Motherboard type | ATX |
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Processor socket | LGA 1151 |
Audio codec | SupremeFX 2015 |
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Audio output channels | 7.1 |
Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron |
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Maximum number of processors | 1 |
Supported storage drive interfaces | Serial ATA III |
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RAID levels |
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CPU fan connector | yes |
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Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
EPS power connector (8-pin) | yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Y |
Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
Wi-Fi | yes |
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Wi-Fi standards |
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Ethernet LAN (Network) | yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
LAN controller | Intel I219-V |
Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Supported memory bus clock |
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RAM technology | DDR4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Maximum RAM size | 64 GB |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory channels | Dual |
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | yes |
Parallel processing technology support |
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BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
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BIOS features |
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BIOS memory size | 16.0 mB |
ACPI version | 5.0 |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 |
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S/PDIF out port | yes |
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HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
Width | 12.01 in |
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Depth | 9.61 in |
The sibling to the popular ROG Maximus VIII Hero - Hero Alpha adds in extra features such as RGB LED headers and dual U.2 NVMe functionality.
Asus' well-built Z590 ROG Maximus XIII Hero may not outdo its Z490 predecessor in every way, but it remains an excellent "Rocket Lake" motherboard that's competitively priced for discerning buyers at the top end of the Intel CPU market.
Introduction and Technical Specifications
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