ASUS announces support for 9th generation Intel processors and a new line of Z390 chipset based motherboards. Headlining a new series of motherboards models Republic of Gamers, designed for the most powerful gaming stations and PCs. The ROG Strix family of motherboards, including the high-performance Mini-ITX form factor, have great gamer features, while the TUF Gaming motherboards offer a combination of all the key features at an affordable price point. Non-gaming professionals will love ASUS Prime series motherboards, and WS series is a great way to build powerful workstations and professional-grade builds.
ROG STRIX Z390-H
Automatic Intelligent Performance Optimization
Featured Intel 9th Gen Intel Core processors include three models with unlocked multipliers. To unleash their full overclocking potential, our new motherboards feature a range of overclocking technologies. ASUS AI Overclocking technology accelerates and optimizes overclocking automatically. Available in Windows and directly from UEFI BIOS, this technology automatically optimizes CPU and cooling system settings for each system. proprietary ASUS proprietary overclocking algorithm helps to efficiently calculate overclocking potential of each chip. Intelligent technology tracks critical overclocking parameters like operating temperature, fan speed and power consumption to measure the effectiveness of the cooling system. Intelligent software constantly monitors system health, self-learning and adapting to upgrades, seasonal temperature fluctuations, and dust buildup.
AI Overclocking technology is available on Prime Z390-A, WS Z390-PRO and all ROG models except Strix Z390-H Gaming, and is not the only automated overclocking solution. The latest automatic five-sided optimization technology allows for one-click customization. Mimicking the actions of a live overclocker, it incrementally increases clock speed and voltage, and checks system stability at every step before raising the bar again.
Intelligent Optimized Performance allows you to overclock your CPU to near the maximum frequency possible by overclocking manually. Overclocking also controls fan speed of the connected fans during overclocking. TUF Gaming and the more affordable ROG Strix and Prime Series motherboards, while not featuring automatic five-way optimization, are equipped with OC Tuner software that uses pre-set tuning profiles to boost CPU overclocking performance. Automated overclocking technologies, aimed primarily at hobbyist overclockers, will be very useful for professionals as well, since they can quickly assess the systemās health before moving on to manually changing settings.
ROG Strix Z390-E
Increased memory speed and stability
Clock speeds of memory modules are constantly increasing, motherboards are improving as well. New motherboards based on Z390 chipset use OptiMem II technology, an optimized layout on several layers of the board to minimize electromagnetic interference. T-shaped wiring topology improves synchronization between signals going to different modules when all slots are full. New series motherboards allow you to clock up to 4266 MHz on all occupied memory slots, even if the memory modules are equipped with LED backlight.
Memory error is the most common reason for booting failure. MemOK, developed by ASUS! Allows you to automatically roll back memory settings to safe ones. Previously, you had to push a button on the motherboard to use this feature. Updated MemOK function! II makes it possible to switch to safe mode with a toggle switch. MemOK function if memory module malfunction is detected! II automatically re-runs different settings profiles to bring the system back up and running.
Air and Liquid Cooling
The unavoidable increase in power consumption and heat generation caused by the increasing number of cores forces experts to use liquid cooling systems when significantly overclocking. All motherboards of the new series based on Z390 chipset have a jack for the most popular liquid cooling system. Mid- and high-end models feature a connector for individual self-assembled coolant pumps, while ROG boards feature sensors to monitor coolant temperature and flow rate.
Fan Xpert 4 technology allows the cooling system to adapt to different types of loads. Usually, motherboard-connected system fans are activated when the temperature of either the CPU or the motherboard increases, which is not always optimal for games or other applications that place most of the load on the graphics card. With the Fan Xpert 4 feature, the motherboard controls fan speeds in response to, among other things, changes in the temperature of the compatible graphics card, allowing you to apply different cooling scenarios to each case.
ROG Strix Z390-F
Aura Sync
LED backlighting has changed the face of modern computing. ASUS Aura Sync technology offers the most comprehensive range of LED lighting solutions for the PC. Synchronizes the colors and effects of various components and peripherals from ASUS and its partners to create a complete LED backlighting for gaming stations in a few clicks. Especially for software developers was created Aura SDK toolkit, which allows you to integrate the effects of backlighting Aura in a third-party software. For example, in the latest version of the game Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 LED backlight effects are tied to the in-game events.
Plenty of ports and wide compatibility
New Z390 based motherboards are equipped with at least two M-slot in every model.2 for connecting a pair of SSDs with no extra cables. One slot can also be used for a primary SSD and a second slot can be used for Intel Optane memory and hard drive acceleration. Many newer motherboards also come with heatsinks to cool the M.2 to reduce the temperature of the installed SSD and prevent its slowdown caused by overheating under high loads.
