explorer
- OC Profile Preview

4K UHD Support
Enjoy the awesome 4K UHD video playback now! MSI's 8 series motherboards that equip with HDMI port(s) supports the latest and the most innovative 4K UHD (2160p ultra-high definition) signal outputs to provide an unprecedented visual experience.

Fast Boot
No more waiting for entering O/S! MSI Fast Boot helps to make motherboards boot lightning fast. MSI also adds the GO2BIOS button with-in. Simply click it to reset your PC and then go straight to the system BIOS.

Fast Onboard Storage with NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2 (Up to 32 Gb/s)
GIGABYTE M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interfaces for M.2 SSD devices.

High Definition Digital Outputs
Enjoy true HD display capability using the most commonly integrated digital output technologies on today’s HD displays and TVs.

4K Ultra HD Support
4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated AMD Radeon® Graphics via HDMI.

HDMI™ - The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
HDMI™ is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI™ ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI™ is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.

Smart Fan 5
With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool. Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly.

All Hybrid Fan Pin Headers
- All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode.
- Supports up to 2 amps with built-in overcurrent protection—a must for high-end high current fans.

New Smart Fan 5 Software
Choose from different modes, Quiet to Full Speed, to match your system usage scenario. For each fan or pump, you can use the intuitive fan curve to define trigger thresholds and corresponding fan speeds.

Fan Curve
Customize fan curves based on specific temperatures with the intuitive graphical UI.

Interoperable Sensors and Fans
Each fan can be customized to operate at different speeds according to any defined temperature source input (except the CPU fan).

Enhanced BIOS Interface
The enhanced BIOS interface also has the advanced features seen in the Smart Fan 5 UI, such as: the ability to set triggers based on different temperature sensors on the board, fan curve definition and the temperature interval setting, which can prevent fan rotation noise caused by sudden temperature change—all without having to load Windows.

Realtek GbE LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
Realtek Gigabit LAN features cFosSpeed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency and maintain low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in crowded LAN environments.

Humidity Protection Glass Fabric PCB
There is nothing more harmful to the longevity of your PC than moisture, and most parts of the world experience moisture in the air as humidity at some point during the year. GIGABYTE motherboards have been designed to make sure that humidity is never an issue, incorporating a new Glass Fabric PCB technology that repels moisture caused by humid and damp conditions. Glass Fabric PCB technology uses a new PCB material which reduces the amount of space between the fiber weave, making it much more difficult for moisture to penetrate compared to traditional motherboard PCBs. This offers much better protection from short circuit and system malfunction caused by humid and damp conditions.

High Temperature Protection Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs Design
GIGABYTE motherboards use Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which reduce energy wastage through unnecessary residual heat dissipation. This all amounts to tangible energy savings which are beneficial for both end-users and the environment without impacting system performance.

Refreshed BIOS Easy, Smart, and Friendly
The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience while setting up their new system.

GIGABYTE APP Center
The GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download the latest apps, drivers, and BIOS.

EasyTune™
GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer is a central location that gives you access to your current system status. Monitor components such as the clocks and processor, set your preferred fan speed profile, create alerts when temperatures get too high or record your system’s behavior; these are the possibilities of the System Information Viewer.

@BIOS
The GIGABYTE @BIOS app allows you to update your system’s BIOS from within Windows using a simple and slick graphical user interface. @BIOS can automatically download the latest version from the GIGABYTE servers or you can update your BIOS from a file on your computer. @BIOS also allows you to save your current BIOS to a file, recover your previous BIOS from an image and backup your BIOS to an image.

- Supports AMD Ryzen™ & 7th Generation A-series/ Athlon™ Processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 2 DIMMs
- Ultra-Fast PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 with PCIe NVMe & SATA mode support
- High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard
- Realtek® Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
- Smart Fan 5 features 5 Temperature Sensors and 2 Hybrid Fan Headers
- GIGABYTE™ UEFI BIOS
- All New GIGABYTE™™ APP Center, Simple and Easy Use