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Model
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
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® 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
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160. Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed
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
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
- High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
Audio Feature :
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)
Front USB Port ( Total 8 )
5 x USB 2.0 port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
ROG Exclusive Features
Condensation detection
- Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
- GPU.DIMM Post
- O.C. Profile
ROG CloneDrive
Slow Mode
Safe Boot Button
Mem TweakIt
Double Power :
- Dual 8-pin CPU
Clear CMOS button
ReTry Button
LN2 Mode
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
- ProCool II
- BIOS FlashBack™ Button
- USB BIOS FlashBack™
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
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
- Anti-Surge
SafeDIMM slot
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
AI Overclocking
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED)
- MemOK! II
Armoury Crate
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
- Clear CMOS Button
- ASUS Q-Code
Gaming Aesthetics :
- AURA-RGB Lighting
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- ASUS NODE : hardware control interface
DIY Friendly Design
- SafeSlot
- Digi+ VRM
- Highly Durable components
- ESD Guards
- Aura Lighting Control
- ASUS Q-Connector
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 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 RGB Strip Headers
- Addressable Gen 2 Header
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- AI Suite 3
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
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
- 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
- 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
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
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 FS Mode switch
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
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
1 x AIO PUMP Header
1 x RGB Header
1 x Q-Code
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x System panel connector
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
Accessories
User manual
1 x Customizable Name Plate Accessory Pack
1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2
1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount)
2 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount)
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
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
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
ATX Form Factor
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
*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
- ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX
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