ASUS ROG Strix X570-F Gaming Motherboard

AMD Ryzen 3rd Generation, AM4 Socket, X570 Chipset, 4x DIMM, Max 128GB DDR4 Un-buffered memory, PCI-E 4.0, 8x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, Intel I211-AT Gigabit LAN, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, Optical S/PDIF out, 5x audio jacks, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A, 5-Way Optimisation, ASUS Aura Sync RGB, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.

Warning: This product contains a button battery - If swallowed, a lithium battery can cause severe or fatal injuries with 2 hours. - Keep batteries out of reach of children. - If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Features

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Overview

AMD X570 ATX gaming motherboard with PCIe 4.0, Aura Sync RGB lighting, Intel Gigabit Ethernet, dual M.2 with heatsinks, SATA 6Gb/s and USB 3.2 Gen 2

The ROG Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II motherboard delivers the quintessential ROG experience. It is bristling with features such as new passive chipset cooling, WiFi 6E, plus improved overclocking and audio performance, along with DIY-friendly conveniences to help seasoned builders and beginners alike. With futuristic aesthetics complemented by onboard RGB illumination, the Strix X570-E Gaming WiFi II motherboard has everything you need to build a formidable gaming rig that rises above the rest.

• AMD AM4 socket: Ready for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 2000 Series/ 2000 G-Series desktop processors; also supports up to two M.2 drives and features USB 3.2 Gen 2 and AMD StoreMI to maximize connectivity and speed
• Aura Sync RGB: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 GRB headers
• Optimal Power Solution: 12+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
• Comprehensive cooling: Active chipset heatsink, MOS heatsink with 8mm heatpipe, dual on-board M.2 heatsinks and a water pump + header
• Gaming connectivity: Supports PCIe 4.0, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and features dual M.2 and USB 3.2 Type-A and Type-C connectors
• Gaming networking: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard and GameFirst
• 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig
• Gaming audio: High fidelity audio with SupremeFX S1220A, DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III to draw you deeper into the action
• Easy DIY: ROG-patented pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot, ASUS Node connector and BIOS FlashBack™ for a friendlier building experience

Solid Hardware Specs

With comprehensive cooling options and upgraded power delivery to fuel Ryzen CPUs with more cores, plus faster storage and networking, ROG Strix X570-F Gaming provides all the essentials you need to harness the full potential of components in your build for top-tier gaming performance.

Design & Customization

The arrival of ROG Strix X570-F Gaming brings a brand-new design that features unique rainfall and cyber-text patterns. Together with the most diverse ecosystem of components in the industry, ROG Strix X570-F Gaming makes creating and customizing a gaming rig that reflects your personal style wonderfully easy.

Power Design

Digital power control and an array of power stages ensures ROG Strix X570-F Gaming has the muscle to control the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs.

ProCool II Power Connector

ProCool II sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines and have a metal armour for improved heat dissipation. The connector’s lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and improves reliability.

Digi+ Power Control

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

12+2 Power Stages

ROG Strix X570-F Gaming has a CPU VRM with 12+2 power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest AMD processors demand.

Thermal Solution

ROG Strix X570-F Gaming uses efficient alloy chokes and high-quality thermal pads to help transfer heat from the VRM array to a sink with ample surface area for the latest processors.

High Quality Chokes and Caps

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

Cooling

Cooling Innovation - MOS Heatsink With 8mm Heatpipe

A MOS heatsink provides a large contact area for the MOSFETs and chokes, and a heatpipe enables more efficient cooling of the west and north MOS heatsink for better performance and wattage resistance.

Thermal Pad

A high-quality thermal pad helps transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

6-Layer PCB

The 6-layer PCB quickly dissipates heat around the VRM, improving overall system stability and giving the CPU more overclocking headroom.

Active Chipset Heatsink

PCIe 4.0 provides twice the bandwidth for data flowing through the chipset, which creates more heat than the previous generation. ROG Strix X570-F Gaming features an actively cooled heatsink to prevent throttling during sustained transfers.

Dual M.2 Heatsinks

The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

Active Chipset Heatsink - Custom Delta Superflo Fan

The custom low-noise fan features a high-durability bearing with a 60,000-hour L10* lifespan.

* L10 bearing life is a standard metric that specifies the number of hours that 90% of the bearing are expected to continue successfully operating, as a minimum.

Air Duct

A specially-designed air duct helps the fan generate static pressure and concentrates air flow over the fins.

Finned Heatsink

The heatsink fin density is optimized to maximize surface area while maintaining a low-resistance exhaust path.

Cooler By Design

ROG Strix X570 Gaming series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

CPU Fan Header

A dedicated PWM/DC fan header for CPU coolers.

AIO Pump Fan Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Water Pump + Header

A dedicated header that can supply over 3A to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

M.2 Heatsink

The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

M.2 Fan Header

A dedicated M.2 fan header helps keep temperatures low for improved performance and longevity.

Chassis - 4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header

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

Storage & Memory

Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2

Dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots support up to type 22110 and provide NVMe SSD RAID support for an incredible performance boost. Create a RAID configuration with up to two PCIe 4.0 storage devices to enjoy the fastest data-transfer speeds on the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen platform.

ASUS OptiMem

ASUS OptiMem memory trace layout unleashes the full performance potential of AMD’s Infinity Fabric architecture by enabling higher memory frequencies and lower latencies.

Networking

Intel Gigabit Ethernet

ROG Strix X570-F Gaming features Intel Ethernet (I211-AT), ensuring data exchanges with your network and the outside world are fast and smooth. Intel LAN reduces CPU overhead and increases TCP and UDP throughput, keeping more processing power.

