The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO is an Intel Z270 (LGA 1151) ATX gaming motherboard designed for 7th/6th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a robust 10-phase power delivery system with Pro Clock technology for stable overclocking, supporting Dual Channel DDR4 memory up to 4133MHz(OC) across 4 DIMM slots. The board provides dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots with SafeSlot reinforcement, plus dual M.2 slots (one with heatsink) and 6x SATA 6Gbps ports for storage expansion. Networking includes Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet with LANGuard protection. The motherboard features comprehensive Aura Sync RGB lighting with multiple headers for synchronized system lighting. Graphics outputs include HDMI 1.4b and DisplayPort 1.2 supporting 4K resolution. Additional highlights include USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A/C ports (front panel conNECtor included), SupremeFX audio with ESS Sabre DAC, dual BIOS with BIOS Flashback, and pre-mounted I/O shield. The board also features reinforced PCIe slots, premium thermal solutions with multiple heatsinks, and ROG-exclusive software utilities for performance tuning and system monitoring.