MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT Desktop Motherboard

Most powerful Z170 mini-ITX board with full-scale power, discrete audio and better upgradability

  • LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
  • Dual DDR4 4133(OC) support.
  • Best gaming performance – Impact Power III, 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, Pro Clock, second-generation T-Topology.
  • Best gaming audio – champion-level SupremeFX Impact III audio card with intuitive Sonic Studio II.
  • Best gaming networking – Best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies.
  • Best gaming connectivity —2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO , NVMe U.2 and USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C for extreme-speed transfers and total compatibility.
  • Best gaming protection – Carefully-selected premium components for maximum durability.
  • ROG gives you more – more gaming-oriented utilities, all free!

Manufacturer Part Number
MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT
EAN/UPC
4712900213829
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
  • 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/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 
  • - Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
  • Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™

Expansion Slots

  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, black)
Storage
  • Intel® Z170 chipset : 
  • 1 x U.2 port, black, 
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, 
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports*1
  • Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*1
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
  • Supports MU-MIMO
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth V4.1
Audio
  • ROG SupremeFX Impact III 5.1-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)
  • - 2VRMS Headphone Amp into (32-600Ohms)
  • - Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
  • 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 :
  • 6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  • Intel® USB 3.1 controller : 
  • 1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-C)
  • Intel® USB 3.1 controller : 
  • 1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, red, Type-A)

ROG Exclusive Features

  • Slow Mode
  • ROG RAMCache
  • Overwolf
  • SupremeFX Impact III
  • Start Button
  • Reset Button
  • LN2 Mode
  • Impact Power III :
  • - MicroFine Alloy Chokes
  • - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
  • - IR3553 PowIRStage® MOSFETs
  • Mem TweakIt
  • 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
  • Extreme Tweaker
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!
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
  • - 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 
  • Overclocking Protection :
  • - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Operating System Support
  • Windows® 10 , 64bit
  • Windows® 8.1 , 64bit
  • Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) 
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 3 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
  • 1 x Q-Code LED
  • 1 x Start Button
  • 1 x Reset Button

Internal I/O Ports

  • 1 x U.2 port
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) 
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)*2
  • 1 x System panel(s) 
  • 1 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x SupremeFX Impact II connector(s)
  • 1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x SupremeFX Impact III connector
  • 1 x M.2 socket pre-installed with a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module
  • 1 x System panel connector
Accessories
  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x CPU installation tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x ASUS 2T2R 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 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
  • ROG Fan Label
  • 1 x 5-pin to 5-pin cable
  • 1 x Panel cable
  • 1 x Thermistor cable(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
  • Keybot II
  • Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
  • DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
  • ASUS WebStorage
  • ASUS Utilities

Form Factor

  • Mini ITX Form Factor 
  • 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )
Note

*1 This function will work depending on the CPU installed.
*2 AAFP connector is built-in on the SupremeFX Impact III card