ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero Wi-Fi X470 AMD AM4 Ryzen 2 DDR4 ATX Motherboard

From the Manufacturer|Powered by    Is the information in this section helpful? Yes / No Overview Powered by AMD® Ryzen™ 2 (AM4), the ROG Crosshair VII Hero with WiFi strikes the perfect balance for gamers and enthusiasts alike combining powerful features and performance with easy-to-use interfaces for complete system control. Push your system performance to the next level with improved overclocking support and Aura Sync RGB for style. Powered by AMD® Ryzen™ 2 AM4 and 7th generation Athlon™ processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual NVMe M.2, onboard 802.11ac Wi-Fi, front panel USB 3.1 Gen2 and gigabit LAN 5-Way Optimization featuring Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 provides automatic overclocking profiles for maximum OC performance with external clock generator Aura Sync RGB lighting with two addressable headers features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of Aura Sync enabled products Pre-mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG’s attention to detail and quality 8-channel HD audio with the ROG exclusive SupremeFX S1220 driven by Japanese capacitors Videos Features THE HERO EVERYONE WANTS The ROG Crosshair VII Hero 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, its the perfect foundation for your AMD Ryzen™ rig. Outshine the Competition 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. 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. 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. Fans stay whisper-quiet during everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU- or GPU-intensive tasks. COOLER BY DESIGN 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 youre cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all. SUPREMEFX ROGs SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection. Weve 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. Whats in the Box Users manual 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x ROG coaster(s) Image Gallery About ASUS ASUS aspires to deliver the incredible in everything it does. With more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,500 engineers, ASUS is dedicated to the design and manufacture of products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s (and tomorrow’s) digital home and office. ASUS’ broad portfolio includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, all-in-one PCs, laptops, servers, wireless networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,511 awards in 2017 and was named in Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies1 . © 2018 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 1 http://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/ Ranked 4th in Computer Industry General Information 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 coolin dedicated water cooling zone, comprehensive fan controls, and M.2 heatsink Gaming connectivity: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 2×2 802.11ac 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 ROG SILKSCREEN 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. LEADING CUSTOMIZATION 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. 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 DESIGNASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY By default, all of Ryzens 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 youre gunning for high memory frequencies or tuning timings for the lowest latency, ROG Crosshair VII Hero provides the tools you need to exploit Ryzens 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. SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS RAMCACHE II ROGs uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment its activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels! 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. Processor & Chipset Chipset Manufacturer: AMD Total Processor Supported: 1 Processor Socket: Socket AM4 Processor Supported: Athlon Processor Supported: A-Series Processor Supported: Athlon X4 Processor Supported: Ryzen 3 Processor Supported: Ryzen 5 Processor Supported: Ryzen 7 Processor Supported: Ryzen 3 PRO Processor Supported: Ryzen 5 PRO Processor Supported: Ryzen 7 PRO Memory Number of Memory Slots: 4 Memory Form Factor: DIMM Memory Form Factor: UDIMM Maximum Memory: 64 GB Memory Technology: DDR4 SDRAM Memory Speed Supported: 3 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 2.93 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 2.80 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 2.67 GHz Memory Speed Supported: 2.40 GHz Memory Speed Supported: 2.13 GHz Memory Speed Supported: 3.40 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 3.20 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 3.60 GHz (O.C.) Memory Speed Supported: 3.47 GHz (O.C.) I/O Controller Controller Type: Serial ATA/600 RAID Supported: Yes RAID Levels: 0 RAID Levels: 1 RAID Levels: 10 Gigabit Ethernet: Yes Video Onboard Video: No Audio Audio Channels: 7.1 Network & Communication Bluetooth: Yes Wireless LAN: Yes I/O Expansions Number of Total Expansion Slots: 5 Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 5 Number of PCI Express x1 Slots: 2 Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 3 Interfaces/Ports Total Number of USB Ports: 12 Number of USB 3.1 Ports: 10 S/PDIF: Yes Onboard Interfaces Number of SATA Interfaces: 6 Number of M.2 Interfaces: 2 Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 5 Number of Onboard USB 3.1 Ports: 3 Physical Characteristics Form Factor: ATX Width: 12″ Depth: 9.6″ Miscellaneous Package Contents: CROSSHAIR VII HERO (WI-FI) Desktop Motherboard Users Manual 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 2 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x ROG coaster(s) Environmentally Friendly: Yes Environmental Certification: RoHS Warranty Limited Warranty: 3 Year Product images may differ from actual product appearance.