Intel®Z590 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 2x2 front-panel connector and Aura Sync RGB lighting Intel Socket LGA 1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core processors and 10th Gen Intel Core, 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 Networkin 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 2x2 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 CPU CPU Socket Socket 1200 CPU Brand Intel Installed Processors (Max) 0 (1) Supported Processor Manufacturer Intel Supported Processors 11th Gen Intel Core processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors 64-bit Support Yes Socket LGA1200 Rear Panel I/O Ports USB Ports 2 x Thunderbolt 46 x USB 3.12 x USB 2.0 HDMI Port 1 x HDMI 2.0 RJ-45 Ports 2 x RJ-45 Audio Line In Ports 1 x 3.5mm Jack Audio Line Out Ports 3 x 3.5mm Jacks Microphone In Port 1 x 3.5mm Jack S/PDIF Port 1 x S/PDIF Optical Out Antenna Connector(s) 2 x SMA Antennas Internal I/O Connectors SATA Connectors 6 x SATA III USB Connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C header (supports 1 port)2 x USB 3.0 headers (supports 4 ports)2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports) Speaker 1 x Speaker header Front Panel Connectors 1 x Front Panel1 x Front Audio Cooling Fan Support 1 x CPU fan header1 x CPU OPT fan header1 x AIO Pump header3 x Chassis fan headers1 x H_AMP fan header1 x W_PUMP header1 x Water In header1 x Water Out header1 x Water Flow header TPM Header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) Power Connector Port 1 x 20 4-pin ATX2 x 8-pin EPS Other Connectors 2 x M.2 slots, Key M, Type 2242/2260/2280/221102 x M.2 slots, Key M, Type 2242/2260/22803 x 3-pin ARGB LED headers1 x 4-pin RGB LED header1 x Thermal Sensor header Memory Memory Bus Speed 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 Memory Type DDR4 Maximum RAM 128 GB Memory Slot 4 x DIMM Motherboard Chipset Manufacturer Intel Northbridge Z590 RAID Supported Yes SATA Supported Yes Expansion Number of PCI Express Slots 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8/x8)1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (@ x4)1 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Graphics Device Integrated Graphics Supported Yes Sound Integrated Sound ROG SupremeFX ALC 4082 Warranty Warranty 3 Years Network Integrated Network 2 x Intel I225-V Network Speeds Supported Up to 2.5 Gbps Wireless LAN Yes (Wi-Fi 6) Wireless Network Speed Up to 2.4 Gbps Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth Version 5.2 System Requirements Operating Systems Supported Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit System BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Software Included (may be trial or restricted) Yes Drivers Yes SLi/Crossfire Features Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology Physical Form Factor ATX Motherboard In The Box ROG Maximus XIII Hero Motherboard1 x ARGB Extension Cable1 x RGB Extension Cable4 x SATA Cables1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Moving Antennas1 x M.2 Screw Package1 x Q-ConnectorROG Key ChainROG Logo Plate StickersROG Graphics Card HolderROG StickersROG Thank You CardSupport DVDUser Manual Width 305 mm Length 244 mm Key Features Motherboard Model ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero WiFi Speed 2400 Mbps USB 3.1 Support Yes Internal USB3.0 Header Yes M.2 Support Yes On-board RGB Control ASUS Aura Sync Memory Speed 5333 MHz RGB Header Type 3-Pin ARGB Addressable RGB Yes Firewire No Wireless Network Yes Memory Channel Dual On-board Audio Type 7.1 Number of SATA Ports 6 port(s) Number of USB Ports 8 port(s) SATA III Support Yes USB 3.0 Support Yes Multi GPU Support nVIDIA SLi VGA Connection No DVI Connection No HDMI Connection Yes DisplayPort Connection No Motherboard Form Factor ATX Motherboard Power Connectors 8 8-Pin Motherboard Chipset Intel Z590 Thunderbolt Yes