ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX

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ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX

CPU

Build in Intel® Socket 1200for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
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.
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list

Chipset

Build in Intel® Z490

Memory

2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.)/4700(O.C)/4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2133 MHz Memory *
* Double Capcity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

Intel® 10th Gen Processors
Intel® Z490 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage

1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module supports 2 M.2 Socket 3 , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*1
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
Intel® Z490 Chipset :
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 5
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

LAN

Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Anti-surge LANGuard

Wireless Data Network

Wi-Fi Intel® Wi-Fi 6
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160. Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz

Bluetooth

Bluetooth v5.1*
*BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.

Audio

ROG SupremeFX7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

USB Ports

Rear USB Port ( Total 10 )
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(4 + Type-A +1 + Type-C)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
5 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Front USB Port ( Total 8 )
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)

ROG Exclusive Features

- Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
Condensation detection
- O.C. Profile
- GPU.DIMM Post
Clear CMOS button
ROG CloneDrive
Slow Mode
ReTry Button
Safe Boot Button
LN2 Mode
Mem TweakIt
Double Power :
- Dual 8-pin CPU
ProbeIt
ROG CPU-Z
Overwolf
Start Button
Reset Button
Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ROG Extreme OC kit :
- OptiMem III
UEFI BIOS features :
- Tweakers´ Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III

Special Features

- USB BIOS FlashBack™
- BIOS FlashBack™ Button
- ProCool II
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+ Power Control :
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
SafeDIMM slot
- Anti-Surge
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
AI Overclocking
- MemOK! II
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED)
Fan Xpert4
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
ASUS 5X Protection III :
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- Addressable Gen 2 Header
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS NODE : hardware control interface
- Clear CMOS Button
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Gaming Aesthetics :
- AURA-RGB Lighting
DIY Friendly Design
- SafeSlot
- Digi+ VRM
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Highly Durable components
- ESD Guards
Armoury Crate

Software Features

ROG Exclusive Software
- Mem Tweakit
- RAMCache III
- ROG CPU-Z
- Overwolf
- BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)
ASUS Exclusive Software Features
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3:
- 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
DIGI+ Power contorl
- EZ update
- Fan Xpert 4
- Turbo APP
- WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
- AI Overclocking Guide
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
-FlexKey

ASUS Special Features

ROG Extreme OC kit
- EZ PLUG
- FlexKey button
- LN2 Mode
- Probelt
- ReTry button
- Safe boot button
- Start button
- Slow Mode
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS Flashback™ button
- Clear CMOS button
- Procool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
AURA Sync
- Standard RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
Dual BIOS

Back I/O Ports

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (red)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (black)Type-C,
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue)
1 x USB BIOS FlashBack™ Button(s)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v5.0
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

Internal I/O Ports

2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x FS Mode switch
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s)
1 x ReTry jumper
1 x W_Pump+ Header
2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)
1 x Q-Code
1 x RGB Header
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x AIO PUMP Header
1 x Start button

Accessories

User manual
1 x Customizable Name Plate Accessory Pack
1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount)
2 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount)
1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x ROG Thank you card

BIOS

2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System

Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

Note

*1When DIMM.2_1 is operating in SATA Mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
*2 When DIMM.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_5&6 will be disabled.
*3 M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIe x4 slot, when M.2_1 is populated a x2 device, PCIe x4 slot will running at x1 mode, when M.2_1 is populated a x4 device, PCIe x4 slot will be disabled
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