In white, just above the DRAM slots, are the first two (of four) RGB headers. Here we find spy a 3-pin Aura ARGB header and a 4-pin RGB header. Looking down the right edge, we run into the Q-LED feature that tells you if there is a problem during POST. Below that is the 24-pin ATX connector to power the board, a front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) connector and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) header. Across the bottom of the board are several exposed headers. You’ll find the usual, including additional USB ports and RGB headers here. Below is a complete list of headers, from left to right.

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On the bottom half of the board, left, is the audio section, isolated from the rest of the board by the audio line shielding most boards have these days. Hidden under the chrome Faraday cage is the SupremeFX chip that’s based on the premium Realtek ALC4080 codec. Front panel output is handled by a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, designed to drive a wide variety of headphones. This is one of the better audio implementations at this price point. The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU. Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI ® 2.1 and DisplayPort ™ 1.4 output, four M.2 slots, as well as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ®High-performance Networking: On-board Intel® WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard Starting at the top on the left side, we run into the two 8-pin EPS connectors (one required) that power the processor. The main feature is the large VRM heatsink with the unique RGB feature on top sporting a brushed aluminum finish around it. The heatsink has a lot of mass and surface area and is more than adequate to keep the power bits below running in spec.