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The ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore boasts a sleek all-black design, robust appearance, upgraded power solution and an onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for lightning-fast storage. Meanwhile, the ROG Memory Fan Kit offers active cooling to let tinkerers push DDR5 to the limit. And support for Intel Core 14th generation processors lets users set new benchmarks for the wealth of activities that demand peak performance. This motherboard is the ultimate choice for enthusiasts and overclockers seeking style and power in their gaming setup. Tried and tested OC features offer extensive control over system performance for seasoned veterans and new recruits alike. Leverage onboard intelligence to automatically adapt CPU performance, or get a headstart on manual tuning and then utilize advanced tools and utilities to stay on the pulse and push boundaries. The ROG Overclocker’s Toolkit is a powerful set of hardware-level controls to enhance your overclocking experience. Some are quick and easy time savers, while others offer masterful functionality to help you smash benchmarks and break records. Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn't ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately. Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. With the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, regardless of if they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

CPU	Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset	Intel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory	2 x DIMM, Max. 96GB, DDR5 8400+(OC) / 8200+(OC) / 8000+(OC) / 7800+(OC) / 7600(OC) / 7400(OC) / 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
Onboard Graphics	None
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features SupremeFX Shielding Technology Savitech SV3H712 AMP Gold-plated audio jacks Rear optical S/PDIF out port Premium audio capacitors Audio cover
LAN	1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless Communication Module	Wi-Fi 7 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) * Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth v5.4
Expansion Slots	Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes) * M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2 and PCIEX16(G5)_1. When M.2_1 is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. Intel Z790 Chipset 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Storage Interface	Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) * M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2 and PCIEX16(G5)_1. When M.2_1 is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel Z790 Chipset M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 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
USB	Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) * USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+) * USB Type-C power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support additional 4 USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Internal I/O Connectors	Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header 1 x Extra Flow Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support additional 4 USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alternative PCIe Mode Switch 1 x Aura RGB header 2 x BCLK button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Osc sence header 1 x Pause switch 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD switches 1 x RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header 1 x V_Latch switch
Back Panel Connectors	1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 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 (purple) port 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port
I/O Controller	Not Specified
H/W Monitoring	Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS	2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Unique Features	Extreme OC Kit FlexKey button LN2 Mode ProbeIt ReTry button Safe boot button Start button Slow Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ SMD Capacitor MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design M.2 Q-Latch PCIe Slot Q-Release Q-Code Q-Connector Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution M.2 heatsink backplate M.2 heatsink VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY BIOS FlashBack button Clear CMOS button CPU Socket lever protector ProCool II Pre-mounted I/O shield SafeSlot SafeDIMM Aura Sync Aura RGB header(s) Addressable Gen 2 header(s) Dual BIOS Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support Support: up to 60W fast charging with USB Wattage Watcher * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 6-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
Bundled Software	ROG Exclusive Software ROG CPU-Z DTS Sound Unbound Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) Aura Creator Aura Sync Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) GameFirst Power Saving Sonic Studio Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app PC Cleaner MyAsus USB Wattage Watcher Intel Unison WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS EZ Mode MyHotKey MemTest86
Operating System	Support for Windows 10/11 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE with Wi-Fi, Intel Z790 Chipset, LGA1700, DDR5, ATX Desktop Motherboard

- Socket LGA1700, Intel Z790 Chipset
- Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Processors
- 2 x DDR5 DIMM Slots, Up To 96GB, DDR5-8400 (OC)
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slots
- 1 x M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe Slot
- 4 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Slots
- 6 x SATA Ports with RAID 0/1/5/10
- 2.5Gbps LAN + Wi-Fi 7
- 1 x Rear USB Type-C 20Gb/s
- 5 x Rear USB Type-A 10Gb/s, 4 x Rear USB Type-A 5Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- 3 Year Warranty

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