I see a DIMM.2 slot like the previous Apex models, but no DIMM.2 card in the items included. Does this have a slot and no card to use in it? Or, did they fail to mention it as included?

I received a M.2 card in my Apex Box

Can it overclock 12th gen “non K” via BCLK?

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE motherboard supports dual channel memory architecture and is praised for its high DDR5 memory overclocking capabilities. However, specific details regarding the ability to overclock 12th gen 'non K' CPUs via BCLK are not provided in the given product information.

Questions & Answers: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE LGA 1700(Intel 14th&13th&12th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard (24+0+2 power stages, DDR5 support, Wi-Fi 7, 5xM.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Slot, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots)

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE LGA 1700(Intel 14th&13th&12th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard (24+0+2 power stages, DDR5 support, Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 5xM.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Slot, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots)

BIOS update may be required when used with some 14th generation Intel Core processors, visit ASUS support website for more information
Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Upscaled Power Solution: 24+0+2 power stages with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Latest M.2 Support: Onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, two onboard PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on an ROG DIMM.2 card, all with substantial cooling solutions
Abundant Connectivity: USB 20Gbps Type-C port, USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher, five additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots
High-Performance Networking: On-board Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard

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