ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX LGA1851 ATX DDR5 96 GB Motherboard

Asus Motherboard $599

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SocketLGA1851

ChipsetZ890

Form FactorATX

MemoryDDR5

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Overview

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX is a ATX motherboard for LGA1851. It supports DDR5 memory up to 9000 MT/s (OC).

Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
Intel LGA 1851 Socket: Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (series 2)
Exclusive AI Technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to simplify setup and improve performance
Exclusive Overclocking & Memory Technologies: NPU Boost, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III to simplify setup and improve performance
Robust Power Solution: 22(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
Optimized Thermal Design: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with a heatpipe
Latest M.2 Support: Three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot onboard with ROG M.2 Power Boosts, and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, all with substantial cooling solutions
Abundant Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, one USB 20Gbps Type-C port, USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher, USB 10Gbps Type-C front-panel connector, four additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots
High-Performance Networking: On-board Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet
DIY Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, BIOS Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield

Specifications

Manufacturer	ASUS
Model Number	ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX 90MB1IP0-M0AAY0
Launch Date	October 2024
CPU Socket	LGA1851
Chipset Model	Intel Z890
Board Size / Form Factor	ATX
Supported Memory Type	DDR5
DIMM Slots	2
Maximum RAM Capacity	96 GB
Valid DDR4 Speeds	DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5000 / DDR5-5400 / DDR5-5600 / DDR5-5800 / DDR5-6000 / DDR5-6200 / DDR5-6400 / DDR5-6600 / DDR5-6800 / DDR5-7000 / DDR5-7200 / DDR5-7400 / DDR5-7600 / DDR5-7800 / DDR5-8000 / DDR5-8200 / DDR5-8400 / DDR5-8600 / DDR5-9000 (OC)
ECC Memory Support	No
Expansion Slots (PCIe)	2 × PCIe x16, 2 × PCIe x4
PCIe x16 (Qty)	2
PCIe x4 (Qty)	2
PCIe x1 (Qty)	0
M.2 Slot Count	6 × M.2
M.2 Device Compatibility	2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key, 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key, 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key, 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key, 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key, 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
SATA III Ports	4 × SATA 6Gbps
SATA Express Ports	0
Wired Networking (LAN)	N/A
Onboard Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Standard	7 (802.11be)
Rear-Panel USB	USB 3.2 Gen2x2, USB 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0
Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Headers	1
Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headers	1
Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers	2
Internal USB 2.0 Headers	2
NVIDIA SLI	No
AMD CrossFire	No
RAID Capability	Yes
Back-Connect Layout	No
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN)	ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
SKU Code	ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
GTIN / EAN	197105754294