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ASUS ROG Maximus
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO (WI-FI)
Z590 ATX motherboard for Intel LGA 1200 — DDR4, up to 128 GB, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE + 1GbE.
Socket
Intel LGA 1200
The CPU socket determines which processors are compatible with this motherboard.
Chipset
Z590
The chipset controls data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals.
Max RAM
128 GB DDR4
Maximum supported memory capacity when all DIMM slots are populated with highest-density modules.
PCIe Gen
PCIe 4.0
The PCIe generation determines maximum bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe storage.
Ordering Code90MB1640-M0EAY0
PackageRetail (Box)
CategoryMotherboards
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I/O & Connectivity
Memory
DDR4 (4 DIMM)
Max Capacity
128 GB
PCIe
Gen 4.0
M.2 Slots
4
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2
LAN
2.5GbE + 1GbE
USB
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 + Thunderbolt 4
Audio
ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1
Rear I/O backplate diagram — refer to ASUS product page for detailed layout
Motherboard Anatomy
1
VRM / Power Delivery
Voltage Regulator Module area — delivers clean, stable power to the CPU for reliable performance under load.
2
M.2 SSD Slots
4 M.2 slots for NVMe solid-state drives — PCIe 4.0 interface for maximum sequential read/write speeds.
3
Audio Subsystem
ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1 — shielded audio circuitry with dedicated PCB layers for clean signal separation.
Full Specifications
Specifications sourced from ASUS official product database. Data verified against distributor documentation.
| Platform | |
| Chipset | Z590 |
| Socket | Intel LGA 1200 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory | |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| DIMM Slots | 4 |
| Max RAM | 128 GB |
| Expansion | |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| M.2 Slots | 4 |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| LAN | 2.5GbE + 1GbE |
| USB (Rear I/O) | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 + Thunderbolt 4 |
| Audio | |
| Audio Codec | ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1 |
| Ordering | |
| Part Number | 90MB1640-M0EAY0 |
| Series | ROG Maximus |
Support & Downloads
Latest BIOS Update
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Chipset & LAN Drivers
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User Manual & Quick Start Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What socket does the ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO (WI-FI) use?
The ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO (WI-FI) uses the Intel LGA 1200 socket, compatible with Intel desktop processors.
How much RAM does the ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO (WI-FI) support?
The ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO (WI-FI) supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across 4 DIMM slots.
How many M.2 slots does the ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO (WI-FI) have?
The ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO (WI-FI) features 4 M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSD storage with PCIe 4.0 support.