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A relentless focus on overclocking makes the Maximus Apex Z790 a dream for upper-echelon enthusiasts. Bountiful power delivery and similarly capable cooling stack the odds in your favor for reaching 6 GHz and higher with the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors. PCB trace optimizations allow DDR5 memory to strut timings and frequencies far beyond the capabilities of 4-DIMM-slot designs. A plethora of quality-of-life features and controls afforded by onboard components and software utilities make it all readily accessible for users of all stripes. Get ready for the highest performance numbers... ever. ROG Maximus Apex boards are well-known as a record-setting platform for overclocking enthusiasts. From OC-centric components and design choices, to a massive power delivery system, the beast is back to rock new world records in multiple domains. Comprehensive memory tuning options are a cornerstone of ROG motherboards. With the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex, you can extract maximum potential out of the highest-performing DDR5 modules. ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven as far as 8 GT/s on the Maximus Z790 Apex, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI. Comprehensive memory tuning options are a cornerstone of ROG motherboards. With the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex, you can extract maximum potential out of the highest-performing DDR5 modules. ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive hardware and firmware solution to overclock generic memory modules. AEMP’s second version allows for automatic tuning of kits during system startup and leverages the PCB trace optimizations of the Maximus Z790 Apex to push frequencies higher than ever before. The vast library of support now extends to nearly every DDR5 module that does not otherwise have XMP support.

CPU
  • LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, 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. 64GB, DDR5 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 113 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 6E

  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  • Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
  • Bluetooth v5.3
    * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries
Expansion Slots

Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors

  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
    * When the PCIE 5.0 M.2 card is installed on the PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.

Intel Z790 Chipset

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0x4 slot
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0x1 slot
Multi-Graphics Technology
  • N/A
Storage Interface

Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors

  • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot (Key M) via PCIe 5.0 M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110

Intel Z790 Chipset

  • M.2_2 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)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    * RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 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 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 9 ports)

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 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
  • 3 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

Power related

  • 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
  • 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
  • 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector

Storage related

  • 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

  • 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper
  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
  • 1 x Aura RGB header
  • 2 x BCLK button
  • 1 x BIOS Switch button
  • 1 x FlexKey button
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper
  • 1 x Osc sense 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 V_Latch switch
  • 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
  • 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header
  • 1 x Thermal Sensor header
Back Panel Connectors
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
  • 1 x Wi-Fi Module
  • 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
  • 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
    * The rear panel Lime (Line out) port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis.
  • 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 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support

  • Support: up to 60W charging
  • Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
  • Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
    * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 6-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.
Bundled Software

ROG Exclusive Software

  • GameFirst VI
  • ROG CPU-Z
  • Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
  • Sonic Radar III
  • DTS Sound Unbound
  • BullGuard 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)
  • Power Saving
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

AI Suite 3

  • Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
  • TPU
  • DIGI+ Power Control
  • Turbo app
  • PC Cleaner

MyAsus

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

AI Overclocking Guide

ASUS EZ DIY

  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

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 with Wi-Fi, Intel Z790 Chipset, LGA1700, DDR5, ATX Desktop Motherboard

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