PERFORMANCE PUSHED TO THE APEX\n For generations, streamlined layouts that reduce latency & increase bandwidth have enabled ROG Apex series motherboards to dominate numerous world records. Maximus XIII Apex continues that legacy by amping power delivery & adding overclocking enhancements for 11th Generation Intel Core processors. Those upgrades are fused with the latest connectivity options to boost the meta & bring the board's racetrack performance to daily rigs.\n\n Enhanced with AI\n Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking & onboard audio, making advanced tweaks & optimization accessible to new recruits & savvy PC DIY veterans alike.\n\n I Overclocking\n Tuning is now faster & smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU & cooling to predict the optimal configuration & push each system to its limits.\n\n AI Cooling\n Balance the thermals & acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary system noise by monitoring CPU temperatures & dynamically adjusting fans to optimal speeds.\n\n AI Networking\n The Game First VI utility optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios & corresponding learning algorithms.\n\n Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation\n This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 500 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.\n\n ROG PATENTED PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD\n The patented ROG I/O shield is finished in sleek matte black & comes pre-mounted, which further simplifies the process of installing the motherboard.\n\n ESD GUARDS\n Providing greater electrostatic protection than the industry standard, ESD Guards cover the USB (Universal Serial Bus), audio & LAN ports.\n\n TRUEVOLT USB\n Supplies a rock-steady 5 volts to all USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports, minimizing power fluctuations & protecting against potential data loss.\n\n 2 X SAFESLOTS\n A pair of Safe Slots provide stronger PCIe device retention & greater shearing resistance.\n\n ASUS HYDRANODE\n The two chassis fan headers feature the ASUS HYDRANODE circuit, which utilizes a powerline communication protocol to control up to three daisy chained fans independently through each 4-pin connector.\n\n Q-CODE\n The Q-Code LED provides a 2-digit error code that displays system status to help with troubleshooting.\n\n FLEXKEY\n Flexy Key means that you can redefine the role of the chassis reset button. Assignable options include quick Aura lighting control, booting directly into UEFI, or performing a safe boot to recover settings.\n\n V-LATCH SWITCH\n Makes tuning more intuitive by recording both the true highest & lowest core voltage & then passing the data to HWi NFO & AI Suite 3.\n\n Q-CONNECTOR\n Sorts all front-panel cables for a neater set-up.\n\n OVERCLOCKING\n ROG Maximus XIII Apex makes overclocking accessible to both beginners & seasoned enthusiasts alike. Its intelligent power solution caters to the demands of the latest Intel processors, while comprehensive controls give you the tools you need to ramp up performance.\n\n Overclocker&153;s Toolkit\n An Overclocker&153;s Tookit with hardware-level controls will aid your overclocking experience. They&153;re quick & easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.\n\n QLED\n Four LEDs to show the current boot status.\n\n LN2 Mode\n Jumper to enable special options & functions for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) overclocking.\n\n Safe Boot Button\n Instantly reset the PC & boot directly in to Safe mode.\n\n Re Try Button\n One press instantly initiates a hard reset.\n\n Slow Mode Switch\n Instantly reduces the CPU ratio to 8X to keep the system stable during setup for extreme overclocking.\n\n Pause Switch\n Activate to pause the system & fine-tune OC parameters mid-benchmark.\n\n Probelt\n
Includes: nine integrated measurement points for advanced tuning.\n\n BIOS Switch\n Easily switch between BIOS 1 & 2.\n\n Full Speed Mode Switch\n Instantly sets all fans to maximum RPM.\n\n Condensation Detection\n Specialized circuitry allows Maximus XIII Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into three distinct sections " CPU, DRAM & PCIe " the feature provides a useful warning when an area may be at risk of short-circuiting.\n\n CPU LED\n Flashes when condensation is detected near the CPU\n\n DRAM LED\n Flashes when condensation is detected near the DRAM\n\n PCIe LED\n Flashes when condensation is detected near the PCIe\n\n Teamed Power Architecture\n Modern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.\n\n A Brief History\n ASUS became the first manufacturer to implement phase doublers when we shipped the A8N32-SLI Deluxe back in 2005. The board&153;s VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time while also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits lead to phase doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry, & they are still used for similar purposes today.