ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 APEX Motherboard

ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

News & Updates

• 2024/10/24: A new BIOS has been released to address various bugs, including the issue of no display from the graphics card when installing Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to use the new EZ Flash tool for direct updates with the ZIP file downloaded from the ASUS website.

For the latest updates, please visit our GLOBAL website.

Specifications

CPU Support

• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
• Refer to the CPU support list for details.

Chipset

• Intel® Z890 Chipset

Memory

• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5
• Supports up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
• Refer to the CPU/Memory Support list for more details.

Graphics

• 1 x HDMI™ port
• 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C®) supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
• 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
• Graphics specifications may vary by CPU type.

Expansion Slots

• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
• Refer to the PCIe bifurcation table for more details.

Storage

• Total of 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for PCIe and SATA RAID configurations.

Networking

• 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with support for 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bands
• Bluetooth® v5.4

USB Ports

• Rear USB (Total 10 ports)

  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C®)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®)
  • 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 port (Type-A)

• Front USB (Total 5 ports)

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C®)
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
  • 1 x USB 2.0 header for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio

• Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
• Supports high-quality playback output and recording input.

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 USB Type-C® ports
• 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port
• 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (Type-A)
• 1 x USB 2.0 port (Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort (Input only)
• 1 x HDMI™ port
• 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Special Features

• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III:
  • DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, LANGuard, Overvoltage protection, SafeSlot
• ASUS Q-Design:
  • M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Connector, Q-Dashboard
• Bespoke Motherboard Design:
  • 24/7 reliability, Overcurrent protection

Software Features

• ASUS Exclusive Software:
  • Armoury Crate, Fan Xpert 4, ASUS Driver Hub
• Remote Management Features:
  • ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)

Accessories

• Cables:
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• Miscellaneous:
  • 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Quick start guide

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor (12 inch x 9.6 inch | 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)