ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII RANGER + ROG Front Base

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

MAXIMUS VIII RANGER

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1151

CPU Type

Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)

Supported CPU Technologies

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z170

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4×288pin

Memory Standard

DDR4 3400*(*O.C.)/ 3333*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133

Maximum Memory Supported

64GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, gray) 
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)

PCI Express x1

3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (x1 mode, black)

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, 4 ports from 2 x SATA Express

SATA Express

2 x SATA Express port, gray

M.2

1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*1
*1 When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA ports 1 will be disabled.

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support 
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort 1.2 ports 
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz 
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Supports Intel InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider
Multi-GPU Support
Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology 
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC 
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS ES9023P DAC: dB SNR, dB THD+N (Max. kHz/ -bit)
- TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMP(s)
Audio Feature:
- Gold-plated jacks
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic SenseAmp
- Sonic Studio II
- Sonic Radar II

Audio Channels

8 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I219-V

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

HDMI

1 x HDMI

RJ45

1 x RJ45

DisplayPort

1 x DisplayPort

USB 3.1

1 x USB 3.1 (black) Type-C
1 x USB 3.1 (red) Type-A

USB 3.0

2 x USB 3.0 (blue)

USB 1.1/2.0

4 x USB 2.0
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

S/PDIF Out

1 x Optical

Audio Ports

5 Ports

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s) 
2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other Connectors

1 x AAFP connector
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 x 4-pin)
1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x 14-1-pin TPM connector

Brand

ASUS

Model

ROG Front Base

Details

Specifications

Display: 4-inch LCD

I/O Ports
1 x USB 2.0 port
1 x Headphone out port
1 x Microphone in port

Internal I/O Ports
1 x SATA power connector
1 x 18-1 pin ROG_EXT connector
1 x AAFP connector

Power
Voltage: +12V, +5V, +5VSB
Power consumption: 3A

System Requirements
2 x 5.25-inch drive bays
1 x SATA power cable from system power supply

Compatibility
ROG Maximus VI series motherboards, Rampage IV Black Edition motherboard and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port
Visit the ASUS website for:
- the latest list of supported motherboards
- the latest Front Base firmware downloads
- the latest BIOS downloads for compatible motherboards

Operating System Support
Windows 8.1 
Windows 8 
Windows 7

Features

Features

Ultimate audio companion - Enjoy true-to-life gaming with awesome sound quality

One-click overclocking - Your one-button supply line for instant extra performance

Hit the button, hide your game - 'Escape Mode' instantly hides your gaming activity - any time

Monitor your system and control multiple fans – real-time management of the CPU cooler and up to four other case fans – and all can be controlled individually!

Always-on USB charger - Quick charge in sleep, hibernate and shutdown modes