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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard (16 Power Stages, EK CrossChill III, 10Gbps & Intel 2.5Gb LAN, Triple M.2, 2" Livedash OLED, Aura Sync)
- PRIME Z490M-PLUS
- PRIME Z490-A
- PRIME Z490-P
- PROART Z490-CREATOR 10G
- ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX
- ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME
- ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA
- ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
- ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING
- ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING
- ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING
- ROG STRIX Z490-G GAMING (WI-FI)
- ROG STRIX Z490-H GAMING
- ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING
- TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI)
- Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Extreme Power Solution: features 16 infineon power stages, each rated to handle 70 amps, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power even when push the CPU performance to the limit
- Hybrid Cooling System: CrossChill EK III VRM block and Extra-large heatsinks for VRM, chipset and M.2 slots, solid steel backplate lets you cool with air and water
- Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax), Dual Ethernet with Marvell AQtion 10Gb and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGaurd technology, Triple M.2 slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connectors
- Unmatched Personalization: 2" Livedash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including 2 x 4-pin RGB header and 2 x Gen 2 addressable RGB headers
Learn more about the ASUS MAXIMUS XII FORMULA
| Brand | ASUS |
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| Series | ROG |
| Model | MAXIMUS XII FORMULA |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
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| CPU Type | Intel Socket LGA 1200 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. |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
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| Number of Memory Slots | 4×288pin |
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| Memory Standard | DDR4 4700+(O.C)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 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.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* * 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively. Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 3.0 x16 | Intel 10th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) Intel Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* * The PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth wih M.2_3. When M.2_3 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_3 will be disabled. When M.2_3 and PCIEX16_3 are both occupied, M.2_3 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs X1 mode. |
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| PCI Express x1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot** ** The PCIEX1 shares bandwidth with M.2_1. When M.2_1 runs x4 mode, PCIEX1 will be disabled. |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, SATA_56 will be disabled. M.2_2 runs x2 mode by default. |
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| M.2 | Intel Z490 Chipset M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)** M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)*** * M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX1. When PCIEX1 is occuppied, M.2_1 runs x2 or SATA mode (when M.2_1 runs SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled). ** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, SATA_56 will be disabled. M.2_2 runs x2 mode by default. *** M.2_3 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3. When PCIEX16_3 runs x4 mode, M.2_3 will be disabled. When M.2_3 and PCIEX16_3 are both occoppied, M.2_3 runs x2 mode, PCIEX16_3 runs X1 mode. |
| Intel Optane Ready | Yes |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Audio Chipset | ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220 |
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| Audio Channels | 8 Channels * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio. |
| LAN Chipset | AQUANTIA AQC107 |
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| Second LAN Chipset | Intel I225-V |
| Max LAN Speed | 10Gbps + 10/100/1000/2500Mbps |
| 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 later. |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Marvell AQtion AQC107 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (6 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (3 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) |
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| Onboard USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector (suppports USB Type-C) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
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| Other Connectors | Fan and cooling-related 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan header 1 x 4-Pin CPU OPT fan header 1 x 4-Pin AIO Pump header 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers 1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Miscellaneous 2 x AURA addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front panel audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 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 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
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| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector |
| Features | Multi-GPU Support: Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology Special Features: ROG Extreme OC kit - FlexKey button - ReTry button - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - 70A 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 - CrossChill EK III - Steel backplate ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS Flashback button - Clear CMOS button - Procool II - Pre- mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot AURA Sync - ROG Aura sync Armor - 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 Features 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: 256MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE Operating System: Windows 10 - 64-bit |
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| Package Contents | Accessories: Cables 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 2 x M.2 Rubber package(s) 2 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ASUS 2 x 2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual |
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| Date First Available | November 12, 2020 |
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Pros: well conceived board, proves that even with 1/2 a brain u can swap motherboards. excellent manual and docs, took me longer to lose all my MSI software then to install the board. runs my i9-10900k, out of box at 4.8-5.3ghz and i can set RGBs to turn red if it heats over the limit i set (hasnt happened YET). matching it with a rog STRIX rtx-2080ti o11g doesnt hurt either. sound system is great, recommend AC/DC at 92db 7.1 surround sound.
