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  • Intel LGA 1851 (Socket V1) Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • PC ATX Intel Z890 Realtek ALC4080 7.1 channels
  • DDR5-SDRAM 2 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 96 GB
  • HDD & SSD M.2, SATA III RAID support Number of storage drives supported: 10
  • BIOS type: UEFI AMI 512 Mbit Clear CMOS button
  • 5 Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 5.4

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 manufacturer Intel
Processor socket LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor series Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor sockets LGA 1851
Memory
Supported memory types DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots 2
Memory slots type DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility Non-ECC
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Unbuffered memory Yes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces M.2, SATA III
Number of storage drives supported 10
Number of HDDs supported 4
RAID support Yes
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support Not supported
On-board graphics card No
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors 1
Number of SATA III connectors 4
Front panel audio connector Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin) Yes
CPU fan connector Yes
Number of chassis fan connectors 2
12V power connector Yes
Thunderbolt headers 1
RGB LED pin header Yes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
PS/2 ports quantity 1
Microphone in Yes
S/PDIF out port Yes
Thunderbolt ports quantity 2
WiFi-AP antenna jack 1
Network
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet interface type 5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.4
Features
Component for PC
Motherboard form factor ATX
Motherboard chipset family Intel
Motherboard chipset Intel Z890
Audio chip Realtek ALC4080
Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Product colour Aluminium
Windows operating systems supported Windows 11
Expansion slots
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots 2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots 2
Number of M.2 (M) slots 6
BIOS
BIOS type UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size 512 Mbit
Clear CMOS button Yes
Packaging data
Package width 370 mm
Package depth 312 mm
Package height 108 mm
Package weight 3.7 kg
Weight & dimensions
Width 305 mm
Depth 244 mm
Packaging content
Screws included Yes
Drivers included Yes