Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 (Wi-Fi) Gaming Motherboard

Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 (Wi-Fi) ATX Gaming Motherboard (LGA 1200 Socket, Intel 10th Gen CPU Series, Z490 Chipset, Max 128GB DDR4 4800MHz Memory)
ROG Maximus XII series motherboards are designed to explore the upper echelons of gaming and overclocking. The Formula is plumbed for custom liquid cooling and includes other enhancements to punctuate premium systems. The CrossChill EK III VRM block, co-developed with EK Water Blocks, help cope with higher VRM loads associated with Intel Comet Lake CPUs. Aesthetically, Maximus XII Formula has a stealthy black finish with intricate patterns cut into its reflective armor. The latest-generation Formula is all set to make your showcase rig shine.

FEATURES:
PERFORMANCE :
The Intel Comet Lake processor features 10 cores and a peak single-core Turbo speed that exceeds 5.3 GHz right out of the box. To cope with this increased demand on the system, Maximus XII Formula takes advantage of its intelligent VRM design and uses quality components to ensure the best gaming and daily productive computing experience.

COOLING :
The focus on maximizing performance would be futile without similar dedication to improving the cooling that allows systems to sustain faster speeds. The CrossChill EK III VRM block enables Maximus XII Formula to cope with the high VRM loads of ten core CPUs. The hybrid cooling system sits atop of a heatpipe that’s directly linked to the extended VRM heatsink, giving it cooling capabilities that surpass the requirements of this current generation.

OPTIMIZATION :
Maximus XII Formula is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.

CONNECTIVITY :
Maximus XII Formula is well equipped to deliver supersmooth wireless connectivity and compatibility with multiple input sources and PCIe extensions, all of which are a must-have for gaming setups.

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
CPU

Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
*Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel Z490
Memory

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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.

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 x16 (x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Z490 Chipset :

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1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
1 x M.2_3 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
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
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 SupremeFX7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220 :

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Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
Supports : Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature :

SupremeFX Shielding Technology
Gold-plated jacks
Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
Premium Japanese audio capacitors
Audio Cover
USB Ports

Rear USB Port ( Total 10 )
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(3 x Type-A + USB Type-CTM)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(6 x Type-A)
Front USB Port ( Total 9 )
1 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)
Operating System Support

Windows 10 64-bit
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 :

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Armoury Crate
Aura Creator
Aura Sync
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 :

FlexKey button
ReTry button
Start button
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
CrossChill EK III
Steel backplate
ASUS EZ DIY :

BIOS Flashback button
Clear CMOS button
Procool II
Pre- mounted I/O shield
SafeSlot
AURA Sync :

ROG Aura sync Armor
Standard RGB header(s)
Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
LiveDash OLED 2″
Back I/O Ports

1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
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)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x W_IN header
2 x W_OUT header
3 x W_FLOW header
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)
3 x M.2 Socket 3
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x Start button
1 x FlexKey button
BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE
Form Factor

ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Specification: Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 (Wi-Fi) Gaming Motherboard
EAN, GTIN, UPC
4718017664899

WARRANTY
3 Years Warranty

Product Type
Motherboards

CPU PLATFORM
INTEL

CPU SOCKET
LGA1200

FORM FACTOR
ATX

Brand
Asus

CHIPSET
Intel Z490

MAXIMUM MEMORY
128 GB

IDEAL FOR GAMING
YES