CPU

Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
* The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series Processors

Chipset

Build in Intel® X299

Memory

8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4000(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/

3733(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/2133/

4133(O.C.)3300(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/

2666(O.C.)/3200

(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2400(O.C.) MHz Non-ECC,

Un-buffered Memory
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Quad Channel Memory Architecture

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
* 28-LANE CPUs can only support up to 3-Way SLI™/ 3-Way CrossFireX™
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology *
Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology *
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

* The PCIE_X8_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2(DIMM.2)
4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x0/x16/x8, or x16/x8/x8/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU; x16, x16/x8 orx8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU) *
* When M.2_2(DIMM.2) is populated, PCIEx8_4 runs at x4 mode
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4

Storage

1 x U.2 port, , support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
Intel® X299 Chipset : 
Support Raid 1, 0, 5, 10
Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(CPU_DIMM.2), M.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*1
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(PCH_DIMM.2), M.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*2
Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above) : 
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

LAN

Intel® I219V
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology
Aquantia AQC-107 10G

Wireless Data Network

Up to 4600Mbps transfer speed
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad

Bluetooth

Bluetooth V4.1

Audio

- Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking, Multi-streaming
SNR stereo playback output 113 dB SNR recording input 120 dB - High quality and
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
Audio Feature :
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III
- LED-illuminated design - Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
- ESS®SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220 ROG SupremeFX

USB Ports

ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 1 controller :
8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) ( at back panel, )
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, )
Intel® X299 Chipset :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
Intel® X299 Chipset : *3
2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)

ROG Exclusive Features

Start Button
ROG Aura
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Control
Overwolf
ProbeIt
UEFI BIOS features :
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Graphic Card Information Preview
- Tweakers' Paradise
GameFirst IV
Clear CMOS button
Pre-mounted I/O Shield
Reset Button
ROG CPU-Z
ROG RAMCache II
ReTry Button
MemOK! Button
Safe Boot Button
Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
KeyBot II
- ClrCMOS
- X.M.P.
- Power On
- One-click Overclocking
- DirectKey
ROG CloneDrive
LN2 Mode

Special Features

Performance Optimization :
- GPU Boost
- AI Suite 3
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
- DIGI + VRM
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!

ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
LiveDash OLED
Gamer's Guardian:
- Stainless Steel Back I/O
- SafeSlot
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
Turbo App
Digi+VRM
SafeDIMM slot
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- USB 3.1 Boost

Back I/O Ports

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad and Bluetooth v4.1)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks

Internal I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x W_PUMP+ 1
1 x PCIe x16 lane switch
1 x W_PUMP+ 2
2 x T_Sensor Connector
1 x W_IN header
1 x H_AMP fan connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
1 x 4-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
1 x VROC_HW_Key
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x WB_SENSOR
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
1 x System panel connector
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x W_OUT header
1 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x U.2 port

Accessories

1 x MOS fan bracket kit
1 x Fan Extension card screw pack
1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x ROG VGA Holder
1 x Fan Extension card cable
1 x ASUS WiGig 802.11ad moving antenna *4
3 x Thermistor cable(s)
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Fan Stand Pack (s)
3 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x ROG logo plate sticker
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
User's manual
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-L)
1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x ROG big sticker
6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)

BIOS

2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS,
ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log,
F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Manageability

WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

Extended ATX Form Factor
12 cm x 10.9 cm ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm )

Warranty

3 Years