\n\n A Shift in CPU Demands\n Today&153;s CPUs pack more cores than their predecessors, & the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. As an added bonus, these processors also consume less power at idle & can transition between loads states much more quickly. These improvements necessitated a re-evaluation of power design priorities, because phase doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.\n\n Bucking the Trend\n The latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isn&153;t hamstrung by the processing lag of phase doublers. That&153;s why the ROG Maximus XIII Apex utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.\n\n Thermal performance\n Each VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers control the circuit, & the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical & thermal standpoint. That's why ROG Maximus XIII Apex utilizes 18 power stages. The high-end power stages feature a low RDSON to reduce switching & conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.\n\n High-Quality Components\n Dual 8-Pin Pro Cool II Power Connectors\n Two Pro Cool connectors ensure a snug & reliable connection to the EPS12V power lines.\n\n 18 Power Stages\n The VRM features 18 power stages, each rated to handle 90 amps.\n\n Micro Fine Alloy Chokes\n Each power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.\n\n 10K Japanese-Made Black Metallic Capacitors\n Input & output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.\n\n ASUS Opti Mem III\n With proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity & mitigate noise, Opti Mem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies & reduced voltages while operating at higher frequencies. Stack ROG Maximus XIII Apex with your favorite modules & maximize the throughput of the 11th Gen Intel Core Rocket Lake processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.\n\n COOLING\n A robust & comprehensive cooling solution is vital in your pursuit of performance. ROG Maximus XIII Apex
Includes:: sturdy heatsinks & a series of fan & water-cooling headers to keep temperatures in check.\n\n Cooling Heatsinks\n VRM & Aluminum I/O Heatsink\n A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs & chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass & surface area for dissipation.\n\n Extended VRM & M.2 Heatsink\n The extended heatsink helps further cool the VRM & an M.2 drive mounted in the primary onboard slot.\n\n Aluminum M.2 Heatsink\n An aluminum heatsink cover efficiently cools an M.2 drive mounted in the second onboard slot.\n\n U-Shaped Heatpipe\n The heatpipe efficiently distributes the thermal load across the entire array.\n\n High-Conductivity Thermal Pad\n High-quality thermal pads improve thermal transfer from the power stages to the heatsink.\n\n M.2 Backplates\n The two onboard M.2 slots feature backplate blocks to help cool high-performance drives, even when airflow is restricted.\n\n Chipset Heatsink\n A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperatures.\n\n Cooler by Design\n ROG Maximus XIII Apex features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.\n\n Multiple Temperature Sources\n Each header can be set to monitor & react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, & all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI.\n\n 4-pin PWM/DC Fan Headers & ASUS HYDRANODE\n Every onboard header auto-detects any PWM or DC fan, & three chassis fan headers offer ASUS HYDRANODE support.\n\n AIO Pump\n A dedicated PWM/DC header supports self-contained water-cooling setups.\n\n Full Speed Fan\n Two full speed fan headers allow for targeted airflow during extreme overclocking.\n\n ROG Water-Cooling Zone\n Dual water-temperature headers & a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures & the flow rate of the entire loop.\n\n Water Pump+\n A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to a high-performance PWM or to DC water pumps.\n\n Water In/ Out\n A dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.\n\n Water Flow\n A dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.\n\n CONNECTIVITY\n Maximus XIII Apex delivers supersmooth wireless connectivity, extensive M.2 compatibility, & high-end audio " the essentials for any setup.\n\n Intel&174; Wi Fi 6E (Gig+)\n Onboard Wi Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz b&, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band & up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with enhanced capacity & better performance in dense wireless environments.\n\n WI-FI GIG+ 6 BY INTEL\n Intel&174; 2.5 Gb Ethernet\n Onboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming & high-res video streaming.\n\n Wi Fi 6E Antenna\n The antenna has two built-in transmitters & receivers to enable faster transmission speeds, & it supports the 2.4, 5 & 6 GHz bands.\n\n Adjustable Design\n Four-way positioning enables better signal reception.\n\n Magnetic Base\n A powerful magnetic base secures the antenna on the top or side of the PC case.\n\n USB 3.2 Gen 2x 2\n A USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.2 Gen 2x 2 Type-C&174; port at the rear & an additional front panel header onboard provide data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps for the latest devices.