ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX

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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.

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The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex left sided angle
  • Cooling
  • Gaming Immersion
  • Connectivity

Extreme Power & Performance

Performance specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex Performance specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  1. DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
  2. 22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) POWER STAGES
  3. EXPANSION SLOTS

    ・ 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots

    ・ 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slots

  4. Intel® Socket LGA1851

    Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)

  5. DDR5, 2 X DIMM

    ・ Max. 96GB

    ・ Dual Channel

  6. 6 x M.2 SLOTS

    ・ 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

    ・ 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

    ・ 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)

    ・ 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) (via ROG DIMM.2 Card)

Comprehensive Cooling

Cooling specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex Cooling specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  1. INTEGRATED I/O COVER & VRM HEATSINKS
  2. HEATSINKS FOR Four M.2 SLOTS

    With backplates and thermal pads

  3. MULTIPLE 4-PIN PWM FAN HEADERS ROG DIMM.2 CARD HEATSINK
  4. ROG MEMORY FAN KIT

Total Gaming Immersion

Gaming immersion specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex Gaming immersion specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  1. AURA LIGHTING
  2. SUPREMEFX 7.1 ALC4080 AUDIO CODEC

    ・ Savitech SV3H712 AMP

    ・ 120 dB SNR stereo playback output

    ・ 110 dB SNR recording input

    ・ Gold-plated audio jacks

    Dolby Atmos
  3. 3 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADERS

Full Connectivity

Connectivity specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex Connectivity specs of the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  1. BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
  2. CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
  3. 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
  4. 4 X USB 5Gbps PORTS

    (4 x Type-A)

  5. 2 X THUNDERBOLT™ 4 USB TYPE-C® PORTS
  6. 4 X USB 10Gbps PORTS

    (4 x Type-A)

  7. 1 x USB 20Gbps PORTS

    (1 x USB Type-C®)

  8. REALTEK 5Gb ETHERNET PORT
  9. WI-FI 7
  10. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT
  11. 2 X GOLD-PLATED AUDIO JACKS
  12. 1 X USB 20Gbps

    USB Type-C® front panel connector supports QC4+

  13. 1 X USB 10Gbps

    USB Type-C® front panel connector

  14. 4 X SATA 6GB/S

ASUS AI INTELLIGENCE

  • AI NETWORKING II

    AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.

    *Features may vary by model.

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
  • ai OVERCLOCKING

    Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex topview
  • AI COOLING II

    Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features AI Cooling II
  • ASUS AI ADVISOR

    Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

    * Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.

    ASUS AI Advisor UI

PerformanceOVERCLOCKING

  • NPU BOOST

    The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

    * The overclocking performance may vary depending on the CPU series and motherboard used.

    ** Testing was conducted with an Intel Arrow Lake QS Q2HA Ultra 9 285K processor, ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard, GeForce RTX™ 4090 24GB graphics card, and XPG Lancer DDR5 memory modules (model AX5U6000C4016G).

    NPU Boost UI
  • Overclocker's Toolkit

  • DIFFERENTIAL SENSING

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex front view with differential sensing
  • Condensation Detection

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex front view with Condensation Detection

PerformanceMEMORY

  • DDR5 DOMINATION

    Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex*.

    *Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex lets you overclock memory up to 8800+ MT/s.
  • DIMM FIT

    DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues.

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features DIMM Fit
  • AEMP III

    ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory.

  • DIMM FLEX

    DIMM Flex employs specialized circuitry that can boost performance or address potential stability issues, depending on temperature readings.

    * Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU, graphic card, motherboard, and memory modules.
    ** The comparison chart is based on a test with an Intel Core i9-14900K processor, ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II motherboard, ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 OC Edition 24GB graphics card, and G.SKILL DDR5 memory modules (model F5-7200J3646F24GX2-TZ5RK).

Power solution

ROG Ultimate Power Solution 22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) Power Stages

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features 22+1+2+2 power stages
  • 8 + 8-pin ProCool II power connectors

    Dual ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

  • 22+1+2+2 power stages

    The VRM features 22+1+2+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 110 amps

    22 VCCCORE (110A)

    1 VCCGT (90A)

    2 VCCSA (90A)

    2 VNNAON (80A)

  • SMD capacitors

    Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

  • MicroFine alloy chokes

    Each power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

cooling

The explosion photo of ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  1. VRM heatsink array

    VRM heatsinks on the MOSFETs and chokes are connected by an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.

  2. M.2 heatsinks and backplates

    Large aluminum heatsinks provide extensive surface area to cool mounted M.2 drives, and four onboard M.2 slots have dedicated backplates for additional heat dissipation.

  3. High-conductivity thermal pads

    Each thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

  4. ROG DIMM.2 card heatsink

    Two additional M.2 slots are kept cool with the DIMM.2 card's hefty heatsinks.

  5. Chipset heatsink

    A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperature.

