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ROG MAXIMUS XI GENE

Intel Z390 mATX gaming motherboard with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, double-capacity DIMM support, ROG DIMM.2 dual M.2 expansion card, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 4700MHz, four M.2, SATA 6Gbps, DisplayPort, HDMI and USB 3.1 Gen 2

  • LGA1151 socket: Ready for 9th/8th Generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
  • Double-capacity DIMM: Optimized memory trace layout for dual 32GB DIMM support.
  • Perfected cooling: Dedicated water-cooling zones, M.2 heatsink and flexible fan controls.
  • ROG DIMM.2: Vertically-installed dual-M.2 expansion card with heatsink for maximum cooling and performance.
  • Overclocker’s toolkit: Hardware-level controls to aid with subzero overclocking.
  • 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing AI overclocking and cooling profiles tailor-made for your rig.
  • Gaming connectivity: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, four M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, and CNVi 2x2 802.11ac Intel integrated Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support for lightning-fast data transfers.
  • Gaming audio: High-fidelity sonics that draw you deeper into the action, with SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III.
  • 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.
  • Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot, patented pre-mounted I/O shield and premium components for maximum durability

Awards

9.5 out of 10

Design-wise, the XI Gene can be quite the powerhouse for use as a gaming station and as the heart of a high end HTPC.

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Gold

European Hardware Community Awards 2019 Best Motherboard

European Hardware Community Awards 2019

Best of 2018

Techtesters Best of 2018 Awards

Unleash your inner power

The long wait for the ultimate small form factor motherboard is over. Built on the Intel Z390 platform, Maximus XI Gene delivers revolutionary performance that rivals high-end ATX systems with support for extreme overclocking, double-capacity DIMMs and next-generation storage. Maximus XI Gene is crafted to be a natural fit for showcase PC builds for gaming and style-conscious enthusiasts — where pure adrenaline meets pure style through the best performance.

SPEC OVERVIEW

  1. Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
    Clr CMOS
    BIOS Flashback Button

  3. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/
    mouse combo port

  4. Display port

    ‧ HDMI 1.4b

  5. Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN

    ‧ ROG GameFirst V
    ‧ LANGuard

  6. 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports

    ‧ 3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C

    4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
    2 x USB 2.0 ports
  7. Intel® Wireless-AC 9560

    ‧ 2 x 2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

  8. SupremeFX 8-channel audio

    ‧ 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
    ‧ Optical S/PDIF out

    SupremeFX S1220A CODEC

    ‧ Impedance sense
    ‧ High quality output and input
    ‧ SupremeFX shielding

  1. ESD GUARDS

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

    ESD GUARDS
  2. TRUEVOLT USB

    USB power supplies rock-steady 5V to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations for minimal data loss

    TRUEVOLT USB
  3. 1 X SAFESLOT

    Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.

    SAFESLOT
  4. 2 X Q-DIMM

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

    Q-DIMM
  5. 1 X Q-SLOT

    Clip to swap or secure your graphics card

    Q-SLOT
  6. Q-CONNECTOR

    sorts all front-panel cables

    Q-CONNECTOR

  1. Q-Code
    Multicolored Q-LED

  2. DDR4 4600+ MHz (O.C)
    ‧ 2 x DIMM, dual-channel Max.64GB
    ‧ Double Capacity DIMM support

  3. 1 x DIMM.2 with Heatsink
    ‧ 2 x Type 2242-22110, supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode from CPU

  4. LGA1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors

  5. 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

  6. 4 x SATA 6Gb/s

  7. 2 x M.2 Socket 3
    ‧ 2 x Type 2242-2280, supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode from PCH

  8. W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers

  9. 1 x Thermal sensor header
    2 x 4-pin AURA RGB headers

THRILLING PERFORMANCE

With industry-first support for double-capacity DDR4 memory, comprehensive cooling and four M.2 slots for unthrottled SSD RAID storage, Maximus XI Gene lets you maximize the power of your SFF rig to achieve the performance of high-end ATX systems in a much more compact package.

DDR4 4400Mhz+

Whether you're gunning for high memory frequencies or tuning timings for the lowest latency, ROG Maximus XI Gene provides the tools you need to exploit the Coffee Lake architecture's full 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 Gene has you covered.

