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ROG Maximus XII Apex is the premiere overclocking platform for extreme OC enthusiasts looking to unlock the full potential of the latest generation Intel Core processors. Its optimized layout, enhanced power delivery and control, and striking design with a myriad of customization options will appeal to overclockers, gamers, and PC builders alike.

CPU
  • Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
  • Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
  • Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Chipset
  • Intel Z490 Express
Memory
  • 2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.) / 4700(O.C) / 4600(O.C) / 4500(O.C) / 4400(O.C) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Onboard Graphics
  • None
Audio
  • ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
    Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
  • Audio Feature:
    SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
LAN
  • Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  • Anti-surge LANGuard
Wireless Communication Module
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
    Wi-Fi Intel Wi-Fi 6
    Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160. Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed
    2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
  • Bluetooth v5.1
    * BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Expansion Slots
Intel 10th Gen Processors
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
Intel Z490 Chipset
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Multi-Graphics Technology
  • Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
Storage Interface

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel Z490 Chipset :

  • 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module supports 2 M.2 Socket 3 , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    * When DIMM.2_1 is operating in SATA Mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
  • 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
    * When DIMM.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_5&6 will be disabled.
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
    * M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIe x4 slot, when M.2_1 is populated a x2 device, PCIe x4 slot will running at x1 mode, when M.2_1 is populated a x4 device, PCIe x4 slot will be disabled
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5

ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller :

  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready
USB

Rear USB Port ( Total 10 )

  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(4 + Type-A +1 + Type-C)
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)

Front USB Port ( Total 8 )

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 5 x USB 2.0 port(s)
Internal I/O Connectors
  • 1 x W_IN header
  • 1 x W_OUT header
  • 1 x W_FLOW header
  • 1 x Node Connector(s)
  • 2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
  • 1 x ReTry jumper
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  • 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
  • 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 1 x System panel connector
  • 1 x W_Pump+ Header
  • 1 x AIO PUMP Header
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
  • 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)
  • 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors
  • 3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x Q-Code
  • 1 x RGB Header
  • 1 x FS Mode switch
Back Panel Connectors
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  • 1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (red)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (black)Type-C,
  • 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v5.0
  • 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
I/O Controller
  • N/A
H/W Monitoring
  • Voltage detection
  • Temperature detection
  • Fan speed detection
  • Overheating warning
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control
    * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install.
BIOS
  • 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
Unique Features
  • ROG Extreme OC kit
    EZ PLUG
    FlexKey button
    LN2 Mode
    Probelt
    ReTry button
    Safe boot button
    Start button
    Slow Mode
  • Extreme Engine Digi+
    10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
    MicroFine Alloy Choke
  • ASUS Q-Design
    ASUS Q-Code
    ASUS Q-Connector
    ASUS Q-DIMM
    ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
    ASUS Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
    Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    BIOS Flashback button
    Clear CMOS button
    Procool II
    Pre-mounted I/O shield
    SafeSlot
  • AURA Sync
    Standard RGB header(s)
    Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
  • Dual BIOS
  • Condensation detection
  • Clear CMOS button
  • ROG CPU-Z
  • ROG CloneDrive
  • Slow Mode
  • Overwolf
  • ReTry Button
  • Safe Boot Button
  • Start Button
  • Reset Button
  • LN2 Mode
  • Extreme Engine Digi+:
    Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
    MicroFine Alloy Chokes
    10K Black Metallic Capacitors
  • Mem TweakIt
  • ROG Extreme OC kit :
    OptiMem III
  • Double Power:
    Dual 8 -pin CPU
  • ProbeIt
  • UEFI BIOS features :
    O.C. Profile
    GPU.DIMM Post
    Tweakers' Paradise
    ROG SSD Secure Erase
    Graphic Card Information Preview
  • Extreme Tweaker
  • ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
  • ROG Exclusive Software
    RAMCache III
  • ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+ Power Control:
    5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
  • AI Overclocking
  • Fan Xpert4
    Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
    Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
  • ASUS 5X Protection III :
    ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
    ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
    ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
  • SafeDIMM slot
  • AURA:
    Aura Lighting Control
    Aura RGB Strip Headers
    Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
    Addressable Gen 2 Header
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
    USB BIOS FlashBack
    MemOK! II
    AI Suite 3
    Anti-Surge
    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    ASUS NODE : hardware control interface
    BIOS FlashBack Button
    Clear CMOS Button
  • ASUS Q-Design:
    ASUS Q-Code
    ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED, HDD LED)
    ASUS Q-Slot
    ASUS Q-DIMM
    ASUS Q-Connector
  • Gaming Aesthetics :
    AURA-RGB Lighting
  • DIY Friendly Design
    ProCool II
    SafeSlot
    Digi+ VRM
    DRAM Overcurrent Protection
    Highly Durable components
    ESD Guards
  • Armoury Crate
Bundled Software
  • Driver and software disc
Operating System
  • Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX with Wi-Fi, Intel Z490 Chipset, LGA1200, ATX Desktop Motherboard

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