Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
Extreme Power Solution: features 16 infineon TDA21490 power stages, each rated to handle 90 amps, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors
Superb Thermal Design: Extra-large heatsinks for VRM, chipset and M.2 slots, solid steel backplate, multiple fan headers and a bundled fan extension card, features AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax), Dual Ethernet with Marvell AQtion 10Gb and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGaurd technology, Quad M.2 slots with Dimm.2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connectors
Unmatched Personalization: 2" Livedash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
MAXIMUS XII EXTREME
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1200
CPU Type
Intel Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors* * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** ** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)
PCI Express x4
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot* * PCIEx4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56 and PCIEx4 slot is default set at x2 mode.
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
Intel 10th Gen Processors DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)* DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)* Intel Z490 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) * The DIMM.2 Slots are disabled by default. Please adjust BIOS settings to enable DIMM.2 Slots. ** When M.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
Audio Channels
8 Channels * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
AQUANTIA AQC107
Second LAN Chipset
Intel I225-V
Max LAN Speed
10Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4Gbps max data rate Support 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports CNVI interface
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.1* * BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (6 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel I225-V Ethernet port 1 x Marvell AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet port 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connectors (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
Other Connectors
Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 8 x 4-pin Radiator Fan header(s) 2 x W_PUMP+ header(s) 1 x WB_SENSOR header(s) 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header 1 x NODE header Miscellaneous 2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s) 2 x AURA RGB header(s) 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD switch 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Speaker header 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header
Physical Spec
Form Factor
Extended ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 10.9"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-Pin EZ_PLUG connector
Special Features: ROG Extreme OC kit - EZ PLUG - FlexKey button - LN2 Mode - Probelt - ReTry button - Safe boot button - Start button - Slow Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Infineon TDA21490 Power Stage - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover - Steel backplate ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback button - Clear CMOS button - Procool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG Aura sync backplate - Standard RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) LiveDash OLED 2"
Software Features: ROG Exclusive Software - Mem Tweakit - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Sonic Radar III - DTS Sound Unbound - Overwolf - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - OLED Display AI Suite 3: - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU Digi+ Power Control Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - EZ update AI Charger WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey
BIOS: 2 x 256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System: Windows 10 - 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: Cables 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 8 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack Additional Cooling Kit 1 x Fan bracket 1 x ROG assistant fan (40mm) Fan Extension Card II 1 x Fan Extension Card II 1 x Fan Extension Card II power 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 2 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 THUNDERBOLTEX 3-TR 1 x THUNDERBOLTEX 3-TR Card 2 x Mini DisplayPort cables 1 x ASUS TB header cable 1 x USB2.0 Cable Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 Rubber Package(s) 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 multi-bit screwdriver 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas Installation Media 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation 1 x User manual