ROG Maximus Z690 APEX 12th Gen Intel ATX Motherboard ASUS Apex Z690 UNLEASH YOUR PREDATORY INSTINCTS The ROG Maximus Z690 Apex is the premiere choice for those who seek a combination of raw speed and cutting-edge tech like DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and truckloads of power delivery for the most performant 12th Gen Intel Core processors available. Its streamlined layout is engineered for ultra-low latency and maximal bandwidth, to empower users to discover the limits of performance and define new world records. The Z690 Maximus Apex features an aggressive 24 0 stage power solution combined with optimised cooling, high performance networking, unprecedented storage support and is jam packed with the exclusive ASUS technologies we have all grown to love. Maximise your performance and make your way to the top of the food chain with the ASUS Z690 Maximus APEX. Intel Z690 Chipset LGA 1700 CPU Socket 12th Generation Intel Compatible CPUs ATX Form Factor ASUS Auto-Extreme Technology PREMIUM AEROSPACE-GRADE QUALITY & RELIABILITY Auto-Extreme Technology is an automated manufacturing process that sets new standards in the industry by allowing soldering to be completed in a single pass. This reduces thermal strain on components and avoids the use of harsh cleaning chemicals, resulting in less environmental impact, lower manufacturing power consumption, and a more reliable product overall. Overclocking Stability OVERCLOCKING STABILITY Cooling Performance COOLING PERFORMANCE Efficient Power POWER EFFICIENCY Voltage Threshold VOLTAGE THRESHOLD Product Longevity PRODUCT LONGEVITY The Latest ROG VRM Architecture FRESH, NEW POWER DESIGN Modern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal. Power Design 1. DUAL 8-PIN PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS Two ProCool connectors ensure a reliable and snug connection to the EPS12V power lines. 2. 24 1 POWER STAGES The VRM features 24 1 power stages rated at 105 amps each for the Vcore and two 100-amp power stages for the secondary voltage rails. 3. MICROFINE ALLOY CHOKES Each power stage is accompanied by a high permeability alloy core choke rated to handle 45 amps. 4. SMD CAPACITORS Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures. Cooler By Design Multiple Temperature Sources PWM Fan Headers Fan Controller Water Pump Water In/Out Water Flow Temperature Sources MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE SOURCES Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI. True Performance Innovation DDR5 Memory WELCOME DDR5 MEMORY A huge leap forwards for memory performance DDR5 memory has been unleashed. Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. For DDR5, the Maximus Z690 lineup breaks performance limits by providing a stacked suite of overclocking parameters for not only high-speed kits, but even entry-level memory modules that have a locked power management IC (PMIC). Your Network at Light-Speed Lightspeed Networking WIFI 6E Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments. INTEL® 2.5 GB ETHERNET Onboard 2.5 Gb 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. Maximise Your Storage Capabilities Dual onboard M2 DUAL ONBOARD M.2 SLOTS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex is equipped with dual onboard M.2 slots, which offer PCIe 4.0 support for the latest GPUs and high-speed SSDs. PCIe 5.0 M.2 Card  PCIE 5.0 M.2 CARD For those seeking faster storage options, the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 Card includes a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, complete with a large heatsink to help keep high-performance storage within an optimal temperature range. Aesthetics to Take Your Breath Away AURA SYNC Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronised across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, mice and keyboards to give your setup a unified look. ASUS Aura Fully Comprehensive Connectivity Z690 IO Panel 1. BIOS FLASHBACK 2. CLEAR CMOS 3. 1X PS/2 MOUSE & KEYBOARD PORT 4. 4X USB 3.2 GEN1 5. 5X USB 3.2 GEN2 6. 1X USB 3.2 GEN2X2 TYPE-C 7. 2.5G ETHERNET 8. WIFI 6E 9. OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT 10. 1X USB 3.2 GEN2X2 11. 6X SATA 6GB/S 12. 1X THUNDERBOLT HEADER Core Specifications Edition ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX Form Factor ATX CPU Socket 1700 Chipset Intel Z690 RAM Memory Support Memory Type DDR5 Memory Channel Dual (2) Memory Type (ECC) Non-ECC Memory Type (R/U) UDIMM (Unbuffered) Memory Speed (Mhz) DDR5 - 4800 DDR5 - 5000(OC) DDR5 - 5200(OC) DDR5 - 5400(OC) DDR5 - 5600(OC) DDR5 - 5800(OC) DDR5 - 6000(OC) DDR5 - 6200(OC) DDR5 - 6400(OC) Max. Memory Capacity 64GB Audio Audio ROG SupremeFX 7.1 HD Audio Graphics Support Primary GPU Interface PCIe 5.0 (x16) NVIDIA SLI Support N/A AMD CrossFire Support N/A Integrated Graphics Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU On-Board Graphics Connectors None Internal Connectivity Expansion Slots 2 x DIMM.2 - 2x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80, PCIe Gen4x4 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80, PCIe Gen4x4/SATA 1 x M.2, 22-42/60/80/110, PCIe Gen5x4 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SATA Support SATA3 / M.2 RAID Support via SATA3 / M.2 (PCIe) Storage Mode Support Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5 Internal I/O 1 x 2-pin W_IN connector 1 x 2-pin W_OUT connector 1 x 24-pin (Power) 1 x 3-pin W_FLOW connector 1 x 4-pin AIO_PUMP Connector 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan Connector 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan Connector 3 x 4-pin System Fan Connector 1 x 4-pin W_PUMP Connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe (Power) 2 x 8-pin (Power) 3 x Addressable Gen 2 Header 1 x Aura RGB Header 2 x Base clock control button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x DIMM.2 Slot 1 x FlexKey Button 1 x Front Panel Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Connector 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s) 1 x PAUSE Switch 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry Button 1 x RSVD Header 2 x RSVD Switch 1 x Safe Boot Button 6 x SATA III - 6Gb/s 1 x Slow Mode Switch 1 x START (Power On) button 1 x T_Sensor Connector 1 x Thunderbolt header 2 x USB 2.0 Header 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Connector 1 x V-Latch Switch External Connectivity Network Interface Type 802.11ax WiFi LAN Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN Network Chip/Modules 1 x 802.11ax WiFi BT5.2 1 x Intel (2.5GbE LAN) Rear I/O Connectors 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x Line In 1 x Line Out 1 x Mic-In 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Rear Speaker Out 1 x RJ-45 1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Additional Specifications Water Cooled No Cooling Passive Heatsinks QPI Speed N/A Board Dimensions 305 x 244 mm Note