ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme is a flagship motherboard designed for Intel’s 10th Gen Core processors (Comet Lake), offering a high-end solution for enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators who demand top-tier performance, aesthetics, and reliability. With its robust feature set, cutting-edge technologies, and premium build quality, the Maximus XII Extreme provides an unparalleled foundation for high-performance PC builds.

1. Intel Z490 Chipset

• The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme motherboard is built around the Intel Z490 chipset, which offers support for Intel’s 10th generation Core processors. This chipset is optimized for performance, power efficiency, and overclocking potential, ensuring that you can extract the maximum performance from your Intel processor.
• Socket LGA 1200 is compatible with Intel’s 10th Gen Core i9, i7, i5, and i3 processors, as well as the Intel Xeon processors, allowing users to choose the best CPU for their needs.

2. 16-Phase Power Delivery (Dr. MOS)

• The motherboard is equipped with a 16-phase VRM (Voltage Regulator Module), powered by Dr. MOS technology, ensuring that it can deliver stable and clean power to the CPU, especially under heavy workloads or during overclocking.
• The Extreme Engine Digi+ digital power design ensures precise and consistent power delivery, while high-quality capacitors and inductors support stable operation even during intense CPU overclocking.

3. Memory Support (DDR4)

• The Maximus XII Extreme supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory, with speeds of up to 4800MHz (OC), allowing users to build memory-intensive systems, such as for video editing, 3D rendering, and high-performance gaming.
• The motherboard features 4 DIMM slots, and supports both dual-channel memory configurations and Intel XMP 2.0 profiles, enabling automatic overclocking to achieve faster memory speeds without manual adjustments.

4. PCIe 4.0 Support

• As part of the Intel Z490 platform, the Maximus XII Extreme offers PCIe 3.0 speeds across its slots, but thanks to ASUS’ superior design and advanced features, it is ready for PCIe 4.0 with future Intel platforms (e.g., 11th Gen Rocket Lake).
• The motherboard features 3 x PCIe x16 slots, providing ample bandwidth for multiple GPUs or additional PCIe expansion cards. These slots are reinforced with SafeSlot technology, which offers extra strength and protection against GPU sag and PCIe slot damage.

5. Robust Cooling & Thermal Design

• ASUS knows that extreme performance comes with extreme heat, and as such, the Maximus XII Extreme comes with a comprehensive thermal solution designed to keep the system running cool.
• Active VRM heatsinks, a large heatpipe, and dedicated fan headers ensure that critical components like the VRMs and chipset maintain optimal temperatures during intensive workloads.
• Additionally, the motherboard features ROG’s patented 10-layer PCB design, which aids in better heat dissipation across the motherboard.

6. 10Gb Ethernet + Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

• 10Gb Ethernet powered by Aquantia AQC107 provides blazing-fast wired network speeds for ultra-low latency and smooth online gaming experiences, high-speed data transfers, or home server setups.
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) offers high-speed wireless connectivity, with improved efficiency, bandwidth, and range, making it ideal for both gaming and content creation, even in congested network environments.
• Bluetooth 5.0 support is also included, offering fast and reliable wireless connectivity for compatible peripherals.

7. Premium Audio – ROG SupremeFX

• The ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel HD Audio CODEC is designed to deliver premium sound quality, providing audiophile-grade performance for immersive gaming, video, and music experiences.
• The onboard DAC (digital-to-analog converter) delivers high-fidelity audio with a 112dB SNR for crystal-clear sound. Additionally, capacitors from Nichicon and WIMA are used for audiophile-level sound quality.

8. USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C & Thunderbolt 3

• The Maximus XII Extreme features USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, offering transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps, which is perfect for transferring large files like 4K video footage or for quick data backups.
• The motherboard also includes support for Thunderbolt 3, offering data transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps, enabling fast external storage and high-speed connections to peripherals like displays and eGPUs (external graphics cards).

9. Customizable RGB Lighting

• The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Extreme comes with built-in Aura Sync RGB lighting, allowing users to customize their PC’s aesthetic with dynamic lighting effects. The motherboard features customizable RGB lighting zones, which can be synchronized with other Aura Sync-compatible devices.
• The board also includes RGB headers, so users can attach additional RGB lighting strips or devices to create a fully personalized lighting setup.

10. Dual M.2 & 8 SATA Ports

• The Maximus XII Extreme offers dual M.2 slots for ultra-fast NVMe storage. These slots support PCIe 3.0 x4 connections, providing high-speed read and write speeds that are perfect for gaming, rendering, and working with large files.
• Additionally, the board supports up to 8 SATA III ports for connecting additional storage devices like hard drives or SSDs, making it ideal for users who require massive storage capacity.

11. Advanced BIOS and Overclocking Features

• The motherboard features a UEFI BIOS interface that offers extensive tuning and overclocking options. With options like AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, and AI Networking, users can easily push their system’s performance to new heights without having to tweak every setting manually.
• EZ Flash 3 allows users to easily update the BIOS through a USB drive, while BIOS Flashback enables users to restore a corrupted BIOS without the need for a CPU, memory, or GPU.