Asus Intel ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX LGA 1151 DDR4 EATX Motherboard

Product Description

Features LGA1151 socket: Ready for 7th / 6th Generation Intel Core™ desktop processors Dual-channel DDR4: Up to 4266 M Hz (OC) supported Engineered for performance: Streamlined layout breaks all boundaries DIMM.2 module: Dual vertical M.2 expansion card allows use of a memory fan to prevent throttling X-shaped PCB: Unique cutouts allow Aura Sync lighting to shine through Illuminated Customisable Nameplate: Your board, your insignia Aura Sync RGB LED: stunning synchronised effects & two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers ROG Water Cooling Zone: Dominate your cooling system 3D Printing Friendly: Make it your own Made for great gaming: 5-Way Optimisation, Supreme FX audio, Intel Gigabit Ethernet & LANGuard Best gaming durability: Safe Slot, Safe DIMM & premium components for maximum durability Overview Redefining the limits Maximus IX Apex is a motherboard built for serious performance. The ROG R&D team redefined boundaries with the Apex design -- elevating its overclocking potential to dizzying heights. Manufactured using some of the industrys highest-quality components, the Apex features a convention-breaking two-slot memory design on EATX to enable a highly optimised trace layout that reduces crosstalk & improves signal integrity. The Apex has already surpassed performance peaks by setting multiple world records to achieve global first places, breaking several long-standing records in the process. Among these record-breaking performances is the best Intel© Core™ CPU-frequency since the X58 platform-based motherboards, with a single-core, single-thread frequency of 7.383 G Hz, & 7.328 M Hz at four cores & eight threads. The new board has also set a reference base-clock (BCLK) record at 584 M Hz, & a memory frequency surpassing 5 G Hz in single channel — turning in a breathtaking 5041 M Hz! In total, Maximus IX Apex has secured 8 WRs & 18 GFPs. Overclockers Toolkit Maximus IX Apex

Includes:: an overclockers toolkit with a dozen hardware-level controls to aid your overclocking experience. The motherboards Dual BIOS means that you can experiment with different firmware versions & provides a path for recovery in case one becomes corrupt, & the onboard switch means that you can easily change between the first & second BIOS. The overclockers toolkit also

Includes:: a Pause switch to halt the system, DRAM jumpers for quick memory configuration, & four PCIe switches for quick slot toggling. Other tools include Safe Boot & Re Try buttons, an LN2 jumper to aid POST at sub-zero temperatures, & a Slow mode switch. Combined, theyre quick & easy time-savers designed to help you break more records! Outshine the competition ASUS Aura Sync technology is the control hub for bringing your Maximus IX Apex illumination ambitions to life. With Aura Sync, its easy to synchronise incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards & even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronised devices.

Specification CPU Intel for 7th/6th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Supports Intel 14 nm CPU * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel Z270 Memory 2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4266 (O.C.)/4133 (O.C.)/4000 (O.C.)/3866 (O.C.)/3800 (O.C.)/3733 (O.C.)/3600 (O.C.)/3500 (O.C.)/3466 (O.C.)/3400 (O.C.)/3333 (O.C.)/3300 (O.C.)/3200 (O.C.)/3000 (O.C.)/2800 (O.C.)/2666 (O.C.)/2400 (O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Graphic Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/ Display Port ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI™ Technology Supports AMD 4-Way Cross Fire X Technology Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 8 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 1 2 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 Storage Intel Z270 Chipset: Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Intel Optane™ Memory Ready LAN Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller (s) ASUS LAN Guard Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & physical layer (PHY) Audio ROG Supreme FX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Impedance sense for front & rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- ESS ES9023P Audio Feature :
- Supreme FX Shielding™ Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port (s) at back panel USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z270 Chipset: 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) Intel Z270 Chipset: 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) ASMedia USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 port (s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CTM) Overclocking Features ROG RAMCache II ROG CPU-Z ROG Clone Drive Mem OK! Button Slow Mode CMOS button Overwolf Re Try Button Safe Boot Button Start Button Reset Button LN2 Mode ROG Aura
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- Micro Fine Alloy Chokes
- Nex FET™ Power Block MOSFET
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Mem Tweak It UEFI BIOS features: Special Features 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 Safe DIMM slot AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Exclusive Features :
- Mem OK!
- AI Suite 3
- Anti-Surge ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-Connector Gaming Aesthetics :
- 3D printing friendly
- AURA-RGB Lighting Performance Optimization :
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function & multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Operating System Support Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (violet) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 () Type-A + USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-CTM 6 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback Button (s) 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks Internal I/O 1 x AAFP connector 2 x RGB Header (s) 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 connector (s) support (s) additional 2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) 3 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 connector (s) support (s) additional 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port (s) 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) 3 x Chassis Fan connector (s) 1 x W_PUMP+ connector 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector (s) 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector (s) 1 x Slow Mode switch (es) 1 x EZ Plug connector (s) (4-pin Molex power connector) 1 x Reset button (s) 1 x LN2 Mode switch (es) 1 x BIOS Switch button (s) 1 x Clear CMOS button (s) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper (s) 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Re Try button 1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector 1 x Slow Mode jumper (s) 1 x W_ Pump+ Header 1 x AIO PUMP Header 1 x 3D Mount screw port (s) 1 x W_IN header 1 x W_OUT header 1 x W_FLOW header 2 x Thermal sensor connector 1 x Start button Accessories Users manual I/O Shield 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cable (s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-L) 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x DIMM.2 extension card with 2 x M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x 3D printing mount package 1 x ROG coasters Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 8.1 64-bit *4 Windows 7 32-bit *4 Windows 7 64-bit *4 Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.7 inch (30.5 cm x 27.2 cm ) Note *1 Intel Optane Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel Processors. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers & BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. *2 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192k Hz is not supported for 8-Channel audio & due to Windows 7 limitations, 32-bit playback is unavailable for Windows 7. *3 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port. *4 Windows 8.1 64-bit & Windows 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel Processors