Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI FORMULA ATX - motherboard

Intel Z390 ATX Gaming motherboard with M.2 heatsink, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 4400MHz, 802.11ac Wi-Fi , dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, and USB 3.1 Gen 2

THE FORMULA
ROG Maximus XI Formula exhibits the sleek, refined and functional design that has become iconic in the Maximus motherboard series. With its distinctive integrated CrossChill EK 2” LiveDash OLED with more custom features III cooling block, intelligent overclocking software and a stunning polished-mirror finish, the latest-generation Formula is all set to make your showcase rig shine.

THRILLING PERFORMANCE
Building on over a decade of ROG engineering and refinement, Formula is the motherboard that lets you push the boundaries while keeping the thermals in check and under careful control.

POWER PERFORMANCE

BUILT FOR OVERCLOCKING
By default, all of Coffee Lake's major bus frequencies are derived from the same reference clock, limiting the control and flexibility needed to harness the full overclocking potential of the platform. Maximus XI Formula features a dedicated onboard clock generator that supplies dynamic reference clocks to the CPU cores and major subdomains, giving you the freedom to coax every MHz of headroom from the system.

DDR4 4400MHZ+
Whether you're gunning for high memory frequencies or tuning timings for the lowest latency, Maximus XI Formula provides the tools you need to exploit the Coffee Lake architecture's full potential: carefully optimized trace pathways maintain signal integrity, and the acclaimed ROG firmware offers the necessary tweaks to ensure stability while maximizing memory performance. Load up with a high-density memory kit for heavy multitasking, or run a focused setup that delivers the bandwidth your favorite games and applications need. Any way you stack it, Formula has you covered.

OPTIMEM II
To provide Intel's latest CPUs unfettered access to memory bandwidth, we've reimagined motherboard trace routing from the ground up. Our OptiMem II tech carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and also adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. And to further enhance overclocking headroom for fully stacked memory configurations, we've employed a highly customized T-Topology layout that delivers time-aligned signaling.

COOLING DESIGN

EXPERTLY TOOLED
TOTALLY COOLED
CROSSCHILL EK III
CrossChill EK III lets you cool with air and water. The redesigned cooling channels provide wider copper, delivering up to 37.2°C-lower MOSFET temperatures on water, and the standard G1/4" threaded fittings mean CrossChill EK III easily fits existing setups — so you can enjoy efficient, quiet cooling with the minimum effort.

COOLER BY DESIGN
COMPREHENSIVE COOLING ZONE
ROG Maximus XI Formula features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple temperature sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to four user-configurable thermal sensors, for workload based cooling. All easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

Water pump+
A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

4-pin PWM/DC fan
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

*W_PUMP+ and AIO PUMP are also PWM/DC controllable.

Fan Extension Header
Allows expansion of three additional DC or PWM fan headers, plus three thermal-probe headers.

Smart protection
A dedicated integrated circuit that protects each fan header from over-temperature and over-current.

Water in/out
Allows for monitoring of temperature at the input/out of any component.

Water flow
Allows for constant monitoring of the flow rate of entire loop

AIO pump

An All-In-One header that supports auto-detection of PWM, DC fans and water pumps.

NETWORKING

ONBOARD 5G ETHERNET
Designed for the demanding requirements of power users and content creators who push the envelope, onboard 5Gbps Ethernet plugs you into a new era of home networking. With up to 5X the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, you'll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos and backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before. And there's also support for intermediate 2.5Gbps connectivity, allowing you to step up to faster networks for maximum flexibility. Choose the bandwidth that meets your needs and enjoy ultra-low latency at any speed.

*Category 5e (30M) network cables support up to 5Gbps operation

CONTROL YOUR RIG
Fast, intuitive control is vital for effective command of your rig, so we've loaded ROG Maximus XI Formula with simple, flexible tools that let you tweak almost every system aspect. Enjoy intelligent automated tuning with 5-Way Optimization technology, or dive deep into the revered ROG UEFI BIOS to take full manual control. Formula also makes short work of fine-tuning everything from sonics to storage, so it's easy to get every perk of your system up to speed.