70% REDUCTION IN CROSSTALK

Double-capacity DIMM support

Maximus XI Gene features a unique memory-trace design that supports up to 32GB per channel for a total memory capacity of 64GB. With double-capacity UDIMM modules, Maximus XI Gene delivers four-DIMM memory bandwidth in a compact, dual-DIMM design.

Built for overclocking

By default, all of Coffee Lake'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 Maximus XI Gene 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.

Procool power connector Finned heatsink

Overclocker's toolkit

HARDWARE-LEVEL CONTROLS

Maximus XI Gene comes equipped with four M.2 slots to let you take full advantage of Intel IRST and NVMe RAID for ultimate SSD storage speeds. Two M.2 slots on the ROG DIMM.2 module, an innovative expansion card that allows connections via a DDR4 interface, while the other two M.2 slots under the M.2 heatsink connect via PCIe 3.0.

  • 1

    MEMOK! II

    DRAM Auto Training Swithch

  • 2

    QLED

    4 LEDs to show current boot status

  • 3

    LN2 Mode

    Jumper for LN2 Overclocking

  • 4

    Pause Switch

    Switch on to allow screenshot capture

  • 5

    Slow Mode Switch

    Allows slow the system when LN2 OC

  • 6

    ReTry Button

    Instantly hard reset the PC

  • 7

    Safe Boot Button

    Instantly reset the PC and boot directly in to a safe mode

  • 8

    ProbeIt

    Instantly reset the PC and boot directly in to a safe mode

Cooler By Design

Comprehensive cooling zone

ROG Maximus XI Gene features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

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  • Multiple temperature sources position
  • 4-pin PWM/DC fan position
  • Water pump+ position
  • AIO pump position
  • Full speed position
  • Water flow position
  • Water in/out position

  • Multiple temperature sources

  • 4-pin PWM/DC fan

  • Water pump+

  • AIO pump

  • Full Speed

  • Water flow

  • Water in/out

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

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

    *W_PUMP+ and AIO PUMP are also PWM/DC controllable.

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

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  • An All-In-One header that supports auto-detection of PWM, DC fans and water pumps.

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  • Three full speed fan headers for targeted airflow during extreme overclocking.

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

    detail

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

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Unthrotthled transfer speed

The Maximus XI Gene has provision for four M.2 drives to make the most of Intel's IRST options. Two ride our DIMM.2 module next to the memory slots, while two slots under the extended M.2 heatsink.

  • ROG DIMM.2 (Dual PCle Gen 3 M.2)

    ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a metal heatsink , helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating the asethetics.

    ROG DIMM.2 heatsink ROG DIMM.2 dual M.2 expansion card
  • PCIe Gen 3 M.2

    ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a metal heatsink , helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating the asethetics.

    ROG DIMM.2 heatsink ROG DIMM.2 dual M.2 expansion card
ROG DIMM.2 (Dual PCle Gen 3 M.2)

ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a metal heatsink , helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating the asethetics.

ROG DIMM.2 heatsink ROG DIMM.2 dual M.2 expansion card
PCIe Gen 3 M.2

CONTROL YOUR RIG

ROG provides the best firmware and utilities to give you complete control of your system. With powerful overclocking via the acclaimed UEFI BIOS or automatic 5-Way Optimization, audio profile tweaking and intuitive tools to optimize storage, audio quality and networking performance, Maximus XI Gene comes with everything you need to customize your experience exactly how you want.

AI Overclocking

ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster and smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system.

CPU POTENTIAL

We created a proprietary algorithm that evaluates the capabilities of your CPU.

COOLING CAPABILITY

The onboard intelligence also watches system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to gauge cooling performance.

AI OVERCLOCKING

Utilizes onboard intelligence to perform automated clocking and provides target frequency and voltage estimations for savvy veterans that prefer manual tuning.

5-Way Optimization

Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor and tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling and acoustics. The automated CPU tuning feature of 5-Way Optimization leverages the same onboard intelligence as AI Overclocking,but goes further by running a Prime95 based stress test to deliver a result that's well-tuned from the get-go.

