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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
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ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)

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Key specs
Socket
LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Form factor
ATX
Memory
DDR4-SDRAM
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Intel
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Wifi Version
Yes
Clear CMOS button
Yes
BIOS memory size
256 Mbit
BIOS type
AMI
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots
2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slots
1
Motherboard chipset family
Intel
Motherboard form factor
ATX
Component for
PC
Audio output channels
8 channels
Motherboard chipset
Intel Z490
Manufacturer Sku
90MB12R0-M0EAY0
Thunderbolt headers
1
Number of SATA connectors
6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
1
USB 2.0 connectors
6
Harmonized System (HS) code
84,733,020
Maximum internal memory
128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds
2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3400,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800 MHz
Memory slots type
DIMM
Number of memory slots
4
Supported memory types
DDR4-SDRAM
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Model Number
ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI)
Depth
244 mm
Width
305 mm
Outputs
5
HDMI ports quantity
1
Compatible processor series
Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Processor socket
LGA 1200 (Socket H5)
Processor manufacturer
Intel
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
4
USB 2.0 ports quantity
2
Form Factor
ATX
Supported storage drive interfaces
M.2, SATA
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