ROG Maximus Z890 Apex
The ROG Maximus Z890 Apex is purpose-built for overclocking enthusiasts and cutting-edge PC builders. Engineered to support Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, this ATX motherboard delivers dominant DDR5 memory speeds, robust power delivery, and a full suite of AI-powered features. With its premium silver-gray aesthetics, advanced thermal management, and comprehensive DIY tools, the Z890 Apex redefines what it means to push the limits of performance.
Key Features
- Intel® Z890 chipset with LGA 1851 socket
- 22+1+2+2 power stages rated at 110A
- Supports DDR5 memory up to 9000+ MT/s (OC)
- 3x PCIe 5.0 M.2, 1x PCIe 4.0 M.2 onboard with ROG M.2 PowerBoost
- 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with Q-Release Slim
- WiFi 7 & 5Gb LAN for ultra-fast networking
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ports
- AI Overclocking, Cooling II, Networking II & ASUS AI Advisor
- Memory tuning with DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, and AEMP III
- EZ DIY tools: Q-Release, Q-Latch, Q-Code, BIOS Flashback
- SupremeFX audio with ALC4080 codec & Dolby Atmos
Specifications
| Motherboard Type | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Socket | Intel LGA 1851 |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| CPU Support | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) – View CPU List |
| Memory Support | DDR5 (Dual Channel) Non-ECC, Un-buffered CUDIMM with On-Die ECC DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, AEMP III, Intel XMP Supported |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DIMM |
| Max Memory Speed | 9000+ MT/s (OC) |
| PCIe Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots (Q-Release Slim) 2 x PCIe 4.0 on DIMM.2 card |
| M.2 Slots | 3 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 1 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 onboard All with ROG M.2 PowerBoost and heatsinks |
| Networking | WiFi 7 with Q-Antenna Realtek 5Gb Ethernet |
| USB Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (rear) 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C (front, QC 4+ 60W) 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C (front) |
| Audio | SupremeFX ALC4080 Codec Dolby Atmos, Savitech Amp, 32-bit/384kHz Playback |
| Cooling | VRM & chipset heatsinks M.2 heatsinks & backplates Thermal pads, temperature sources, fan headers |
| AI Features | AI Overclocking, Cooling II, Networking II, AI Advisor, USB Wattage Watcher |
| DIY Features | PCIe Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Release/Q-Latch/Q-Slide Q-Code, Q-LED, Start Button, BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS |
| BIOS | UEFI with Q-Dashboard, Advanced Mode |
| Included Software | Armoury Crate, TurboV Core, Thunderbolt Share, GlideX AIDA64 Extreme (1-year), HWiNFO, Dolby Atmos |
| RGB Lighting | Aura Sync Compatible |
