Established in 1989, ASUS is a multinational company known for the world’s best motherboards and high-quality personal computers, monitors, graphics cards, routers and other technology solutions. Today, ASUS is designing and building next-generation smart technologies to provide incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere.
The story begins …
ASUS founders busy at work in the first Taipei office in 1989.
The independently developed ASUS ISA-486 is praised by Intel, marking the beginning of a long-lasting partnership between ASUS and Intel.
1989
Launch of the Cache386/33 and 486/25 motherboards, used in IBM and ALR products
1990
Launch of the EISA 486 motherboard, which subsequently becomes the most popular motherboard in the world
1992
Launch of the 32-bit SCSI interface that includes IC software developed in-house by ASIC: EISA-SC100
ASUS establishes formal partnership with Intel®
1993
Launch of the advanced Intel® Pentium® (586) motherboard
1995
ASUS becomes the world’s leading motherboard maker
Launch of the first ASUS dual-socket Intel® Pentium® motherboard: PCI/I-P54NP4
The world’s No. 1 motherboard maker …
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih demos the latest games powered by an ASUS Vento desktop during Computex 2004.
ASUS expands its portfolio to include new product categories such as multimedia devices, pocket PCs and GPS navigation units.
1996
ASUS begins trading as a public company on the Taiwan Stock Exchange
Launch of first ASUS motherboard with support for single or dual Pentium CPUs: P/I-P65UP5
1997
Launch of the first notebook: ASUS P6300
1998
Launch of best-performing Intel® Pentium® II motherboard: ASUS P2B
2000
ASUS customer service centers are established in China, Netherlands, United States, Czech Republic, Australia and Japan
2001
The ASUS Royal Club association is established, providing 24/7 technology support and customer service
Launch of first all-black PCB motherboard: ASUS CUSL2-C Black Pearl
2002
Launch of the world’s first PDA to support the Intel® 400MHz PXA250 CPU: ASUS MyPal A600A
2003
Launch of the first ASUS 3G flip phone: J100
2004
Launch of the world’s first notebook with a built-in TV-tuner and multimedia software: ASUS W1
ASUS becomes the world’s leading VGA display maker
Launch of three-RAID, dual-LAN motherboard: ASUS P5AD2
Launch of first multi-GPU (NVIDIA® SLI) motherboard: ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe
A new brand … and a revolutionary idea
ASUS collaborates with Automobili Lamborghini in 2006 to incorporate design elements that reflect aesthetics of the iconic sports car brand into ASUS VX series laptops.
ROG becomes the No. 1 gaming brand and an influential leader in the global gaming community, contributing to esports development, sponsoring professional teams, hosting tournaments, and donating gaming gear to schools and organizations.
The launch of ASUS Eee PC revolutionizes mobile computing for users everywhere.
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih (center), President of ASUS Group Jonathan Tsang (right), and ASUS Former CEO Jerry Shen (left) celebrate the shared success of creating the world's No. 1 motherboard brand.
2005
Launch of the first-ever environmentally friendly motherboard developed in Taiwan
Launch of the first laptop with a built-in, swiveling webcam: ASUS W5A
2006
Republic of Gamers (ROG), the only ASUS sub-brand, is established
Launch of the first motherboard designed for overclockers and gaming enthusiasts: ROG Crosshair
2007
Launch of the co-branded phone built in partnership with Mercedes-Benz: ASUS P526 C-Class
Launch of the notebook developed in partnership with Automobili Lamborghini: ASUS Lamborghini VX series
Launch of the first ASUS cameras: BrightCam AF-200 and MF-200
Launch of the world’s thinnest and lightest business laptop: ASUS U1
Launch of first gaming notebooks: ASUS G1 and G2
Launch of the company’s first external graphics-card dock: ROG XG Station
Launch of overclocking record-breaking motherboard: ROG Striker Extreme
Launch of first motherboard with hybrid (air or water) thermal design: ROG Blitz Extreme
2008
Eee PC named Product of the Year by Forbes Asia
Launch of the world’s first notebook to utilize bamboo as a primary material: ASUS Bamboo series
Launch of the first ROG graphics card: ROG 9600/9800 GT Matrix
Launch of the first ASUS All-in-One PC with touchscreen: Eee Top
The first-ever ASUS cloud service is launched
ASUS engineers introduce True 16+2 motherboard power-phase technology, significantly improving power efficiency
Launch of the first laptop to incorporate a premium leather design: ASUS U2E
Launch of the first motherboard with onboard joystick-lick control for overclocking: ROG Rampage Extreme
Launch of first motherboard with 16-phase power design for unprecedented power regulation and efficiency: ASUS P5Q Deluxe
A focus on stewardship … and a new generation of smart devices
ASUS Netherlands educates elementary students about the importance of proper electronics waste disposal and recycling.
