Description

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1200 for 10^th Gen Intel^® Core^™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
  Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
  **Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• Chipset
  Intel® Z490
• Memory
  4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4700(O.C)/4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  OptiMem III
  * 10th Gen Intel® Core™i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
• Multi-GPU Support
  Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology
  Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots
  Intel® 10th Gen Processors
  2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
  Intel® Z490 Chipset
  1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 *¹
• Storage
  Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  Intel® 10th Gen Processors :
  1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module supports 2 M.2 Socket 3 , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*²
  Intel® Z490 Chipset :
  1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support*³
  1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
  Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
• LAN
  Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
  Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet
  ASUS LANGuard
• Wireless Data Network
  Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO
  Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate
  Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160
  Supports CNVI interface
• Bluetooth
  Bluetooth v5.1*
  *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
• Audio
  ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
  – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
  – Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
  – ESS™ ES9023 DAC + RC4580 OP AMP
  – Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
  LED-illuminated audio jacks
  Audio Feature :
  – SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
  – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  – Premium Japanese audio capacitors
  – Audio Cover
  * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
• USB Ports
  Rear USB Port ( Total 12 )
  1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port(s)
  3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(2 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-C^TM)
  6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(6 x Type-A)
  2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A)
  Front USB Port ( Total 10 )
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
  4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  4 x USB 2.0 port(s)
• Software Features
  ROG Exclusive Software
  – Mem Tweakit
  – RAMCache III
  – ROG CPU-Z
  – GameFirst VI
  – Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
  – Sonic Radar III
  – DTS® Sound Unbound
  – Overwolf
  – BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)
  ASUS Exclusive Software
  Armoury Crate
  – Aura Creator
  – Aura Sync
  – OLED Display
  AI Suite 3:
  – 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
  TPU
  EPU
  Digi+ Power Control
  Fan Xpert 4
  Turbo app
  – EZ update
  AI Charger
  WinRAR
  UEFI BIOS
  AI Overclocking Guide
  ASUS EZ DIY
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – ASUS EZ Flash 3
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  FlexKey
• ASUS Special Features
  ROG Extreme OC kit
  – EZ PLUG
  – FlexKey button
  – LN2 Mode
  – Probelt
  – ReTry button
  – Safe boot button
  – Start button
  – Slow Mode
  Extreme Engine Digi+
  – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
  – Infineon TDA21490 Power Stage
  – MicroFine Alloy Choke
  ASUS Q-Design
  – ASUS Q-Code
  – ASUS Q-Connector
  – ASUS Q-DIMM
  – ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
  – ASUS Q-Slot
  ASUS Thermal Solution
  – Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover
  – Steel backplate
  ASUS EZ DIY
  – BIOS Flashback™ button
  – Clear CMOS button
  – Procool II
  – Pre-mounted I/O shield
  – SafeSlot
  AURA Sync
  – ROG Aura sync backplate
  – Standard RGB header(s)
  – Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
  LiveDash OLED 2″
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x LAN (2.5G) port(s)
  1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C^®)
  3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  2 x USB 2.0
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  1 x USB BIOS FlashBack^™ Button(s)
  1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
  5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
  1 x Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN port
• Internal I/O Ports
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
  2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
  2 x W_PUMP+ connector
  1 x WB_SENSOR
  8 x Radiator Fan Headers
  1 x W_IN header
  1 x W_OUT header
  1 x W_FLOW header
  1 x Node Connector(s)
  1 x AAFP connector
  2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  2 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  1 x M.2 Socket 2 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
  8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
  1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
  8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
  1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  1 x Safe Boot button
  1 x ReTry button
  1 x System panel connector
  2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
  1 x Speaker connector
  1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)
  2 x RSVD Switch
  1 x Start button
  1 x FlexKey button
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  1 x ROG logo plate sticker
  3 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x MOS Cooling kit (fan bracket and 40mm x 40mm fan)
  1 x Fan Extension Card II (6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors, 3 x RGB headers, 3 x 2-pin Thermal sensor header)
  1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable
  1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable
  1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package
  2 x mini DisplayPort Cable
  1 x ROG big sticker
  1 x Q-Connector
  1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
  1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
  1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
  3 x Thermistor cable(s)
  1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
  8 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable
  1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
  2 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2
  1 x 2-in-1 Rubber pad
  1 x ROG Multi-Bit screwdriver
  1 x THUNDERBOLTEX 3-TR Card
  1 x ASUS TB header cable
  1 x USB2.0 Cable
  ROG key chain
• BIOS
  2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Manageability
  WOL by PME, PXE
• Form Factor
  Extended ATX Form Factor
  12 inch x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm )
• Note
  *1 PCIEx4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 and PCIEx4 slot is default set at x2 mode. Please adjust BIOS settings to enable Thunderbolt card.
  *2 The DIMM.2 Slots are disabled by default. Please adjust BIOS settings to enable DIMM.2 Slots.
  *3 When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
  *4 USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 works at PCIe 3.0 x2 speeds

