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.
Up to 5.3 GHz clock speed with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Memory Support with DDR4-2933
Up to 10 cores and 20 threads
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology from the Intel® Core™ i9 to the Intel® Core™ i3 desktop processor
New 2.5 G Ethernet
New Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)
PERFORMANCE
Push the performance envelope with hardware-level overclocking controls, intelligent power solution and enhanced memory support.
Condensation Detection Specialized circuitry allows Maximus XII Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into three distinct sections — CPU, DRAM and PCIe — the feature provides a useful warning when an area may be at risk of short-circuiting.
Overclocker's Toolkit An Overclocker's Tookit with hardware-level controls will aid your overclocking experience. They're quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.
High Quality Components Maximus XII Apex utilizes an intelligent VRM design fed by dual eight-pin auxiliary power connectors. Sixteen teamed power stages help eke out the last few MHz at the limits of the silicon.
Dual 8-pin ProCool II power connectors Two ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.
70 A power stage The VRM has 16 power stages, each rated to handle 70 amps.
MicroFine alloy chokes Each Power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.
10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.
ASUS OptiMem III Boasting proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, ASUS OptiMem III is more compatible with 3600 MHz+ memory kits, allowing them to run at higher frequencies. You can opt to optimize memory for high frequency settings, or low latency settings. Stack Maximus XII Apex with your favorite modules and maximize throughput of the new 10th Generation Intel® Core™ Comet Lake-S processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.
COOLING
A comprehensive cooling solution features carefully-designed heatsinks with the perfect balance of surface mass and air flow. With the addition of fan headers, the onboard cooling of Maximus XII Apex has more than enough capacity for specialization, maintaining system stability under any condition.
VRM and I/O heatsink A high mass, finned heatsink is connected to the I/O cover via a heat pipe, providing an expansive surface area for efficient heat dissipation.
Large‑diameter heatpipe The U-shaped design provides rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM to the extended VRM heatsink.
Aluminum heatsink cover The heatsink cover is crafted from pure aluminum to efficiently cool the onboard M.2 drive.
DIMM.2 heatsinks The ROG DIMM.2 module now passively cools M.2 drives with metal heatsinks that also keep your build looking clean.
High-conductivity thermal pad The high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.
Extended VRM heatsink The extended heatsink increases thermal mass to deal with the additional heat generated by high power consumption.
Chipset heatsink A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.
ROG Water-Cooling Zone Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.
Grow Your Gaming World Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.
Addressable Gen 2 RGB header The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers now feature software that can automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Connectivity
Maximus XII Apex is well equipped to deliver supersmooth wireless connectivity and compatibility with multiple input sources and PCIe extensions, all of which are a must have for any setups.
Three PCIe 3.0 M.2 ROG Maximus XII Apex features three M.2 slots wired directly to the Z490 PCH. Two slots support both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, and the other slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Additional Intel® Optane™ memory recognizes, remembers, and speeds up access to most frequently used files, applications, and games for faster, more responsive performance.
ROG DIMM.2 The ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. Add a metal heatsink to handle the heat generated at maximum performance, while at the same time giving your build a bit of style. *DIMM.2 accommodates M.2 drives up to 22110 (110mm) in length
Intel 2.5G Ethernet Onboard Intel 2.5G Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.
SupremeFX Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. This integrated audio solution utilizes the S1220A codec to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature.
S1220A codec 10 DAC channels provide simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
Asus Intel Rog Maximus Xll Apex Gaming MotherBoard
Part No
90MB13D0-M0EAY0
Chipset
Build in Intel® Z490
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Socket Compatibility
Build in Intel® Socket 1200for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors 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.
Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Intel® Wi-Fi 6 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 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 v5.1* *BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
LAN
Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s) Anti-surge LANGuard
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, 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 Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Storage Compatibility
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 x 4 mode)*1 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2 Intel® Z490 Chipset : 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3 ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller : 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), Support Raid 0, 1, 5 Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
Back Panel I/O Ports
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 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 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
USB Ports
Rear USB Port ( Total 10 ) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(4 + Type-A +1 + Type-C) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 5 x USB 2.0 port(s) Front USB Port ( Total 8 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
Expansion Slots
Intel® 10th Gen Processors Intel® Z490 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Audio
ROG SupremeFX7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - High quality120dBSNR stereo playback outputand113dBSNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature : - SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
Internal I/O Connectors
2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector 1 x FS Mode switch 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s) 3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s) 1 x ReTry jumper 1 x W_Pump+ Header 2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s) 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110) 1 x Q-Code 1 x RGB Header 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 1 x Node Connector(s) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 1 x AIO PUMP Header 1 x Start button
Special Features
Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage Condensation detection - O.C. Profile - GPU.DIMM Post Clear CMOS button ROG CloneDrive Slow Mode ReTry Button Safe Boot Button LN2 Mode Mem TweakIt Double Power : - Dual 8-pin CPU ProbeIt ROG CPU-Z Overwolf Start Button Reset Button Extreme Engine Digi+ : - MicroFine Alloy Chokes - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors ROG Extreme OC kit : - OptiMem III UEFI BIOS features : - Tweakers´ Paradise - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Graphic Card Information Preview Extreme Tweaker ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield ROG Exclusive Software - RAMCache III
Package Content
User manual 1 x Customizable Name Plate Accessory Pack 1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount) 2 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount) 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 Pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x ROG coaster(s) 1 x ROG Thank you card
BIOS
2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
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.
Up to 5.3 GHz clock speed with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Memory Support with DDR4-2933
Up to 10 cores and 20 threads
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology from the Intel® Core™ i9 to the Intel® Core™ i3 desktop processor
New 2.5 G Ethernet
New Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)
PERFORMANCE
Push the performance envelope with hardware-level overclocking controls, intelligent power solution and enhanced memory support.
Condensation Detection Specialized circuitry allows Maximus XII Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into three distinct sections — CPU, DRAM and PCIe — the feature provides a useful warning when an area may be at risk of short-circuiting.
Overclocker's Toolkit An Overclocker's Tookit with hardware-level controls will aid your overclocking experience. They're quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.
High Quality Components Maximus XII Apex utilizes an intelligent VRM design fed by dual eight-pin auxiliary power connectors. Sixteen teamed power stages help eke out the last few MHz at the limits of the silicon.
Dual 8-pin ProCool II power connectors Two ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12V power lines.
70 A power stage The VRM has 16 power stages, each rated to handle 70 amps.
MicroFine alloy chokes Each Power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.
10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.
ASUS OptiMem III Boasting proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, ASUS OptiMem III is more compatible with 3600 MHz+ memory kits, allowing them to run at higher frequencies. You can opt to optimize memory for high frequency settings, or low latency settings. Stack Maximus XII Apex with your favorite modules and maximize throughput of the new 10th Generation Intel® Core™ Comet Lake-S processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.
COOLING
A comprehensive cooling solution features carefully-designed heatsinks with the perfect balance of surface mass and air flow. With the addition of fan headers, the onboard cooling of Maximus XII Apex has more than enough capacity for specialization, maintaining system stability under any condition.
VRM and I/O heatsink A high mass, finned heatsink is connected to the I/O cover via a heat pipe, providing an expansive surface area for efficient heat dissipation.
Large‑diameter heatpipe The U-shaped design provides rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM to the extended VRM heatsink.
Aluminum heatsink cover The heatsink cover is crafted from pure aluminum to efficiently cool the onboard M.2 drive.
DIMM.2 heatsinks The ROG DIMM.2 module now passively cools M.2 drives with metal heatsinks that also keep your build looking clean.
High-conductivity thermal pad The high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.
Extended VRM heatsink The extended heatsink increases thermal mass to deal with the additional heat generated by high power consumption.
Chipset heatsink A dedicated chipset heatsink draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.
ROG Water-Cooling Zone Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.
Grow Your Gaming World Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.
Addressable Gen 2 RGB header The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers now feature software that can automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.
Connectivity
Maximus XII Apex is well equipped to deliver supersmooth wireless connectivity and compatibility with multiple input sources and PCIe extensions, all of which are a must have for any setups.
Three PCIe 3.0 M.2 ROG Maximus XII Apex features three M.2 slots wired directly to the Z490 PCH. Two slots support both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, and the other slot supports PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Additional Intel® Optane™ memory recognizes, remembers, and speeds up access to most frequently used files, applications, and games for faster, more responsive performance.
ROG DIMM.2 The ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. Add a metal heatsink to handle the heat generated at maximum performance, while at the same time giving your build a bit of style. *DIMM.2 accommodates M.2 drives up to 22110 (110mm) in length
Intel 2.5G Ethernet Onboard Intel 2.5G Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.
SupremeFX Immerse yourself in sound with SupremeFX audio technology. This integrated audio solution utilizes the S1220A codec to provide a flat frequency response for a neutral, detailed sound signature.
S1220A codec 10 DAC channels provide simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
