ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Intel LGA 1851 Socket V1 Intel Core Ultra Series 2 LG 90MB1IP0-M0EAY0

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 socket

LGA 1851 (Socket V1)


Compatible processor series

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)


Supported processor sockets

LGA 1851


Processor manufacturer

Intel



Memory


Supported memory types

DDR5-SDRAM


Unbuffered memory

Yes


Non-ECC

Yes


Number of memory slots

2


Maximum internal memory

96 GB


Memory slots type

DIMM


Memory channels

Dual-channel



Rear panel I/O ports


USB 3?2 Gen 1 (3?1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity

4


Microphone in

Yes


USB 3?2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity

1


WiFi-AP antenna jack

1


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1


S/PDIF out port

Yes


USB 3?2 Gen 2 (3?1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

4


PS/2 ports quantity

1


Thunderbolt ports quantity

2



Internal I/O


USB 3?2 Gen 2x2 connectors

1


Front panel audio connector

Yes


USB 2?0 connectors

2


USB 3?2 Gen 1 (3?1 Gen 1) connectors

2


ATX Power connector (24-pin)

Yes


CPU fan connector

Yes

V power connector

Yes


Number of SATA III connectors

4


Number of chassis fan connectors

2


USB 3?2 Gen 2 (3?1 Gen 2) connectors

1


RGB LED pin header

Yes


Thunderbolt headers

1



Graphics


Parallel processing technology support

Not supported



Weight & dimensions


Width

305 mm


Depth

244 mm



BIOS


Clear CMOS button

Yes


BIOS type

UEFI AMI


BIOS memory size

512 Mbit



Packaging content


Drivers included

Yes


Screws included

Yes



Storage controllers


Supported storage drive types

HDD & SSD


Number of storage drives supported



RAID support

Yes


RAID levels

0, 1, 5, 10


Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2, SATA III


Number of HDDs supported

4



Network


Wi-Fi standards

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


Bluetooth

Yes


Wi-Fi

Yes


Top Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


Ethernet LAN

Yes


Ethernet interface type

5 Gigabit Ethernet


Bluetooth version

5.4



Expansion slots


Number of M?2 (M) slots

6


PCI Express x16 (Gen 5?x) slots

2


PCI Express x4 (Gen 4?x) slots

2



Features


Motherboard chipset

Intel Z890


Windows operating systems supported

Windows 11


Motherboard chipset family

Intel


Component for

PC


Audio chip

Realtek ALC4080


Audio output channels

7.1 channels


Motherboard form factor

ATX



Packaging data


Package height
8 mm


Package depth

312 mm


Package width

370 mm


Package weight

3.7 kg