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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• CPU:
  • Build in Intel® Socket 1200 for 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.
• Chipset: Build in Intel® Z490
• Memory:
  • Intel® 10th Gen Processors
  • 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)
• Multi-GPU Support:
  • Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
  • Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Expansion Slots:
  • Intel® 10th Gen Processors
    • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
  • Intel® Z490 Chipset
    • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
    • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage:
  • Intel® 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 × 4 mode)*1
    • 1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 × 4 mode)*2
    • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3
    • Support Raid 0, 1, 5
  • ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller:
    • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
    • Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
• LAN:
  • Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
  • Anti-surge LANGuard
• Wireless Data Network:
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  • Wi-Fi Intel® Wi-Fi 6
  • Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT8­0/HT160. Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed
  • 2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/­ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz
• Bluetooth:
  • Bluetooth v5.1
    • BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
• Audio:
  • ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
    • Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    • High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    • Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
  • Audio Feature:
    • SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
    • Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
  • Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
• 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)
  • Front USB Port ( Total 8 )
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 5 x USB 2.0 port(s)
• ROG 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
• Software Features:
  • ROG Exclusive Software
    • Mem Tweakit
    • RAMCache III
    • ROG CPU-Z
    • Overwolf
    • BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)
  • ASUS Exclusive Software Features
  • Armoury Crate
    • Aura Creator
    • Aura Sync
  • AI Suite 3:
    • 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
  • TPU
  • EPU
  • DIGI+ Power contorl
    • EZ update
    • Fan Xpert 4
    • Turbo APP
    • WinRAR
  • UEFI BIOS
    • AI Overclocking Guide
    • ASUS EZ DIY
    • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
    • ASUS EZ Flash 3
    • FlexKey
• ASUS Special Features:
  • ROG Extreme OC kit
    • EZ PLUG
    • FlexKey button
    • LN2 Mode
    • Probelt
    • ReTry button
    • Safe boot button
    • Start button
    • Slow Mode
  • Extreme Engine Digi+
    • 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    • Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
    • MicroFine Alloy Choke
  • ASUS Q-Design
    • ASUS Q-Code
    • ASUS Q-Connector
    • ASUS Q-DIMM
    • ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
    • ASUS Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
    • Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover
  • ASUS EZ DIY
    • BIOS Flashback™ button
    • Clear CMOS button
    • Procool II
    • Pre-mounted I/O shield
    • SafeSlot
  • AURA Sync
    • Standard RGB header(s)
    • Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
  • Dual BIOS
• Back I/O Ports:
  • 1 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 Ports:
  • 1 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
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  • 2 × 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
  • 1 × 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
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
  • 1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242–22110)
  • 2 × 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors
  • 3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x Q-Code
  • 1 x RGB Header
  • 1 x FS Mode switch
• Accessories:
  • 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 (80 cm)
  • 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
• BIOS:
  • 2 × 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.
• Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor: ATX Form Factor – 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Note:
  • 1 When DIMM.2_1 is operating in SATA Mode, SATA6G₂ will be disabled.
  • 2 When DIMM.2_2 is populated, SATA6G₅&6 will be disabled.
  • 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