Model

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

Maximus XI Hero

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151 (300 Series)

CPU Type

Intel Socket 1151 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Supported CPU Technologies

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* 
* Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z390

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel UHD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

DDR4 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.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Maximum Memory Supported

64GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 mode) *

* The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6. The PCIe x16_3 runs x2 mode by default.

PCI Express x1

3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)* 
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) 

* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 port will be disabled.

Intel Optane Ready

Yes

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX S1220 High Definition Audio CODEC

Audio Channels

8 Channels
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit / 192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I219-V

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

HDMI

1 x HDMI

RJ45

1 x RJ45

DisplayPort

1 x DisplayPort

USB 3.1

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue] Type-A
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports [red] Type-A

USB 1.1/2.0

2 x USB 2.0 ports [black]

USB Type-C

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (Type-C)

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other Connectors

2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x TPM connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4-pin)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4-pin)
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4-pin)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x EXT_Fan header
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x Start button

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

Features

Features

Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology 

ROG Exclusive Features:
ReTry Button
Start Button
Reset Button
Extreme Engine Digi+:
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- OptiMOS MOSFET
Mem TweakIt
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Exclusive Software
- Mem Tweakit
- RAMCache III
- RAMDisk
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
- Sonic Radar III

Special Features:
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5:
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU Insight, EPU Guidance, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
AURA:
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- USB BIOS Flashback
- MemOK! II
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- Armoury Crate
- Pre-mounted I/O Shield
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
- OptiMem II
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
- BUPDATER
- BIOS Flashback Button
- Clear CMOS Button
- Reset Button
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

BIOS:
1 x 128MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1

Operating System:
Windows 10 64-bit

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
User's manual
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG coaster(s)