Technical Snapshot

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX is a ATX motherboard based on the Z690 chipset for Intel LGA1700 processors. It supports DDR5 memory with up to 128 GB across 4 DIMM slots, 2.5G LAN, and 5 M.2 slots.

Use Case
Desktop PC builds, gaming, workstation
Compatibility
Intel LGA1700 processors
Category
ATX Motherboard — Z690 Chipset
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX
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ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX

Z690 · Intel LGA1700 · ATX · DDR5 up to 128 GB

CPU socket: Intel LGA1700. Compatible with Intel Core desktop processors.
SocketIntel LGA1700
Maximum supported memory: 128 GB DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots.
Max RAM128 GB
Z690 chipset with PCIe and M.2 expansion slots.
ChipsetZ690
ATX form factor — standard tower compatible.
Form FactorATX
MPN90MB18I0-M0AAY0
CategoryMotherboards
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Connectivity & Expansion

PCIe x162
M.2 Slots5
SATA Ports6
LAN2.5G

Full Specifications

ChipsetZ690
SocketIntel LGA1700
Form FactorATX
Memory TypeDDR5
DIMM Slots4
Max RAM128 GB
PCIe x16 Slots2
M.2 Slots5
SATA Ports6
LAN2.5G
RGBYes
SeriesROG MAXIMUS

Support & Downloads

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX DocumentationPDF · Installation guide and specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

What socket does the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX use?

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX uses the Intel LGA1700 socket, compatible with Intel Core desktop processors.

How much RAM does the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX support?

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory across 4 DIMM slots.

Does the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX have Wi-Fi?

No, the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX does not include built-in Wi-Fi.

How many M.2 slots does the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX have?

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX has 5 M.2 slots for NVMe SSD storage.

What chipset does the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX use?

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX is built on the Z690 chipset, offering ATX form factor design for Intel platforms.

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