ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX

Brand: ASUS

Product Code: 90MB1IPO-MOEAYO

Product Name: ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX

Form Factor: ATX

Chipset: Intel Z890

Socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1)

Memory Support: Up to 96GB DDR5, Dual-channel

Overview

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX is engineered for supreme overclocking performance, supporting Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2). It features a distinctive cobble-gray surface, polished metallic accents, sleek contours, and a predominantly silver palette, making it suitable for builds prioritizing aesthetics. The motherboard offers exceptional power delivery and a two-slot DDR5 memory layout for enthusiasts seeking peak performance.

Specifications

Processor

Feature	Specification
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor socket	LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor series	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1851

Memory

Feature	Specification
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots	2
Memory slots type	DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
ECC compatibility	Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory	96 GB
Unbuffered memory	✓

Storage Controllers

Feature	Specification
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 support	✓
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

Feature	Specification
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
On-board graphics card

Internal I/O

Feature	Specification
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	✓
ATX Power connector (24-pin)	✓
CPU fan connector	✓
Number of chassis fan connectors	2
Thunderbolt headers	1
12V power connector	✓
RGB LED pin header	✓

Expansion slots

Feature	Specification
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots	2
Number of M.2 (M) slots	6

Rear panel I/O ports

Feature	Specification
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN ports quantity	1
PS/2 ports quantity	1
Microphone in	✓
S/PDIF out port	✓
Thunderbolt ports quantity	2
WiFi-AP antenna jack	1

Network

Feature	Specification
Ethernet LAN	✓
Ethernet interface type	5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	✓
Bluetooth version	5.4

Features

Feature	Specification
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z890
Audio chip	Realtek ALC4080
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Product colour	Aluminium
Component for	PC
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11

BIOS

Feature	Specification
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	512 Mbit
Clear CMOS button	✓

Packaging data

Feature	Specification
Package width	370 mm
Package depth	312 mm
Package height	108 mm
Package weight	3.7 kg

Weight & dimensions

Feature	Specification
Width	305 mm
Depth	244 mm

Packaging content

Feature	Specification
Screws included	✓
Drivers included	✓

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