Audio

SupremeFX -Shielded Audio, Superior Sound

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.

• Audio line shielding - Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio
• Dual Op Amplifiers - With two op-amps onboard you’re able to pump exceptional audio to your favourite cans, with 32-600Ω-headphone impedance for great flexibility
• Premium Nichicon® audio capacitors - Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

Tune Your Rig You Want

The ROG Strix X570-F 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.

ID Design

Striking New Design

ROG Strix X570-F Gaming boasts a striking new design with an intricate rainfall pattern that cuts diagonally across the board and, along with the iconic ROG logo, is infused with Aura RGB lighting that glows in a brilliant array of vibrant colours. Futuristic cyber-text patterns provide an additional stylish accent, rounding out a design that proudly proclaims the board’s gaming identity.

Rog Patented Pre-Mounted I/O Shield

Rog's patented I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black and comes pre-mounted to make it easy to install the motherboard.

Safeslot - 2X Slot

Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater sharing resistance.

ESD Guards - 2X Greater

Electrostatic protection than the industry standard. ESD guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.

Q-Slot

To swap or secure your graphics cards.

Q-Dimm

Clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.

Q-LED

Onboard LEDs to indicate the power status, and problems with the CPU, memory, graphics card or boot device for quick diagnosis.

FlexKey

The front-panel header lets you customize the reset button on the front-panel of your chassis to provide quick access to your choice od aura lighting controls, DirectKey or system reset.

BIOS FlashBack

BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest (UEFI) BIOS update method. Simply drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32 formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

Aura Sync - Outshine the Competition

ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance, accented by aesthetics to Outshine the Competition. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB header — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

• Static
• Breathing
• Strobing
• Rainbow
• Colour cycle
• Starry night
• Music
• Smart

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header

ROG Strix X570-F Gaming's Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

Addressable Gen 2 device: Effect is perfectly matched to the LEDs on the strip, moving smoothly from end to end.

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.

Certified Compatibility

Having the freedom to pick and choose the parts that go into your machine is at the heart of PC DIY. That's why ROG Strix undergoes an extensive certification program focused on providing the very best compatibility with the widest range of components and devices. Our extensive list of guaranteed-compatible components is an invaluable aid to building a ROG Strix gaming rig. It specifies thousands of compatible parts, and it includes a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for memory — so you can build fuss-free.

Rog Strix Ecosystem

The Rog Strix Ecosystem Awaits

Gear up with ROG Strix components, from graphics and sound cards, to mice and keyboards, and up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility — and enjoy more choice than any competing brand.

The Power of AMD

AMD X570 Chipset

The AMD X570 chipset delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD AM4 socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ /2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors. It is optimized for multiple GPU configurations, including NVIDIA SLI® and AMD CrossFireX™. It also supports x16 PCI Express® 4.0/3.0 lanes and provides 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 6 Gb/s SATA ports for faster data retrieval.

AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen™ / 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics Processors

The high-performance 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ processors are based on the next-gen 7nm Zen architecture and support up to 16 processor cores. AMD AM4-socket processors feature dual-channel DDR4 memory, native 10Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 and x16 PCI Express® 4.0/3.0 lanes for superb performance.

Intelligent Control - 5-Way Optimization

Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart by dynamically optimizing essential aspects of your system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.

TPU Insight - CPU Performance Boost

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

EPU Guidance - All-Round Energy Efficiency

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Fan Xpert 4 - Flexible Cooling Controls for Air or Liquid

Enjoy comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our award-winning UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

Digi+ Power Control - Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

Turbo App

AMD's processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it's needed most.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

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.

EZ Mode

• EZ Tuning Wizard - Streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups
• Intuitive graphical fan control - Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse
• SATA Information - View SATA port details for easy device recognition
• Fast and easy clock adjustment - Use the mouse to quickly change time and date settings
• Aura On/Off mode (Stealth) - Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic

Advance Mode

• My Favourites - Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list
• EZ Flash 3 - Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS
• Smart - Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and identify potential failures
• GPU Post - Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information

Gamefirst V Network Control

GameFirst V is an ROG-exclusive tool that let you build an ROG networking ecosystem with an ROG router. Select the best Wi-Fi channel for maximum stability and minimum interference, optimize network traffic and your connection for lag-free online gaming, team your gateways and keep tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps, all from an intuitive interface that enables easy, on-the-fly adjustments.

Prioritization - Auto & Manual Mode

Automatically optimize network settings for games and game-related apps with intelligent tools powered by AI and machine-learning, or manually control the prioritization of each type application based on your preference.

Status Overlay

View or adjust network settings during your game, without interrupting play.

Extreme Mode

Extreme Mode prioritizes network packets for the application of your choice above traffic bound for other applications, ensuring faster, lag-free performance for online gaming, file transfer and more.

Rog First

ROG First searches for ROG routers on the network and lets you automatically optimize their adaptive QoS settings for the best gaming performance, so you don’t have to log in and configure the router manually.

Gaming Audio

Sonic Studio III

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.

App-Specific Profiles

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

Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer

A virtual audio device that lets streamers combine sound output and output from different apps. This allows you to mix your voice and video game audio within streaming software. A variety of adjustment and monitoring tools provide a high level of digital control.

Sonic Studio Link

The new Sonic Studio Link now allows you to apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback devices.

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a new software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate lets you easily customize RGB lighting and effects for every compatible device in your arsenal and synchronize them with Aura Sync for unified system lighting effects. The software also provides control of settings for a select and growing number of ROG products, including keyboard and mouse preferences as well as laptop overclocking and fan speeds, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even features dedicated product registration and ROG news areas to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.

RamChache III

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 favourite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.