Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA
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 Z170
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 3733*(*O.C.)/ 3600*/ 3500*/ 3466*/ 3400*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, gray)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
PCI Express x1
3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 (black)
Other Slots
3 x PCI Express 2.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), by Intel Z170 chipset
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black, by ASMedia ASM1061 controller *3*3: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.
SATA Express
2 x SATA Express port
M.2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode) *1
*1: The The M.2 slot shares bandwidth with U.2 slot and SATA Express 1 slot.
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset
Integrated Graphics Processor
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort 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 512MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX 2015
Audio Channels
8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
Supports MU-MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth V4.1
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI
1 x HDMI
RJ45
1 x RJ45
DisplayPort
1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1
1 x USB 3.1 (red) Type-A
1 x USB 3.1 (black) Type-C
USB 3.0
8 x USB 3.0 (blue)
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
5 Ports
Antenna Connectors
2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors
1 x U.2 port
1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
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 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
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 Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX TechnologyROG Exclusive Features:
CrossChill EK (Hybrid air and liquid cooling)
ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)
ROG RAMCache
Start Button
Reset Button
ROG Aura
– Aura Lighting Control
– Aura RGB Strip Headers
Extreme Engine Digi+:
– MicroFine Alloy Chokes
– NexFET Power Block MOSFET
– 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
Mem TweakIt
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 RAMDiskSpecial 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+ VRM, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
– Wi-Fi GO! Function: Cloud GO!, Media Streaming Hub, Smart Sensor Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send
– Wi-Fi GO! & NFC Remote app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features:
– MemOK!
– AI Suite 3
– Ai Charger+
– Anti-Surge
– USB 3.1 Boost
– Disk Unlocker
– Mobo Connect
– PC Cleaner
Remote Entertainment
– Media Streamer
– HyStream
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
– ASUS Fan Xpert 3
ASUS EZ DIY:
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– Multi-language BIOS
– Push Notice
– Media Streamer
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
RAMCacheOperating System Support:
Windows 10, 64bit
Windows 8.1, 64bit
Windows 7, 32bit/64bit
Manageability:
WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories:
User’s manual
I/O Shield
8 x SATA power cable
1 x ASUS 2-Way/3-Way SLI bridge
1 x M.2 Screw Package
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 compliant)
1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
ROG Fan Label
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)