ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 Intel Z490 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard (16 Power Stages, DDR4 4800, Intel 2.5Gb LAN, DIMM.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Aura Sync RGB)
Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
Robust Power Solution: features 16 teamed power stages, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power to push your CPU performance to the extreme
Built to Break Limits: Record-breaking overclocking performance, Overclocker's toolkit, condensation detection, OptiMem III
Superb Thermal Design: VRM heatsinks and C-shaped heatpipe, chipset and M.2 slots heatsinks, solid steel backplate, multiple fan headers, features AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax), Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGaurd technology, 3 x M.2 slots, Dimm.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
MAXIMUS XII APEX
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1200
CPU Type
Build in Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supported CPU Technologies
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.
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z490
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
2x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard
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
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Intel 10th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
PCI Express x4
Intel Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
PCI Express x1
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
Intel Z490 Chipset: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3 *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
ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
M.2
Intel Z490 Chipset: 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 x4 mode)*1 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)*2
*1 When 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.
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I225-V
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wi-Fi Intel Wi-Fi 6 Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160. Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed 2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.1* * BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 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 Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 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
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors
1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x Node Connector(s) 2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 1 x ReTry jumper 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 1 x W_Pump+ Header 1 x AIO PUMP Header 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors 3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s) 1 x Start button 1 x Q-Code 1 x RGB Header 1 x FS Mode switch
Special Features: 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 AI Overclocking Fan Xpert4 - Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control - Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness ASUS 5X Protection III: - 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 SafeDIMM slot AURA: - Aura Lighting Control - Aura RGB Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices - Addressable Gen 2 Header ASUS Exclusive Features: - USB BIOS FlashBack - MemOK! II - AI Suite 3 - Anti-Surge - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS NODE: hardware control interface - BIOS FlashBack Button - Clear CMOS Button ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED) - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector Gaming Aesthetics: - AURA-RGB Lighting DIY Friendly Design - ProCool II - SafeSlot - Digi+ VRM - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Highly Durable components - ESD Guards Armoury Crate
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount) 2 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount) 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED User manual 1 x ROG coaster(s) 1 x Customizable Name Plate Accessory Pack 1 x ROG Thank you card 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2
Additional Information
Date First Available
October 26, 2020
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