ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX LGA 1200 Z490 Chipset ATX Motherboard

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX LGA 1200 Z490 Chipset ATX Motherboard overview

LGA 1200 socket for 10th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
Built to Break Limits: Record-breaking performance, Overclocker's toolkit, condensation detection, OptiMem III, optimized trace layout
Improved cooling: Integrated heatsink that covers I/O zone, VRM area, PCH area and U-shaped 8 mm heatpipe.
Next-gen connectivity: ROG DIMM.2 (dual M.2, total 3), onboard Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
Customizable Aesthetics: Distinct X-shaped PCB, customizable name plate, Aura Sync, 1X 4-pin RGB headers, 2 addressable headers
AI Enhancements: AI Overclocking and AI Cooling

POWER DELIVERY ENHANCEMENTS

Modern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. Our latest VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.

1	Dual 8-pin ProCool II power connectors
	Two ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.

2	70 A power stage
	The VRM has 16 power stages, each rated to handle 70 amps.

3	MicroFine alloy chokes
	Each Power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

4	10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors
	Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

OPTIMEM III DDR4 4700+ MHZ (O.C.)

Boasting proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, ASUS OptiMem III is more compatible with 3600 MHz+ memory kits, allowing them to run at higher frequencies. You can opt to optimize memory for high frequency settings, or low latency settings. Stack Maximus XII Apex with your favorite modules and maximize throughput of the new 10th Generation Intel® Core™ Comet Lake-S processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.

Overclocker’s Toolkit

An Overclocker’s Tookit with hardware-level controls will aid your overclocking experience. They’re quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.

1	QLED
	Four LEDs to show the current boot status.

2	LN2 Mode
	Jumper to enable special options and functions for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) overclocking.

3	Slow Mode Switch
	Instantly reduces the CPU ratio to 8X to bypass finicky benchmark passages.

4	Pause Switch
	Activate to pause the system and fine-tune OC parameters mid-benchmark.

5	ReTry Button
	One press instantly initiates a hard reset.

6	Safe Boot Button
	Instantly reset the PC and boot directly in to a safe mode

7	ProbeIt
	Check the voltage via nine integrated measurement points.

8	Full Speed mode Switch
	Four LEDs to show the current boot status.

9	BIOS Switch
	Easily switch between BIOS 1 and 2

STORAGE

ROG Maximus XII Apex features three M.2 slots wired directly to the Z490 PCH. Two slots support both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, and the other slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Additional Intel® Optane™ memory recognizes, remembers, and speeds up access to most frequently used files, applications, and games for faster, more responsive performance.

Intelligent Motherboard

Our ROG engineers developed and extensively-tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays in optimal condition.

1	AI Overclocking
	Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system.

2	AI Cooling
	AI Cooling automatically manages and controls motherboard-connected fans, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load and temperature.

NETWORKING

The beefed-up bandwidth doesn't stop with the Z490 platform. We also equipped Maximus XII Apex with multiple networking technologies, so you can push throughput to the limits.

1	Wi-Fi 6 (AX201)
	Onboard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast network speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense Wi-Fi environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences.

2	Intel 2.5G Ethernet
	Onboard Intel 2.5G Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Maximus XII Apex features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

Multiple temperature sources

4-pin PWM/DC fan

AIO pump

Full speed fan

ROG watercooling zone

Enjoy comprehensive control over fans and water pumps, via either Fan Expert 4 or our UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

COOLING HEATSINK

1	VRM and I/O heatsink
	A high mass, finned heatsink is connected to the I/O cover via a heat pipe, providing an expansive surface area for efficient heat dissipation.

2	Large-diameter heatpipe?
	The U-shaped design provides rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM to the extended VRM heatsink.?

3	Aluminum heatsink cover
	The heatsink cover is crafted from pure aluminum to efficiently cool the onboard M.2 drive.

4	DIMM.2 heatsinks
	The ROG DIMM.2 module now passively cools M.2 drives with metal heatsinks that also keep your build looking clean.?

5	High-conductivity thermal pad?
	The high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

6	Extended VRM heatsink
	The extended heatsink increases thermal mass to deal with the additional heat generated by high power consumption.?

7	Chipset heatsink
	A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.?

Accurate Voltage Monitoring

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. Maximus XII Formula features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.

AUDIO

Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. This integrated audio solution utilizes the S1220A codec to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature.

1	S1220A Codec
	10 DAC channels provide simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs

2	Switching MOSFETS
	Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs

3	Nichicon^® CAPS
	Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

CPU	Intel® Socket LGA1200 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** (* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.) **Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset	Intel® Z490 Chipset
Memory	2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 5000+(OC)/4900(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3300(OC)/3200(OC)/3000(OC)/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem III Double Capacity DRAM support depends oh the DRAM Models * 10th Gen Intel® Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Expansion slots	Intel® 10th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) Intel® Z490 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot* 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot* * Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology
Storage	Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Z490 Chipset DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)* 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready When DIMM.2_1 is operating in SATA Mode, SATA6G_1&2 will be disabled. When DIMM.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_5&6 will be disabled. **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
Ethernet	1 x Intel® I225-V Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMO Supports up to 2.4/5GHz transfer speed Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Supports CNVI interface Bluetooth v5.1 *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
USB	Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Front USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector (support USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 5 USB 2.0 ports
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220 - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - 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/192kHz playback" Audio Features* - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium Japanese audio capacitors * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) port 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5 x Type-A)
Internal I/O Connectors	Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan header 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan header 3 x 4-Pin Chassis fan headers 2 x 4-Pin Full speed fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-Pin EZ_PLUG connector Storage related 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 1 x M.2 slots (Key M) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 5 USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 2 x AURA addressable Gen 2 headers 2 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x FS Mode switch 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front panel audio header (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Pause switch 8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 1 x RSVD switch 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header
Special 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) LiveDash OLED 2
Software Features	ROG Exclusive Software - Mem Tweakit - RAMCache III - ROG CPU-Z - Overwolf - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync AI Suite 3: -5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control - EZ update Fan Xpert 4 Turbo APP WinRAR UEFI BIOS - AI Overclocking Guide - ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - FlexKey
BIOS	2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories	Cables 1 x Addressable RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermistor cable pack Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG sticker 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x Customizable nameplate sticker Pack ROG DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x 2-in-1 M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual
Operating System	Windows® 10 - 64 bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

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