ROG MAXIMUS VII RANGER

ROG MAXIMUS VII RANGER

High-value entry-level ROG gaming ATX-board with superb specifications and game-boosting features

• Intel® LGA1150 4th, New 4th & 5th-Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors Ready
• Intel® Z97 Express Chipset with M.2 support (up to 10Gb/s data-transfer)
• Intel™ Ethernet + LANGuard + GameFirst III –This is game networking taken to the next level. This is ROG
• SupremeFX 2014 + Sonic Radar II – New and improved audio that’s beyond compare
• KeyBot + TrueVolt USB — Instant keyboard upgrade and rock-steady 5V USB supply
• USB UEFI BIOS and Secure Erase — Award-winning simplicity and factory-fresh conditioning for superb performance

Silver award

Once the board was up and running it ran like a dream, putting in both a good performance at the Load Optimized Default setting (3.4GHz and 1333MHz) and at our test OC setting of 4.5GHz and 2400MHz. Overclocking although stable was a little more frustrating than usual, as the settings that you want to adjust in the UEFI seem to be hidden from view. With the settings that you don’t want to see at the top of the list, and the ones you do want to see found somewhere below. Of course you can use the My Favorites to customize the UEFI (nice idea), but to be honest most of us Gamers just want to go into the UEFI, press a couple of buttons and get out!

Must Have

“Packing a strong array of gamer-orientated features into its attractive form, the affordable Maximus VII Ranger is worthy of our highest award.”

Gold award

Sometimes motherboards are cheap, and sometimes they’re good value. The ASUS Maximus VII Ranger definitely falls into the good value bracket. Add the great overclocking and power phases, SupremeFX audio, M2 socket as well as plenty of SATA 6Gb/s ports and USB ports, to the low price tag, ROG accoutrements and ASUS reliability and it’s an easy Gold Award winning motherboard, and well suited for a bargain basement gaming behemoth. It’s surprising how much motherboard you can get for a mere £125 these days.

Premium grade

«This worthy new member of the ROG family offers aesthetic charm, heaps of features, solid overclocking and excellent value for money»

Editors choice

“The ASUS Maximus VII Ranger is a brilliant gaming motherboard that brings all the hallmarks of the ASUS ROG brand: functionality, quality and performance, yet at a surprisingly low price point. As the competition in the gaming motherboard market continues to increase ASUS have shown once again that they still have what it takes to be ‘the choice of champions’ by deploying innovative new features and quality components.”

Gold award

+ Delightful visual appearance + Packed with innovative features + Great performance + Includes M.2 support + Brilliant overclocker + Clean & easy to use BIOS + Excellent value for money

Amazing value

+ Delightful visual appearance + Packed with innovative features + Great performance + Includes M.2 support + Brilliant overclocker + Clean & easy to use BIOS + Excellent value for money

Silver award

“We do like the ASUS Maximus VII Ranger. this board is a bit too expensive when comparing it to the Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 3 or the MSI Z97 Gaming 5, but it does compensate this with several hard- and software solutions that ASUS use to extend their focus on gaming.”

HKEPC Recommand Award

HKEPC Recommand Award

Premium grade

“…Asus’ prowess in the ROG department plus a wealth of useful software and EFI features and a slightly cheaper price tag, it just edges the Gaming 7 overall.”

GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2014

Good Design Award Winner — Japan 2014 «Communication devices/equipment for individuals or home» category

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Verbaut im PCGH-PC

Excellent hardware

+ high performance with enough CPU power supply and large overclocking features + proper equipment, among other things 6x USB-3.0 Interfaces, 6x SATA-6G socket and 1x M.2. slot + PCI-Express-3.0 support on two PEG slots + very good overall performance, very good stability and effcieny in idle mode + favourable price

Gold Award

+ very good performance + modern and sophisticated technology + enough slots available + valuable workmanship + layout + extensive UEFI-Bios + equipment (USB 3.0, M.2 10 Gb/s) + delivery Contents + OC Features + price

In conclusion, this board fits the requirements of a LAN gamer with audio, network optimised for the gamers. If you are not a gamer, the optimisation would also suffice for the DIY user for it’s design and stability.

