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Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
ROG
Model
Maximus XI Apex
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type
Intel Socket 1151 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors * Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* * Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z390
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
2x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard
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/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Memory * * Double Capcity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 3.0 x16
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
PCI Express x1
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support (PCH_DIMM.2), with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support (PCH_DIMM.2), with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
Intel Optane Ready
Yes
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
ROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
1Gbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160 Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.0
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red) 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (black) Type-C 6 x USB 3.1 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 Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors
1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 1 x ReTry jumper 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x MemOK! II switch(es) 1 x Clear CMOS button(s) 1 x Node Connector(s) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 1 x High AMP Fan Header 1 x W_Pump+ Header 1 x AIO PUMP Header 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 3 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors 3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s) 1 x Start button 1 x Q-Code 1 x RGB Header
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
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
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 - Aura Addressable Strip Header(s) 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 - SafeSlot - Digi+ VRM - DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Highly Durable components - ESD Guards MemOK! II Armoury Crate
Manageability: WfM2.0, DMI3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories: 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x ROG addressable LED strip (30cm) 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M) 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 2 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount) 1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80cm) 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
Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg
December 19, 2025
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