PERFORMANCE

With tailored power delivery and support for the latest high-performance memory, ROG Maximus XIII Hero easily handles the increased demands of Intel Rocket Lake processors. It features an intelligent VRM design that’s rated for 90 amps, plus quality components and memory layout optimizations to cater to enthusiasts looking to create a battle-ready rig with balanced performance.

Teamed Power Architecture

Today's CPU architectures place incredible demands on motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power-saving modes, going from lower-power mode to full load in an instant. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.

ASUS OptiMem III

With proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, OptiMem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies, reduced voltages, and operate at higher frequencies. Stack ROG Maximus XIII Hero with your favorite modules and maximize the throughput of the 11th Gen Intel Core Rocket Lake processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.

COOLING

A high-end battle station needs robust cooling to deliver peak performance. ROG Maximus XIII Hero employs an enlarged cooling array for the VRM and chipset, plus four M.2 sinks teamed with backplate blocks to wick heat away from critical components. That rugged foundation is backed by complimentary headers for fans, AIOs and liquid loops, paired with flexible control options that allow you to keep thermals in check at all times.

VRM and Aluminum I/O Heatsink

A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.

M.2 Heatsinks

Quad dedicated heatsinks keep up to four M.2 drives at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

L-shaped Heatpipe

An L-shaped heatpipe allows for rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM.

High-Conductivity Thermal Pad

A high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

M.2 Backplates

All M.2 slots feature backplate blocks that ensure high-performance drives deliver peak performance even when airflow is restricted.

Chipset Heatsink

A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

CONNECTIVITY

The latest connectivity solutions including WiFi 6E AX210, dual Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, PCIe® 4.0 and two Thunderbolt™ USB Type-C® ports ensure supersmooth networking and blisteringly fast file transfers. And for enthusiasts looking for high-fidelity audio, the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec takes gaming immersion to a whole new level while also saving a PCIe slot.

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+)

Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.

Dual Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet

Onboard Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, smooth lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Front-Panel Connector

The latest USB standard opens another USB 3.2 Gen 2 lane for a maximum data transfer throughput of up to 20 Gbps.

Two Onboard Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C® Ports

Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest high-speed devices and drives. Thunderbolt 4 also supports up to two external 4K displays and extends PCIe bandwidth to up to 32 Gbps.

PCIe 4.0-Ready

ROG Maximus XIII Hero is equipped with four onboard M.2 slots, with two offering PCIe 4.0 support for the latest GPUs and high-speed SSDs.

SupremeFX

ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. There's also a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec, and an ESS® 9018Q2C integrated DAC capable of reaching -115dB THD+N to provide playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of the audio track.

OPTIMIZATION

ROG Maximus XIII Hero is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that give you complete control of system performance.

Level Up Performance

The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Maximus XIII Hero system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.

PERSONALIZE

In addition to extraordinary performance, ROG Maximus XIII Hero provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.

Grow Your Gaming World

Gear up with ROG components — from graphics card and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so you’ll enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers now feature software that can automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

RAMCache III

RAMCache III software utility turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, RAMCache III utilizes uniquely intelligent technology to effectively cache any storage device, so favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

Sonic Studio III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to provide centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate puts command of all your Aura gear at your fingertips with the new Aura Creator suite ready. The software also provides control of settings for a growing number of ROG products, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even offers dedicated product registration and ROG news feeds to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.

AIDA64 Extreme

ROG Maximus XIII series includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.

Graphics Card Holder

Featuring a magnetic base, adjustable slider and hinge, the ROG Graphics Card Holder banishes sag and provides support where it’s needed most.

Features

• Intel® Socket LGA 1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive software and firmware utilities that simplify setup and improve performance: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation
• Robust Power Solution: 14+2 teamed power stages rated for 90 Amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors
• Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, quad M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
• High-performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), dual Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet and ASUS LANGaurd.
• Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, quad M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, dual USB Type-C® ports with Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®

Specification

CPU

• Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
• Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

• Z590

Memory

•  DDR4 5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 
• OptiMem III 

* 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. 

* 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. 

* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.  Industry-leading Gaming Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS® ES9018Q2C DAC for high-fidelity audio

Graphics

• 2 x HDMI 2.0
• 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports

 * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.

** Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz .Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. 

Expansion Slots

2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4) + 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max. x4)

Intel® 11th &10th Gen Processors

2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)*

•  - Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s)
• - Intel®10th Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s)

Intel® Z590 Chipset

• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)**
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

* Supports PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

**PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34. When PCIEX16_ 3 is populated SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34 will be disbabled.

When PCIEX16_3 run at default (x2) mode, SATA6G_34 is disabled.

When PCIEX16_3 run at x4 mode, SATA6G_12 and SATA6G_34 are disabled.

Multi-GPU Support

• Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology*

*Support varies with different graphics cards 

Storage

Intel®11th &10th Gen Processors

• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110

- Only Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280**

• - Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
• - Intel® 10th Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode

Intel® Z590 Chipset

• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel® Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. Intel® SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-attached slots.

To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

*When M.2_4 is pupulated, SATA6G_56 will be disabled.

**M.2_2 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2. When M.2_2 is enabled, PCIEX16_1 will run at x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run at x4 mode.

Ethernet

• 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

• 2x2 Tri-Band Intel Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az + BT5.2

USB

Rear USB:

• Total 10 ports
• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C®) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A)
• 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)

Front USB:

• Total 9 ports
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector(s) (suppport(s) USB Type-C®)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

Audio Features

• - SupremeFX Shielding Technology
• - ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
• - Gold-plated audio jacks
• - Rear optical S/PDIF out port
• - Premium Japanese audio capacitors
• - Audio cover

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port(s)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A)
• 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
• 1 x HDMI™ port
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
• 2 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
• 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
• 1 x Clear CMOS button 

Intrernal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
• 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
• 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
• 1 x 4-pin H_AMP Fan header(s)
• 1 x W_PUMP+ header(s)
• 1 x 2-pin Water In header
• 1 x 2-pin Water Out header
• 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header

Power related

• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
• 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

• 4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C®)
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

• 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
• 1 x AURA RGB header(s)
• 1 x FlexKey button
• 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
• 1 x ReTry button
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
• 1 x Start button
• 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
• 1 x Thermal Sensor header

BIOS

• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Form Factor

• ATX
• 30.5cm x 24.4cm

Accessories

Cables

• 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
• 1 x RGB extension cable
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
• 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s)
• 1 x Q-connector
• 1 x ROG key chain
• 1 x ROG Graphics card holder
• 1 x ROG stickers
• 1 x ROG thank you card

Installation Media

• 1 x Support DVD

Documentation

• 1 x User manual