ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX - Intel Z890, LGA 1851, ATX, Aluminum
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- Motherboard for Intel Z890 •
- LGA 1851 socket •
- ATX form factor •
- High-quality aluminum build •
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Description
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX arrives as a high-end Intel Z890 ATX motherboard with an aluminum finish, engineered for LGA 1851 (Socket V1) processors and optimized for the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPUs.
This motherboard supports DDR5-SDRAM in two DIMM slots with dual-channel operation and up to 96 GB of unbuffered, non-ECC memory, striking a balance between ultra-fast performance and compact memory capacity for advanced workstations and enthusiast builds.
Storage options are abundant with six M.2 slots, four SATA III connectors and support for up to ten drives in total, including four HDDs. Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support offers flexible redundancy and performance configurations for content creators and power users.
Expansion is generous with two PCIe x16 (Gen 5.x) slots and two PCIe x4 (Gen 4.x) slots, ideal for multi-GPU or high-bandwidth add-in cards. The board also exposes USB connectivity via multiple ports including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Gen 2 Type-A and Gen 1 Type-A options, plus legacy USB 2.0 and a PS/2 port.
Connectivity features are cutting-edge: integrated Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4, dual Thunderbolt ports and a 5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port provide ultra-low latency networking and fast peripheral links. Onboard audio is driven by the Realtek ALC4080 codec with 7.1-channel output for immersive sound.
Built for builders, the board includes practical conveniences such as UEFI AMI BIOS (512 Mbit), clear CMOS button, Thunderbolt headers, RGB header, multiple fan connectors, and full-size ATX layout in an aluminum-colored finish. It ships with screws and drivers to simplify installation.
Suggested use cases include high-end gaming rigs, professional content creation workstations, and testbeds for developers needing Wi‑Fi 7 and Thunderbolt capabilities. The ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX is especially suited to users seeking maximum I/O, advanced storage arrays, and top-tier CPU support on LGA 1851.
- Socket: LGA 1851 for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
- Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 96 GB
- Storage: 6x M.2, 4x SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10
- Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5Gb Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt
- Expansion: 2x PCIe x16 (Gen5), 2x PCIe x4 (Gen4)
Features
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
- ECC сompatibility:Non-ECC
- Maximum internal memory:96 GB
- Unbuffered memory:Yes
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 support:Yes
- RAID levels:0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics
- Parallel processing technology support:Not supported
- On-board graphics card:No
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:Yes
- ATX Power connector (24-pin):Yes
- CPU fan connector:Yes
- Number of chassis fan connectors:2
- Thunderbolt headers:1
- 12V power connector:Yes
- RGB LED pin header:Yes
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
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity:1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:1
- PS/2 ports quantity:1
- Microphone in:Yes
- S/PDIF out port:Yes
- Thunderbolt ports quantity:2
- WiFi-AP antenna jack:1
Network
- Ethernet LAN:Yes
- Ethernet interface type:5 Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi:Yes
- Top Wi-Fi standard:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Wi-Fi standards:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Bluetooth:Yes
- Bluetooth version:5.4
Features
- 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
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:Yes
Packaging data
- Package width:370 mm
- Package depth:312 mm
- Package height:108 mm
- Package weight:3.7 kg
Weight & dimensions
- Width:305 mm
- Depth:244 mm
Packaging content
- Screws included:Yes
- Drivers included:Yes
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