MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Desktop Motherboard

Intel® Z170 Express Chipset

Intel® Z170 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel® LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z170 provides a maximum of ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 32Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel® Z170 Express also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

Ready for 6th-generation Intel® LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors

This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great graphics performance.

Manufacturer Part Number
MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME
EAN/UPC
0889349168912,889349168912
Full Product Specifications

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  • CPU

    Intel® Socket 1151 for 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors 
    Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 
    * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

  • Chipset

    Intel® Z170

  • Memory

    4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3500(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(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 
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture 
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
    * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

  • Graphic

    Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support 
    Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports 
    - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
    - Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz 
    Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
    Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™

  • Multi-GPU Support

    Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology 
    Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

  • Expansion Slots

    3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4, gray) 
    1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, gray) 
    2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (black)

  • Storage

    Intel® Z170 chipset : 
    1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, , 4 ports from 2 x SATA Express
    2 x SATA Express port
    1 x U.2 port
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports*2
    Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*2
    ASMedia® ASM1061 controller : 
    2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black, *3,

  • LAN

    Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), GameFirst technology
    Intel® LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
    Anti-surge LANGuard

  • Wireless Data Network

    Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
    Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
    Up to 1300Mbps transfer speed

  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth V4.0

  • Audio

    ROG SupremeFX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    - ESS® ES9023P DAC: dB SNR, dB THD+N (Max. kHz/ -bit)
    - TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMP(s)
    Audio Feature :
    - Gold-plated jacks
    - DTS Connect
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    - Sonic SenseAmp
    - Sonic Studio II
    - Sonic Radar II

  • USB Ports

    Intel® Z170 chipset : 
    8 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
    Intel® Z170 chipset : *4
    6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at mid-board)
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller : 
    2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, red, Type-A)
    Intel® USB 3.1 controller : 
    2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + Type-C)

  • ROG Exclusive Features

    Start Button
    Reset Button
    LN2 Mode
    Extreme Engine Digi+ :
    - MicroFine Alloy Chokes
    - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    - OptiMOS™ MOSFET
    Mem TweakIt
    ROG Extreme OC kit :
    - ReTry button
    - Safe Boot button
    - Start button
    - Reset button
    - Slow Mode
    - LN2 Mode 
    - PCIe x16 Lane Switch
    - Debug LED
    - EZ Plug
    - DRAM channel jumper
    ProbeIt
    KeyBot II
    - One-click Overclocking
    - X.M.P.
    - DirectKey
    - ClrCMOS
    - Power On
    UEFI BIOS features :
    - O.C. Profile
    - GPU.DIMM Post
    - Tweakers' Paradise
    - ROG SSD Secure Erase
    - Graphic Card Information Preview
    ROG RAMDisk
    iROG
    Extreme Tweaker
    USB BIOS Flashback
    Overclocking Protection :
    - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)

  • OC Panel II

    2.6 " LCM display
    EXTREME/NORMAL mode switch 
    EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching:
    - VGA Hotwire
    - Subzero Sense
    - Slow Mode 
    - Pause Switch 
    - ProbeIt 
    - ReTry button
    - Safe Boot button
    2 x Thermal sensor connectors
    4 x 4-pin extra fan connectors *5
    NORMAL Mode for in-chassis usage:
    - OC button
    - FanSpeed control button
    - LCM backlight on/off button 
    I/O Ports:
    - POWER:1 x SATA power connector
    - ROG_EXT port:1 x 18-1 pin data connection port

  • Special Features

    OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
    - Full BCLK range for extreme overclocking performance
    5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
    - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App
    ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
    - Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer
    - Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - GPU Boost 
    - MemOK!
    - AI Suite 3
    - Ai Charger+
    - USB 3.1 Boost
    - Disk Unlocker
    - Mobo Connect
    - PC Cleaner
    Remote Entertainment
    - Media Streamer
    - HyStream
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 
    - ASUS EZ Flash 3 
    - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback 
    - Push Notice
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-Shield
    - ASUS Q-Code
    - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    - ASUS Q-Slot
    - ASUS Q-DIMM 
    - ASUS Q-Connector
    RAMCache

  • Operating System Support

    Windows® 10 , 64bit
    Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
    Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit

  • Back I/O Ports

    1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
    1 x DisplayPort
    1 x HDMI
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
    3 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
    4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    5 x Audio jack(s)
    1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
    1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)

  • Internal I/O Ports

    1 x U.2 port
    1 x AAFP connector
    2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) 
    3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
    2 x SATA Express connector: gray, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
    1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
    1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
    4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
    1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
    1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
    1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
    1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
    1 x MemOK! button(s)
    1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
    9 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
    3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
    1 x DRAM channel jumper
    1 x Power-on button(s)
    1 x Reset button(s)
    1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
    1 x SLI/CFX button (2/3/4-way adjustments)
    1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
    1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
    1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
    1 x Safe Boot button
    1 x ReTry button

  • Accessories

    User's manual
    ASUS Q-Shield
    8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x M.2 Screw Package
    1 x CPU installation tool
    1 x Supporting DVD
    1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
    1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
    1 x Fan Extension card screw pack
    1 x SLI bridge(s)
    1 x CrossFire cable(s)
    1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1) 
    3 x Thermal sensor cable pack(s)
    1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
    ROG Fan Label
    1 x 5-pin to 5-pin cable
    1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
    OC Panel II :
    1 x OC Panel II(sz)
    1 x OC Panel II 5.25-inch bay metal case
    1 x OC Panel II Cable(s) 
    1 x OC Panel II screw pack(s)

  • BIOS

    1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

  • Manageability

    WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

  • Support Disc

    Drivers 
    ROG GameFirst technology 
    ROG RAMDisk 
    ROG RAMCache 
    ROG CPU-Z 
    ROG Mem TweakIt 
    Overwolf 
    ROG Keybot II 
    Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 
    DAEMON Tools Pro Standard 
    ASUS WebStorage 
    ASUS Utilities 

  • Form Factor

    Extended ATX Form Factor 
    12 inch x 10.7 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.2 cm )

  • Note

    *1 The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with U.2 slot and SATA Express 1 slot. Please refers to user manual for detail information.
    *2 This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
    *3 These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
    *4 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board comes from the ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.
    *5 2 of the Fan connectors on OC Panel support PWM mode.