Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX

Accessories included - ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink M.2 Spacer for ROG DIMM.2 2 x M.2 Screw Packs for ROG DIMM.2 Thermal Pad for M.2 22110 ROG Memory Fan Kit ASUS Q-Slide WiFi Antenna Q-Connector ROG VIP Card 3 x M.2 Q-Slide Packs 5 x M.2 Backplate Rubber Packs ROG Bottle Opener USB Drive with Tools and Drivers Quick Start Guide
BIOS - 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
BIOS - BIOS memory size - 512 Mbit
BIOS - BIOS type - UEFI AMI
BIOS - Clear CMOS button - Yes
Brand - ASUS
BrandPartCode - 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0
Category - Motherboards
category - PC Components|Mainboards|Intel Mainboards
Category 1 - Mainboards & Zubehör
Category 2 - Mainboards - Intel
Category_1 - Motherboards
Category_2 - Motherboards - other
Chipset manufacturer - Intel
Chipset type - Intel Z890 Chipset
code - 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0
COM connector / port - No
CPU socket - LGA1851
Description - ROG Maximus Z890 APEX
The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard fully supports Intel Core Ultra 2 processors. It's precision-engineered to deliver maximum overclocking potential, continuing the series' legacy with this next-generation model. With exceptional power and dual DDR5 memory, overclocking enthusiasts can achieve and exceed their goals for record-breaking CPU and memory performance. For users who prefer lighter colors, the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard features a gray-toned finish with polished metallic accents, elegant contours, and a silver-dominated color palette.
Designation - CE+WEEE
Detailed data on disk/drive interfaces - Support Intel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)**
Intel Z890 Chipset
DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
**M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled.
dimension depth - mm
dimension height - mm
Dimensions - 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
dimension weight - g
dimension width - mm
ean - 4711387754290
EAN - 4711387754290
EAN_code - 4711387754290
Expansion slots - 2 x PCIe 4.0 x 4
Expansion slots - 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16
Expansion slots - 5 x M.2
Expansion slots - Number of M.2 (M) slots - 6
Expansion slots - PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots - 2
Expansion slots - PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots - 2
External connectors - 1 x Line Out
External connectors - 1 x MIC
External connectors - 1 x Przycisk Clear CMOS
External connectors - 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/MouseCombo
External connectors - 1 x RJ-45
External connectors - 1 x S/PDIF
External connectors - 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
External connectors - 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
External connectors - 1 x Wi-Fi Module
External connectors - 2 x Thunderbolt 4
External connectors - 4 x USB 3.0
External connectors - 4 x USB 3.1
Features - Audio chip - Realtek ALC4080
Features - Audio output channels - 7.1 channels
Features - Component for - PC
Features - Motherboard chipset - Intel Z890
Features - Motherboard chipset family - Intel
Features - Motherboard form factor - ATX
Features - Product colour - Aluminium
Features - Windows operating systems supported - Windows 11
FireWire (IEEE 1394) - No
Form factor - ATX
Graphics - 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video output**
* Graphics specifications may vary depending on processor type. For updates, visit www.intel.com.
**Supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, with a maximum total bandwidth of up to 23.8 Gbps or 16 Gbps/16 Gbps. For supported resolutions, see DisplayPort 2.1 specifications.
*** VGA resolution support depends on processor or graphics card resolutions.
Graphics - On-board graphics card - No
Graphics - Parallel processing technology support - Not supported
GTIN - 0197105754294
GTIN - 197105754294
GTIN - 4711387754290
guarantee - 36
guarantee_type - normal
Integrated CPU - No
Internal I/O - 12V power connector - Yes
Internal I/O - ATX Power connector (24-pin) - Yes
Internal I/O - CPU fan connector - Yes
Internal I/O - Front panel audio connector - Yes
Internal I/O - Number of chassis fan connectors - 2
Internal I/O - Number of SATA III connectors - 4
Internal I/O - RGB LED pin header - Yes
Internal I/O - Thunderbolt headers - 1
Internal I/O - USB 2.0 connectors - 2
Internal I/O - USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors - 2
Internal I/O - USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors - 1
Internal I/O - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors - 1
LongDesc - ROG Maximus Z890 APEXThe 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.
LongProductName - Intel Z890 Chipset, 2 x DIMM slots, max. 96GB, DDR5
LongSummaryDescription - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1), Compatible processor series: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 96 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Ethernet interface type: 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: ATX, Motherboard chipset family: Intel
LPT connector / port - No
Manufacturer - Asus
Manufacturer - ASUS
Manufacturer_code - 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0
Max. number of SATA devices - 4
Max memory size - 96 GB
Memory - ECC сompatibility - Non-ECC
Memory - Maximum internal memory - 96 GB
Memory - Memory channels - Dual-channel
Memory - Memory slots type - DIMM
Memory - Number of memory slots - 2
Memory - Supported memory types - DDR5-SDRAM
Memory - Unbuffered memory - Yes
Memory bus frequency - 8800 MHz
Memory type - DDR5
Model - ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
MPN - 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0
Name - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX (Intel.1851.DDR5.ATX)
Name - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX - Socekt 1851 - motherboard
name - ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex Mainboard, Sockel LGA 1851, Intel Z890, ATX, DDR5
name - Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX s1851 4DDR5 TB4 ATX/90MB1IP0-M0EAY0
Network - Bluetooth - Yes
Network - Bluetooth version - 5.4
Network - Ethernet interface type - 5 Gigabit Ethernet
Network - Ethernet LAN - Yes
Network - Top Wi-Fi standard - Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Network - Wi-Fi - Yes
Network - Wi-Fi standards - Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Network interface - 1 x 10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mbit/s
Network interface - Bluetooth
Network interface - Ethernet 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wireless and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz frequency bands** Supports Wi-Fi 7 320 MHz band, up to 5.8 Gbps transfer speeds. Bluetooth v5.4*** *Wi-Fi features may vary by operating system.