ROG Maximus XII Extreme

Expertly tuned by our ROG Engineers to bring you the ultimate performance. Made to be extreme as the name suggested, is positioned for max performance water-cooling enthusiasts. Combining hardware and software, to achieve optimized overclocking, high-speed memory support and comprehensive water and fan cooling controls, Maximus XII Extreme delivers ultimate performance combined with efficient, reliable operation.

Intelligent Motherboard

Our ROG engineers developed and extensively-tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays in optimal condition.

• AI Overclocking

  Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system.

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• AI Cooling

  AI Cooling automatically manages and controls motherboard connected fans, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load and temperature.

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• AI Networking

  GameFirst VI optimizes and organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter and eliminating spike lag to ensure smooth online gameplay.

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SPEC OVERVIEW

• Performance
• Cooling
• Gaming Immersion
• Connectivity
• DIY friendly

Extreme Power & Performance

1. PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR
2. 16 POWER STAGE​
3. MULTI-GPU SLI^®/ CFX SUPPORT​

   ・ 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Safeslots (x16, x8/x8)​

   ・ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (x4)

4. INTEL^® SOCKET LGA 120010^th Gen Intel^® Core^™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors​
5. DDR4, 4 x DIMM・ OPTIMEM III
   ・ Dual channel
6. 4 X M.2 SOCKET

   ・ 1 x M.2 2280 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA mode

   ・ 2 x M.2 2280 supports PCIe 3.0 x4

   ・ 2 x M.2 22110 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode (from DIMM.2)

PERFORMANCE

Maximus XII Extreme is the ideal foundation for your dream gaming build. An intelligent voltage-regulator module (VRM) design and high-quality components ensure that you’ll get the most out of demanding latest-generation Intel processors. More firepower and an overclocking edge are yours with Maximus XII Extreme.

• Power solution
• Memory

COOLING

Featuring premium components, multiple fan headers and a bundled fan extension card, Maximus XII Extreme is fully equipped to enable higher performance at lower temperatures. To ensure system stability under heavy CPU loads, Maximus XII Extreme employs large VRM and chipset heatsinks that strike the right balance between surface area and mass. The extra-large heatsinks also cover multiple M.2 slots.

• Heatsinks
• Headers
• Fan Extension Card

OPTIMIZATION

ROG provides the tools needed to optimize your system quickly and easily. For those who relish complete control, the UEFI BIOS offers advanced customization options so you can tweak every aspect of your system.

• 5-way optimization
• BIOS
• Differential Sensing

CONNECTIVITY

ROG Maximus XII Extreme offers advanced connectivity, including WiFi 6 (AX201) and dual Ethernet with intel^® 2.5G Ethernet and 10G port to eliminate bottlenecks so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth online and LAN play. Additionally, the M.2 supports Intel^® VROC technology to maximize the speed of your SSD for faster load times, and SupremeFX on-board audio provides superb sound, while saving a PCIe slot.

• Networking
• USB Ports
• Storage
• Audio

PERSONALIZE

In addition to extraordinary performance, Maximus XII Extreme provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.

• Aura Sync
• Ramcache III
• Audio
• Livedash OLED
• Armoury Crate