ASUS Bamboo U series utilizes eco-friendly materials and is designed to provide a long product lifecycle.
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih and ASUS Former CEO Jerry Shen showcase the first ASUS multimedia notebook created in collaboration with Bang and Olufsen (NX90) and the first ASUS Bamboo notebook (U6V).
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih and the famous songwriter and entertainer Jason Mraz discuss the ASUS brand spirit — In Search of Incredible.
ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih hosts the CES 2015 press event, unveiling new 2-in-1 laptops that transform into the world’s thinnest Windows tablets and the next generation of the popular ZenFone.
2009
Launch of the first motherboards in the world to pass Energy Star 5.0 certification
In celebration of Earth Day, launch of the energy-saving motherboards: ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo and P5Q Turbo
Launch of the extremely durable motherboard series: The Ultimate Force (TUF)
Launch of the world’s first dual-fan graphics card: ROG EAH4850/4870 Matrix
Launch of the world’s first dual-GPU graphics card: ROG Mars GTX760
Launch of the first motherboard with 3.0 & SATA 6Gbps support: ASUS P7P55D-E Premium
Launch of first motherboard with smartphone app to remote control overclocking performance: ROG Maximus III Extreme
2010
First USB 3.0 motherboard in the world to receive USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) certification: ASUS P6X58D Premium
Launch of the first multi-functional Windows smartphone: Garmin ASUS Nuvifone M10
ASUS collaborates with Karim Rashin, one of the most famous industrial designers and known as the Prince of Plastic, to design aesthetically unique editions of the ASUS Eee PC 1008P
ASUS partners with David Lewis, the famous Bang & Olufsen industrial designer, to design a multimedia notebook that includes 10X larger audio chambers as well as dual touchpads: ASUS NX90
ASUS engineers invent DirectCU technology — the first solution that facilitates direct connection of a graphics card to the GPU heat pipe
Launch of the world's first completely Halogen-free motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E/HF
Launch of the world's first completely Halogen-free Full HD 1080p LCD monitor: ASUS VW247H-HF
Launch of dual intelligent processors to maximize system performance and energy efficiency: TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) and Energy Processing Unit (EPU)
2011
Launch of the world’s first-ever 2-in-1 device: ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
Launch of the world’s first armored motherboard: TUF Sabertooth P67
Launch of the first motherboard with the new Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM): ASUS P8P67 Deluxe
Launch of first gaming desktop: ROG CG8565
Launch of first gaming headset: ROG Vulcan ANC
Launch of the world’s first 10.1” Android-based tablet PC, developed in partnership with NVIDIA: ASUS Eee Pad Slider
Launch of a 4.3” smartphone and 10.1” tablet hybrid: ASUS PadFone series
Launch of an integrated cloud platform solution consisting of enterprise application software and server systems: ASUS Private Cloud
Launch of the first-generation ASUS ultrabook: ZenBook UX21E
2012
Launch of the world’s first ultrabook with dual displays: ASUS TAICHI
Launch of the flagship multimedia notebooks designed for pristine audio: ASUS N-series
Launch of the world’s first detachable Ultrabook: ASUS Transformer Book
Launch of the first notebook with 178°, wide-angle IPS display: ZenBook Prime
Launch of first gaming audio card: ROG Xonar Phoebus
Launch of the ASUS Open Cloud Computing project
Launch of the world’s first gaming desktop with a transforming case: ROG Tytan CG8890
2013
In cooperation with the city of Taipei, launch of the Smart City solution, which includes five cloud platforms: Citizen’s Cloud, Enterprise Cloud, Education Cloud, Health Cloud and Open Resource Cloud
Launch of the first tablet developed in partnership with Google: ASUS Nexus 7
Launch of the world’s first device to combine features of a laptop, tablet PC and desktop PC: ASUS Transformer Book T100
Launch of the world’s first all-in-one PC with a dual operating system: ASUS Transformer AiO
Launch of the world’s first three-in-one mobile device: ASUS TransformerBook Trio
Launch of the world’s first certified motherboard for Windows 8.1 WHQL: ASUS Z870C (with Intel® Z87 chipset)
Launch of the new ASUS PadFone Infinity
Launch of the first graphics card with DirectCU H20 hybrid cooling for air or liquid: ROG Poseidon GTX780
Launch of the world’s first AMD-based motherboard with PCIe 3.0: TUF Sabertooth 990FX/GEN3 R2.0
Launch of the first motherboard with class-leading 120dB DAC, marking a new era of high-end onboard audio: ROG Maximus VI Formula
2014