Gold award

In conclusion, this board fits the requirements of a LAN gamer with audio, network optimised for the gamers. If you are not a gamer, the optimisation would also suffice for the DIY user for it’s design and stability.

Good buy

ASUS has come up with an excellent product which fits the ROG series nicely. Enthusiasts will appreciate the value4money approach: the Maximus VII Ranger is a full-featured product

Editor’s choice

The ASUS Maximus VII Ranger features premium components and most exciting hardware and software extras

Smart choice

The ASUS ROG Maximus VII Ranger features extensive functionality, flexible setup options and premium components. It is stable in overclocked mode and seems to be the best choice in its price category

Overclocker’s Choice

The Maximus VII Ranger has everything necessary without any extras. As in top-end products, the integrated audio is based on an ALC1150 chip. It also has a headphone amplifier and an Intel network controller

5 capacitors!

ASUS offers us a beautiful card full of surprises, with a budget quite correct.

Approved Gold

Maximus Ranger VII beautifully integrates the concept of the ROG series and its tariff allows Asus to align with respect to a still fierce competition!

Gold award

That is the real competitor of the new MSI Z97 Gaming 5, the hardware is the same level and its software is slightly higher. Verdict? Buy it!

User Recommended

Maximus VII Ranger, positioned as mid/high-classed ATX motherboard, features with various functions including Z97 M.2, RAID, SATA 6G, USB 3.0, with high performance and compact hardware as well as functions, could satisfy most users and gamers requirements.

PC Power Play Power Award

With excellent features and solid overclocking, this is a great basis for your K-series gaming rig, especially if you’re runing two or three GPU’s.

PC PowerPlay Power Award

With excellent features and solid overclocking, this is a great basis for your K-series gaming rig, especially if you’re running two or three GPUs.

The A-List: The Game Box

Fully featured, extremely well engineered

The A-List: The Game Box

Fully featured, extremely well engineered

PC & Tech Recommended

At last ASUS brings high-end ROG features and component quality to a board priced to fight in the mainstream.

Smart Buy

Chock full of features, it’s nice to see the ROG brand finally adjusted to more realistic pricing.

Silver Award

We have without a doubt a weakspot for the new Maximus VII Ranger

Rehwolution Gold Score / Best price award

SATA Express ed M.2 also if it’s a entry-level mainboard

ITC.ua Editor’s Choice

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER is the most affordable representative of ROG family that has all the hallmarks of this famous series targeted to enthusiasts

EasyCOM.com.ua: Choice of Gamer

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER is a terrific choice for those who are assembling high-end desktop or gaming system with one or two graphics cards

Recommended

His connection for ROG devices allows enjoy of hardware to the use of other technologies

Premio de excelencia

Motherboard for gamers, with a reduced prize with high benefits and a great support for gaming like his card of sound Supreme FX 201

Platinum

Good overlock, big efficiency and excellent gaming experience

Product of the Year 2014

Product of the Year 2014 PurePC — Voting readers Błąd?

Recomended

In the category of boards for overclocking (even this extreme) it is worth mentioning the following models:

quality

+ A multitude of BIOS settings, and the included software to OC + Facilitated the ability to create a RAM disk + Great audio segment, with its own power supply and isolated from the rest of the components Slot + M.2 for SSDs + Dedicated solutions for gamers (GameFirst III) + Nice design

Recomended

M.2 open ports PCI-Express x1 allowing for installation of longer expansion cards low power consumption

OCReady

Very sophisticated styling Good quality sound system Support high-speed SSD M.2 Good layout elements Functional and pleasing to the eye UEFI Solid-cooled power section Good results overclocking the CPU POST code display on the laminate Support for SLI / CrossFire x8/x8 Lots of useful software Power, Reset and Clear CMOS on the laminate A lot of technology copyright ASUS Probably competitive price * Good quality integrated sound chip

recomended

Very sophisticated styling Good quality sound system Support high-speed SSD M.2 Good layout elements Functional and pleasing to the eye UEFI Solid-cooled power section Good results overclocking the CPU POST code display on the laminate Support for SLI / CrossFire x8/x8 Lots of useful software Power, Reset and Clear CMOS on the laminate A lot of technology copyright ASUS Probably competitive price * Good quality integrated sound chip

Gold Award

You still get that great black & red ROG theme, the M.2 port, SLI or CFX capabilities as well as a feature rich suite. The Ranger is probably only classified as an entry level ROG due to the lesser power phases that affects overclocking capabilities.

