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ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO (WI-FI)

AMD X470 ATX Gaming motherboard with M.2 heatsink, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 3600MHz, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, and USB 3.1 Gen 2

  • AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen™ processors
  • Synchronized RGB lighting technology works with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync-capable PC gear and includes support for addressable light strips and Phillip Hue
  • Perfected cooling: dedicated water cooling zone, comprehensive fan controls, and M.2 heatsink
  • Gaming connectivity: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO WiFi, LANGaurd, dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Extensive overclocking options: one-click, smart tuning for newcomers, and advanced tweaking options in UEFI for seasoned veterans
  • Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action
  • Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability
  • DIY Friendly Design

  • Overview

  1. ESD GUARDS

    Greater electrostatic protection than standard.
    ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.

    ESD GUARDS
  2. TRUEVOLT USB

    Rock-steady 5V power regulation that ensures a stable USB connection.

    TRUEVOLT USB
  3. 2 X SAFESLOT

    Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.

    SAFESLOT
  4. 4 X Q-DIMM

    One sided clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.

    Q-DIMM
  5. 3 X Q-SLOT

    Clip to swap or secure your graphics card.

    Q-SLOT
  6. Q-CONNECTOR

    Sorts all front-panel cables.

    Q-CONNECTOR
  1. Pre-mounted I/O shield
    Clr CMOS
    BIOS FlashBack™

  2. 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11AC

  3. 2 x USB 2.0 Ports

  4. 1 x PS/2 Port

  5. 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports

  6. Intel I211-AT
    LANGuard

  7. Dual M.2 Socket 3 Type M

    ・ 1 x 2242-2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4)
    ・ 1 x 2242-22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 + SATA)

  8. Multi-GPU SLI/CFX Support

    ・ 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16, x8/x8)
    ・ 1 x PCIe 2.0 x4 slots (chipset)
    ・ 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 slot (chipset)

  9. SupremeFX S1220 CODEC

    ・ ES9023P High Definition DAC
    ・ Impedance sense for front and rear
    ・ 120dB SNR stereo playback output
    ・ 113dB SNR recording input

    Sonic Studio III & Sonic Radar III
  10. Q-Code
    Multicolored Q-LED

  11. 2 x 4-pin AURA RGB headers
    2 x 3-pin Addressable headers
  12. DDR4 3600MHz+ (OC)

    ・ 4 x DIMM Dual Channel DDR4

  13. AMD Socket AM4
  14. USB 3.1 Gen2 Front Panel Conector

  15. 6 x SATA 6G ports

  16. AMD X470 Chipset
    ROG Logo RGB LED

    Intel X470 Chipset
  17. W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers

  • DIY Friendly Design

  • Overview

ROGSILKSCREEN LABELS

ROG Crosshair VII Hero wears an informative silkscreen that makes it easy to identify native ports for your drives and peripherals, and also which PCI Express and memory slots to populate for best system performance.

ROG Crosshair VII HeroTHE HERO EVERYONE WANTS

Revel in ROG's enthusiast roots with ROG Crosshair VII Hero — the X470 gaming motherboard that conceals potent power, smarter cooling, and faster memory support under a stealthy new skin. Loaded with renowned ROG features, from one-click overclocking and cooling to attention-grabbing Aura Sync illumination, it’s the perfect foundation for your AMD Ryzen rig.

leadingCUSTOMIZATION

AURA SYNC

ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for built-in RGB LEDs and for lighting strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

* The Aura RGB-strip header supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.
**RGB extension cables are included. LED strips and Aura Sync-compatible devices are sold separately.

  • Static Static
  • Breathing Breathing
  • Strobing Strobing
  • Rainbow Rainbow
  • Color cycle Color cycle
  • Comet Comet
  • Flash and dash Flash and dash
  • Wave Wave
  • Glowing Yo-Yo Glowing Yo-Yo
  • Starry Night Starry Night
  • Music effect Music Effect
  • Smart Smart

Addressable Strip

RGB Strip

Aura lighting control

ASUS Aura has evolved to be more user-friendly than ever

UI 1

Aura now supports RGB color codes, for easier setup

UI 2

Customizable temperature thresholds allow you to choose how CPU and GPU temps are expressed via RGB lighting

Infinite Lighting Possibilities

ASUS Aura SDK allows developers to take full advantage of the vast ecosystem of Aura Sync-capable PC gear. From in-system illumination to peripherals and beyond, the SDK provides an evolving toolkit of options to enhance games and software with RGB lighting. Game effects, alerts, and audio can all be conveyed via Aura-compatible hardware, creating subtle or dazzling visual cues to augment the action. There's also scope to map system parameters to lighting, such as internal temperatures, handing you versatile new ways to monitor vital information.

