ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX LGA1851 ATX DDR5 96 GB Motherboard
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Description
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) | |
| 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 |
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