- 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.
Product Details:
CPU:
- Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- ** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset:
- Intel Z890 Chipset
Memory:
- 2 x DIMM slots, max. 96GB, DDR5
- Support up to 9600+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
- Dual Channel Memory Architecture
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
- Supports DIMM Flex
- NitroPath DRAM Technology
Expansion Slots:
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 4.0x4 slots
- M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled.
Storage:
- Total supports up to 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
- *M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled.
Ethernet:
- 1 × Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth:
- Wi-Fi 7
- 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
- Bluetooth® v5.4
USB:
Rear USB (Total 11 ports):
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C)
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C)
- 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (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
- *USB Type-C power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
Audio:
- ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
Back Panel I/O Ports:
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C)
- 1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C)
- 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (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
Form Factor:
- ATX Form Factor
- 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Part Number:
- 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0