ROG Maximus Z890 APEX
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.

Specification

Product
Product id	974629
Brand	AsusTek
Partnr	90MB1IP0-M0EAY0
EAN/UPC code	4711387754290
Warranty (months)	36 months
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor series	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1851
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	2
Memory slots type	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Non-ECC	Y
Maximum internal memory	96 GB
Unbuffered memory	Y
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported	4
Number of storage drives supported	10
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
RAID support	Y
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors	1
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Front panel audio connector	Y
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	Y
CPU fan connector	Y
Number of chassis fan connectors	2
Thunderbolt headers	1
12V power connector	Y
RGB LED pin header	Y
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	1
PS/2 ports quantity	1
Microphone in	Y
S/PDIF out port	Y
Thunderbolt ports quantity	2
WiFi-AP antenna jack	1
Network
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet interface type	5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi	Y
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Y
Bluetooth version	5.4
Features
Component for	PC
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z890
Audio chip	Realtek ALC4080
Audio output channels	7.1 kanalen
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11
Expansion slots
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4. x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5. x) slots	2
Number of M.2 (M) slots	6
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	512 Mbit
Clear CMOS button	Y
Packaging data
Package width	370 mm
Package depth	312 mm
Package height	108 mm
Weight & dimensions
Width	305 mm
Depth	244 mm
Packaging content
Drivers included	Y
Screws included	Y
Other features
Package weight	3700 g