Recommended Award

You still get that great black & red ROG theme, the M.2 port, SLI or CFX capabilities as well as a feature rich suite. The Ranger is probably only classified as an entry level ROG due to the lesser power phases that affects overclocking capabilities.

9.4 Gold PC.Com Choice Award

The ASUS Maximus VII Ranger has all the ingredients you’d need for a good gaming motherboard.

CHIP Recommended Award

What the ASUS ROG Maximus VII Ranger lacks in terms of components, it makes up for it in terms of features and performance.

Recommended Hardware

I love the placement of buttons around the DIMM corner, it’s definitely better than placing it at the other corner where it could be blocked by GPUs and such.

Silver Award

ASUS Maximus VII Ranger, grabs the TurkChip Silver Award with it’s successful and chic design, stable performance and extra features.

High Performance

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER is a choice for the ones looking for a high level motherboard with good performance and lots of features.

Editor’s Choice

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER is a choice for the ones looking for a high level motherboard with good performance and lots of features.

Best Buy

it’s the perfect budget solution for gamers with some higher expectations, and those who love the ROG brand. it’s price it’s fair if we look at the other ROG members.

Good motherboard for real gamer

Best Performance

Best performance of newbie gamer with gaming software.

Best Innovation

New innovation software of gaming experience.

Best Value

Silver Award

Good gaming motherboard in Z97 platform.

2014 Editor’s award

2014 Editor’s award

e-choice award

Gold Award

CzechTests grants GOLD award to the ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER motherboard for «quality components, excellent performance, design and price.»

Good Price-Performance ratio

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER Z97 won «Good Price-Performance ratio» award from DDworld.cz server as the editorial team consider it to be «An excellent motherboard with everything you can expect from the motherboard at all, when you want also an affordable price. Essence ROG qualities and equipment is clearly present, equipment is sufficient in every aspect, and some improvements over the past excite you. If you want quality motherboard and you did not considered ROG models because of the the price before, now you can.»

Recommended

ASUS MAXIMUS VII RANGER Z97 won «Recommended» award from DDworld.cz server for it represents «Everything what a ROG motherboard has to have and for a very fair price.»

Thumbs UP

Editorial team of Computer magazine awarded Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER motherboard with «Thumbs Up» award for it is «Outstanding motherboard with many useful functions for gamers and outstanding abilities and just with slightly higher price tag.»

Price / Performance award

For handling performance features for players of the ROG series at an affordable price impart motherboard ASUS Maximus Ranger VII awarded the «price / performance ratio award».

4.5 out of 5 stars

The first impression which the ASUS Maximus VII Ranger leaves is definitely a good one. Once again, we liked the ROG design, which still works quite well, especially for the targeted gaming market. It is always remarkable to see that with every single generation ASUS manage to improve the looks of their ROG series motherboards. Basically, this board offers everything to set up a decent overclocking rig since there is a capable power design, featuring only the high-quality components, such as black-metallic caps. In addition to that, there is the ROG BIOS with a plethora of settings related to overclocking, but still, being well organized for you to find the settings needed reasonably fast.

IT Market Recommended

What should be emphasized about this model are gaming potentials among which we can include the presence of the latest LAN controllers, which in cooperation with a special ESD protection (LANguard) and GameFirst III software creates perfect conditions for low latency connection that can be adapted so that always gives preference to certain games.

Benchmark Value for Money

Ranger is excellent motherboard for players searching for well-equipped ROG model with perfect auto overclocking and variety of features designed especially for gamers.

PCAXE Best Buy

Ranger is excellent as ticket into the ROG world. For all that as well as for fantastic design this model gets „PCAXE Best Buy“ and „PCAXE Advanced Design“ awards.

PCAXE Advanced Design

Ranger is excellent as ticket into the ROG world. For all that as well as for fantastic design this model gets „PCAXE Best Buy“ and „PCAXE Advanced Design“ awards.

