Asus ROG Front Base

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.

ROG FRONT BASE 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!

Secure more wins with ROG’s quick-fit gaming center
ROG Front Base Dual-Bay Gaming Panel fits easily into dual 5.25-inch drive bays and includes a large display with an intuitive interface that’s controlled by a simple selection knob and buttons.

Hands on : Easy 2-step installation
1.Connect the ROG_EXT cable and the AAFP cable to their respective connectors on the ROG Front Base device
2.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.

Enjoy true-to-life gaming with awesome sound quality
Get instant access to five equalization modes with the Quick EQ Switch – from shooting games to sports, fiction and racing titles or high-clarity music. Whatever audio mode the game demands, the Quick EQ Switch gets you there in a beat. Combine the included Hi-Fi-quality analog-audio front-panel (AAFP) cable with motherboards that have SupremeFX technology for a very high signal quality, with low crosstalk and minimal noise interference.

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.

Features
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

Technical details

Model

Brand : Asus
Model : ROG Front Base

Specifications

Display : 4-inch LCD

Features
Quick EQ Switch
One-click overclocking with CPU Level Up
Escape Mode
Always-on USB charger
Full fan controls & system monitoring

I/O Ports
1 x USB 2.0 port
1 x Headphone out port
1 x Microphone in port

Internal I/O Ports
1 x SATA power connector
1 x 18-1 pin ROG_EXT connector
1 x AAFP connector

Power
Voltage : +12V, +5V, +5VSB
Power consumption : 3A

System Requirements
2 x 5.25-inch drive bays
1 x SATA power cable from system power supply

Compatibility
For the compatible model list, please check the product overview page.
Visit the ASUS website for:
the latest Front Base firmware and software downloads
the latest BIOS downloads for compatible motherboards

Operating System Support
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7