ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX LGA 1200 Intel Motherboard

AED2,090.00

  • Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
  • Robust Power Solution: features 16 teamed power stages, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power to push your CPU performance to the extreme
  • Built to Break Limits: Record-breaking overclocking performance, Overclocker’s toolkit, condensation detection, OptiMem III
  • Superb Thermal Design: VRM heatsinks and C-shaped heatpipe, chipset and M.2 slots heatsinks, solid steel backplate, multiple fan headers, features AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
  • Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax), Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGaurd technology, 3 x M.2 slots, Dimm.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
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Description

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII APEX LGA 1200 Intel Motherboard

  • Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
  • Robust Power Solution: features 16 teamed power stages, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors provide reliable power to push your CPU performance to the extreme
  • Built to Break Limits: Record-breaking overclocking performance, Overclocker’s toolkit, condensation detection, OptiMem III
  • Superb Thermal Design: VRM heatsinks and C-shaped heatpipe, chipset and M.2 slots heatsinks, solid steel backplate, multiple fan headers, features AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
  • Fastest Gaming Connectivity: Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax), Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGaurd technology, 3 x M.2 slots, Dimm.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
Model
BrandASUS
SeriesROG
ModelMAXIMUS XII APEX
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 1200
CPU TypeBuild in Intel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports 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 Slots2×288pin
Memory StandardDDR4 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 Supported64GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16Intel 10th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
PCI Express x4Intel Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
PCI Express x11 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.2Intel 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 ReadyYes
SATA RAID0/1/5
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Audio Channels 7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN ChipsetIntel I225-V
Max LAN Speed10/100/1000/2500Mbps
Wireless LANIntel 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
BluetoothBluetooth v5.1*
* BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports1 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 USB1 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 Connectors1 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 FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Dimensions (W x L)12.0″ x 9.6″
Features
FeaturesROG 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 ContentsAccessories:
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
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PERFORMANCE PUSHED TO THE APEX

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.

Intelligent Motherboard

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

AI Cooling

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

SPEC OVERVIEW

Performance

Extreme Power & Performance
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① PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR

② 16 POWER STAGE

③ MULTI-GPU SLI®/ CFX SUPPORT

  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Safeslots (x16, x8/x8)
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

④ INTEL® SOCKET LGA 1200
10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors

⑤ DDR4, 2 X DIMM

  • ASUS OptiMem III
  • Dual Channel

⑥ 3 X M.2 SOCKET

  • 1 x 2242-2280 supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode

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