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...CPUs. ** Please refer to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU AMD® X370 AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x D IMM, max. 64GB... x4 mode)* - 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 * PCIeX4_3 socket shares bandwidth with RAID 0, 1, 10 support - 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel high-definition CODEC - Impedance sense for details. Sonic Studio III - at back panel Audio Feature - ES9023P High Definition DAC...
...CPUs. ** Please refer to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio AM4 socket for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports 14nm CPU AMD® X370 AMD Ryzen™ Processors - 4 x D IMM, max. 64GB... x4 mode)* - 3 x PCIe 2.0 x1 * PCIeX4_3 socket shares bandwidth with RAID 0, 1, 10 support - 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel high-definition CODEC - Impedance sense for details. Sonic Studio III - at back panel Audio Feature - ES9023P High Definition DAC...
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... 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks (continued on the next page) x CLr CMOS - DirectKey - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Back I/O Ports AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue]) AMD X370 chipset - 1 x U SB 3.1 front panel connector - 6 x U SB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue], 2 ports...
... 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks (continued on the next page) x CLr CMOS - DirectKey - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Features Back I/O Ports AMD Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue]) AMD X370 chipset - 1 x U SB 3.1 front panel connector - 6 x U SB 3.0 ports (4 ports at back panel[blue], 2 ports...
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ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS SafeSlot AMD Ryzen™ Processors Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports ...continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Shield - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary Special Features Multi-GPU support Internal I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-...
ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-DIMM ASUS SafeSlot AMD Ryzen™ Processors Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports ...continued on the next page) xi ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Shield - CROSSHAIR VI HERO specifications summary Special Features Multi-GPU support Internal I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-...
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Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core.
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Ensure that you use a CPU designed for AMD® Ryzen™ / 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Series CPU up to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM4 socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 8-core.
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Chapter 1 AMD Ryzen™ Processors VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8 AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 PCIe_x4_3 x8 N/A N/A x8 N/A ...
Chapter 1 AMD Ryzen™ Processors VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8 AMD 7th Generation A-series / Athlon™ Processors VGA Configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCIe operating mode PCIe_x16/x8_1 PCIe_x8_2 PCIe_x4_3 x8 N/A N/A x8 N/A ...
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... 3 for connecting LED strips on your cover. ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 1-29 LED connector (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP) This LED connector is purchased separately. 13. The M.2 SSD module is for M Key This socket allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • For AMD Ryzen™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3) supports PCIE ...3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • For AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3)...
... 3 for connecting LED strips on your cover. ASUS CROSSHAIR VI HERO 1-29 LED connector (5-pin RGB_LED_STRIP) This LED connector is purchased separately. 13. The M.2 SSD module is for M Key This socket allows you to install M.2 SSD modules. • For AMD Ryzen™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3) supports PCIE ...3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • For AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3)...