  • Thermal Management

    • Multiple temperature sources
    • 4-pin fan headers
    • AIO pump header
    The thermal management on the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  • Cooler Compatibility

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex & ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

CONNECTIVITY

  • M.2 SLOTS WITH ROG M.2 POWERBOOST

    The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot onboard, all of which support ROG M.2 PowerBoost to help ensure that every onboard M.2 device can operate simultaneously at optimal performance.

    PCIe 5.0 & PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots layout on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  • PCIE 5.0 EXPANSION SLOTS

    Both PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim fully support next-gen graphics cards.

    PCIe 5.0 expansion slots on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  • USB Ports

    Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C® Ports on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

    TWO THUNDERBOLT™ 4 TYPE-C® PORTS

    One USB 20Gbps & one USB 10Gbps USB Type-C® Panel Connectors on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

    ONE USB 20Gbps & ONE USB 10Gbps Type-C® front panel connectors

  • wifi7

    • 320 MHz
    • 6GHz band
    • 4096 QAM
    • up to 4.8X ultra-fast WiFi speeds

    5Gb ETHERNET

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
  • Gaming Audio

    ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features Gaming Audio

    ROG SupremeFX
    Dolby Atmos

EZ PC DIY

  • M.2 Q-Release

  • M.2 Q-Slide

  • New M.2 Q-LATCH

  • PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE SLIM

  • Q-Antenna

  • Q-LED

  • START BUTTON

    Start button on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  • Q-CODE

    Q-CODE on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
  • CLEAR CMOS& BIOS FLASHBACK™

    Clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback on ROG Maximus Z890 Apex

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

  • Advanced Mode

BIOS Q-DASHBOARD

Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.

When you’re ready for a deeper dive, delve into the UEFI’s Advanced mode and take complete control. Advanced mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in search function helps you quickly find the setting you need.

Advanced mode

  • My Favorites

    Quickly locate tuning options and add preferred tools to your favorites list.

  • EZ Flash

    Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

  • S.M.A.R.T.

    Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability or to identify potential failures.

  • GPU POST

    Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

  • Secure Erase

    Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.

  • Last Modified Log

    Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.

  • SATA Port Renaming

    Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

  • ASUS User Profile

    Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

  • Q-Fan Control

    Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75° C.

  • Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)

    Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

BIOS Advanced Mode UI picture

SOFTWARE

  • TURBOV CORE
  • Thunderbolt Share
  • Dolby ATMOS
  • ASUS GLIDEX
  • HWiNFO
  • AIDA64 EXTREME
  • Armoury Crate

ASUS DriverHub

ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.

TURBOV CORE

Accessed via ASUS DriverHub, TurboV Core delivers intuitive CPU tuning that can unleash performance for overclocking enthusiasts. No need to enter the BIOS – you can seamlessly modify settings directly from within Windows and apply them right away, without needing to reboot. TurboV Core is engineered to elevate system capabilities, with unprecedented simplicity.

Seamless Dual-PC Sharing with Thunderbolt™ Share

Experience a revolutionary way to interact with two PCs using Thunderbolt™ Share—the ultrafast connectivity solution that transforms your dual-PC setup. Seamlessly share screens, keyboards, mice, storage and files between two computers, with the unparalleled speed of Thunderbolt™ technology.

*A certified Thunderbolt™ or USB4® cable is required to meet minimum bandwidth requirements. Cable not included.

  • Control Other Computer
  • Sync Files
  • Drag and Drop
  • Transfer Data to a New Computer

Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos expands on traditional surround sound systems by adding height channels, allowing sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. This creates an immersive audio experience, giving the sensation of sound coming from above, below, and around the listener.

ASUS GlideX mirror method

ASUS GlidEx

ASUS GlideX is a cross-device, cross-platform screen-sharing, screen-control and operation solution for enhanced productivity across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi. Features include screen mirroring, screen extension, unified control with one keyboard and mouse, easy file transfers, and using mobile cameras as PC webcams. It's compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

  • ASUS GlideX mirror method

    Mirror

  • ASUS GlideX Extend (PC to Mobile) method

    Extend (PC to Mobile)

  • ASUS GlideX Extend (PC to PC) method

    Extend (PC to PC)

  • ASUS GlideX Unify Control method

    Unify Control

HWiNFO

HWiNFO and ROG have collaborated on this comprehensive system information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about hardware components and real-time monitoring of system performance in ROG style. It supports a wide range of hardware devices, and it is regularly updated to include the latest technologies.

AIDA64 Extreme

The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.

*Support available for ROG Ryujin III and later models.

Learn more about AIDA64

Armoury Crate

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

PERSONALIZATION

Glow your gaming world with aura sync

Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.


Learn more about Aura Sync
The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex features Aura Sync.
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Dare to Be Green

We at the Republic of Gamers are on a mission to create a sustainable future where all gamers can flourish on the planet we call home.

Every step counts, and as part of ROG’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future, ROG has begun to utilize post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and paper materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™) in the packaging of motherboard.

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