\n\n PCIe 4.0-Ready\n ROG Maximus XIII Apex is equipped with four onboard M.2 slots, with two offering PCIe 4.0 support for the latest GPUs & high-speed SSDs. To cope with the heat generated by high-performance M.2 SSDs, each drive is protected by a dedicated M.2 heatsink & an embedded backplate.\n\n ROG DIMM.2\n The ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add metal heatsinks, helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating the aesthetics.\n\n ROG Supreme FX\n ROG Supreme FX is a unique blend of hardware & software that provides superior audio. In Maximus III Apex, Supreme FX utilizes the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution across all channels. The front-panel output is streamed through an integrated Savitech amplifier that&153;s capable of driving a wide range of gaming headsets & high-fidelity headphones.\n\n Audio Line Shielding\n Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.\n\n Savitech SV3H712 Amplifier\n The integrated Savitech amplifier greatly improves THD+N performance from 72 d B to 83 d B to deliver pristine audio quality.\n\n ALC 4080 Codec\n The ALC4080 codec improves playback audio resolution from 192 k Hz to 384 k Hz across all channels.\n\n Switching MOSFETS\n A unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs.\n\n Nichicon&174; CAPS\n These fine-quality Japanese-made components produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity.\n\n OPTIMIZATION\n ROG Maximus XIII Apex is packed with intuitive & flexible tools that give you complete control of system performance.\n\n Level Up Performance\n The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Maximus XIII Apex system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, & efficiency via one simple & intuitive interface.\n\n UEFI BIOS\n The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, & tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.\n\n Accurate Voltage Monitoring\n Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing circuits that are susceptible to noise & have to tap voltage rails from a location that isn&153;t ideal for accurate monitoring. These issues lead to a large disparity between the voltage fed to components & the values reported to software. Maximus XIII Apex features a differential-sensing circuit that rejects noise & takes readings directly from the CPU & the end point of major voltage rails. This simplifies overclocking & tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.\n\n PERSONALIZE\n In addition to extraordinary performance, ROG Maximus XIII Apex provides extensive styling & customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.\n\n Grow Your Gaming World with Aura Sync\n Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, mice & keyboards to give your setup a unified look.\n\n Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header\n The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers can be controlled with Aura software, which automatically tailors your preferred lighting effects to the number of LEDs present in the connected gear or strip. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB components.\n\n RAMCache III\n RAMCache III software utility turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express&174; storage options, RAMCache III utilizes uniquely intelligent technology to effectively cache any storage device, so favorite games & apps launch at breakneck speeds.\n\n Sonic Studio III\n Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options & one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.\n\n DTS: Sound Unbound\n ROG Maximus XIII Apex
Includes:: a pre-loaded DTS Sound Unbound app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming & entertainment experiences. By exploiting Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space " putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location & direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.\n\n Armoury Crate\n Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to provide centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate puts command of all your Aura gear at your fingertips with the new Aura Creator suite ready. The software also provides control of settings for a growing number of ROG products, making it easier to tune the look & feel of your system. Armoury Crate even offers dedicated product registration & ROG news feeds to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.\n\n AIDA64 Extreme\n ROG Maximus XIII series
Includes:: a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription. This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware & software, & it also provides benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme
Includes:: a monitoring & diagnostics feature to detect & prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, & temperature information to be viewed on the desktop, sent to dedicated displays, or the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers.\n\n Graphics Card Holder\n Featuring a magnetic base, adjustable slider & hinge, the ROG Graphics Card Holder banishes sag & provides support where it&153;s needed most.\n\n\n\n\n\n Product Model: ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX\n\n\n