Digital! Best Buy

As far as we’re concerned, Ranger is the best newcomer in Z97 motherboard family and at the moment it represents the best buy in its class.

In conclusion, this board fits the requirements of a LAN gamer with audio, network optimized for the gamers. If you are not a gamer, the optimization would also suffice for the DIY user for it’s design and stability.

Golden Choice

For such a price / quality ratio, up a medal [IRROMPIBLES] Gold for this Maximus Range VII

Recommended Tecnogaming

For those who decide to migrate to the new Z97 series motherboards with strong features, the Ranger VII Maximus has the tools to deliver high performance, high quality and attractive design where you look. Undoubtedly, this option is a recommended to build a Gamer PC based on Intel architecture candidates.

High End Award

Today we have in our labs the Asus Maximus Ranger VII, part of the new line VII Maximus, and the first member of the sub-line Ranger. This model is a more economical version of the Maximus Hero VII that allows more users to access the line of Asus Republic of Gamers, since it is the cheapest model in the ROG line, being situated at a price level below the Maximus Gene VII.

PCChip Recommended

With this model ASUS reaches much wider audience. Motherboard is excellent, well designed and equipped with variety of Asus technologies engineered for gamers and overclockers.

Gold Award

Like when we review the MAXIMUS VII HERO this MAXIMUS VII RANGER shows that despite being part of the «input» models from the ROG based on the Z97 chipset series is a very good choice to use in a computer destined to a user gamer. As is characteristic of the ROG series of ASUS’s black and red colors are present in the different components, this added to the LED illumination of the circuits that controls the audio that are also illuminated result in a motherboard of an aesthetic rather nice and so if you were to build a computer display based on this motherboard Z97 undoubtedly be one of my options.

Editor’s Choice

Like when we review the MAXIMUS VII HERO this MAXIMUS VII RANGER shows that despite being part of the «input» models from the ROG based on the Z97 chipset series is a very good choice to use in a computer destined to a user gamer. As is characteristic of the ROG series of ASUS’s black and red colors are present in the different components, this added to the LED illumination of the circuits that controls the audio that are also illuminated result in a motherboard of an aesthetic rather nice and so if you were to build a computer display based on this motherboard Z97 undoubtedly be one of my options.

PC Ekspert Editor’s Choice

Maximus VII Ranger is excellent motherboard, perfectly designed with variety of Asus gamers oriented features. This motherboard fulfills the needs of more than 90% users.

Recommended Product

ASUS Maximus Ranger VII presents as an absolutely full plate for the user looking to go a little further, whether for games or overclocking, supported by a solid BIOS and with enough options to stun anyone, plus a wide range technical features, advanced technologies and the necessary software to get the best experience, can you ask for?.

MAXIMUS VII RANGER

Gorgeous UEFI BIOS

Devour Maximus VII Ranger’s extraordinary specs

Admire Maximus VII Ranger’s striking design

Best gaming networking

Enjoy game networking on the next level

Best gaming audio

Experience onboard audio that’s beyond compare

Best gaming interface

Grab a free keyboard upgrade and rock-steady USB power

Best gaming UEFI BIOS

Revel in the gorgeous graphical interface with Secure Erase

Best gaming protection

Luxuriate in the smart design, premium components and durable materials

ROG gives you more

Fire up a ready-made gamers’ toolkit

FINESSED LAYOUT & CIRCUITRY

STRIKING ROG-INFUSED FORM

COATED WITH BLACK NICKEL

Intel® Ethernet. LANGuard. GameFirst III

This is game networking taken to the next level. This is ROG.

Intel® Ethernet

More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences!

Maximus VII Ranger features the very latest Intel® Ethernet for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel’s LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput. This significantly reduces the processor’s workload, so there’s more power for your game and your gameplay!

ASUS engineers used IxChariot, an independent network-assessment test tool, to determine just how much quicker Intel Gigabit Ethernet deals with the smaller (sub-256 bytes) UDP data packets that are vital for responsive gaming. The results are in — and with Maximus VII Ranger your game-data packets flow up to two times (2X) faster than competing gaming-LAN technologies!

