ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero ATX Motherboard Key Features ATX Motherboard Intel LGA1200 Socket with Intel Z590 Chipset Supports DDR4 Memory up to 3200MHz Supports PCIe Gen4 6 SATA III Slots, 4 M.2 Slot 3 Year Warranty with ASUS Overview The ASUS ROG Maximus XIII Hero has returned to build on the legacy of its predecessors. Ready to support the latest 11th Generation Intel processors by packing upgraded power, smart cooling and the latest generation of connectivity hidden beneath a cooling stealthy exterior. Feature filled with renowned ROG features like AI-enhanced controls and customisable Aura Sync LED controls and bolstered by a few new additions like PCIe 4.0 technology, Quad M.2 and Dual-USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4. All of this make the Maximus XIII Hero a true top-shelf motherboard and a perfect cornerstone for any high-end build. Specifications Form Factor ATX Socket Intel LGA1200 Socket Chipset Intel Z590 Chipset Max CPU Support Core i9 11th Gen Memory Channel Dual Memory Support DDR4 Up to 3200MHz DIMM Slots 4 Max Memory 128GB PCIe Gen Gen4 PCIe x16 2 (1 x PCIe 4.0, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4) PCIe x1 1 (PCIe 3.0) SATA 3  6 M.2 Slots 4 (2 x PCIe 4.0, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x4) Front Ports 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen 2x2 Rear Ports 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x Thunderbolt 4, 5 x HD Audio Connectors VGA Ports 0 DVI-D Ports 0 DisplayPort 0 HDMI Ports 1 Audio Chip ROG SupremeFX 7.1 ALC4082 LAN Ports 2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet Operating System Windows 10 64-bit DirectX 12