INTELLIGENT CONTROL

AI OVERCLOCKING
ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster and smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system.

CPU POTENTIAL
We created a proprietary algorithm that evaluates the capabilities of your CPU.

COOLING CAPABILITY
The onboard intelligence also watches system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to gauge cooling performance.

AI OVERCLOCKING
Utilizes onboard intelligence to perform automated clocking and provides target frequency and voltage estimations for savvy veterans that prefer manual tuning.

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor and tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling and acoustics. The automated CPU tuning feature of 5-Way Optimization leverages the same onboard intelligence as AI Overclocking,but goes further by running a Prime95 based stress test to deliver a result that's well-tuned from the get-go.

TPU INSIGHT
The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) Insight provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking.

EPU Guidance
The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) Guidance enables system-wide power efficiency, automatically optimizing consumption to maximize savings.

Fan Xpert 4
Enjoy comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our award-winning UEFI.

Digital Power Controls
The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

Game Faster, Rank Higher
Intel's processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it's needed most.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
When you're ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you're ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

Secure Erase
Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.

Last Modified Log
Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you're looking for.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

EZ MODE
EZ Tuning Wizard
Streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.

AI OC Guide
The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Optimization or view a quick guide.

Intuitive graphical fan control
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

SATA Information
View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

Fast Clock Adjustment
Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

AUDIO

SupremeFX
Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220 codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And to ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, delivering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset.

NICHICON CAPS
Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

SONIC RADAR III
Enjoy visualized audio detail that eliminates the need to crank up the volume. It's the perfect tool for practice rounds and tuning untrained ears.

SONIC STUDIO III
Explore a range of EQ options and one-click presets that allow you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your audio device, and make use of the new APO-injection technology apply your audio profiles to USB, HDMI and Bluetooth gear.

UTILITY

GAMEFIRST V
GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

SMART/AUTO MODES
Optimize network traffic for active apps, or allocate more bandwidth to games.

ONE-CLICK PRIORITIZATION
Speed network packets for specific applications, helping to reduce latency.

- Extreme mode on: 371.7Mbps
- Extreme mode off: 16.03Mbps

* Tested with 4GB file download while also playing 4K online video.

ROG FIRST
Interface directly with a ROG router and automatically configure QoS to prioritize network bandwidth to games.

NETWORK INSIGHT
View real-time traffic by biggest hogs, app groups, and task types, or drill down for detailed connection information.

ALL NEW STATUS OVERLAY
View or adjust network settings during your game, without interrupting play.

TEAM WITH ROG ROUTERS FOR MORE WINS
ROG NETWORKING EDGE
ROG MOTHERBOARD with GameFirst + ROG WIFI ROUTER with GameBoost = LOW-LATENCY GAMING

*Tested with League of Legends, with BitTorrent download and streaming also running.

RAMCACHE III
RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

ARMOURY CRATE

ARMOURY CRATE
The brand-new Armoury Crate portal keeps you updated with the latest drivers and BIOS releases. Its easy-to-use UI can be configured to show a variety of information, including security updates, bug patches, the latest ROG news, gaming events and special offers.

PERSONALIZED FOR YOU
With Aura Sync to unleash synchronized illumination effects that extend from motherboard to a vast ecosystem of compatible components, and the LiveDash OLED panel to display system stats and custom visuals, ROG Maximus XI Formula is primed for endless personalization.

ECO-SYSTEM

GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD
Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors, to mice and keyboards, and up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

LIVEDASH OLED

LIVEDASH OLED
Maximus XI Formula is equipped with LiveDash, a built-in 2" OLED panel that displays useful information and customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, LiveDash shows key progress stats in simple language and via traditional POST codes. Then, during normal operation, the panel shows a choice of CPU frequency, device temperatures, fan speeds or information from the Water Cooling Zone. You're even able to customize the default LiveDash GIF, so that it'll display your own image or animation.

THE POWER OF INTEL

Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors
This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Intel Z390 chipset
The Intel® Z390 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the chipset provides a maximum of six USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z390 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.