The ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO is an Intel Z87 (LGA1150) ATX gaming motherboard designed for 4th Gen Intel Core processors. It features an 8-phase digital power design with high-quality components for stable overclocking, supporting Dual Channel DDR3 memory with XMP profiles up to 2800MHz(OC) across 4 DIMM slots. The board provides PCIe 3.0 x16 slots with ASUS-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology for immersive sound quality. Storage options include 6x SATA 6Gbps ports and 1x M.2 slot for high-speed SSDs. Networking is handled by Intel Gigabit Ethernet with GameFirst II technology for optimized traffic prioritization. The motherboard features ASUS-exclusive ROG features like Extreme Engine Digi+ III power delivery, KeyBot for customizable hotkeys, and Sonic Radar for in-game audio positioning. Additional highlights include USB 3.0 ports, BIOS Flashback button, onboard power/reset buttons, and ROG-themed aesthetics with customizable LED lighting. The board also supports ASUS AI Suite 3 for comprehensive system tuning and monitoring.