ASUS - Maximus XII Apex ROG WiFi DDR4 Dual M.2 ATX Socket 1200

Build in Intel® Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
**Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Build in Intel® Z490

Intel® 10th Gen Processors
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, 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.)/2666/2133 MHz Memory *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
* Double Capcity DRAM support depends on the DRAM models

Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI® Technology
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Intel® 10th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8)
Intel® Z490 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Intel® Z490 Chipset :
1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module supports 2 M.2 Socket 3 , with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*1
1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*2
6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)*3
Support Raid 0, 1, 5
ASMedia® SATA 6Gb/s controller :
2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Anti-surge LANGuard

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Wi-Fi Intel® Wi-Fi 6
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160. Up to 1.73Gbps transfer speed
2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with MU-MIMO supports dual frequency band 2.4/5GHz

Bluetooth v5.1*
*BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.

ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding™ Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
Premium Japan-made audio capacitors provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

Rear USB Port ( Total 10 )
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(4 + Type-A +1 + Type-C)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
Front USB Port ( Total 8 )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
5 x USB 2.0 port(s)

Condensation detection
Clear CMOS button
ROG CPU-Z
ROG CloneDrive
Slow Mode
Overwolf
ReTry Button
Safe Boot Button
Start Button
Reset Button
LN2 Mode
Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
Mem TweakIt
ROG Extreme OC kit :
- OptiMem III
Double Power :
- Dual 8 -pin CPU
ProbeIt
UEFI BIOS features :
- O.C. Profile
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Tweakers' Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview
Extreme Tweaker
ROG Patented Pre-mounted I/O Shield
ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III

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
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
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
- Addressable Gen 2 Header
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 II
- SafeSlot
- Digi+ VRM
- DRAM Overcurrent Protection
- Highly Durable components
- ESD Guards
Armoury Crate

ROG Exclusive Software
- Mem Tweakit
- RAMCache III
- ROG CPU-Z
- Overwolf
- BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version)
ASUS Exclusive Software Features
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
AI Suite 3:
- 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
DIGI+ Power contorl
- EZ update
- Fan Xpert 4
- Turbo APP
- WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
- AI Overclocking Guide
- ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
-FlexKey

ROG Extreme OC kit
- EZ PLUG
- FlexKey button
- LN2 Mode
- Probelt
- ReTry button
- Safe boot button
- Start button
- Slow Mode
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
- Infineon TDA21472 Power Stage
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- Aluminum M.2 heatsink cover
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS Flashback™ button
- Clear CMOS button
- Procool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
AURA Sync
- Standard RGB header(s)
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s)
Dual BIOS

1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (red)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (black)Type-C,
5 x USB 3.2 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

1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
1 x Node Connector(s)
2 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
1 x ReTry jumper
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
2 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors
1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x System panel connector
1 x W_Pump+ Header
1 x AIO PUMP Header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector
1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)
2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors
3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)
1 x Start button
1 x Q-Code
1 x RGB Header
1 x FS Mode switch

1 x Supporting DVD
1 x ROG big sticker
1 x Q-Connector
1 x M.2 screw kit (long screw and mount)
2 x M.2 screw kit (short screw and mount)
1 x Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED
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

2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.

WOL by PME, PXE

Windows® 10 64-bit

ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

*1When DIMM.2_1 is operating in SATA Mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
*2 When DIMM.2_2 is populated, SATA6G_5&6 will be disabled.
*3 M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIe x4 slot, when M.2_1 is populated a x2 device, PCIe x4 slot will running at x1 mode, when M.2_1 is populated a x4 device, PCIe x4 slot will be disabled