LANGuard – RJ45 Reinvented!

Pumped-up throughput. Best surge protection.

ROG has reinvented the LAN port. Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors improve throughput, while surge-protected and electrostatically-guarded components (ESD Guards) protect your motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity!

GameFirst III

Network-optimization software for no-delay gameplay!

Exclusive GameFirst III has been upgraded with even more gamer-helping features and an interface that’s even more intuitive! GameFirst III helps you to assign top priority to game packets and allocate more bandwidth to the game, ensuring the best online gaming experience.

Choose from a preset mode to suit what you’re doing – Optimization, Game, Media Streaming or File Sharing. You can manage bandwidth down to the level of individual applications, with five priority levels (highest, higher, normal, lower, lowest) and even the ability to block specific traffic. GameFirst III even has a built-in Network Monitor tool, so you can supervise your network traffic and test your connection speed to check that you’re getting the bandwidth you pay for!

SupremeFX 2014 and Sonic Radar II.

New and improved audio that’s beyond compare.

SupremeFX 2014

Precision-engineered audio that’s as great as a dedicated sound card

ROG knows the importance of flawless audio – pristine effects and full-range soundtracks make the game. That’s why we invest substantial engineering resources to perfect onboard audio. The result is SupremeFX. Cutting-edge isolation technologies minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and exceptionally premium components deliver best-in-class audio that’s as great as a dedicated soundcard. But we never rest on our laurels, which is why SupremeFX 2014 has been refined even further for Maximus VII motherboards. That means even finer components and superbly clever software innovations for gaming and multimedia experiences beyond compare!

A8-channel gold-plated output

Minimize EMI (electromagnetic interference)

DSonic SenseAmp – Amp up your headset!

Sonic SenseAmp is a ROG invention that detects headphone impedance (below 65 / 65

150 / 150 or higher ohms) and adjusts the built-in amp automatically, for pitch-perfect listening right away!

EELNA® capacitors – Exceptionally warm and natural sound

Premium Japanese-made ELNA® audio capacitors

FSonic SoundStage – Hardware-level audio-profiles switch

Apply the best settings for your favorite game genres in real time on any OS, via the onboard Sonic SoundStage button. The debug LED displays the mode — FPS (01), racing (02), fighting (03) or sports (04).*

* Sonic SenseAmp and Sonic SoundStage supports only analog-audio front-panel (AAFP) connections

Sonic Studio — Brilliant one-click virtual sound!

Sonic Studio is a brand-new audio-tuning suite that provides an aural treat. Use the one-click Virtual Surround function to 7.1 channels, even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset. It offers five more superb audio controls, including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart EQ — ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing!

Perfect Voice – Simple and effective noise reduction

Normalizes the microphone volumes for stable recording consistency

Minimizes ambient noise during sentences (i.e. pauses and periods of silence)

Spectral-subtraction algorithm analyzes and calculates ambient noise

Sonic Radar II

Scan and detect to dominate!

Designed for first-person shooters (FPS), Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what opponents and teammates are up to. See the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs, and practice your enemy-pinpointing skills — and exclusive Audio Enhancement further improves in-game sound for superb hearing awareness. The all-new Sonic Radar II includes a redesigned control panel with customizable game list!

KeyBot and TrueVolt USB.

Instant keyboard upgrade and rock-steady 5V USB supply.

KeyBot

Your keyboard, instantly upgraded!

Fancy a free keyboard upgrade? That’s what KeyBot gives you — instantly. Just plug your existing keyboard into the dedicated USB socket to activate the exclusive KeyBot microprocessor on the Maximus VII Ranger. Use the easy-to-use utility to assign macros to function keys F1-F10, launch any application with a single press or control multimedia playback.

Macro keys Program your own keyboard combinations.

Function keys Assign to everyday functions, like mail, browsing or multimedia functions.

Shortcut Assign any application or folder to launch.

Smart login Save time on typing your account and password — one press to login!

You can even use KeyBot to wake your PC to boot into a specific mode

CPU Level Up

Instantly boost your system

Enable Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)

Direct to UEFI BIOS

Just one tap to launch the UEFI BIOS

TRUEVOLT USB

Stable supply of 5V — front and back!!