Launch of new ASUS smartphone series: ZenFone 6, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 4
Launch of the world’s most powerful compact gaming desktop: ROG G20
Launch of the first console gaming PC: ROG GR8
Launch of the first optical-wired gaming mouse: ROG Gladius
Launch of the first mechanical gaming keyboard: ROG Claymore
Launch of the fastest 27" 2560 x 1440 gaming monitor with NVIDIA® G-SYNC: ROG Swift PG278Q
Launch of the first ASUS smartwatch powered by Android Wear: ZenWatch
Launch of the world’s slimmest 13.3" QHD+ laptop: ASUS ZenBook UX305
Launch of the world’s first five-mode, 3-in-1 converged laptop: ASUS Transformer Book V
Launch of the world’s thinnest 12.5" tablet display: ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi
Launch of the world’s lightest 8" LTE tablet: ASUS MeMO Pad 8
Launch of the world’s fastest tri-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi router: ASUS RT-AC3200
Launch of 4K-display laptop with VisualMaster technology: ASUS ZenBook NX500
Launch of the world’s first quad-mode laptop and tablet convertible: ASUS Transformer Book Duet
Launch of 5" full HD smartphone that activates a 9" full HD tablet when docked: ASUS PadFone X
In developing the X99 motherboard, ASUS engineers create a new OC Socket that allows unprecedented overclocking — which leads to more than 28 overclocking records
ASUS engineers invent exclusive 5-Way Optimization technology while developing Z97-Deluxe motherboards
Launch of the most powerful and highly specified Z97-based mini-ITX gaming motherboard: ROG Maximus VII Impact
Unimax, an ASUS subsidiary, and Hotai Motor jointly release the world’s first Toyota smart driving system, seamlessly integrating an ASUS tablet into vehicles to enable a smart driving experience
2015
Launch of the world’s fastest and most complete SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 motherboard and expansion cards: ASUS X99 series and ASUS USB 3.1 cards
Launch of the first triple-fanned graphics card for 30% more air cooling and 3X quieter performance: ROG Strix GTX 980 Ti
Launch of the world’s first consumer desktop motherboard to support all NVMe storage devices: TUF Sabertooth X99
Launch of the Z170 motherboards designed to maximize 6th Gen Intel® Core processors using exclusive hardware and software such as TurboV Processing Unit and ASUS Pro Clock for epic overclocking speeds: ASUS Z170, H170, B150, and ROG Maximus VIII Extreme
Launch of the world’s first liquid-cooling gaming laptop: ROG GX700
Launch of the first cloud-based ASUS camera: AiCam
ASUS opens its first experiential shop at the Syntrend Space electronics mall in Taipei
Launch of the world’s smallest Chrome OS device: ASUS Chromebit
Launch of the world’s slimmest 3X optical zoom smartphone: ASUS ZenFone Zoom
Launch of the world’s fastest tri-band router: ASUS RT-AC5300
To celebrate 20 years of designing graphics cards, launch of a graphics card with award-winning design: GTX 980 Gold Edition
Launch of the world’s first 4K all-in-one with a 3D camera: ASUS Zen AiO Pro Z240IC
ASUS joins the EICC, proactively working with other member organizations to ensure the rights and well-being of workers across the supply chain
2016
Launch of the world's first 970 AMD gaming motherboard with official NVIDIA® certification: ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA
Launch of the flagship ASUS Signature X99 and ROG Strix X99 motherboards: X99-Deluxe II, X99-A II and X99-E, ROG Strix X99 Gaming
Launch of the third-generation wearable powered by Android Wear: ASUS ZenWatch 3
Launch of the world’s most prestigious laptop with unprecedented performance: ASUS ZenBook 3
Launch of the world’s most versatile PC: ASUS Transformer 3 Pro
Launch of the world’s lightest and slimmest Full HD USB Type-C powered portable display: ASUS MB16AC
Launch of the world’s first full-metal smartphone with invisible antenna design: ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe
Launch of the first smartphone powered by the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor and 4GB RAM: ASUS ZenFone 3
Launch of the world’s lightest 2-in-1 PC: ASUS Transformer Mini
Launch of the ROG flagship extreme-performance motherboard: ROG Rampage V Edition 10
Launch of the world’s most-powerful compact gaming desktop: ROG G31 Edition 10
In collaboration with Taipei City, Academia Sinica, and Realtek, ASUS Cloud introduces the first smart city air pollution monitoring project: Air Box PM2.5
Launch of the first ASUS smart robot for the home: Zenbo
ASUS headquarters in Taipei receives certification from UL, the global independent safety science company, for being a Zero-Waste facility
Celebrating milestones … & boldly looking to the future
Project Precog, the world’s first convertible dual-screen notebook equipped with AI features, is unveiled in 2018.
