Intel Z490 ATX motherboard for 10th Gen Intel Processor with extreme performance, 16 power stages, OptiMem III, triple M.2, on-board Wi-Fi 6 (AX201), 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2, X-shaped PCB, Aura Sync RGB lighting
LGA 1200 socket for 10th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
Built to Break Limits: Record-breaking performance, Overclocker's toolkit, condensation detection, OptiMem III, optimised trace layout
Improved cooling: Integrated heatsink that covers I/O zone, VRM area, PCH area and U shaped 8 mm heatpipe.
Next-gen connectivity: ROG DIMM.2 (dual M.2, total 3), onboard Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
Customizable Aesthetics: Distinct X-shaped PCB, customisable name plate, Aura Sync, 1X 4-pin RGB headers, 2 addressable headers
AI Enhancements: AI Overclocking and AI Cooling
Built to Break Limits: Record-breaking performance, Overclocker's toolkit, condensation detection, OptiMem III, optimized trace layout
Improved cooling: Integrated heatsink that covers I/O zone, VRM area, PCH area and U shaped 8 mm heatpipe.
Next-gen connectivity: ROG DIMM.2 (dual M.2, total 3), onboard Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
Customizable Aesthetics: Distinct X-shaped PCB, customizable name plate, Aura Sync, 1X 4-pin RGB headers, 2 addressable headers
AI Enhancements: AI Overclocking and AI Cooling


 
Cooling
 
A comprehensive cooling solution features carefully-designed heatsinks with the perfect balance of surface mass and air flow. With the addition of fan headers, the onboard cooling of Maximus XII Apex has more than enough capacity for specialisation, maintaining system stability under any condition.
 
 
ROG Water-Cooling Zone
Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.
 
Water pump+
A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.
 
Water in/out
A dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.
 
Water flow
A dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.
 
 
 
 
 
Cooler by design
 
Maximus XII Apex features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.
 
Multiple temperature sources
Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. And all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.
 
4-pin PWM/DC fan
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
 
AIO pump
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.
 
Full speed fan
Three full speed fan headers allow for targeted airflow during extreme overclocking.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Optimisation 
 
Maximus XII Apex is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customisation across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.
 
 
 
 
 
Accurate Voltage Monitoring
 
Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn't ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. Maximus XII Apex features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.
 
 
 
 
 
UEFI BIOS
 
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
 
 
 
 
Performance Level Up
 
The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your Maximus XII Apex system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Connectivity 
 
Maximus XII Apex is well equipped to deliver supersmooth wireless connectivity and compatibility with multiple input sources and PCIe extensions, all of which are a must have for any setups.