CROSSHAIR VI EXTREME Desktop Motherboard

AMD X370 EATX gaming motherboard with M.2 heatsink, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 3200MHz, Dual M.2,USB 3.1 Gen2 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi

  • Onboard PCH M.2 heatsink: Design for optimal heat dissipation and gaming performance.
  • Optimal Cooling: Compatible for AM3/AM4 Cooler and water cooling headers zone
  • Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronised effects with two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers and one addressable header.
  • Best gaming audio: SupremeFX S1220 teamed with Sonic Studio III, cast an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
  • 5-Way Optimisation: One-click system-wide overclocking.
  • Best gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard GameFirst and 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support.
  • Best gaming connectivity: Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C™ connectors.
  • Best gaming durability: ASUS Safeslot and premium components for maximum durability

For more than a decade, Republic of Gamers has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best players and PC enthusiasts. Our journey is a road without end. Now, it's time for competitors to be warned and for gamers and enthusiasts to push the limits — the packed and pumped ROG Crosshair VI Extreme is ready to defeat all challengers!

OPTIMAL
COOLING

PERFECTED COOLING FOR UNLEASHING PERFORMANCE

PCH M.2 HEATSINK

ROG Crosshair VI Extreme is equipped with an M.2 heatsink integrated into the PCH heatsink. With its huge cooling surface, the M.2 heatsink perfectly chills an inserted M.2 SSD — providing maximum performance and reliability.
Featuring a stylish angular design replete with an awesome glowing ROG eye logo, the M.2 heatsink adds a beautiful touch to the build, while the T-sensor detects temperatures in the vital M.2 area for instant monitoring.

FULLY DOMINATE YOUR WATER-COOLING SYSTEM

WATER COOLING ZONE

ROG's innovative Water Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. The dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header of the ROG Water Cooling Zone feeds information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility ─ so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!

EXTENDED COMPATIBILITY

READY FOR ANY AM4 OR AM3 COOLER

ROG Crosshair VI Extreme has special mounting holes that are compatible with any AM4 or AM3 cooler/LN2 pot. Upgrade to a new AM4 cooler, or extend the life of your existing AM3 kit — the choice is yours!

BEST GAMING LIGHTING

AURA LIGHTING CONTROL

Customise your own favorite LED effects with intuitive, ASUS-exclusive lighting-control software. Aura RGB technology makes it possible to cast a stunning multicolor glow across your entire build, via the ROG Crosshair VI Extreme's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers ─ all lights will perform in perfect synchronisation! Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine different lighting schemes!

RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED

ROG Crosshair VI Extreme includes a dedicated addressable RGB header* that connects to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and compatible PC cases — all to create a new world of illumination possibilities. Aura software offers an array of effects for addressable gear, and the Aura SDK takes things to the next level — allowing developers to control each LED individually, unleashing infinite lighting possibilities!

Manufacturer Part Number
ROGCROSSHAIRVIEXTREM
EAN/UPC
0889349735602,889349735602
Full Product Specifications

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  • CPU

    AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™/7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors
    Supports AM4 Socket 14 nm CPU
    Supports CPU up to 8 cores
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

  • Chipset

    AMD X370

  • Memory

    AMD Ryzen™ Processors
    4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
    AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors
    4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
    * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

  • Multi-GPU Support

    Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology *1
    Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology *1

  • Expansion Slots

    AMD Ryzen™ Processors
    2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) *2
    AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors
    1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)
    AMD X370 chipset
    1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *3
    3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *3

  • Storage

    AMD Ryzen™ Processors :
    1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
    AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors :
    1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    AMD X370 chipset :
    8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
    Support Raid 0, 1, 10

  • LAN

    Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
    Anti-surge LANGuard
    ROG GameFirst IV

  • 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 V4.2*4

  • Audio

    ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
    - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    - ESS® ES9023P
    - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5
    Audio Feature :
    - Gold-plated jacks
    - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    - Sonic Radar III
    - Sonic Studio III

  • USB Ports

    AMD Ryzen™/7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors :
    4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue)
    AMD X370 chipset :
    6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 4 at mid-board)
    AMD X370 chipset :
    5 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 1 at mid-board)
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
    2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM)

  • Overclocking Features

    Clear CMOS button
    ROG RAMCache II
    ROG CPU-Z
    ROG CloneDrive
    Pre-mounted I/O Shield
    Slow Mode
    Overwolf
    ReTry Button
    Safe Boot Button
    Start Button
    Reset Button
    LN2 Mode
    GameFirst IV
    Extreme Engine Digi+ :
    - MicroFine Alloy Chokes
    - NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
    - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    Mem TweakIt
    KeyBot II
    - One-click Overclocking
    - DirectKey
    - ClrCMOS
    - Power On
    UEFI BIOS features :
    - O.C. Profile
    - Tweakers' Paradise
    - ROG SSD Secure Erase
    - Graphic Card Information Preview
    ROG RAMDisk
    Extreme Tweaker
    USB BIOS Flashback

  • Special Features

    ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
    - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
    TPU
    - Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors
    Gamer's Guardian:
    - SafeSlot
    AURA :
    - Aura Lighting Control
    - Aura RGB Strip Headers
    - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
    - Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
    ASUS Exclusive Features :
    - AI Suite 3
    ASUS EZ DIY :
    - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    - ASUS EZ Flash 3
    - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
    ASUS Q-Design :
    - ASUS Q-Code
    - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    - ASUS Q-DIMM
    - ASUS Q-Connector
    Overclocking Protection :
    - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

  • Back I/O Ports

    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-CTM
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A
    6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)
    4 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to USB BIOS Flashback)
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
    1 x ASUS 2x2 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.2 module
    5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

  • Internal I/O

    1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
    2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
    2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
    1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x M.2 Socket 1 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    1 x TPM header
    8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
    1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
    1 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
    1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4 -pin)
    1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
    1 x 4-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
    1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
    1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
    7 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
    1 x EZ Plug connector(s) (4-pin Molex power connector)
    1 x Reset button(s)
    1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
    1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
    1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
    1 x Safe Boot button
    1 x ReTry button
    1 x W_IN header
    2 x W_OUT header
    1 x W_FLOW header
    1 x Thermal sensor connector
    1 x Start button
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
    1 x 9 pin Monoblock sensor
    8 x Radiator Fan Headers

  • Accessories

    User's manual
    1 x ROG logo plate sticker
    8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    1 x M.2 Screw Package
    1 x Supporting DVD
    1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
    1 x Fan Extension card screw pack
    1 x Fan Extension card cable
    1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n compliant)
    1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
    1 x ROG big sticker
    1 x Q-Connector
    1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
    1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
    1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
    3 x Thermistor cable(s)
    1 x ROG coaster(s)

  • BIOS

    128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, 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

  • Support Disc

    Drivers
    AURA
    ROG GameFirst IV*5
    ROG RAMDisk
    ROG RAMCache II
    ROG CPU-Z
    ROG Mem TweakIt
    ROG Keybot II
    Sonic Studio III
    Sonic Radar III
    Overwolf
    CloneDrive
    Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
    DAEMON Tools Software
    Winzip
    ASUS Utilities

  • Operating System

    Windows® 10 64-bit

  • Form Factor

    Extended ATX Form Factor
    12 inch x 10.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.9 cm )