The first ROG gaming smartphone – ROG Phone – is unveiled at Computex 2018.
Chairman Jonney Shih highlights the 30th anniversary of ASUS during Computex 2019.
The new ProArt lineup designed specifically for content creators is released at IFA 2019.
ASUS welcomes a new era with an impressive new HQ office building that received top LEED certification.
2017
Launch of the world’s best smartphone for photography and extended use with a 5000mAh battery: ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom
Launch of the world’s first Tango-enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone: ASUS ZenFone AR
Launch of the 35" 3440 x 1440 HDR curved panel monitor with a 200MHz refresh rate and NVIDIA® G-SYNC technology: ROG Swift PG35VQ
Launch of the world’s first gaming headset with exclusive headset-to-headset RGB-lighting sync and mobile app control: ROG Strix Fusion
Launch of second-generation external graphics solution: ROG XG Station 2
Launch of the ROG Maximus X and Strix Z370 motherboards with 8th Gen Intel® Core processors: Maximus X Hero, Maximus X Code, Maximus X Apex, Maximus X Formula and Strix Z370 Gaming (Z370-E, Z370-F, Z370-H, Z370-G and Z370-I)
Launch of the flagship X399 motherboards: ROG Zenith Extreme, ROG Strix X399-E Gaming and ASUS Prime X399-A
Launch of the flagship X299 motherboards: ROG Rampage VI Extreme, ROG Rampage VI APEX, ROG Strix X299-E, ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe, ASUS Prime X299-A, ASUS TUF X299 Mark 1, and ASUS TUF X299 Mark 2
Launch of the world's slimmest gaming laptop with 7th Gen Intel® Core i7 processor and latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics: ROG Zephyrus
Launch of the world’s thinnest, lightest and most-powerful-to-date professional-grade ultraportable laptop: ASUS ZenBook Pro (UX550)
Launch of the world’s thinnest 14" laptop: ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe (UX490)
Launch of the world’s thinnest convertible laptop: ASUS ZenBook Flip S (UX370)
Launch of first ASUS smartphone series to offer dual cameras and a model with Gigabit connectivity: ZenFone 4
Launch of first mixed-reality headset: ASUS Windows Mixed Reality Headset
Launch of the world’s first Gigabit LTE-capable laptop providing users an always-on, always-connected experience: ASUS NovaGo
2018
Launch of the world’s first 17.3" gaming laptop with NVIDIA® G-SYNC technology for a 144Hz refresh rate: ROG G703
Launch of limited edition gaming laptop in collaboration with esports team SK telecom T1: ROG Strix SKT T1 Hero Edition
Launch of the world’s first mesh Wi-Fi system featuring the latest Wi-Fi 6 networking with OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology: ASUS AiMesh AX6100 Wi-Fi System
Launch of the world’s first 144Hz super-narrow-bezel display and multi-antenna Wi-Fi gaming laptops: ROG Strix SCAR II and Hero II
Launch of gap-eliminating accessory for multi-monitor setup: ASUS Bezel-free Kit
Launch of the first ROG power supply: ROG Thor 1200W Platinum
Launch of the first AIO CPU coolers: ROG Ryujin and ROG Ryuo
Launch of the world’s first tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router offering over 10 Gigabit concurrent Wi-Fi speeds: ROG Rapture GT-AX11000
Launch of the world’s first 4K 144Hz gaming monitor: ROG Swift PG27UQ
Launch of first ZenFone series to harness the power of artificial intelligence: ASUS ZenFone 5
Launch of the Windows 10 ultraportable built to military-grade durability standards: ASUS ZenBook S
Launch of the first ASUS notebooks with ScreenPad input: ZenBook Pro 15 and ZenBook Pro 14
Launch of the first ROG gaming smartphone which includes a 3D vapor-chamber cooling system: ROG Phone
Launch of the first real-time blood pressure monitor: ASUS VivoWatch BP
Launch of new lineup of NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 Ti and 2080 graphics cards: ROG Strix, ASUS Dual and ASUS Turbo
Launch of the new AI-enabled robotics platform: ASUS Zenbo Junior
Launch of the 49" 1800R curved HDR gaming monitor featuring Double Full HD resolution, 32:9 aspect ratio and 144Hz refresh rate: ROG Strix XG49VQ
