Model

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

MAXIMUS XII APEX

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1200

CPU Type

Build in Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors

Supported CPU Technologies

Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z490

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

2×288pin

Memory Standard

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.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2133 MHz Memory *
* Double Capcity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models

Maximum Memory Supported

64GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16

Intel 10th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)

PCI Express x4

Intel Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4

PCI Express x1

1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

Intel Z490 Chipset:
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3
*3 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

ASMedia SATA 6Gb/s controller:
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

M.2

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 x4 mode)*1
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)*2

*1 When DIMM.2_1 is operating in SATA Mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
*2 When DIMM.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_5&6 will be disabled.

Intel Optane Ready

Yes

SATA RAID

0/1/5

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I225-V

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000/2500Mbps

Wireless LAN

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

Bluetooth v5.1*
* BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

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

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)

Other 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
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
2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors
3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s)
1 x Start button
1 x Q-Code
1 x RGB Header
1 x FS Mode switch

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0″ x 9.6″

Features

Features

ROG Exclusive Features:
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

Special Features:
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

Packaging

Package Contents

Accessories:
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount)
2 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount)
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
User manual
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x Customizable Name Plate Accessory Pack
1 x ROG Thank you card
1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2

Additional Information

Date First Available

June 21, 2020