  • TPU INSIGHT

  • EPU Guidance

  • FAN XPERT 4

  • DIGI+
    POWER CONTROL

  • TURBO APP

  • TPU INSIGHT

    TPU INSIGHT

    The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) Insight provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking.

  • EPU Guidance

    EPU

    The Energy Processing Unit (EPU) Guidance enables system-wide power efficiency, automatically optimizing consumption to maximize savings.

  • Fan Xpert 4

    Fan Xpert 4

    Enjoy comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our award-winning UEFI.

  • Digital Power Controls

    Digital Power Controls

    The 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.

  • Game Faster, Rank Higher

    Game Faster, Rank Higher

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

UEFI BIOS

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

  • 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.

    ADVANCED MODE
    ADVANCED MODE

    Prediction

    AI OC monitors system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to estimate overclocking performance.

    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.

    AI OC Guide

    The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Optimization or view a quick guide.

    SMART

    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.

  • Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

    EZ MODE
    EZ MODE

    EZ Tuning Wizard

    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.

    Fast Clock Adjustment

    Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

    Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)

    Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

SupremeFX

Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220A codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And to ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, delivering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset.
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  • S1220A Codec

    ASUS exclusive S1220A- 113dB
    Standard ALC1220: 108dB

  • Nichicon caps

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

  • Gold-Plated Audio Jacks

    Prevents oxidization to ensure a reliable connection

  • S1220A CODEC

  • NICHICON CAPS

  • GOLD-PLATED
    AUDIO JACKS

SONIC RADAR

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.

SONIC STUDIO III

Explore a range of EQ options and one-click presets that allow you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your audio device, and make use of the new APO-injection technology apply your audio profiles to USB, HDMI and Bluetooth gear.

GameFirst V

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    Smart/Auto modes

    Optimize network traffic for active apps, or allocate more bandwidth to games.

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    One-click prioritization

    Speed network packets for specific applications, helping to reduce latency.

    Extreme mode on: 371.7Mbps
    Extreme mode off: 16.03Mbps

    * Tested with 4GB file download while also playing 4K online video.

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    ROG First

    Interface directly with a ROG router and automatically configure QoS to prioritize network bandwidth to games.

  • GameFirst V is the ROG-exclusive tool that optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming. Team your gateways, keeps tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps and make adjustments on the fly.

    Network insight

    View real-time traffic by biggest hogs, app groups, and task types, or drill down for detailed connection information.

All New Status Overlay

View or adjust network settings during your game, without interrupting play.

Team With ROG Routers For More Wins

ROG NETWORKING EDGE

  • ROG MOTHERBOARD
    ROG MOTHERBOARD

    with GameFirst

  • +
  • ROG WIFI ROUTER
    ROG WIFI ROUTER

    with GameBoost

  • =

  • LOW-LATENCY
    GAMING

ROG
12 ms

33% Faster than key competitor!

18 ms

Ping time

*Tested with League of Legends, with BitTorrent download and streaming also running.

LEARN MORE

RamCache III

RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

  • Smart mode: Automatically caches all your storage devices to maximize your system's resources.

  • An intuitive interface displays real-time drive information, such as current read/write speeds.

  • And allows you to quickly check the health status of assigned memory.

6Gb File Transfer Time 2X Faster

Armoury Crate

The brand-new Armoury Crate portal keeps you updated with the latest drivers and BIOS releases. Its easy-to-use UI can be configured to show a variety of information, including security updates, bug patches, the latest ROG news, gaming events and special offers.

Armoury Crate

PERSONALIZED FOR YOU

ROG works extensively with industry partners and performs extensive testing to ensure Maximus XI Gene provides seamless compatibility with a wide range of graphics cards, DRAM modules, coolers, cases and other components and peripherals. Together with AURA RGB lighting that synchronizes with a vast ecosystem of compatible products, Maximus XI Gene is primed for endless personalization.

GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD

Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors, to mice and keyboards, and up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

*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.
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  • 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
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THE POWER OF INTEL

Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors

This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Intel Z390 chipset

The Intel® Z390 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the chipset provides a maximum of six USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z390 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

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