Asus ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX, Intel Z590, 1200, ATX, 2 DDR4, SLI, AX Wi-Fi, 2.5G LAN, Overclockers Toolkit, RGB, 4x M.2
Description
Intel Z590 ATX gaming motherboard with 18 power stages, PCIe 4.0, OptiMem III, Overclocker's Toolkit, onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Inte 2.5 Gb Ethernet, quad M.2 with heatsinks, embedded M.2 backplates, a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, and Aura Sync RGB lighting
- Intel Socket LGA 1200: Ready for 11th Gen Intel Core processors and 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors
- ASUS-Exclusive AI-Driven Enhancements: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
- Robust Power Solution: 18 teamed power stages rated for 90 amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K Japanese-made capacitors
- Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
- High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard
- Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, quad M.2, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector
- Gaming Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec and Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
- Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers
- DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, V Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot, and Graphics Card Holder
- Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
CPU
| CPU Brand | Intel |
| CPU Socket | Socket 1200 |
| Installed Processors (Max) | 0 (1) |
| Supported Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Supported Processors | 11th Gen Intel Core Processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
Rear Panel I/O Ports
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C 5 x USB 3.1 4 x USB 3.0 |
| Keyboard Port | 1 x PS/2 |
| Mouse Port | 1 x PS/2 |
| RJ-45 Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Audio Line In Ports | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Line Out Ports | 3 x 3.5mm Jacks |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| S/PDIF Port | 1 x S/PDIF Optical Out |
| Antenna Connector(s) | 2 x SMA Antenna |
Internal I/O Connectors
| SATA Connectors | 8 x SATA III |
| USB Connectors | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C header (supports 1 port) 1 x USB 3.0 header (suports 2 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 6 ports) |
| Speaker | 1 x Speaker header |
| Front Panel Connectors | 1 x Front Panel 1 x Front Audio |
| Cooling Fan Support | 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU_OPT fan header 1 x AIO pump header 3 x Chassis fan headers 2 x Full-Speed Chassis fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x Water In header 1 x Water Out header 1 x Water Flow header |
| Thunderbolt Port(s) | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 header |
| Power Connector Port | 1 x 24-pin ATX 2 x 8-pin EPS 1 x 6-pin PCIe |
| Other Connectors | 1 x M.2 slot, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen 4) for 11th Gen Intel Core processors only 1 x M.2 slot, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen 4 or PCIe Gen 3) 1 x M.2 slot via ROG DIMM.2, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen 3 or SATA) 1 x M.2 slot via ROG DIMM.2, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen 3) 3 x 3-pin AURA ARGB LED headers 1 x 4-pin AURA RGB LED header 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
Memory
| Memory Bus Speed | 5333(OC)/ 5133(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4700(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4500(OC)/ 4400(OC) / 4266(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Memory Slot | 2 x DIMM |
Motherboard
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Northbridge | Z590 |
| RAID Supported | No |
| SATA Supported | Yes |
Expansion
| Number of PCI Express Slots | 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 slots (@ x16/x0, x8/x8 or x8/x4) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
Graphics Device
| Integrated Graphics Supported | No |
Warranty
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Sound
| Integrated Sound | ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 |
Network
| Integrated Network | Intel |
| Network Speeds Supported | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Yes (Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Wireless Network Speed | Up to 2.4 Gbps |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
System Requirements
| Operating Systems Supported | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit |
System
| BIOS | 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Jumpers | 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 1 x LN2 Mode jumper |
| Software Included (may be trial or restricted) | Yes |
| Drivers | Yes |
| SLi/Crossfire Features | NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX Motherboard |
| In The Box | ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Length | 244 mm |
Key Features
| DisplayPort Connection | No |
| Motherboard Form Factor | ATX |
| Motherboard Power Connectors | 4 + 4-Pin x 2 |
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel Z590 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Motherboard Model | ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX |
| WiFi Speed | 2400 Mbps |
| USB 3.1 Support | Yes |
| Internal USB3.0 Header | Yes |
| M.2 Support | Yes |
| On-board RGB Control | ASUS Aura Sync |
| Memory Speed | 5333 MHz |
| RGB Header Type | 3-Pin ARGB |
| Addressable RGB | Yes |
| Firewire | No |
| Wireless Network | Yes |
| Memory Channel | Dual |
| On-board Audio Type | 7.1 |
| Number of SATA Ports | 8 port(s) |
| Number of USB Ports | 10 port(s) |
| SATA III Support | Yes |
| USB 3.0 Support | Yes |
| Multi GPU Support | nVIDIA SLi |
| VGA Connection | No |
| DVI Connection | No |
| HDMI Connection | No |
Item Details
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Manufacturer Code | 90MB16E0-M0EAY0 |
| Alternative Part Number | ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX |
| EAN | 4711081145431 |
| Condition | New |
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