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.
Specifications
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1851 |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Number of HDDs supported | 4 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 10 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| 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 |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 2 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 6 |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 512 Mbit |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
| Package width | 370 mm |
| Package depth | 312 mm |
| Package height | 108 mm |
| Package weight | 3.7 kg |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Drivers included | Yes |
