Asus Intel Rog Maximus Xll Apex Gaming MotherBoard
ROG Maximus XII Apex is the premiere overclocking platform for extreme OC enthusiasts looking to unlock the full potential of the latest generation Intel Core processors. Its optimized layout, enhanced power delivery and control, and striking design with a myriad of customization options will appeal to overclockers, gamers, and PC builders alike.
AI Overclocking
Push the performance envelope with hardware-level overclocking controls, intelligent power solution and enhanced memory support.
Cooling
A comprehensive cooling solution features carefully-designed heatsinks with the perfect balance of surface mass and air flow. With the addition of fan headers, the onboard cooling of Maximus XII Apex has more than enough capacity for specialization, maintaining system stability under any condition.
Optimization
Maximus XII Apex is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.
Connectivity
Maximus XII Apex is well equipped to deliver supersmooth wireless connectivity and compatibility with multiple input sources and PCIe extensions, all of which are a must have for any setups.
Personalized For You
The unique X-shaped PCB gives you extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that stands apart from the rest.
New Key Desktop Features
Up to 5.3 GHz clock speed with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Memory Support with DDR4-2933
Up to 10 cores and 20 threads
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology from the Intel® Core™ i9 to the Intel® Core™ i3 desktop processor
New 2.5 G Ethernet
New Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)
| Model No | ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX |
| Part No | 90MB13D0-M0EAY0 |
| CPU | Build in Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| 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. | |
| Chipset | Build in Intel® Z490 |
| Memory | 2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, 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 | |
| Dual Channel Memory Architecture | |
| Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | |
| Multi-GPU Support | Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology |
| Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology | |
| Expansion Slots | Intel® 10th Gen Processors |
| Intel® Z490 Chipset | |
| 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8) | |
| 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 | |
| 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 | |
| Storage | 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 x 4 mode)*1 |
| 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2 | |
| Intel® Z490 Chipset : | |
| 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3 | |
| ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller : | |
| 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), | |
| Support Raid 0, 1, 5 | |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready | |
| LAN | Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) |
| Anti-surge LANGuard | |
| Wireless Data Network | Wi-Fi Intel® Wi-Fi 6 |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | |
| 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. | |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A |
| Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity | |
| - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs | |
| - High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input | |
| - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback | |
| Audio Feature : | |
| - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology | |
| - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel | |
| USB Ports | Rear USB Port ( Total 10 ) |
| 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(4 + Type-A +1 + Type-C) | |
| 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) | |
| 5 x USB 2.0 port(s) | |
| Front USB Port ( Total 8 ) | |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) | |
| ROG Exclusive Features | - Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage |
| Condensation detection | |
| - O.C. Profile | |
| - GPU.DIMM Post | |
| Clear CMOS button | |
| ROG CloneDrive | |
| Slow Mode | |
| ReTry Button | |
| Safe Boot Button | |
| LN2 Mode | |
| Mem TweakIt | |
| Double Power : | |
| - Dual 8-pin CPU | |
| ProbeIt | |
| ROG CPU-Z | |
| Overwolf | |
| Start Button | |
| Reset Button | |
| Extreme Engine Digi+ : | |
| - MicroFine Alloy Chokes | |
| - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors | |
| ROG Extreme OC kit : | |
| - OptiMem III | |
| UEFI BIOS features : | |
| - Tweakers´ Paradise | |
| - ROG SSD Secure Erase | |
| - Graphic Card Information Preview | |
| Extreme Tweaker | |
| ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield | |
| ROG Exclusive Software | |
| - RAMCache III | |
| Special Features | - USB BIOS FlashBack™ |
| - BIOS FlashBack™ Button | |
| - ProCool II | |
| 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 | |
| SafeDIMM slot | |
| - Anti-Surge | |
| - Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness | |
| AI Overclocking | |
| - MemOK! II | |
| - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED) | |
| Fan Xpert4 | |
| - Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control | |
| 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 | |
| AURA : | |
| - Aura Lighting Control | |
| - Aura RGB Strip Headers | |
| - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices | |
| - Addressable Gen 2 Header | |
| ASUS Exclusive Features : | |
| - AI Suite 3 | |
| - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 | |
| - ASUS NODE : hardware control interface | |
| - Clear CMOS Button | |
| ASUS Q-Design : | |
| - ASUS Q-Code | |
| - ASUS Q-Slot | |
| - ASUS Q-DIMM | |
| - ASUS Q-Connector | |
| Gaming Aesthetics : | |
| - AURA-RGB Lighting | |
| DIY Friendly Design | |
| - SafeSlot | |
| - Digi+ VRM | |
| - DRAM Overcurrent Protection | |
| - Highly Durable components | |
| - ESD Guards | |
| Armoury Crate | |
| Software Features | ROG Exclusive Software |
| - Mem Tweakit | |
| - RAMCache III | |
| - ROG CPU-Z | |
| - Overwolf | |
| - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) | |
| ASUS Exclusive Software Features | |
| Armoury Crate | |
| - Aura Creator | |
| - Aura Sync | |
| AI Suite 3: | |
| - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking | |
| TPU | |
| EPU | |
| DIGI+ Power contorl | |
| - EZ update | |
| - Fan Xpert 4 | |
| - Turbo APP | |
| - WinRAR | |
| UEFI BIOS | |
| - AI Overclocking Guide | |
| - ASUS EZ DIY | |