
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA
Model MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHAPart no. 90MB0P50-M0EAY0EAN 889349254967
63 specifications
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
- Parallel processing technology support3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
- USB 2.0 connectors2
- Ethernet LANYes
Overview
- Processor manufacturer
- Intel
- Supported memory types
- DDR4-SDRAM
- Supported storage drive interfaces
- SATA III
- Parallel processing technology support
- 3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
- USB 2.0 connectors
- 2
- Ethernet LAN
- Yes
- Brand
- ASUS
- Category
- Motherboard
- Model
- MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA
- Part number
- 90MB0P50-M0EAY0
- EAN / UPC
- 889349254967, 4058154035283, 4712900254969, 5054629969380
- Also known as
- ASUS MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX
Specifications
63 specifications in 12 groups
Processor
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron® |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2666,2800,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3500,3600,3733,3800,3866 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
Storage controllers
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Graphics
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Parallel processing technology support | 3-Way CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI |
| Graphics card family | Intel |
Internal I/O
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| eSATA ports quantity | 0 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
Network
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Intel® I219-V |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | 4.1 |
Features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® Z170 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Power source type | ATX |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Window |
Expansion slots
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 4 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 |
BIOS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 16 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 5.0 |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
Processor special features
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | Yes |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
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