ASUS ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming Motherboard

ASUS ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming Motherboard LGA1151 (Intel 8th and 9th Gen) ATX DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 Gigabit LAN

• Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel® Core™ processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, and ASUS OptiMem II for better DRAM overclocking stability
• 8-channel HD audio with ROG exclusive SupremeFX S1220A codec driven by Japanese capacitors for warm and rich sound
• Gamer’s Guardian ensures component longevity with SafeSlot, ESD Guards and DRAM Overcurrent Protection
• Pre-mounted I/O shield ensures streamlined installation and represents ROG’s attention to detail and quality

ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming revitalizes the classic ROG red-and-black color scheme, adding a futuristic cyber-text pattern for a stunning modern style. It's loaded with essentials, including the latest connectivity plus intuitive ROG software optimization. All this and more makes ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming the perfect choice for all types of gamer and any level of ambition.

SOLID HARDWARE SPECS FOR GAMING AND MORE

With comprehensive cooling options and upgraded power delivery to fuel CPUs with more cores, plus support for faster memory and storage, ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming provides all the essentials you need to harness the full potential of components in your build for top-tier gaming performance.

Digital power control together with an efficient thermal solution ensure ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming has the muscle to control Intel's latest CPUs.

Power Connector

Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines. The lower impedance helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.

Controller

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.

Driver & MOSFET


Choke

The Strix Z390-H Gaming uses high-quality thermal pads to help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to a heatsink that has ample surface area to deal with the power demands of all Coffee Lake processors.

Choke


Capacitor

Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.

Cooling

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Strix Z390 Gaming series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS

CPU

Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. Utilizing the S1220A codec, SupremeFX is the integrated-audio solution that's engineered to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature. And to ensure that pristine signature is perfectly preserved, the front-panel output is driven with dual op amps, delivering sonics with the scale and authority to create virtual worlds via your gaming headset.

DESIGN, CUSTOMIZATION, AND SETUP

A host of design touches, including a unique cyber-text pattern, plus customization options, comprehensive validation lists, and the most diverse ecosystem of components in the industry make building and personalizing a gaming rig with ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming wonderfully easy.

Perfect Synchronization

The ASUS Aura ecosystem is in the ascendancy, with an extensive and growing list of ASUS products now offering Aura Sync compatibility — along with loads of compatible accessories and kits available through partners. Your ROG Strix motherboard's built-in Aura RGB lighting easily syncs with PC cases, memory modules, coolers and RGB LED strips from a broad selection of well-known manufacturers. ASUS Aura software provides simple and intuitive lighting management.

* The Aura RGB-strip header supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.
**RGB extension cable is included. LED strips and Aura Sync-compatible devices are sold separately.

TUNE YOUR RIG THE WAY YOU WANT

The ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming motherboard features firmware controls and software utilities designed for all skill levels, making setup, tuning and system maintenance simple. With options from overclocking and cooling to managing network performance and audio characteristics, you can configure your ROG Strix gaming build to perform the way you want.

Easy-To-Use BIOS

Easy-To-Use UEFI BIOS

The UEFI BIOS is an early waypoint on any PC-building journey, and ROG Strix Gaming series offers one of the best in the business.

Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.


Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.


View SATA port details for easy device recognition.


Use mouse controls to change the time and date.


Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

When you're ready for a deeper dive, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in search function helps you quickly find the setting you need.

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.


Update the BIOS via the internet, without leaving the BIOS interface.


Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and identify potential failures.


View recommendations for multi-VGA configurations and detailed information for select ASUS graphics cards.


Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.


Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.


Rename SATA ports for easy identification.


Save BIOS settings for migration to a new BIOS version or system.


Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured fan profiles to quickly select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75°C.

Optimizations

Performance Level Up

With the exclusive AI Suite 3, you can control your rig's performance directly from the operating system. Its dashboard-style control panel lets you fine-tune cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR 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.

Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.


Surround sound for a truly immersive audio experience.


New Sonic Studio Link VR functionality extends its HRTF effects to headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

Scan and Detect to Dominate

Sonic Radar III

The new Sonic Radar III has an evolved audio engine to process sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always aware of what's going on around you. It now also includes an onscreen arrow to help you instantly pinpoint the enemy's position and the origin of key in-game sounds. Plus, the new Audio Boost feature provides filters that let you hear even the faintest sounds, so you can become the hunter, not the hunted!

The new Sonic Radar III audio algorithm offers improved accuracy that helps you pinpoint the enemy.


Sonic Radar III is built around an all-new HUD, and it includes an in-game 3D arrow for a more intuitive experience.


Press hot keys to briefly increase bass, midrange or treble frequencies for improved focus during different parts of your game.


A visual cue to ensure Sonic Radar III is effective regardless of surrounding noise and chaos.

The brand-new Armoury Crate portal keeps you updated with the latest drivers and BIOS releases. Its easy-to-use UI can be configured to show a variety of information, including security updates, bug patches, the latest ROG news, gaming events and special offers.

RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

Overwolf

Overwolf is a clever, unobtrusive overlay that lets you browse the internet, email, IM, and stream or record gameplay – all while you're in the game. Color-matched ROG skins that display your status as a member of an elite pack are also available for download from the Overwolf App Store.

BEYOND VR READY

ROG Strix Gaming is VR Ready — and beyond! The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that ROG Strix Gaming has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming, and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance. ASUS Beyond VR Ready provides a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

The Intel® Z390 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the chipset provides a maximum of six USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z390 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.