Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX WIFI 7, DDR5 ATX Gaming Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Z890 is a high-end ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Built on the Intel Z890 chipset, it supports DDR5 memory up to 9600+ MT/s, PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage, and next-gen connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 5Gb LAN. With extensive overclocking tools, a robust cooling layout, and rich I/O, it's aimed at enthusiasts building a powerful and future-ready desktop.

Key Features

• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with LGA1851 socket
• 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 slots and 6× M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 support
• Thunderbolt 4 (2× Type-C), 20Gbps USB-C front panel with 60W fast charging
• DDR5 memory up to 128GB (OC 9600+ MT/s) with XMP, AEMP III, and DIMM Flex
• Wi-Fi 7 (up to 5.8Gbps) and Bluetooth 5.4 built-in
• ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 7.1 surround with high-end components
• Advanced OC tools: LN2 Mode, Safe Boot, Retry, ProbeIt, Q-Code, BCLK tuning
• AURA SYNC ARGB and Q-Design for fast installation and smart lighting

Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
CPU Support	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2), LGA1851
Chipset	Intel® Z890
Memory	2× DIMM, DDR5 up to 128GB, OC 9600+ MT/s, Non-ECC, XMP, AEMP III, DIMM Flex
Expansion Slots	2× PCIe 5.0 x16, 2× PCIe 4.0 x4
Storage	6× M.2 (PCIe 5.0/4.0), 4× SATA 6Gb/s
Graphics Output	2× Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (DP support)
LAN	Realtek 5Gb Ethernet with LANGuard
Wi-Fi & BT	Wi-Fi 7 (2x2, 2.4/5/6GHz), BT 5.4
Audio	SupremeFX ALC4080, 7.1ch, 120 dB SNR, Dolby Atmos
Rear USB Ports	2× TB4 (Type-C), 1× 20Gbps (Type-C), 4× 10Gbps (Type-A), 4× 5Gbps (Type-A)
Front USB	1× 20Gbps (Type-C, 60W PD), 1× 10Gbps (Type-C), 4× USB 5Gbps, 4× USB 2.0
Internal Cooling	7× 4-pin fan headers, W_PUMP+, AIO, Extra Flow
Power Connectors	24-pin ATX, 2× 8-pin CPU, 1× 8-pin PCIe (USB PD)
Back Panel I/O	11× USB, 5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7 antenna, optical S/PDIF, audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack™, Clear CMOS
Special Features	Dual BIOS, Q-Code, Q-LED, ProbeIt, LN2 Mode, BIOS switch, Safe Boot, Retry, Fan Xpert 4
Lighting	AURA SYNC, 3× ARGB Gen 2 headers
Form Factor	ATX (30.5 × 24.4 cm)