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ROG Maximus XII Extreme
Expertly tuned by 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.
| Specifications | |
| CPU | Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| LAN | Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet | |
| ASUS LANGuard | |
| Wireless Data Network | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| 2x2 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, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback | |
| - 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 2x2 port(s) | |
| 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(2 + Type-A +1 + USB Type-CTM) | |
| 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 2x2 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 Gen2 connector support additional USB ports | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2 | |
| 2 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 ) | |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| 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 2x2 works at PCIe 3.0 x2 speeds | |
| ***Features, Price and Specifications are subject to change without notice. | |
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME is an epitome of innovation and performance, created specifically for high-end gaming and overclocking enthusiasts. This motherboard is built with essential features that optimize your system’s capabilities while ensuring stability and efficiency.
Equipped with the LGA 1200 socket, the ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME supports Intel's 10th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, enabling powerful computing performance. The Intel Z490 chipset not only enhances your system’s command but also provides robust features like high-speed networking, cutting-edge storage options, and exceptional overclocking capabilities.
One of the significant highlights of the ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME is its AI Overclocking and system-wide automated optimization. This technology provides tailored overclocking and cooling profiles specific to your build, ensuring you get the maximum performance without compromising on stability. AI Overclocking automatically profiles your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal configurations, while AI Cooling manages fan speed based on system load for a quieter yet cooler gaming experience.
Keeping your system cool during intense gaming or heavy computational tasks is crucial. The ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME features dedicated water cooling zones and numerous fan controls, enabling a perfect balance of temperature management and noise reduction. By dedicating specific areas for water cooling, the motherboard ensures thermal efficiency and longevity for your components.
Game and multitask seamlessly with the advanced networking options integrated into the ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME. The Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ports provide blazing-fast network speeds. Additionally, Intel Wi-Fi 6 with dual-band capabilities enhances wireless connectivity, ensuring low-latency and high-bandwidth performance.
ASUS takes personalization to the next level with synchronized RGB lighting technology. The ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME supports a broad range of Aura Sync compatible devices and includes support for addressable light strips and Philips Hue, allowing you to customize the lighting ambiance of your entire setup.
