Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology |
Y |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Y |
| Component for |
PC |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3500, 3600, 3733, 3800, 3866 MHz |
| Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
BIOS
| BIOS memory size |
16 MB |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Clear CMOS button |
Y |
| ACPI version |
5.0 |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
4 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
1 |
Networking
| Bluetooth version |
4.1 |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
Graphics
| Graphics adapter family |
Intel |
Processor special features
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Insider™ |
Y |
| Intel Clear Video Technology |
Y |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology |
Y |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots |
4 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots |
3 |
Back panel I/O ports
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
Additionally
| InTru™ 3D Technology |
Y |
| Chipset |
Intel Z170 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
Intel Z170, 4 x DIMM, DDR4, USB 3.1, SATA 3, 128Mb, ATX
BEST GAMING AUDIO
You'd never win with your eyes closed, so open your ears up to the best audio for the battlefield! ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive R&D, and SupremeFX 2015 is the crystal-clear result — onboard sound as superior as your gaming rep!
Champion-level audio from SupremeFX 2015
Maximus VIII Extreme's onboard audio isn't just good — it's as good as you can get! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstream™ technology, ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2VRMS headphone amp, and Sonic SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32-600ohms) for purest sound quality. SupremeFX 2015 also features intuitive Sonic Studio II, so you'll apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect entertainment — plus Perfect Voice noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity!
BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE
Greater performance means smoother gameplay — and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance — coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.
BEST GAMING CONNECTIVITY
Maximus VIII Hero Alpha accelerates every connection, with the fastest 802.11 ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, the latest reversible USB 3.1 Type-C and the newest U.2 socket for lighting speed NVM Express devices – kicking every game into top gear.
BEST GAMING NETWORKING
Lag means lost frags, so Maximus VIII Hero Alpha motherboards deliver the sucker punch of superior hardware and software — letting you focus on the game, while your ROG rig lands lag a knock-out blow!
BEST GAMING PROTECTION
As a gamer you demand stability and durability, so ROG integrates long-lasting, premium components, plus exclusive smart DIY designs across the board — ensuring the best gaming experiences.
ROG GIVES YOU MORE
STAY IN THE GAME
OVERWOLF
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THE POWER OF INTEL
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.
