TUF Protection: SafeSlot, ESD guards, DDR4 overvoltage protection, Digi+ VRM, and stainless-steel back I/O for long-term reliability
?Military-grade TUF Components: TUF LANGuard, TUF chokes, TUF capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs for maximum durability
?OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
?MemOK! II: Automatically fixes boot failures that arise due to memory overclocking and instability
?Realtek S1200A Codec: Features an unprecedented 108dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line-out and a 103dB SNR for the line-in, providing pristine audio quality
?GPU Temperature Sensing and Fan Xpert 4: Ensures every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and acoustics
?Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear

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
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.
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CPU
Intel Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core^TM, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0
NOTE: Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
NOTE: The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel Z390

Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4
4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/
3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
NOTE: Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
NOTE: The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.

Graphic
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel UHD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 at 30 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz
Supports Intel InTru^TM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider^TM
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays

Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI^TM Technology
Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX^TM Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4^NOTE-1, x8+x4+x4/x0^NOTE-2)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x2 mode)
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
NOTE-1: For 2 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
NOTE-2: For 3 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.

Storage
Intel Z390 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)^Footnote2
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
Intel Optane^TM Memory Ready
Intel CPU with Intel Rapid Storage Technology support (RAID 0 and RAID 1)
PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card

LAN
Intel I219V, featuring Turbo LAN
TUF LANGuard
Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)

Audio
Realtek ALC S1200A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
Audio Feature :
- Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets.
- 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
NOTE: Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

USB Ports
Intel Z390 Chipset :
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A)
Intel Z390 Chipset :
- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , Type-A, 4 at mid-board)
Intel Z390 Chipset :
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)

Special Features
Fan Xpert4
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- ASUS DIGI + VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design
- ASUS SafeSlot: Protect your graphics card Investment
- 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 LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges
ASUS Optimem II:
- Improved DDR4 Stability
ASUS EPU :
- EPU
TUF ENGINE Power Design :
- TUF Components (Choke, Cap. and MOSFET, certified by military-standard)
AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
- Turbo LAN
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink and MOS Heat-sink and M.2 Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-LED ()
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
MemOK II
- Enhance memory compatibility. More smart and convenient. Keep high performance. (Shorten the PC starting time)
Q-Installer
- Auto download driver and software. Friendly for first PC builder.

Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A,
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
5 x 8-channel Audio I/O

Internal I/O Ports
2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
2 x USB 2.0 1-port connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
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 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA and PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x MemOK II switch(es)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x COM port header

Accessories
Users manual
I/O Shield
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x TUF Gaming Sticker
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
1 x Q-Connector
1 x TUF Certification card(s)
1 x SCD (by region)

BIOS
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, 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, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Support Disc
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Management Solution
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Note
Footnote1. When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used.
Footnote2. Supports CPU RAID with Intel PCIe NVME SSDs. RAID 0 and 1 are supported via a Hyper M.2 X16 series card or on RAID sets created between the onboard M.2 socket and a Hyper M.2 X16 series card.