Asus ROG ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Gaming Desktop Motherboard - MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel Z890 Chipset Socket LGA 1851 ATX Core Processor Supported 96 GB DDR5 SDRAM Maximum RAM DIMM, UDIMM 2 x Memory Slots Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.11be DisplayPort

• AI-powered:
  Yes
  

• Chipset Manufacturer:
  Intel
  
• Chipset Model:
  Z890
  
• Total Processor Supported:
  1
  
• Processor Socket:
  Socket LGA-1851
  
• Processor Supported:
  Core
  

• Number of Memory Slots:
  2
  
• Memory Form Factor:
  DIMM, UDIMM
  
• Maximum Memory Supported:
  96 GB
  
• Memory Technology:
  DDR5 SDRAM
  

• Controller Type:
  Serial ATA/600
  
• RAID Supported:
  Yes
  
• RAID Levels:
  0, 1, 5, 10
  

• Onboard Video:
  CPU Dependent Video
  

• Audio Channels:
  7.1
  

• Bluetooth:
  Yes
  
• Bluetooth Standard:
  Bluetooth 5.4
  
• Gigabit Ethernet:
  Yes
  
• Wireless LAN:
  Yes
  
• Wireless LAN Standard:
  IEEE 802.11be
  

• Total Number of Expansion Slots:
  4
  
• Total Number of PCI Express Slots:
  4
  
• Number of PCI Express x4 Slots:
  2
  
• Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:
  2
  
• PCI Express Standard:
  PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0
  

• Total Number of USB Ports:
  11
  
• S/PDIF:
  Yes
  
• DisplayPort:
  Yes
  
• Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:
  1
  
• Thunderbolt:
  Yes
  
• Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports:
  2
  

• Number of SATA Interfaces:
  4
  
• Number of M.2 Interfaces:
  6
  
• Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:
  10
  
• Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:
  4
  

• Form Factor:
  ATX
  
• Width:
  12"
  
• Depth:
  9.6"
  

Model
ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX
News and Updates
2024/10/24: A new BIOS has been released addressing various bugs, including no display from the graphics card when installing Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to use the new EZ Flash tool to update directly using the ZIP file downloaded from the ASUS site.
Please visit our GLOBAL website to check and download the latest updates.
CPU
Support Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2) , LGA1851
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel Z890 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMM slots, max. 96GB, DDR5
Supports up to 9600+ MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
Supports DIMM Flex
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
In Thunderbolt4TM mode, supports up to 8K at 60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K at 60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
VGA resolution support depends on processors or graphic cards resolution.
While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to a discrete graphics card.
Expansion Slots
Support Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2)
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)
Intel Z890 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
M.2_3 and M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 and PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 and M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 and PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Storage
Total supports 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
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 and M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 and PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 and M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled.
Ethernet
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth v5.4
Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturers website for the latest specifications.
USB
Rear USB (Total 11 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 10 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
USB Type-C power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.321V max. 3A
Audio
"ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel"
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ header
1 x Extra Flow Fan header
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
Storage related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x 80 Light Bar jumper
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
4 x BCLK button
1 x BIOS Switch button
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper
1 x Pause switch
18 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x ReTry button
2 x RSVD switches
1 x RSVD header
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x Slow Mode switch
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header