ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO INTEL Z590 (LGA 1200) ATX MAX 128GB DDR4 PCI-E 4.0 HDMI USB3.2 TYPE-C

ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO

IntelZ590 ATX gaming motherboard with 14+2 power stages, PCIe 4.0, Onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Quad M.2 with heatsinks and embedded backplates, Dual onboard Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front-panel connector and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Intel Socket LGA 1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core processors and 10th Gen Intel CoreTM, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
  
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive software and firmware utilities that simplify setup and improve performance: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation
  
• Robust Power Solution: 14+2 teamed power stages rated for 90 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors
  
• Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, quad M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
  
• High-performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and ASUS LANGaurd.
  
• Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, quad M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front-panel connector, dual USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
  
• Industry-leading Gaming Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity audio
  
• Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
  
• DIY-friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot and Graphics Card Holder
  
• Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
  

  Specifications
  Audio	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082, – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs, – Supports: Jack-detection/ Multi-streaming/ Front Panel Jack-retasking, – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input, – Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP – Gold-plated audio jacks – Rear optical S/PDIF out port – Premium Japanese audio capacitors – Audio cover
  Chipset	Intel Z590 Chipset
  Form Factor	ATX
  I/O Connectors	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin H_AMP Fan header(s) 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 1 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Speaker header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header
  Integrated CPU Graphics	Intel Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core Processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors* Supports Intel 14 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
  LAN	2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard ASUS LANGuard
  Memory/Type/Bus/Max.	Memory Channels: 4DDR4 (Dual channel) Max Memory Size: 128GB DDR4 5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III * 10th Gen Intel Core i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. * 11th Gen Intel Core processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.
  Misc.
  Other I/O Connectors	2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port(s) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI port 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button
  PCI Slots	2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4) + 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max. x4) Intel 11th &10th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* – Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s) – Intel10th Core processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s) Intel Z590 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * Supports PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. **PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34. When PCIEX16_ 3 is populated SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34 will be disbabled. When PCIEX16_3 run at default (x2) mode, SATA6G_34 is disabled. When PCIEX16_3 run at x4 mode, SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34 are disabled.
  Processor Support
  Raid
  RAM Type/Bus/Max.
  Socket	Intel LGA1200
  Storage Interface	Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel11th &10th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 – Only Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280** – Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode – Intel 10th Core processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Intel Z590 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. Intel SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-attached slots. To enable Intel Optane Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology. *When M.2_4 is pupulated, SATA6G_56 will be disabled. **M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2. When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run at x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run at x4 mode.
  USB Ports	Rear USB: Total 10 ports 2 x Thunderbolt 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) Front USB: Total 9 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector(s) (suppport(s) USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
  Video Output
  Warranty
  Weight
  Accessories	Cables 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG logo plate stickers 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual
  BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
  Graphics	2 x HDMI 2.0 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports 2 x HDMI 2.0 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.2/1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs * * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ** Only Intel 11th Core processors support HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz .Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
  Special Features	Extreme OC Kit – FlexKey button – ReTry button – Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors – MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design – Q-Code – Q-Connector – Q-DIMM – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – M.2 heatsink backplate – M.2 heatsink – VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY – BIOS FlashBack button – Clear CMOS button – ProCool II – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeSlot AURA Sync – AURA RGB header(s) – Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ASUS HYDRANODE – 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P,CHA_FAN2P,CHA_FAN3P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list.