Features:

Expertly tooled. totally cooled
CrossChill EK II cools with air or water! Reengineered larger cooling fins maximize heat dissipation, and lower flow-resistance means faster streams for up to 23Degrees Celcius - lower MOSFET temperatures with water versus air. New, thinner fins offer 4 Degrees Celcius cooling improvement over the previous design so you'll benefit from efficient, quiet cooling!

Fully dominate your water-cooling system
ROG's innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone's dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!

Aura lighting control
Customize your own favorite LED effects with Aura, the intuitive lighting-control software, to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Formula's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers all lights will perform in perfect synchronization! Fire up Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine different lighting schemes.

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION
ASUS Aura Sync technology makes ROG Maximus IX Formula the control hub for your illumination ambitions — so it's easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices.

Exquisite audio, inside and out
ROG's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection — and that means our best-ever recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® Sabre Hi-Fi ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4850 op-amp for high gain with low distortion — which all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before.

Intuitive audio-tuning suite
ROG's Sonic Studio III audio effects station has been updated with an all-new routing feature to port streams to different outputs as well as app-level preferences for instant audio profiles and improved noise filtering for conversations with total clarity!

Routing
Easily assign different audio streams to different outputs, such as browser audio to headphones and game audio to speakers.

App-specific profiles
Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

Noise filter
Automatically detects and eliminates unwanted background noises, ensuring that communications are loud and clear.

Scan and detect to dominate!
Sonic Radar III is all-new – with an evolved audio engine that processes sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always aware of what's going on around you. A new on-screen arrow has also been added to help you pinpoint the enemy position instantly!

Improved Audio Algorithm
The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm is now even more accurate, allowing enemies to be located with pinpoint precision regardless of the surrounding noise and chaos.

3D Engine
Sonic Radar III is built around its all-new head-up display with an in-game three-dimensional arrow for a more intuitive experience.

Audio Boost
The new Audio Boost feature now allows enhanced audio to be heard directly.

Audio Radar
Redesigned radar based on adjustable sectors (4-16) makes the enemies' position clearer and more direct

ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
A dedicated base-clock generator designed for 7th Generation Intel® processors allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 425MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.

Third-generation ASUS T-Topology
With support for DDR4 memory you're able to drive memory frequencies to 4133MHz (and beyond when overclocked)! ASUS-exclusive T-Topology circuit design plus OC Socket provides superb memory-overclocking capability to unleash the full power of DDR4 by minimizing coupling noise and signal reflection. With innovative equidistant memory channels, it delivers the most balanced control and powerful overclocking compatibility. ASUS works with almost every DDR4 memory vendor to ensure the best compatibility.

Performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and networking tailored to the way you play
You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Maximus IX Formula build — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Exclusive ROG technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system, based on real-time use — so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and networking settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, and productivity!

• Games run swiftly and smoothly with high-performance and prioritized bandwidth.
• Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
• Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loads.
• Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money and the earth.

Cooler by design
Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 4 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

EZ Mode

• EZ Tuning Wizard - OC and RAID. Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.
• Intuitive graphical fan control - Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.
• EZ XMP - Improve your DRAM performance with a click.
• SATA information - View SATA port details for easy device recognition.
• Fast clock adjustment - Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Advanced mode

• My Favorites - Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
• EZ Flash 3 -  Flash the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.
• SMART - Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.
• GPU POST - Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.
• Secure Erase - Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.
• Last Modified Log - Track last changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
• SATA port renaming - Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

The finest power, digitally controlled
ROG's revered digital power controller now delivers even-finer power, with Texas Instruments NexFET™ MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, Digi+ PWM controller and 10K black metallic capacitors — ensuring Extreme Engine Digi+ always delivers the smoothest core voltages.

Super-speed connectivity — right where you need it
USB-C is the latest USB connector technology — and ROG Maximus IX Formula lets you put it right where you need it! With a ASM 2142 USB 3.1 controller running at PCIe 3.0 x2 and featuring an onboard USB 3.1 front-panel connector, you can now achieve the highest data transferring speeds possible - easily.

More throughput and less processing equals faster online play
ROG Maximus IX Formula features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.

Pumped-up throughput. Best surge protection
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your Maximus IX Formula motherboard's connection, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9x greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x greater protection (up to 15kV) against surges!

2x2 802.11AC Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO
ROG Maximus IX Formula has next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867 Mbps* transfer speeds — and the very latest Multi-User Multiple In Multiple Out (MU-MIMO) technology to ensure that every connected user** experiences the best wireless and online speeds!

Team up to banish lag
GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team up to 4 networks for maximum bandwidth and smooth gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance.

Strong ABS Top Cover
Stylish thermal protection that blocks heat from graphics cards and ensures lower system temperatures for better performance and chic looks!

Solid Steel Backplate
Steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction strengthensROG's patent-pending pre-mounted I/O shield offers increased protection against electrostatic discharge of 12kV and is pre-fitted to make it even easier to install the motherboard. Its sleek new design that makes it look as good as it performs.

safeslot
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step, a new insert-molding process integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

make it your own
ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to provide a wide range of 3D printable accessories, making it easy to customize your system's appearance and improve functionality. Easily print a 2-way SLI HB bridge cover or custom cable combs to help with wire management.

3D-printable accessories
As system parts are visible in custom PC builds, make yours stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.

2-Way SLI HB bridge cover
Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors — eATX, ATX and mATX — are available.

