Model

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

Strix Z390-E Gaming

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 type

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z390

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD 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 
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

DDR4 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 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)

PCI Express x1

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 will be disable.

Intel Optane Ready

Yes

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX S1220A 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

Wireless LAN

Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO

Bluetooth

Bluetooth v5.0

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

3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1

USB 1.1/2.0

2 x USB 2.0

USB Type-C

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, Type-C

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 Ports

Antenna Connectors

1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module

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

1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
1 x M.2_FAN connector
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x System panel(s) (Chassis intrusion header is inbuilt)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x COM port header
1 x AIO PUMP Header

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 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:
ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- CPU-Z
- GameFirst V
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link
- Sonic Radar III

Special Features:
OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
- Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
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
AI Overclocking
ASUS Optimem II:
- Improved DDR4 Stability
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:
- MemOK! II
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Armoury Crate
- Pre-mounted I/O Shield
- ASUS NODE: hardware control interface
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Gaming Aesthetics:
- 3D printing friendly
- AURA-RGB Lighting
Digi+VRM
M.2 Onboard (The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
DIY Friendly Design
- Procool
- SafeSlot
- Digi+ VRM
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Highly Durable components
- ESD Guards

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

Manageability:
WOL, PXE

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 ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
1 x CABLE TIE BLACK
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x Assistant Fans (40mm)
1 x screws for Assistant Fan(s)
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x Thermistor cable(s)