Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX 12th Gen ATX Motherboard
- Brand:Asus
- Product Code: ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX
- Availability:Out of Stock
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Specification
| BASIC INFORMATION | |
| Form Factor | ATX 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
|---|---|
| Supported CPU | Intel Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| Chipset | Z690 |
| BIOS | 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Type | DDR5 |
| Expansion Slots | |
| M.2 Socket | Supports 5 x M.2 slots |
| PCI | Intel 12th Gen Processors 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)* Intel® Z690 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot |
| Memory Specifications | |
| Maximum Memory | 64GB |
| Supported Memory | DDR5 6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5400(OC)/ 5200(OC)/ 5000(OC) / 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II |
| PORTS, CONNECTORS & SLOTS | |
| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Supported Storage | Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 12th Gen Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot (Key M) via PCIe 5.0 M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| USB (s) | Rear USB: Total 10 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A) Front USB: Total 9 ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports |
| Wireless Communication module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Special | |
| Bundled Software | ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - GameFirst VI - ROG True Voltician - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Sonic Radar III - DTS® Sound Unbound - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - AURA Creator - AURA Sync - Fan Xpert 4 - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 |
| WARRANTY | |
| Manufacturing Warranty | 3 years |
Description
Elevate Your Gaming Experience with the Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX
The Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX motherboard is engineered for performance enthusiasts and gamers who demand the best. Built on the latest Intel Z690 chipset, this ATX motherboard supports the 12th Gen Intel Core processors, unleashing the full potential of your system. With advanced power delivery and robust thermal management, it ensures optimal performance without overheating, allowing you to push your system to its limits.
This motherboard features dual-channel DDR5 memory support, accommodating up to 128GB, enabling high-speed data transfer and improved multitasking capabilities. PCIe 5.0 slots provide lightning-fast data access for the latest GPUs and storage devices, making it perfect for gamers and content creators alike.
Moreover, the ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX is equipped with multiple M.2 slots for your high-speed NVMe SSDs, ensuring rapid load times and a smooth gaming experience. With its customizable RGB lighting, you can personalize your setup to match your style. Designed with premium capacitors and an alloy chokes for durability, this motherboard is built to last.
Whether you're upgrading your current setup or building a new gaming rig, the Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX is the ultimate choice for those who demand top-tier performance and reliability.

