CPU
Intel Socket 2066 for Intel Core X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series
Supports 14nm CPU
Supports Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
( The support of these features depends on the CPU types. )

Chipset
Intel X299 Chipset

Memory
8 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 4200+(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Quad channel memory architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Expansion Slots
4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x16/x16, x16/x0/x16/x8, or x16/x8/x8/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU x16, x16/x8 orx8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot
(The PCIE_X8_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2(DIMM.2).)
(When M.2_2(DIMM.2) is populated, PCIEx8_4 runs at x4 mode )

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way GPU CrossFireX Technology
(28-LANE CPUs can only support up to 3-Way SLI/ 3-Way CrossFireX )

Storage
Intel Core X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series
1 x DIMM.2 Module supports
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode only from CPU or PCH)
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 ( PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode only from CPU)
- 1 x U.2 port (support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage)
(When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from CPU, it will be shared with U.2.)
(When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from PCH, It will be shared with PCIex4 slot.)
Intel X299 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
- 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology

LAN
Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN
Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
Anti-surge LANGuard
ROG GameFirst Technology

Wireless Data Network
1x1 802.11 ad Wi-Fi
Up to 4.6Gbps transfer speed
2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
Up to 867Mbps transfer speed
Bluetooth v4.1

Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio S1220 CODEC:
- ESS ES9018Q2C
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
-Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
Audio Features:
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link

USB
Intel X299 Chipset
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports ( at mid-board)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (at mid-board)
ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A red and 1 x Type-C ports at back panel)
ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 1
- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (at back panel)
(1 x USB 2.0 header support additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports one connector via ROG_EXT header )

ROG Exclusive Features
ROG DIMM.2 module
Extreme Engine Digi+
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
- NexFET MOSFETs
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
OC Zone
- ReTry button
- Safe Boot button
- LN2 Mode header
- Slow Mode switch
- Start button
- Reset button
- ProbeIt
- PCIe x16 lane switches
ROG CloneDrive
ROG RAMCache II
ROG RAMDisk
AURA
KeyBot II
- One-click overclocking
- X.M.P.
- DirectKey
- CLr CMOS
- Power On
UEFI BIOS features :
- Extreme Tweaker
- Tweakers Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- GPU.DIMM Post
- O.C. Profile
- Graphics Card Information Preview

Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App
ASUS Wi-Fi GO Module
- 1x1 802.11 ad Wi-Fi
- 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite 3
- USB 3.1 Boost
- AI Charger
ASUS EZ DIY
- USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
- MemOK
ASUS Q-Design
- LiveDash OLED
- ASUS integrated I/O shield
- ASUS SafeSlot
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-DIMM

Back I/O Ports
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x BIOS Flashback button
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO module (1x1 802.11 ad Wi-Fi + 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.1)
1 x Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN
1 x anti-surge LAN (RJ45) ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-C black and 1 x Type-A red)
8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports blue
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 xilluminated LED audio jacks

Internal I/O Ports
1 x 4-pin VROC key
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 gen1 ports
1 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports one connector via ROG_EXT header
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x U.2 port
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header
1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector
1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan connector
3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x 4-pin Water pump+1 connector
1 x 4-pin Water pump+2 connector
1 x 2-pin Water in connector
1 x 2-pin Water out connector
1 x 3-pin Water flow connector
1 x 9-pin Water block sensor
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector
2 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x EZ Plug connector
11 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x Power-on button
1 x Reset button
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x LN2 mode jumper
1 x Slow mode switch
1 x PCIe x16 lane switch
1 x MemOK button
1 x BIOS Switch button
1 x System panel connector
1 x AURA addressable header
2 x Aura RGB strip headers
1 x TPM connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x Thunderbolt header

Accessories
1 x User guide
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
1 x ASUS 1x1 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11ad compliant)
1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x ROG VGA holder
1 x 4-Way SLI bridge
1 x 3-Way SLI bridge
1 x 2-Way SLI bridge
1 x FAN_EXT card
1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable
1 x Q-Connector Kit
1 x ROG logo plate sticker
1 x ROG coaster
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
3 x M.2 screws kit
1 x Bracket for FAN_EXT card
1 x cable for Fan Extension card
1 x CPU GUARD FOR LGA 2066
1 x cablemod coupon
1 x Addressable LED extension cable
1 x AURA RGB cable

BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Manageability
WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Software
LiveDash
ROG GameFirst technology
ROG CloneDrive
ROG RAMDisk
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
Fan Xpert4
AI Suite
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Overwolf
Daemon Tools Software
Winzip
ASUS Utilities
(ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows 10 64-bit. )

Operating System Support
Windows 10 - 64 bit

Form Factor
Extended ATX Form Factor, 12x 10.9 (30.5cm x 27.7cm)