ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme DDR4 AMD X399 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard

• Powered by AMD® Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ TR4 processorsto maximize connectivity and speed with support for up to 128GB of DDR4 memory, three (3) NVMe M.2 drives, front side U.2 and front panel USB 3.1 Gen2
  
• 5-Way Optimization featuring Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4provides automatic overclocking profiles for maximum OC performance while AIO and water-cooling headers deliver dynamic system cooling
  
• Built for High Performance Networkingfeaturing onboard Gigabit LAN, WiGig 802.11AD Wifi for future wireless VR, and includes the ROG Areion expansion card for connections up to 10Gbps
  
• Four patent-pending SafeSlotsfeature an injection molding process that integrates metal framing for a stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slot built for heavyweight GPUs
  
• Unmatched Personalizationwith LiveDash OLED and ASUS exclusive AURA Sync RGB lighting throughout the Zenith Extreme, including additional RGB headers (+1 addressable)
  
• Industry-leading 8-channel HD audiowith the ROG exclusive SupremeFX S1220 driven by Japanese capacitors and featuring the ES9018Q2C High Definition DAC
  

ASUS ROG Zenith Extreme DDR4 AMD X399 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard

M.2 U.2 X399 E-ATX HEDT Motherboard with onboard WiGig 802.11AD WiFi, USB 3.1, and AURA Sync RGB Lighting

ROG ZENITH EXTREME

More than a decade ago, ROG started with the original Crosshair motherboard for Athlon 64 FX CPUs. Our history began on AMD's high-end desktop platform, and now with its X399 chipset & Ryzen Threadripper CPU, we have ROG Zenith Extreme. Named after the highest point in the celestial body, the new Extreme brings advanced overclocking, cooling and lighting together to push the limits of dream builds. ROG Zenith Extreme is locked, loaded and ready to rip.

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 Zenith Extreme'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! 

RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED

ROG Zenith Extreme includes a dedicated addressable RGB header* that connects to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and compatible PC cases — all to create a new world of illumination possibilities. Aura software offers an array of effects for addressable gear, and the Aura SDK takes things to the next level — allowing developers to control each LED individually, unleashing infinite lighting possibilities!

LIVEDASH OLED

ROG Zenith Extreme comes equipped with all-new LiveDash — a built-in OLED panel that displays useful information and customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, LiveDash shows key progress stats, in simple language and via traditional POST codes. Then, during normal operation, the vibrant panel shows a choice of CPU frequency, device temperatures, fan speeds or information from the Water Cooling Zone, You're also able to customize the default LiveDash GIF, so it'll display your own image or animation.

DIMM.2 WITH FAN HOLDER

ROG Zenith Extreme's DIMM.2 module is a bundled expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a memory fan to direct cool air to the M.2 drives to prevent throttling, ensuring maximum performance.

PERFECTED COOLING FOR UNLEASHING PERFORMANCE

PCH M.2 HEATSINK

ROG Zenith Extreme is equipped with an M.2 heatsink integrated into the PCH heatsink. With a huge cooling surface, the heatsink perfectly chills an inserted M.2 SSD — for maximum performance and reliability. Featuring a stylish angular design replete with an awesome glowing ROG eye logo, the heatsink adds a beautiful touch to the build, while the T-sensor allows you to connect a thermal probe and monitor M.2 drive temps in real-time.

ROG AREION 10G CARD

ROG Zenith Extreme comes with ROG Areion, the high-performance expansion card that plugs you into the new era of 10Gbps networking! Made especially for the demanding requirements of power users, content creators, and others who push the envelope, Areion is named after the mythological horse with legendary speed. The large heatsink keeps the card cool while transferring massive files like 4K videos, and support for intermediate 2.5G and 5G connectivity lets you step up to faster networks for maximum flexibility. Choose the bandwidth that meets your needs and enjoy ultra-low latency at any speed. 

FLEXIBLE COOLING AND CONTROL

The ASUS Fan Extension Card makes it easy to add three additional fans and a complimentary array of thermal probes to your setup. And each header can be comprehensively controlled fan via the UEFI BIOS or our Fan Xpert 4 software. It's ideal for high-performance air or water-cooled PCs — providing maximum cooling for marathon gaming sessions. 

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION

ASUS ROG 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts. This 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.

SUPREMEFX

ROG has elevated onboard audio once again on the flagship Zenith Extreme.  The front panel headphone output features a SABRE9018Q2C integrated DAC/AMP capable of reaching -115dB THD+N to provide playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of the audio track.  The improved resolution derived from the ESS Hyperstreamâ„¢ DAC architecture expands the soundstage to give a better sense of positioning. Beyond resolution, the 121dB DNR provides an extremely low noise-floor, further accentuating dynamics and punch.  And, when you want to shift priority to musicality, our Sonic Studio software provides an array of EQ options, allowing the sound signature to be tweaked to suit your cans.