Some of the ROG, Strix, and TUF Gaming models feature Intel Gigabit Ethernet 802.1x Wi-Fi connectivity, and there is no need to modify the settings on the slots.Second generation 11ac Wave 2 . 2Ć2 MU-MIMO technology, offering wireless speeds in excess of 1Gbps with a suitable router, such as the ROG Rapture GT-AC5300. Robust Intel Gigabit Ethernet controllers are found on almost all Z390 series motherboards, while the ROG Maximus XI Extreme and Formula feature the even more advanced Aquantia networking controllers that allow for speeds up to 5Gb/s.
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING
Every detail counts
All new motherboards feature Surge and ESD protection. All Z390 chipset-based models feature digital power management system, even the most affordable Prime series. PCIe slots are reinforced with additional solder to support the weight of a massive graphics card, and in the TUF Gaming series the PCIe graphics slot is reinforced with steel elements SafeSlot to protect the motherboard from damage when a heavy graphics card with a powerful fan is installed. ROG and Strix motherboards come pre-installed with I/O slots for backside access, simplifying self-assembly.
UEFI BIOS GUI has separate modes for novice and expert users. The first gives access only to basic settings, the second gives access to many fine tuning options. Built-in search lets you easily find what youāre looking for. All changes made during the current session are displayed before you save and exit the interface to make sure they are correct before you apply them. Get the latest UEFI BIOS update using the firmware-based EZ Flash 3 tool, which automatically downloads and installs the optimal BIOS version for each specific motherboard.
Drivers CDs are used less and less often, so we developed the Q-Installer software, which allows you to download the latest drivers and utilities for your motherboard from the internet in one click, selecting only the drivers you need. Armoury Crate utility combines useful features to configure various ASUS products. The application was introduced this summer with ROGās latest notebooks and has already covered many components, including the new Z390 series motherboards.
TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING
ROG raises the bar
Since its introduction in 2006, the Republic of Gamers brand has set the standard for gaming and overclocking motherboards. Our engineers and designers are constantly evolving every aspect in pursuit of better performance, more options for fine-tuning, and the ultimate end-user experience.
Maximus XI Series motherboards with Z390 chipsets feature a dark color scheme, rich feature set and a variety of form factors. At the head of the line, the Maximus XI Extreme is the ideal foundation for building the PC of your dreams. Next up are the armor-clad Maximus XI Formula and Code models with similar specs. The Maximus XI Gene takes a fresh look at the microATX format while the Maximus XI Hero boasts a nice balance of features.
ROG Strix gives you affordable pricing
Following the Maximus series in the ROG hierarchy are more affordable motherboards that live up to the high expectations of Republic of Gamers fans. These models are endowed with all the necessary functionality for gaming and overclocking. The Z390 chipset-based motherboard series features one Mini-ITX form factor model, the Strix Z390-I Gaming, as well as three full-size ATX form factor boards: the Strix Z390-E, Z390-F and Z390-H Gaming.
Prime Z390-P
The TUF Gaming machine on TUF Gaming components
TUF series is a new direction in gaming computer hardware. The series combines unique gaming aesthetics with ease of setup and a strong focus on reliability and gaming features. Similar to its predecessors, the TUF Gaming Alliance product line was developed by ASUS and its partners, devoted titans of the gaming industry. Perfectly matched memory, coolers, power supplies and TUF Gaming cases are available right now, with more gaming devices on the way.
TUF Gaming motherboard family based on Z390 chipset consists of five models: full-size ATX form factor is presented by TUF Z390-PRO Gaming and Z390-PLUS Gaming, TUF Z390M-PRO Gaming is in microATX form factor and models with built-in Wi-Fi module complete the series.
WS Series and Prime Series ā Not Just for Gaming
New motherboard selection is only partially due to the renewed popularity of PC gaming. Processor features increase with increasing number of cores. WS- and Prime-series motherboards are designed first and foremost for work, not just for play, because you need equally high-performance machines for professional media content creation. However, WS and Prime series motherboards will surely find their fans among enthusiasts and even gamers, who prefer the more severe styling of these series models.
The WS Z390 PRO motherboard gives users a seamless expansion path to the Coffee Lake workstation, and the Prime Z390-A has all the features users expect from the latest ASUS motherboard. The Prime Z390-P and Z390M-PLUS are designed for basic DIY PCs.
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