Cons: may not be an actual "con", but i cant seem to hold this thing back. its a thorough-bred, and just wants to flat out race, even when i told it in bios to use intel defaults. but since it passes stresses and gaming on all accounts, runs my cpu cool (even tho im temporarily using my old i5-6600k corsair 140mm aio!) so just let her rip.
Overall Review: matched with a monster GPU, it can get expensive, but if the kids are fed, and the wife doesnt see that bill, screw the mortgage payment and upgrade the PC. if u wanna get similar gaming performance for a little less, look at the maximus xii hero and an i9-9900k. the wife will still freak tho. 5 EGGS (sorry for the 1 egg, couldnt change it)
Pros: - Overall features and included equipment very good - Installation is easy and straight forward - Numerous fan, liquid cooling and RGB lighting options - LED POST and fault display a nice touch - no need for beep codes - Lighting is cool if you like that kind of thing
Cons: - First motherboard setup was normal, but for an unknown reason, completely ceased to function in the first 24 hours. It went from apparent normal operations to completely dead - no POST of any kind - RMA'd through NewEgg and received a new board. - ASUS tech support was helpful, but basic - options included RMA to ASUS for repair or RMA to NewEgg for a refund & new purchase. I opted for the latter. - Second MB has worked for the past 3 weeks as advertised - no issues - Pricey
Overall Review: - Overall, I think this MB is an excellent product. I have used ASUS for many years and I'm happy with the quality and service, for the most part. - Regarding the first failed MB, not sure why it happened and it did delay getting my system up and running by a week or so. Trouble-shooting was a bit frustrating. I chocked it up to "stuff happens".
Pros: Versital motherboard Easy to setup
Cons: None
Overall Review: First ever P.C. Build but the first motherboard I ordered was defective and I had issues with getting feedback on my return for 2 weeks straight because of the holiday. But a manager stepped in and provided the best service I ever had from newegg and saved me from giving this 1 egg...Thank You!!
Pros: I’ve bought Asus motherboards since forever. This board is a monster. Runs my i9 with no issues HOWEVER I am having an issue with WiFi and BT. Windows will not pick them up at all. I’ve done two clean installs, chatted with Asus but nothing. Sent in information via email an awaiting to here something. I may have to return for another board.
Cons: Wifi/BT not working
Overall Review: Not sure if I would recommend this board until I find out what the problem is.
Pros: 10900k is running at 5.4ghz @ 1.315V with XMP enabled 4133mhz ram 32GB.
Cons: RGB could be a tad brighter, initial launch bios had issues with XMP on my memory kit.
Overall Review: Overall, its pricey but well worth it if you want the best in terms of features and hardware.
Overall Review: Apex is better for less money water blocks on vrms kinda stupid and too much But if you are a water cooler enthusiasts this is the board for you
Pros: What can you say, it's Asus Rog! Easy to install and wonderful Bios. Easy to overclock feature. Looks fantastic.
Cons: None
Overall Review: Definitely. It's a great board. If your into true watercooling, it's set up for that too! I have an AIO, so I didn't need that feature, but wow, does this board rock. Easy to overclock. I did one simple click and let the board do its thing. Overclock my new rig to 43%! Good enough for me. Highest recommend!
Warranty & Returns
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
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Pros: Worked out of the box like a champ. Has all the ports and headers you need. Beefy VRM and nice ready to go custom water cooling set up which may be more necessary with the power draw of 10 series CPUs. I found over the years that the less expensive Hero is always 1-2 features short for me (not enough usb, sata, headers, etc) while the extreme has way too much stuff that I never end up using. The Formula seems to get the right "Formula" down :-)
Cons: Only cons I notice is that the silly rgb lights on the board are very dim. Honestly once the board is covered in parts you probably wouldn't notice even if they were bright so no big loss here. Only other con I noticed is that Ai Suite software still has a few oddities (why does Ai Cooling go bonkers and set fans to 100% if I set more than one source?)but is immensely better and more useful then in years past.
Overall Review: The design is beautiful and the feature set is perfect for that advanced builder that's looking to overclock with custom cooling and a variety of fans, drives, and accessories. If you're looking to build a monster with 30 fans 6 monitors, and 10 drives the Extreme would probably be a better fit in that case. If you're just using an AIO or beefy heatsink fan cooler with a few drives then the Hero is probably the better fit. Out of the all the motherboards I've owned over the years, this is easily my favorite.