INTUITIVE AUDIO-TUNING SUITE

SONIC STUDIO III

Sonic Studio now supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD

ROG Zenith Extreme's, and the fact that it's pre-fitted makes it even easier to install the motherboard into a chassis. It also has a sleek new design that makes it look as good as it performs.

DUAL BACKPLATES

ROG Zenith Extreme is ingeniously engineered with two distinct backplates, providing both form and function. The small, strong backplate prevents the motherboard from bending and bowing, ensuring that the voltage-regulator module's MOSFETs stay in direct contact for uninterrupted cooling and stable temperatures. The second, larger backplate is all about aesthetics: a style statement that's as bold as ROG Zenith Extreme is powerful.

Specifications

• Supports CPU up to 16 cores

• AMD SocketTR4 for 1st and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢  Processors

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset : AMD X399

Memory

• 8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 3600(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *

• AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ Processors

• Quad Channel Memory Architecture

* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).

Multi-GPU Support

• Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLIâ„¢ Technology

• Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

• AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 2nd Generation/Ryzenâ„¢ 1st Generation Processors

Expansion Slots

• 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x8/x16, x16/x8/x16/x8) *1
• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4

• AMD X399 chipset

• 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Storage

• 2 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)*2

• 1 x U.2 port*3

• AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ Processors :

• 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)

LAN

• ROG GameFirst IV

• Intel® I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)

• Anti-surge LANGuard

Wireless Data Network

• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad*4

• Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz+ 60GHz

• Up to 4600Mbps transfer speed

• Supports MU-MIMO

Bluetooth :  Bluetooth V4.1

Audio

• - Sonic Studio III

• - High quality120dBSNR stereo playback output113dBSNR recording input

• - ESS®SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP

• - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback *5

• ROG SupremeFX8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220

• - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

• - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

• Audio Feature :

• - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

• - Sonic Radar III

USB Ports

• 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (Type-A + USB Type-CTM, 2 at mid-board)

• 2 x USB port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-CTM)

• AMD Ryzenâ„¢ Threadripperâ„¢ Processors :

• 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (8 at back panel, blue)

• 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)

• AMD X399 chipset :

• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)

• ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

ROG Exclusive Features

• - EZ Plug

• - One-click Overclocking

• - DirectKey

• KeyBot II

• - ClrCMOS

• - Power On

• - NexFETâ„¢ Power Block MOSFET

• ROG RAMDisk

• ROG RAMCache II

• - O.C. Profile

• Clear CMOS button

• ROG CloneDrive

• GameFirst IV

• - PCIe x16 Lane Switch

• ROG CPU-Z

• Pre-mounted I/O Shield

• Overwolf

• Extreme Engine Digi+ :

• - IR3555 PoweIRstage®

• - MicroFine Alloy Chokes

• - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

• ROG Extreme OC kit :

• - Safe Boot button

• - Slow Mode

• - LN2 Mode

• UEFI BIOS features :

• - Tweakers´ Paradise

• - ROG SSD Secure Erase

• Extreme Tweaker

• USB BIOS Flashback®

Special Features

• Overclocking Protection :

• 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

• TPU

• Gamer´s Guardian:

• - SafeSlot

• LiveDash OLED

• AURA :

• - Aura Lighting Control

• - Aura RGB Strip Headers

• - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices

• - Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)

• ASUS Exclusive Features :

• - AI Suite 3

• ASUS EZ DIY :

• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

• - ASUS EZ Flash 3

• ASUS Q-Design :

• - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

• - ASUS Q-DIMM

• - ASUS Q-Connector

• - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Back I/O Ports

• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad and Bluetooth v4.1)

• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A

• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black)USB Type-CTM,

• 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)

• 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks

• 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out

• 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)

• 1 x USB BIOS Flashback® Button(s)

Internal I/O Ports

• 1 x Safe Boot jumper

• 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)

• 1 x U.2 connector*4

• 1 x 9 pin Monoblock sensor

• 1 x LN2 Mode switch(es)

• 1 x ReTry jumper

• 1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)

• 2 x 8-pin EATX 8V Power connector

• 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)

• 2 x Thermal sensor connector(s)

• 1 x EZ Plug connector(s) (4-pin Molex power connector)

• 1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)

• 2 x T_Sensor Connector

• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

• 1 x PCIe x16 lane switch

• 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers

• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)

• 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)

• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

• 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)

• 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)

• 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s)

• 1 x H_AMP fan connector

• 1 x W_PUMP+ connector

• 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

• 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)

• 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector

• 1 x Slow Mode switch(es)

• 1 x LN2 Mode header(s)

• 1 x Reset button(s)

• 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)

• 1 x Safe Boot button

• 1 x ReTry button

• 1 x System panel connector

• 1 x W_IN header

• 1 x W_OUT header

• 1 x W_FLOW header

• 1 x Start button

BIOS  : 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 7.1

Manageability : WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System : Windows® 10 64-bit