Launch of Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking router for ultrafast concurrent Wi-Fi speeds of up to 6000Mbps: ASUS RT-AX88U
Launch of the world's lightest and slimmest Full HD portable monitor with built-in battery: ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AP
Launch of the world’s first 21.6” OLED 4K UHD monitor with 204 ppi pixel density and HDR support: ProArt PQ22UC
2019
Launch of the world’s first slimmest-bezel ultrabook with a 97% screen-to-body ratio and NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 discrete graphics: ZenBook S13 UX392
Launch of the world’s first 32” 4K UHD HDR display with mini LED backlighting and Dolby Vision®: ProArt PA32UCX
Launch of the first ASUS mini PCs equipped with AMD processors: Mini PC PN30 and Mini PC PB50
Launch of the first ASUS optical-mech gaming keyboard: TUF Gaming K7
Launch of the first workstation supporting four GPUs: E900 G4
Launch of the first ROG device with a 300 Hz display and the world’s slimmest gaming laptop with up to an 8th Gen Intel® Core processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design graphics: ROG Zephyrus S GX701
Launch of the first gaming laptops available with HDR displays: ROG Zephyrus S GX531 and GX701 special editions
Launch of the first ROG router optimized for the NVIDIA® GeForce® NOW recommended program: ROG Rapture GT-AC2900
Launch of the world’s biggest and fastest 4K 120 Hz FreeSync 2 HDR gaming monitor: ROG Strix XG438Q
Launch of the first mainstream ray-tracing graphics card: ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2060
Launch of the world’s first gaming monitor with concurrent motion blur reduction and adaptive-sync technologies: TUF Gaming VG32VQ
Launch of the world’s first 17” gaming laptops with ultrafast 240 Hz / 3 ms displays for esports: ROG Strix SCAR III and ROG Strix Hero III
Launch of ASUS 30th anniversary edition products: ZenFone 6 Edition 30, ZenBook Edition 30 and the Prime X299 Edition 30 motherboard
Launch of the world’s first dual-touchscreen laptop with the innovative ASUS ScreenPad Plus: ZenBook Pro Duo
Launch of the groundbreaking concept HEDT motherboard: Prime Utopia
Launch of the world’s first gaming headset with an AI-powered noise-cancelling microphone: ROG Theta 7.1
Launch of the first gaming headset to combine high-fidelity electret drivers with dynamic subwoofers: ROG Theta Electret
Launch of the world’s first portable gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate: ROG Strix XG17
Launch of the world’s lightest 14” business laptop: ASUS ExpertBook B9450
Launch of the world’s first laptop with NVIDIA® Quadro RTX 6000 graphics, the most powerful ever available in a laptop: ProArt StudioBook One
Launch of the first NVIDIA® Quadro®-powered laptop to feature ASUS ScreenPad 2.0 and a four-sided ASUS NanoEdge display: ProArt StudioBook Pro X
Launch of the world's first HDR 1600 and 120 Hz variable-refresh-rate professional monitor: ProArt Display PA32UCG
Launch of the world’s first external hard drive with Aura Sync RGB lighting: FX HDD
Launch of the world's first device featuring a 6.59” AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time and 10-bit HDR, and the world's first gaming phone to use the Qualcomm® Snapdragon 855 Plus Mobile Platform: ROG Phone II
Launch of the first notchless ZenFone with the Flip Camera: ZenFone 6
Launch of the world’s first gaming display with mini LED technology: ROG Swift PG27UQX
Launch of the first ASUS Chrome OS tablet: Chromebook Tablet CT100
Launch of the world's first low-latency USB-C 2.4 GHz wireless gaming headset: ROG Strix Go 2.4
Launch of the world’s fastest gaming monitors with 280 Hz refresh rates at FHD resolution: TUF Gaming VG259QM and VG279QM
RT-AX88U becomes the first ASUS router to receive the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 designation
ROG Crosshair VIII Impact motherboard breaks the 6 GHz barrier for both CPU and memory frequencies, setting new overclocking records
ASUS ESC8000 G4 server sets over 192 world records in dual-processor benchmarks for compute-intensive applications