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... - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (at x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm... *** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ****These SATA ports are not supported. (continued on the CPU type * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 3800(OC)* / 3733(OC)* / 3600(...
... - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (at x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots Integrated Graphics Processor- MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphic Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1151 socket for 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/ Celeron® Processors Supports 14nm... *** These functions will work depending on the CPU installed. ****These SATA ports are not supported. (continued on the CPU type * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z170 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 64GB DDR4 3800(OC)* / 3733(OC)* / 3600(...
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...® Z170 Express Chipset The Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCIe bus standard that supports socket LGA1151 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless...the weak, and bragging rights means everything. LGA1151 socket for New 6th generation Intel Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with its complete backward compatibility to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 1-1
...® Z170 Express Chipset The Intel® Z170 Express Chipset is the PCIe bus standard that supports socket LGA1151 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless...the weak, and bragging rights means everything. LGA1151 socket for New 6th generation Intel Core processors This motherboard supports the New 6th Gen Intel® Core™ processors on the LGA1151 package, with its complete backward compatibility to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 1-1
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Q_Code LEDs 7. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. button 6. ...25 1-23 1-23 1-37 1-43 1-41 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12; ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
Q_Code LEDs 7. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. LGA1151 CPU Socket 3. CPU, water pump, CPU optional, extension, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin W_PUMP; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 5-pin EXT_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 4. button 6. ...25 1-23 1-23 1-37 1-43 1-41 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12; ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2.
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... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 ...LGA1151 package, with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA...
... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you install the correct CPU designed for LGA155 ...LGA1151 package, with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA...
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2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
2.1.2 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket. Chapter 2 Top of CPU Bottom of CPU Bottom of CPU ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA 2-3 DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only.
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.... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard....
.... • Ensure to use a soft stable surface when installing the CPU to the CPU Installation Tool to prevent CPU damage. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. 2-4... Tool. • Always firmly hold both sides of CPU Chapter 2 • The CPU Installation Tool is only compatible on ASUS motherboards with a Intel® LGA1151 socket. • Ensure that the CPU is firmly clicked into place before installing it onto the CPU socket on the motherboard....