Fan grill
Add some style to your build.

Cable Combs
Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.

ROG FONTS
Use ROG font files to print letters — then fully customize your build by adding your name or any other word or phrase!

ROG KEYCHAIN
Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world!

Stay in the game
A clever, unobtrusive overlay keeps you in the game and allows you to browse the Web, email, IM, stream or record while you play. The overlay is dressed in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack. Grab it now from Overwolf's app store!

Image your drives, the smart way
All-new ROG CloneDrive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. CloneDrive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.

Speed your game loads
ROG's uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds: going to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache II turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!

The free keyboard upgrade – upgraded!
Get a free keyboard upgrade from an exclusive microprocessor and intuitive user interface. Record macros directly from the keyboard, switch profiles in moments, enable special functions with hotkeys from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode)!

AI Suite 3
One-stop control panel

ROG CPU-Z
Shows your important system information with pride

Mem TweakIt
Dynamic timing monitoring, DRAM efficiency gauge

RAMDisk
Boost your favorite applications up to 20X faster than SSD with the junction function

Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (one year)
The best protection from viruses and spyware

DAEMON Tools
The leading tool for optical and virtual discs

PC Cleaner
Accelerate your PC by eliminating clogs with simple click

Beyond VR Ready
ROG Maximus IX Formula isn't just VR Ready — it goes way beyond! The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that Maximus IX Formula has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you've taken off the headset. ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

Ready for 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors
This motherboard supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package. Integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express® controllers support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Intel Z270 chipset
The Intel® Z270 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th Generation and 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, the Z270 chipset provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z270 also supports integrated graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	AS-MAXIMUS-IX-FORMULA
CPU	Intel Socket 1151 for 7/6 Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium /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 Z270
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 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(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
	Dual Channel Memory Architecture
	Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
	* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Graphic	Integrated Graphics Processor
	Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 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 1024 MB
Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
	Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, gray)
	1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
	3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
Storage	Intel Z270 Chipset :
	1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
	1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
	Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
	Supports Intel Smart Response Technology
	Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
	Intel Optane Memory Ready
LAN	Intel I219V
	Anti-surge LANGuard
	ROG GameFirst Technology
Wireless Data Network	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
	Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
	Supports MU-MIMO
Bluetooth	Bluetooth V4.1
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
	- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
	- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
	- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
	- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
	- ESS ES9023P
	- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
	Audio Feature :
	- Gold-plated jacks
	- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
	- Sonic Radar III
	- Sonic Studio III
USB Ports	ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
	1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector port(s)
	ASMedia USB 3.1 controller :
	2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, )
	Intel Z270 Chipset :
	6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, 2 at mid-board)
	Intel Z270 Chipset :
	6 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, 2 at mid-board)
ROG Exclusive Features	CrossChill EK II
	ROG Armor (including top cover and SECC steel backplate)
	Clear CMOS button
	ROG RAMCache II
	ROG CloneDrive
	Pre-mounted I/O Shield
	MemOK! Button
	ReTry Button
	Safe Boot Button
	Start Button
	Reset Button
	LN2 Mode
	GameFirst IV
	ROG Aura
	- Aura Lighting Control
	- Aura RGB Strip Headers
	Extreme Engine Digi+ :
	- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
	- NexFET Power Block MOSFET
	- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
	KeyBot II
	- X.M.P.
	- ClrCMOS
	- Power On
	UEFI BIOS features :
	- O.C. Profile
	- Tweakers' Paradise
	- ROG SSD Secure Erase
	- Graphic Card Information Preview
	ROG RAMDisk
	Extreme Tweaker
	BIOS Flashback
Special Features	ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
	- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
	ASUS Exclusive Features :
	- MemOK!
	- AI Suite 3
	- Ai Charger
	ASUS EZ DIY :
	- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	- ASUS EZ Flash 3
	- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
	ASUS Q-Design :
	- ASUS Q-Code
	- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
	- ASUS Q-Slot
	- ASUS Q-DIMM
	- ASUS Q-Connector
	Overclocking Protection :
	- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Back I/O Ports	1 x DisplayPort
	1 x HDMI
	1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
	1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
	1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
	4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
	4 x USB 2.0
	1 x Optical S/PDIF out
	5 x Audio jack(s)
	1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
	2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
	1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
Internal I/O Ports	2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
	1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
	1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
	1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
	1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode only)
	1 x TPM connector(s)
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
	1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
	1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
	3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
	1 x H_AMP fan connector
	1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4 -pin)
	1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4 -pin)
	1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
	1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
	1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
	1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
	1 x MemOK! button(s)
	1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
	1 x Reset button(s)
	1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
	1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
	1 x Safe Boot button
	1 x ReTry button
	1 x EXT_Fan header
	1 x W_IN header
	1 x W_OUT header
	1 x W_FLOW header
	1 x Thermal sensor connector
	1 x Start button
	1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector
Accessories	User's manual
	3 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
	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/ac compliant)
	1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
	1 x ROG big sticker
	1 x Q-Connector
	1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
	1 x M.2 bracket
	1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
	1 x ROG coasters
BIOS	1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, 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 (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Manageability	WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc	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 Software
	ASUS WebStorage
	Sonic Studio III
	Sonic Radar III
	RAMDisk
	Aura
	WinZip
	ASUS Utilities
	* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit
	Windows 8.1 64-bit
	Windows 7 32-bit
	Windows 7 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor
	12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )