Asus ROG series Z170 Maximus VIII Ranger ATX Motherboard with USB 3.1 (LGA 1151)

The battlefield is a cacophony, so the clearest audio ups your kills-deaths (K/D) ratio. ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive R&D,
and SupremeFX is the crystal-clear result — onboard audio that you have to hear to believe. SUPREMEFX 2015
Jacked-up audio, inside and out

ROG provides you with the very best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstream™ technology, ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2Vrms headphone amp, and Sonic SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32-600 ohms) for purest sound quality. SupremeFX 2015 also features intuitive Sonic Studio II for you to apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect entertainment, plus Perfect Noise noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity.

SONIC STUDIO II
Intuitive audio-tuning suite
 - One-click virtual-surround function emulates 7.1 channels, even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset. It offers five more superb audio controls, including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart EQ — ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing.
 - Casting Enhancer improves both streaming and recording audio quality, reducing noise artifacts and stabilizing overall voice volume. It also improves all the rich details and boost bass effect of in-game sounds and music playback.
 - Perfect Voice reduces noise for both incoming and outgoing communications during in-game chat so every teammate is heard and no command is missed.

Greater performance means smoother gameplay — and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance — coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.

ONE CLICK OVERCLOCK AND COOLING, DONE!
Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control, and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you

5-Way Optimization at your disposal it takes just one click to tune complex settings — for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive 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 even networking and audio 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, productivity or just about anything else!

 - Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound
 - Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming
 - Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading
 - Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money

Fan Xpert 3
Advanced fan and water-pump controls for ultimate cooling and quietness with onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin PWM/3-pin DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 3 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise!

OC DESIGN - ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to 400MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS Turbo Processor Unit (TPU), to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — granting an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

 - Advantages of PRO Clock
 - Less boot up time
 - Lower jitter under extreme conditions.
 - More stable under heavy overclocking.

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
ASUS 2nd generation T-Topology allows DDR4 memory overclocking to reach new heights: over DDR4-3400 MHz with all memory slots populated. Featuring a customized trace layout for reduced crosstalk and coupling noise, ASUS 2nd generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility.

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.

EZ Flash 3
Flash the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.

SMART
Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're about to fail.

EZ Tuning Wizard– OC and RAID
Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!

My Favorite
Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

RAMCACHE
Speed your game loads
ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology efficiently caches the critical files on a particular storage device, so that your 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, and minimizes risk of data loss!

Minimizing lag is a full-time job. Luckily, ROG motherboards deliver the sucker punch of superior hardware and software — so you can focus on your game, while your board lands lag a knock-out blow

INTEL GIGABIT ETHERNET
More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences
ROG features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming — always. 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
Pumped-up throughput. Best surge protection
Signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted components ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput. Additionally, electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) allow for 1.9x-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x-greater protection (up to 15kV) against surges!

GAMEFIRST III
Banish lag, play smooth
Exclusive GameFirst III prioritizes game-related packets and allocates more bandwidth to games, eliminating laggy gameplay, streaming stutters and file-sharing slowdown — so you'll always be the frontrunner. Choose from Optimization, Game, Media Streaming or File Sharing presets and watch your network fly!

OVERWOLF
Stay in the game
The clever unobtrusive overlay that keeps you in the game, so you can browse, email, IM, stream or record while you play, and all dressed up in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack — soon to be available for download on Overwolf's app store!

KEYBOT II
The free keyboard upgrade – upgraded!
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 hotkey from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode)!

General

Brand:	Asus
Package Dimensions:	333 x 291 x 76mm (L x W x T)
Categories:	Computers > Components > Motherboards > Intel > LGA 1151
LSN:	X91-R5H-VND-2
Barcode:	4712900127133
Colour:	Black • Red
Model Number:	MAXIMUS VIII RANGER

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type:	LGA 1151
CPU Type:	Intel Skylake

Chipset

North Bridge:

Intel Z170

Memory

Channels Supported:	Dual Channel
Maximum Memory Supported:	Up to 64GB
Memory Standard:	3400(O.C.) • 3333(O.C.) • 3300(O.C.) • 3200(O.C.) • 3000(O.C.) • 2800(O.C.) • 2666(O.C.) • 2400(O.C.) • 2133
Number of Memory Slots:	4

Storage

SATA 6Gb/s:	6
SATA RAID:	RAID 0 • RAID 1 • RAID 5 • RAID 10

Onboard

Audio Channels:	8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Chipset:	ROG SupremeFX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
BIOS Features:	1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Internal I/O Connections:	1 x AAFP connector 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s) 2 x SATA Express connector: gray, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4 -pin) 1 x Thunderbolt header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s) 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector) 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector 1 x MemOK! button(s) 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s) 1 x Power-on button(s) 1 x Reset button(s) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s) 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s) 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
MSata:	1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
USB Ports:	6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board) 8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0:

6

Rear Panel Ports

Audio Ports:	5 x Audio jack(s)
PS/2:	1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
S/PDIF Out:	1 x Optical S/PDIF out
USB 2.0:	4
USB 3.0:	2
USB 3.1 Gen1:	2
Video Ports:	1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI

Other Features

Power Pin:

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors

Networking

Lan Chipset:

Intel I219V

Physical Specification

Form Factor:	ATX
Item Depth (mm):	244
Item Width (mm):	305

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• LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
• Dual DDR4 3400 (OC) support.
• Best gaming performance – 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, 2nd-generation T-Topology and OC design
• Best gaming audio – reinvented SupremeFX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II.
• Best gaming networking – best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technology.
• Best gaming protection – carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability.
• ROG gives you more – more gaming-oriented utilities, all free!

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