- 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 |
