ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO Intel®Z590 ATX gaming motherboard with 14+2 power stages, PCIe 4.0, Onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Dual Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Quad M.2 with heatsinks and embedded backplates, Dual onboard Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-pane

High quality components

• 8-pin ProCool II Power Connectors

  Two ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

• 14+2 Power Stages

  The VRM is comprised of 14 (90 amp) power stages for Vcore and 2 (70 amp) power stages for the secondary voltage rails.

• MicroFine Alloy Chokes

  Each Power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

• 10K Japanese-made Black Metallic Capacitors

  Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

Cooling Heatsinks

• VRM and Aluminum I/O Heatsink

  A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.

• M.2 Heatsinks

  Quad dedicated heatsinks keep up to four M.2 drives at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

• L-shaped Heatpipe

  An L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM.

• M.2 Backplates

  All M.2 slots feature backplate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance even when airflow is restricted.

Cooler by Design

ROG Maximus XIII Hero features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

• Multiple temperature sources

  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.

• 4-pin PWM/DC fan headers and ASUS HYDRANODE

  Every onboard header auto-detects any PWM or DC fan, with three chassis fan headers offering ASUS HYDRANODE support.

• AIO pump

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

Next Generation Networking

• Intel^® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+)

  Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.

• Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

  Onboard Intel^® 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, smooth lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

• WiFi 6E Antenna

  The antenna has two built-in transmitters and receivers to enable faster transmission speeds, and it supports the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands.

• Adjustable Design

  Four-way positioning enables better signal reception.

• Magnetic Base

  A powerful magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.

*WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi. To learn more about the ASUS WiFi 6 ecosystem, please visit: asus.com/content/WiFi6/#WIFI-6E

SupremeFX

ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. There's also a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec, and an ESS® 9018Q2C integrated DAC capable of reaching -115dB THD+N to provide playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of the audio track.

• Audio Line Shielding

  Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

• Switching MOSFETS

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

• Nichicon^® CAPS

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

• ALC 4082 Codec

  The ALC4082 codec uses a USB interface instead of the conventional high definition audio (HDA) interface and improves playback audio resolution from 192 to 384 kHz.

• ESS^® SABRE9018Q2C

  The ESS^® SABRE9018Q2C integrated DAC amplifier is capable of providing -115 dB total harmonic distortion (THD+N) for playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of the audio track. In addition, the 121 dB dynamic range (DNR) provides an extremely low noise-floor, further accentuating dynamics and punch.