| Model | ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX |
| CPU |
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z890 Chipset |
| Memory |
2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5 Supports up to 9600+ MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual Channel Memory Architecture DIMM Fit Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module Supports DIMM Flex ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. * Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
| Graphics |
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs**** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** In Thunderbolt 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. *** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time. **** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution. ***** While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to a discrete graphics card. |
| Expansion Slots |
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)** Intel® Z890 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled. – To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals. |
| Storage |
Total supports 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)** M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)** Intel® Z890 Chipset DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5. ** M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. (See Expansion Slots section for logic). |
| Ethernet | 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless & Bluetooth |
Wi-Fi 7* 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth® v5.4*** * Wi-Fi features may vary depending on regulatory limitations. ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. *** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications. |
| USB |
Rear USB (Total 11 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 11 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/PPS Fast-charge)* 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 5 additional USB 2.0 ports * To support 60W, install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector; otherwise 27W is supported. |
| Audio |
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 – Savitech SV3H712 AMP – 120 dB SNR stereo playback output – 110 dB SNR recording input – Gold-plated audio jacks – Optical S/PDIF out port – Premium audio capacitors – Audio cover – Dolby Atmos |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the manufacturer’s specification pages for full details.





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