ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

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Intel Z890 Chipset, 2 x DIMM slots, max. 96GB, DDR5
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Processor socket LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Component for PC
Motherboard form factor ATX
Compatible processor series Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
SKU 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0
EAN 4711387754290
Manufacturer ASUS
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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.
Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots6
Thunderbolt headers1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
12V power connectorYes
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
mSATA ports quantity0
Number of SATA connectors0
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of SATA II connectors0
Number of chassis fan connectors2
Front panel audio connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
RGB LED pin headerYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors1
Technical details
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z890
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
On-board graphics cardNo
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Audio
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Performance
Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z890
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Memory
Number of memory slots2
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Maximum internal memory96 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
Storage controllers
Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Number of storage drives supported10
RAID supportYes
Graphics
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
On-board graphics cardNo
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
WiFi-AP antenna jack1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Thunderbolt ports quantity2
S/PDIF out portYes
PS/2 ports quantity1
Microphone inYes
HDMI ports quantity0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
DVI-D ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity1
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet interface type5 Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.4
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Features
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z890
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080
Product colourAluminium
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots6
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots2
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size512 Mbit
Clear CMOS buttonYes
Packaging data
Package width370 mm
Package depth312 mm
Package height108 mm
Package weight3.7 kg
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11
Drivers includedYes
Weight & dimensions
Package width370 mm
Package depth312 mm
Package height108 mm
Package weight3.7 kg
Width305 mm
Depth244 mm
Packaging content
Drivers includedYes
Screws includedYes
Other features
Package width370 mm
Package depth312 mm
Package height108 mm
Package weight3.7 kg
mSATA ports quantity0

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HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
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HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
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ASUS Control Center
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Next-gen transfer speeds
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Multiple Ultra-efficient heatsinks
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SafeSlot
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Short Description
Intel Z890 Chipset, 2 x DIMM slots, max. 96GB, DDR5
Intel Z890, LGA1851, 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5, Realtek 5Gb, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, ATX, 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Intel Z890, LGA 1851, 2x DDR5 9200 (OC) MT/s, 1x HDMI, 5x M.2, 4x SATA 6G, 2x Thunderbolt4, 10G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, ATX
WS C422 SAGE/10G, Intel C422, LGA 2066, 8x DDR4 DIMM, 7x PCIe 3.0 x16, M.2, 10G LAN, USB 3.1, S/PDIF, CEB, 305x267 mm
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ATX, LGA 1851, Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, 1 x HDMI, 243.84 x 304.8 mm
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