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require version 24H2 or later for full functionality. Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
**The Wi-Fi 6 GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulations may vary by country.
***Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Network interface - Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Number of DDR5 slots - 2
Number of USB 3.0/USB 3.1 gen 1/USB 3.2 gen 1 ports - 6
Number of USB 3.1/USB 3.1 gen 2/USB 3.2 gen 2 ports - 9
Onboard connectors - 1 x 4-pin water-pump-fan
Onboard connectors - 1 x 4pin CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector
Onboard connectors - 1 x 4pin CPU fan
Onboard connectors - 1 x 4pin wentylator OPT CPU
Onboard connectors - 1 x 8pin 12V power
Onboard connectors - 1 x 24pin ATX zasilanie
Onboard connectors - 1 x Flex Key pin
Onboard connectors - 1 x Front panel audio header
Onboard connectors - 1 x LN2 Mode jumper
Onboard connectors - 1 x OC PCIe switch
Onboard connectors - 1 x Power button
Onboard connectors - 1 x Reset button
Onboard connectors - 1 x ReTry button
Onboard connectors - 1 x System panel header
Onboard connectors - 1 x Thermal sensor connector
Onboard connectors - 1 x Thunderbolt header
Onboard connectors - 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button
Onboard connectors - 2 x 4pin Chassis fan
Onboard connectors - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
Onboard connectors - 2 x USB 3.0 header
Onboard connectors - 2 x USB C
Onboard connectors - 3 x Addressable LED
Onboard connectors - 4 x M.2
Onboard connectors - 4 x SATA III 6Gb/s
Other information -
Packaging content - Drivers included - Yes
Packaging content - Screws included - Yes
Packaging data - Package depth - 312 mm
Packaging data - Package height - 108 mm
Packaging data - Package weight - 3.7 kg
Packaging data - Package width - 370 mm
Processor - Compatible processor series - Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor - Processor manufacturer - Intel
Processor - Processor socket - LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Processor - Supported processor sockets - LGA 1851
Processor family - Intel Core Ultra
producer - Asus
ProductName - ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
RAID - No
Rear panel I/O ports - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports - 1
Rear panel I/O ports - Microphone in - Yes
Rear panel I/O ports - PS/2 ports quantity - 1
Rear panel I/O ports - S/PDIF out port - Yes
Rear panel I/O ports - Thunderbolt ports quantity - 2
Rear panel I/O ports - USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity - 4
Rear panel I/O ports - USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity - 4
Rear panel I/O ports - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity - 1
Rear panel I/O ports - WiFi-AP antenna jack - 1
ShortSummaryDescription - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX, Intel, LGA 1851 (Socket V1), Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), LGA 1851, DDR5-SDRAM, 96 GB
Software - ROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z
- Dolby Atmos
- Internet Security (1-year full version)
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- GameFirst
- Power Saving
- HWiNFO
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS Driver Hub
ASUS GlideX
Turbo Vcore
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
Thunderbolt Share
USB Wattage Watcher
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
NPU Boost
Sound card - ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080* Impedance sensing for front and rear headphone outputs Supports: jack detection, streaming, and front-panel microphone jack remapping High-quality stereo playback output with a 120 dB SNR and recording input with a 110 dB SNR Supports playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz on the front panel Audio Features SupremeFX Shielding Technology Savitech SV3H712 Amplifier Gold-plated audio jacks Rear optical S/PDIF output Premium audio capacitors Audio shield
*A chassis with an HD audio module on the front panel is required for 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
**The rear-panel LINE OUT port does not support surround sound. If you want to enjoy surround sound, connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of the case or use a USB audio device.
Special functions - Extreme OC Kit
- FlexKey Button
- LN2 Mode
- ProbeIt
- ReTry Button
- Safe Boot Button
- Start Button
- Slow Mode
Extreme Engine Digi+
- SMD Capacitor
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- Q-Release Slim PCIe Slot (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Code
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-Connector
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow-green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 Backplate
- M.2 Heatsink
- VRM Heatsink Design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS Button FlashBack
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Dual BIOS
Front panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ support
- Support: Up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
- Output: 5/9/15/20V max 3A, PPS: 3.321V max 3A
- PD3.0 and PPS compliant
* To support 60W, connect the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector, otherwise only 27W will be supported.
Storage controllers - Number of HDDs supported - 4
Storage controllers - Number of storage drives supported - 10
Storage controllers - RAID levels - 0, 1, 5, 10
Storage controllers - RAID support - Yes
Storage controllers - Supported storage drive interfaces - M.2, SATA III
Storage controllers - Supported storage drive types - HDD & SSD
Supported operating systems - Windows 11
Title - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX
URL - https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-apex/
USB ports at back panel - 11
USB ports on motherboard - 10
vendpn - ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
WarrantyInfo -
Weight - 3,63
Weight & dimensions - Depth - 244 mm
Weight & dimensions - Width - 305 mm