o TUF Protection: ESD Guards, DDR4 overvoltage protection, Digi+ VRM, and stainless-steel back I/O for long-term reliability
o Military-grade TUF Components: TUF LANGuard, TUF Chokes, TUF Capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs for maximum durability
o Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear
o Intel(R) Optane(TM) memory ready: Exploit the latest high-speed storage technology
o Native M.2: Lightning-fast storage speeds
o Onboard M.2 heatsink: Cools your M.2 drive, delivering consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability.
o Bundle a PCIE TO M.2 WIFI CARD
Arm Your Battlestation
TUF Gaming motherboards are specially designed and tested to survive and thrive in conditions where other boards would struggle. Engineered with highly durable components, these motherboards deliver unwavering stability for gaming sessions that last as long as you demand.
When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance -- an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, the best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.
Easy PC DIY Experience
TUF Gaming motherboards offer easy and safe DIY builds by leveraging great design, innovative engineering, and strong partnerships with major component manufacturers. The unrivalled combination of military-grade TUF Components, TUF Protection and the TUF Gaming Alliance means that you can rest assured that your gaming rig will go the distance.
CPU
Intel Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel CoreTM, Pentium Gold and 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.
Chipset
Intel B365
Memory
Intel B365 Chipset
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor
DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel 8th Gen. 6-core or higher processors.
Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 at 30 Hz
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)
Supports Intel InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, InsiderTM
Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD CrossFireXTM Technology
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
bundle a PCIE TO M.2 WIFI CARD comes with realtek Wireless-8821CE Wi-Fi module
Storage
Intel B365 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA and PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel OptaneTM Memory Ready
LAN
Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN
TUF LANGuard
Audio
Realtek ALC1200 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
USB Ports
Intel B365 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel B365 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, 4 at mid-board)
Special Features
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: Precision control for stable power
- ASUS Safe Slot core+: PCIe slot fortified with a stainless-steel brace
ASUS OptiMem
- Optimem (Improved DDR4 stability)
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- PC Cleaner
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink and MOS Heat-sink and M.2 Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A up to 5Gbps
2 x USB 2.0
1 x 8-channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Ports
1 x Addressable RGB header
1 x Aura RGB Strip Header
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (19-pin, moss green)
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x System panel connector
Accessories
Users manual
ASUS 1T1R Single Band Wi-Fi antenna
USB 2.0 cable
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
2 x M.2 screws
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x TUF GAMING Sticker
1 x TUF Certification card(s)
BIOS
128Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F6 Qfan Control, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) memory information
Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.5 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.1 cm )
Management Solution
WOL by PME, PXE
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
11 x 11 x 3
Weight
3.00 LB
Warranty Information
3 years