Visit the ASUS Aura microsite to learn more about Aura SDK.

AURA SYNC X PHILIPS HUE

ROG Crosshair VII Hero takes ASUS Aura into the home — and now it also lets you synchronize effects with Philips® Hue personal wireless lighting. Easily control your Hue light bulbs, strips and lamps from the simple Aura app , and create immersive illumination that extends beyond your rig to make the whole room part of your gaming experience.

performance

OC DESIGN

ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY

By default, all of Ryzen’s major bus frequencies are derived from the same reference clock, limiting the control and flexibility needed to harness the full overclocking potential of the platform. ROG Crosshair VII Hero features a dedicated onboard clock generator that supplies dynamic reference clocks to the CPU cores and major subdomains, giving you the freedom to coax every MHz of headroom from the system.

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Whether you’re gunning for high memory frequencies or tuning timings for the lowest latency, ROG Crosshair VII Hero provides the tools you need to exploit Ryzen’s latent potential: carefully optimized trace pathways maintain signal integrity, and the acclaimed ROG firmware offers the necessary tweaks to ensure stability while maximizing memory performance. Load up with a high-density memory kit for heavy multitasking, or run a focused setup that delivers the bandwidth your favorite games and applications need. Any way you stack it, the Hero has you covered.

  • RamCache II

  • 5-Way Optimization

SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS

RAMCache II

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

Automatically caches all your storage devices at the same time for optimal use of your system‘s caching resources.

ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCKING AND COOLING

Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart by dynamically optimizing essential aspects of your system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.

・ An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.
・ Fans stay whisper-quiet during everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU- or GPU-intensive tasks.
・ An all-new stress test allows users to optimize and overclock for CPU- or memory-centric workloads.

  • TPU

    CPU PERFORMANCE BOOST

    Unleash your PC's full performance potential with the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility. The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is the intelligence behind our automated system-tuning utility, offering the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking.

  • EPU

    ALL-ROUND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

    With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

  • Fan Xpert 4

    FLEXIBLE COOLING CONTROLS FOR AIR OR LIQUID

    ROG Crosshair VII Hero gives you comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our award-winning UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all.

  • Digi+ Power control

    PRECISE DIGITAL POWER CONTROL

    ROG’s Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

  • Turbo Core App

    OPTIMIZE PER-CORE PERFORMANCE FOR EVERY APP

    AMD's latest processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo Core app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it's needed most.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your Ryzen-based rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

  • 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.

  • SATA Information: View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

  • AURA on/off/stealth: Optimize performance and cooling, monitor stats, enable and disable onboard features, and configure which ports and drives have priority

  • Fast Clock Adjustment: Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Designed for easy setup, the EZ Mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag and drop capability that takes the hassle out of complex tasks, and one-click convenience to apply important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

  • My Favorites: Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

  • EZ Flash 3: Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

  • S.M.A.R.T.: Check 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 the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

  • SATA Port Renaming: Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

  • Search Function: Quickly and easily find the option or setting you’re looking for.

  • ASUS User Profile: Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

When you’re ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you’re ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

Cooler By Design

ROG Crosshair VII Hero features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Rampage VI Extreme
  • Multiple temperature sources position
  • Block sensor position
  • 4-pin PWM/DC fan position
  • Fan Extension Header position
  • Smart Protection position
  • Water in/out position
  • Water flow position
  • Water pump+ position
  • Multiple temperature sources

  • Water pump+

  • 4-pin PWM/DC fan

  • Fan Extension Header

  • Smart protection

  • Water in/out

  • Water flow

  • AIO pump

  • Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors, for workload-based cooling. And all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

  • A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

    detail
  • Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

    *W_PUMP+ and AIO PUMP are also PWM/DC controllable.
  • Allows expansion of three additional DC or PWM fan headers, plus three thermal-probe headers.

    detail
  • A dedicated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and over-current.

  • Allows for monitoring of temperature at the input/out of any component.

    detail
  • Allows for constant monitoring of the flow rate of entire loop

    detail
  • A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

    detail

ROGaudio

SupremeFX

ROG's SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide 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® RC4580 op amp for high gain with low distortion — all to deliver audio that envelops you as never before.