Forget the USB power drop-outs!
ROG’s TrueVolt USB design delivers a rock-steady 5V supply to both the front and back USB sockets – no drop-outs!

Two 5V isolated linear power supply for all USB ports
-Low noise, low loss.
-Stable 5V* supply to provide clean 5V USB power to minimize potential fluctuations
-All connected equipment (e.g. USB DAC or thumb drivers) benefits from the clean, stable 5V supply at
the same time.

*5V output varies from PSUs to PSUs

UEFI BIOS and Secure Erase.

Award-winning simplicity and factory-fresh conditioning for superb performance.

Award-winning UEFI BIOS

Acclaimed by world media as the most-intuitive UEFI BIOS!

The smoothest mouse-controlled graphical UEFI BIOS has been upgraded to deliver faster setup and easier functions, with an even more appealing design for better overclocking and DIY experiences. Whether you’re a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

Fan Profile:
Detailed CPU and case fan information for instant cooling!

SATA Information:
Displays SATA port details for you to easily recognize devices!

Fast Clock Adjustment:
Use mouse controls to change the time and date!

EZ XMP:
Improve your DRAM performance with a click!

Shortcut:
Right-click to create shortcuts to frequently-used settings or press F4 to manage your list!

Quick Notes:
Make notes and capture BIOS-related ideas, quickly and conveniently!

Last Modified Log:
Track recent changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive!

SATA Port Renaming:
Rename SATA ports for easy identification!

While you protect your back in the game, Maximus VII Ranger protects all sides in the real world.

Gamer’s Guardian

All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability and durability

Black Nickel-coated Q-shield

0 pain!
Protect your hands from nicks and cuts!

1 clip
to swap or secure your graphics card!

1-sided
clips mean handling memory modules is a cinch – super simple and super secure!

DRAM Over-current Protection

1 additional
resettable fuse protects connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage!

2 +
backplates fitted with thermal pads to provide additional cooling, protection and reinforcement!

2 X greater
electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the PS2, USB, audio and LAN ports!

Stainless Steel Back I/O

3 X longer
life-span than ordinary panels!

10K Black Metallic Capacitors

20 % greater
temperature endurance

5 X longer
lifespan than generic capacitors!

A ready-made gamer’s toolkit.

ROG RAMDisk and a raft of fab utilities to make every gaming quest a success.

RAMDisk

Dynamically unleash your RAM – 20X faster than SSD!

With RAMDisk you can turn system memory into superfast temporary storage. Put large files, such as game maps, into RAMDisk and watch loading times fly — you’ll never again wait to play. The improved 2014 edition of RAMDisk dynamically allocates memory, so unused RAM is released back to the system when it’s needed. You’ll even enjoy the bonus of protecting your SSD drives, as RAMDisk reduces excessive reads and writes that can reduce lifespan! Last but not least, the junction function serves as quick links between files and RAM storage. All files are automatically saved and restored to their specific locations on hard drives when you turn your PC off, then go back to RAM when you power on again.

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AI Suite 3
One-stop control panel

ROG CPU-Z
ROG-themed CPU-Z shows important system information

Mem TweakIt
Dynamic timing monitoring, DRAM efficiency gauge

USB UEFI BIOS Flashback
Refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off

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Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1 year)
The best protection from viruses and spyware

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
(1 year)
The leading tool for optical and virtual discs

ASUS WebStorage
Free cloud storage

ASUS HomeCloud
Access your PC, stream multimedia and manage could stage – anytime and anywhere!

Instantly upgrade to ultimate-speed 10Gb/s with USB 3.1 Card

ASUS brings you the world’s first USB 3.1 Card, perfectly matched for this motherboard.
— 10Gb/s data-transfer speeds – twice as fast as USB 3.0
— Choice of USB 3.1 connectors:
1. Popular, backwardly-compatible Type-A
2. New, future-proof reversible Type-C
— Fits in any PCIe x4, x8, x16 slot
— Even faster USB 3.1 transfers with included ASUS USB 3.1
Boost utility
* It requires both BIOS and driver update