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.
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
| Processor socket: | LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Compatible processor series: | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Supported processor sockets: | LGA 1851 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types: | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots: | 2 |
| Maximum internal memory: | 96 GB |
| Memory slots type: | DIMM |
| Memory channels: | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC: | Yes |
| Unbuffered memory: | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| Number of HDDs supported: | 4 |
| Number of storage drives supported: | 10 |
| RAID support: | Yes |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support: | Not supported |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 2.0 connectors: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors: | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors: | 1 |
| Front panel audio connector: | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin): | Yes |
| CPU fan connector: | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors: | 2 |
| Thunderbolt headers: | 1 |
| 12V power connector: | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header: | Yes |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity: | 1 |
| Microphone in: | Yes |
| S/PDIF out port: | Yes |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity: | 2 |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack: | 1 |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN: | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type: | 5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Top Wi-Fi standard: | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards: | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Bluetooth version: | 5.4 |
| Features | |
| Component for: | PC |
| Motherboard form factor: | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family: | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset: | Intel Z890 |
| Audio output channels: | 7.1 channels |
| Audio chip: | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 11 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots: | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots: | 2 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots: | 6 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type: | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size: | 512 Mbit |
| Clear CMOS button: | Yes |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width: | 370 mm |
| Package depth: | 312 mm |
| Package height: | 108 mm |
| Package weight: | 3.7 kg |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 305 mm |
| Depth: | 244 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Screws included: | Yes |
| Drivers included: | Yes |