  • S1220 Codec

    10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1 channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front panel outputs

  • ESS® SABRE ES9023P DAC

    Creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of -112dB THD

  • Nichicon caps

    Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

  • Gold-Plated Audio Jacks

    Backlit audio jacks save you from fumbling around in the dark

  • Switching Mosfets

    Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs

  • S1220 CODEC

  • ESS® SABRE ES9023P DAC

  • NICHICON CAPS

  • GOLD-PLATED
    AUDIO JACKS

  • SWITCH MOSFETS

Sonic Studio III

Sonic Studio 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 and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

*Learn more about Sonic Studio III.

Sonic Studio UI
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  • 2
  • 3
  • App-specific profiles

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

  • Surround sound

    Surround sound for a truly immersive audio experience

  • Sonic Studio Link

    New Sonic Studio Link VR functionality extends its HRTF effects to headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

*A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process sound true to life.

Sonic Studio UI
  • In-game sound effects and music are adjusted automatically to increase the feeling of immersion, so audio pulls  you further into the game.

    Gaming

  • The Voice Clarity and Smart Volume sliders are set high to emphasize dialog, so you’ll hear the softest whispers and experience minimum distortion at maximum volume.

    Movie

  • Voice Clarity, Bass Boost and Treble Boost are carefully balanced so your music-listening experience feels like a live performance.

    Music

  • Soft sounds are accentuated by Smart Volume for enhanced listening, while Voice Clarity boosts speech for crystal-clear conversations.

    Communication

  • Sonic Studio Link applies Sonic Studio III effects to your VR headset, boosting immersion in virtual worlds.

    Virtual Reality

  • Easy-to-use routing assigns different audio streams to different outputs, such as browser effects to headphones and game audio to speakers.

    Multi-tasking

Scan and detect to dominate!

Sonic Radar III

The immersive Sonic Radar III audio engine processes sounds more accurately than ever, so you're always aware of what's going on around you. Use the on-screen arrow to hone your enemy-pinpointing skills, and enjoy visualized audio detail that eliminates the need to crank up the volume. It’s the perfect tool for practice rounds and tuning untrained ears.

*Learn more about Sonic Radar III.

  • Improved Audio Algorithm

    The new Sonic Radar audio algorithm is now even more accurate to allow enemies to be pinpointed with even more accuracy.
  • 3D Engine

    Sonic Radar III is built around it’s all new HUD with an in-game 3 dimensional arrow for a more intuitive experience.
  • Audio Boost

    The new audio boost feature now allows the boosted audio to be heard directly. *HUD: Head Up Display
  • Audio Radar

    Sonic Radar 3 is effective regardless of surrounding noise and chaos.

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TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG

GAMEFIRST IV

GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. New Multi-Gate Teaming brings together all your networks to create gargantuan bandwidth and smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database to ensure that every game is optimized for best performance.

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  • Stay in the Game

  • And...More

Stay In The Game

Overwolf

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

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  • In-game dock

  • In-game calling

  • Multi-IM support

  • 5 customizable apps

  • 0 missed calls during gaming

  • 5+ clients in a single interface

  • AI Suite 3

    One-stop control panel

  • ROG theme 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 (1 year)

    The best protection from viruses and spyware

  • DAEMON tools software

    The leading tool for optical and virtual discs

  • PC Cleaner

    Accelerate your PC by eliminating clogs with simple click

The Power of AMD

AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation / Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics / Ryzen 1st Generation / 7th Generation A Series / Athlon X4 processors.

The high-performance Ryzen processor supports up to eight cores, and is based on the innovative Zen core architecture. The 7th Generation A Series APUs feature integrated AMD Radeon R Series graphics. AMD AM4-socket processors feature dual-channel DDR4 memory, native 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 and 16 PCI Express® 3.0/2.0 lanes for superb performance.

AMD X470 chipset

The AMD X470 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD AM4-socket Ryzen processors, 7th Generation A Series APUs and Athlon CPUs. It is optimized for multiple GPU configurations including NVDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX™. It also provides two 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports and six 6Gbps SATA ports for faster data retrieval.

AMD StoreMI

AMD StoreMI technology is a software utility that accelerates any drive for better system responsiveness with reduced startup and software load times. It combines SSD performance with the affordability and capacity of an HDD by automatically moving frequently accessed data to dedicated SSD storage.

For more detailed information, please refer to AMD official website : https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/store-mi

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