ASUS 1851 ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex ATX Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex ATX Motherboard is an ATX motherboard based on the Intel Z890 chipset and Intel LGA 1851 processor socket. It provides a foundation for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors, with memory, storage, expansion, networking and rear I/O options for a compatible custom PC.

Key Features

• Intel LGA 1851
• Intel Z890
• ATX
• Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors
• 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128GB, with extreme overclocking support
• 22+1+2+2 power stages
• 5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth
• ROG SupremeFX high definition audio
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot
• Additional PCIe expansion slot
• Up to 6 M.2 connections through onboard and expansion-card support
• SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Thunderbolt 4 DisplayPort support
• Extreme overclocking toolkit
• DIMM Flex
• AEMP III
• PCIe Q-Release Slim
• BIOS FlashBack
• Aura Sync

Processor and Memory Platform

The Intel LGA 1851 socket and Intel Z890 platform support Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors.

Memory support is specified as 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128GB, with extreme overclocking support. The final supported speed and capacity depend on the processor, memory kit and BIOS configuration.

Power Delivery and Cooling

The board uses 22+1+2+2 power stages to supply the processor and platform components. Heatsinks and fan controls support cooling across a suitable completed build.

Expansion Support

The motherboard provides the following expansion connections for compatible graphics cards and add-in devices:

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot
• Additional PCIe expansion slot

Storage Connectivity

M.2 and SATA connections provide options for fast solid-state storage and additional compatible drives.

• Up to 6 M.2 connections through onboard and expansion-card support
• SATA 6Gb/s ports

Networking

5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth provides wired and, where specified, wireless network connectivity for the completed PC.

Integrated Audio

ROG SupremeFX high definition audio provides onboard sound for compatible speakers, headsets and audio equipment.

Rear I/O and Display Connections

Rear USB connectivity includes 2 x Thunderbolt 4 plus USB 20Gbps and additional USB ports.

Available motherboard display outputs include Thunderbolt 4 DisplayPort support and require a processor with compatible integrated graphics.

Additional Motherboard Features

• Extreme overclocking toolkit
• DIMM Flex
• AEMP III
• PCIe Q-Release Slim
• BIOS FlashBack
• Aura Sync

Platform Specification

Expansion Slots

Storage Connections

Display Outputs

Warranty and Product Information

Please note: Processor, memory, storage and expansion compatibility depend on the exact component model and motherboard BIOS version. Motherboard display outputs require a processor with supported integrated graphics.