ASUS ROG Front Base

Dual-Bay Gaming Panel

• Ultimate audio companion - Enjoy true-to-life gaming with awesome sound quality
• One-click overclocking - Your one-button supply line for instant extra performance
• Hit the button, hide your game - ‘Escape Mode’ instantly hides your gaming activity — any time
• Monitor your system and control multiple fans – real-time management of the CPU cooler and up to four other case fans – and all can be controlled individually!
• Always-on USB charger - Quick charge in sleep, hibernate and shutdown modes

Monitor and control, then rush into action

To win, you must take control – control of the battlefield and your equipment. ROG Front Base Dual-Bay Gaming Panel gives you fingertip control over your equipment, so you can concentrate on controlling the battlefield!

Ultimate sound and real-time gaming controls all in one place

This must-have weapon acts as a clever command center to match your ROG motherboards for a complete gaming experience! Front Base Dual-Bay Gaming Panel provides instant access to five equalization modes with the Quick EQ Switch, and use the included Hi-Fi-quality AAFP cable with motherboards that include SupremeFX technology for a superb audio experience with minimal noise interference. It also has great overclocking capabilities for instant performance boost and easily-accessed fan controls, system temperature displays and supports fast USB charging — even when PC is powered off. Front Base Dual-Bay Gaming Panel even features an innovative Escape Mode button that hides the gaming screen and mutes the volume, allowing users to return to the desktop in the blink of an eye.

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• Operating frequency of the CPU 
• Operating speeds of the cooling fans of the CPU and chassis 
• Operating temperatures of the CPU and motherboard 
• Audio EQ mode selection (music, shooting, fiction, sport, and racing)

One-click overclocking

Your one-button supply line for instant extra performance
Enjoy real-time CPU performance boost on a breeze with a single click. Click on the ‘CPU Level Up’ button up to twice for two different levels. It’s overclocking done the smart way – 
instantly and any time!

Hit the button, hide your game

‘Escape Mode’ instantly hides your gaming activity — any time
Taking cover couldn’t be easier! This innocuous little button masks a great little secret – just press ‘Escape Mode’ button to instantly hide the gaming screen, mute the volume and return to the desktop.

Monitor your system and control multiple fans

Instant cooling or zero noise? You’re always in complete command!
When the action hots up, keep your PC cool with Front Base Gaming Panel’s real-time management of the CPU cooler and up to four other case fans – and all can be controlled individually! With a quick turn of the selection knob, you can turn up the RPM speeds for extra cooling or hush the fans to reduce noise and save power.

Charge forward with strong system information at your side

The 4-inch display provides an at-a-glance view of key system information, including fan speeds, CPU and motherboard temperatures, and CPU frequency speed. If something important needs attention, you’ll know right away.

Always-on USB charger!

Quick charge in sleep, hibernate and shutdown modes
Use the built-in USB port to charge your smart devices even when the PC is asleep, hibernating or powered off.

Compatible Models

Chipset	Motherboard
Intel Z87	Maximus VI Extreme
Intel Z87	Maximus VI Formula
Intel Z87	Maximus VI Gene
Intel Z87	Maximus VI Hero
Intel Z87	Maximus VI Impact
Intel X79	Rampage IV Black Edition

Hands on: Easy 2-step installation

Connect the ROG_EXT cable and the AAFP cable to their respective connectors on the ROG Front Base device

Insert the other end of ROG_EXT cable and the AAFP cable through two empty 5.25-inch drive bays, as shown, and then connect them to the motherboard.