ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX INTEL Z890 LGA 1851 ATX MOTHERBOARD
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX INTEL Z890 LGA 1851 ATX MOTHERBOARD
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Unleash extreme performance with the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX INTEL Z890 LGA 1851 ATX MOTHERBOARD. Designed to power advanced AI PCs, this motherboard features the Intel LGA 1851 socket, ready to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (series 2), alongside an array of exclusive AI technologies and robust power delivery.
Key Features at a Glance
- Intel LGA 1851 Socket supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (series 2).
- Ready for Advanced AI PCs with ASUS exclusive AI technologies.
- Robust 22(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A) power stages.
- Optimized thermal design with massive heatsinks and an integrated I/O cover.
- Three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, plus two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card.
- High-performance Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet networking.
Enhanced AI and Overclocking
Experience cutting-edge performance with exclusive ASUS AI technologies like AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II, designed to simplify setup and optimize your system. Further boost your capabilities with NPU Boost, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, and AEMP III for superior memory and processing.
Superior Power and Cooling
Built for stability and endurance, this motherboard features a robust power solution with 22(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A) power stages, ProCool II connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and premium metallic capacitors. An optimized thermal design, including massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and a heatpipe connection, ensures efficient heat dissipation for sustained peak performance.
Extensive Connectivity and Storage
Benefit from versatile storage and connectivity options, including three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and one onboard PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot with ROG M.2 Power Boosts, plus two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots via an ROG DIMM.2 card, all featuring substantial cooling solutions. Connect all your peripherals with dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, multiple USB 20Gbps and 10Gbps ports (including front-panel connectors with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher), and two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots.
User-Friendly DIY Design
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX is designed for ease of use and installation, featuring DIY-friendly innovations such as PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, and the Q-Antenna. Convenience features like BIOS Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button, and a pre-mounted I/O shield streamline your build process.
Technical Specifications
| 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. 128GB, DDR5 Supports up to 9600+ MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual Channel Memory Architecture DIMM Fit Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module Supports DIMM Flex ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
| Graphics | 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs |
| Expansion Slots |
Support 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 4.0 x4 slots |
| Storage |
Total supports 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 |
| Ethernet |
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless & Bluetooth |
Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth v5.4*** *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. |
| USB |
Rear USB (Total 11 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x 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* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel" Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x 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 |
| Internal I/O Connectors | Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x Extra Flow Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C) 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 Miscellaneous 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch 4 x BCLK button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Pause switch 18 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD switches 1 x RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4) header* |
| Operating System | Windows 11 (22H2 & later) |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which processors does the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (series 2) via the Intel LGA 1851 Socket.
Q: What M.2 storage options are available on this motherboard?
A: It features three onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, one onboard PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, and two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, all with cooling solutions.
Q: Does this motherboard include integrated networking capabilities?
A: Yes, it comes with on-board Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna and Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet for high-performance networking.
