Description
ASUS ROG Maximus IX Code LGA1151 DDR4
The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Code LGA1151 DDR4 delivers cutting-edge performance in true gamer style, fusing the distinctive design of ROG Armor with AURA Sync RGB lighting. Gaming-centric features include onboard MU-MIMO Wifi for blazing fast connectivity, SafeSlots for heavyweight GPUs and integrated AIO headers for additional cooling control during marathon gaming sessions.
Specifications
Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
MAXIMUS IX CODE
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1151
CPU Type
Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
Supported CPU Technologies
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z270
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Integrated Graphics Processor – Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort
– Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
– Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 24Hz
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 4000+(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2133
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)*
*The PCIe x4_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIex1_3. The PCIe x4_3 is default set at x2 mode.
PCI Express x1
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110(PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes_M.2_1)*
1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode_M.2_2)**
* When the M.2_1 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.
**When the M.2_2 Socket 3 is operatin in PCIe 3.0 x4 mode, SATA ports 5 and 6 will be disabled.
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX S1220
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
Up to 867Mbps transfer speed
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v4.1
Rear Panel Ports
HDMI
1 x HDMI 1.4b
RJ45
1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) port
DisplayPort
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
USB 3.1
2 x USB 3.1 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C [black])
USB 3.0
4 x USB 3.0 ports [blue]
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0 ports [black]
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
Antenna Connectors
1 x Wi-Fi Module
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector
1 x USB 3.0 header supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports [ via ROG_EXT header]
Other Connectors
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header
1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector
3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors
1 x EXT_Fan header
1 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x 4-Pin AIO_PUMP connector
1 x H_AMP fan connector
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Start 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 MemOK! Button
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x TPM connector
1 x System panel connector
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0″ x 9.6″
Power Pin
24 Pin
Features
Features
Multi-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX Technology
ROG Exclusive Features:
Extreme Engine Digi+
– MicroFine Alloy Choke
– NexFET MOSFETs
– 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ROG RGB Armor
ROG Aura
– Aura effects (LOGO + ROG Armor RGB lighting)
– 2 x Aura RGB strip headers
Start Button
Reset Button
Safe Boot Button
Retry Button
BIOS Flashback Button
Clear CMOS Button
MemOK! Button
LN2 Mode
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CloneDrive
ROG RAMCache II
KeyBot II
– X.M.P.
– 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, and Turbo App
ASUS Exclusive Features
– AI Suite 3
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
– Q-Code
– Q-Shield
– Q-Connector
– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device LED [ yellow green])
– Q-DIMM
– SafeSlot
BIOS:
1 x 128MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD memory information.
Manageability:
WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Software Drivers:
Drivers
ROG GameFirst IV
ROG RAMDisk
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Mem TweakIt
Overwolf
ROG Keybot II
CloneDrive
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro
ASUS WebStorage
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Radar III
RAMDisk
AURA
WinZip
ASUS Utilities
Operating System Support:
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit*
Windows 7*
*Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel Processors
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories:
User guide
1 x 2T2R dual-band Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x CPU Installation Tool
1 x Extension Cable for RGB Strips (80cm)
1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 bracket
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG Coaster
1 x ROG sticker
1 x SLI HB Bridge (2-WAY-M)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Support DVD