ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel LGA1851 Z890 ATX Wi-Fi Gaming Motherboard

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex fully supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Precision-engineered for supreme overclocking, it carries the legacy of the series forward into a new generation. With exceptional power delivery and a two-slot DDR5 memory layout, overclockers can meet and exceed their ambitions for record-breaking CPU and memory performance. For those who favor lighter colors for the aesthetics of their build, the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features a cobble-gray surface, polished metallic accents, sleek contours and a predominantly silver palette.

AI Networking II:
AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.

NPU Boost:
The integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows - and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

M.2 Slots with ROG M.2 Powerboost:
The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features ROG M.2 PowerBoost, which enables all M.2 devices to operate simultaneously at optimal performance.

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 more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

CPU:

• Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset:

• Intel Z890 Chipset

Memory:

• 2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5
• Supports up to 9600+ MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• DIMM Fit
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
• Supports DIMM Flex
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)

Expansion Slots:

• Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)
• Intel Z890 Chipset: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots

Storage:

• Total supports 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode); M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode); M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes); M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)
• Intel Z890 Chipset: DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:

• 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:

• Wi-Fi 7
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
• Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
• Bluetooth v5.4

USB:

• Rear USB (Total 11 ports): 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C), 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C), 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A), 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 10 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+), 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Audio:

• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
• Audio Features: SupremeFX Shielding Technology, Savitech SV3H712 AMP, Gold-plated audio jacks, Rear optical S/PDIF out port, Premium audio capacitors, Audio cover

Back Panel I/O Ports:

• 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
• 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
• 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
• 1 x Clear CMOS button
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port

Internal I/O Connectors:

• Fan and Cooling related: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 2 x 4-pin Chassis - Fan headers: 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers, 1 x W_PUMP+ header, 1 x Extra Flow Fan header
• Power related: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector, 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
• Storage related: 4 x M.2 slots (Key M), 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• Miscellaneous: 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper, 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers, 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch, 4 x BCLK button, 1 x BIOS Switch button, 1 x FlexKey button, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO), 1 x LN2 Mode jumper, 1 x Pause switch, 18 x ProbeIt Measurement Points, 1 x ReTry button, 2 x RSVD switches, 1 x RSVD header, 1 x Safe Boot button, 1 x Slow Mode switch, 1 x Start button, 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header, 1 x Thermal Sensor header, 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header

BIOS:

• 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:

• WOL by PME

Operating System:

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Form Factor:

• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

• ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink: 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink, 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2, 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2
• Additional Cooling Kit: 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ROG Memory Fan Kit
• Miscellaneous: 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 1 x ROG VIP card, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 5 x M.2 backplate rubber packages, 1 x ROG Bottle Opener
• Installation Media: 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
• Documentation: 1 x Quick start guide