Description
Intel Z270 EATX enthusiast motherboard with record-breaking performance, Aura Sync RGB LEDs, DDR4 4266MHz, DIMM.2 dual M.2 expansion card, and USB 3.1 Type-A/C
- LGA1151 socket: Ready for 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors
- Dual-channel DDR4 4266MHz+ (OC) supported
- Engineered for performance: Streamlined layout breaks all boundaries
- DIMM.2: Dual 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 Customizable Nameplate: Your board, your insignia
- Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronized effects and 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 Optimization, SupremeFX audio, Intel Gigabit Ethernet and LANGuard
- Best gaming durability: SafeSlot, SafeDIMM and premium components for maximum durability
Back to Where ROG Began
The ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard is the latest ground-breaking addition to the ROG product family, drawing players back to ROG's origins — a one-of-a-kind community for world-class cutting-edge enthusiasts that seek to reach the apex of performance and gaming. The Maximus IX Apex is engineered to provide the best overclocking experiences while including modern ROG touches with a radical aesthetic for gamers. Apex is crafted to be a natural fit for showcase PC builds for gaming and style-conscious enthusiasts — where pure adrenaline meets pure style.
Redefining Limits
The Maximus IX Apex is positioned as a true performance-oriented motherboard, with ROG's R&D team breaking all the boundaries to create the most optimal trace layout and highest-quality power delivery. With its 2-DIMM DRAM design, Apex has already surpassed the performance peak by setting multiple world records and global first places to break several long-standing records. These include the best Intel© Core™ CPU-frequency since the X58 platform-based motherboards, with a record of 7.383GHz on a single core and one thread and 7.328GHz on four cores and eight threads. It also set a reference clock (BCLK) at 584MHz and a memory frequency surpassing the 5GHz, with 5041MHz. In total, Maximus IX Apex hasbroken 8 WRs 13 GFPs
Revolutionary design
There's no end to evolution. Apex is built to surpass all other motherboards, inside and out, with radical aesthetics and a second-to-none M.2 cooling design.
DIMM.2
The DIMM.2 module has an exclusive design that accepts two M.2 drives vertically-mounted on a DDR4 interface. This allows a DRAM fan cooler to direct air towards the M.2 drives to prevent throttling.
X-Shaped PCB
An asymmetrical X-shaped PCB gives the Maximus IX Apex a radical appearance. The cut-out sections of the motherboard allow Aura Sync lighting to shine through for an even more impressive build.
Aircraft-Inspired Heatsink
The stealth-fighter-inspired heatsink features sharp, chiseled edges and flat surfaces for visual impact.
Illuminated Customizable Nameplate
Your insignia on your motherboard. Use the bundled DIY kit to customize your own name plate with Aura RGB lighting.
Overclocker's Toolkit
12 Hardware-Level Controls
Maximus IX Apex includes an overclocker's toolkit with a dozen hardware-level controls to aid your overclocking experience. The motherboard's Dual BIOS allows you to experiment with different firmware versions and provides a path for recovery in case one becomes corrupt, and the onboard switch allows you to easily change between the first and second BIOS. The overclocker's toolkit also includes a Pause switch to halt the system, DRAM jumpers for quick memory configuration, and four PCIe switches for quick slot toggling. Other tools include Safe Boot and ReTry buttons, an LN2 jumper to aid POST at sub-zero temperatures, and a Slow mode switch. Combined, they're quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records!
Condensation Detection
Specialized circuitry allows Maximus IX Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into three distinct sections — CPU, DRAM and PCIe — the feature provides a useful warning when an area may be at risk of short-circuiting.
Extreme Engine Digi+
The dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 7th Generation Intel© processors is what allowed Apex to set an overclocked BCLK frequency record of 584MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights. And, of course, Maximus IX Apex includes Extreme Engine Digi+ — ROG's revered digital power controller. With Texas Instruments NexFET™ MOSFETs, and with MicroFine alloy chokes, the Digi+ PWM controller with 10K black metallic capacitors and Extreme Engine Digi+ technology always delivers consistently stable power.
Revolutionary Design
DIMM.2
Maximus IX Apex's exclusive DIMM.2 module is a bundled expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a memory fan to direct cool air to the M.2 drives to prevent throttling, ensuring maximum performance.
Dual PCIex4 Gen 3 M.2
Maximus IX Apex features the DIMM.2 module which allows two NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 drives to be installed in RAID configurations for great performance. Add a third device to your RAID array via the PCH-side PCIe x16 slot and enjoy the world's fastest data transfer speeds on the Intel 7th Gen platform!
USB 3.1 Type A+C
Ultimate-Speed 10GBIT/S With Onboard USB 3.1
X-Shaped PCB
Maximus IX Apex has an asymmetrical X-shaped circuit board that with a radical lighting scheme that utilizes cutouts to create an impressive backlighting effect.
Aircraft -inspired Design
The F-117 stealth fighter-inspired heatsink features sharp, chiseled edges and flat surfaces for serious visual impact.
Illuminated Customizable Nameplate
Use the bundled DIY kit to customize your nameplate, and the new text or logo will illuminate with Aura Sync lighting.
* The pre-cut ROG logo is shown here as an example, but letters can be customized. **The LEDs for the customized nameplate are disabled by default by the LIGHT_BAR_2 jumper. Switch the jumper position in order to enable the LEDs.
Aura lighting control
Customize LED effects with intuitive ASUS Aura Sync lighting-control software. Aura allows you to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Apex's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers. Fire up ASUS Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine lighting schemes – and watch all of the lights on your rig glow in perfect synchronization!
Outshine the competition
ASUS Aura Sync technology is the control hub for bringing your Maximus IX Apex illumination ambitions to life. With Aura Sync, it's easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices.
ROG Watercooling Zone
ROG's innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone's dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility — so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!
3D Printing
Make it your own
ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.
Exclusive 3D Mount For Easy Installation
Dedicated 3D mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates and cable covers.
*Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D mount kit. 3D printing friendly. Make it your own.
3D-printable accessories
Make your custom PC components stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.
One-click Overclocking and Cooling
You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your ROG Maximus IX Apex build — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts! Exclusive ROG technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system, based on real-time use — so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and networking settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, and productivity!
- Games run swiftly and smoothly with high-performance and prioritized bandwidth.
- Fans stay whisper-quiet for everydaay computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency whehen gaming.
- Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loads.
- Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money and the earth.
Cooler by Design
Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 4 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise – so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!
SupremeFX
SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND
Maximus IX Apex's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever ROG recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220A codec. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!
Intel Ethernet
More Throughput And Less Processing Equals Faster Online Play
ROG Maximus IX Apex features the very latest Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.
LANGuard
Pumped-Up Throughput, Best Surge Protection
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard's connection, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9x greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x greater protection (up to 15kV) against surges!
Description
Specification
- Motherboard Type: Desktop
- Form Factor: Extended ATX
- Socket: 1151
- Chipset: Intel Z270
- #Hide#DDR Type: DDR4
- RAM Technology: DDR4 (Dual Channel)
- RAM Slots: 2 x DIMM
- RAM Speeds: 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
- Maximum Memory: 32GB
- Graphics: Supports Intel HD Graphics
- Graphics Ports: 1 x HDMI
1 x DisplayPort - Multi-GPU Support: Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology - PCI Express: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x8
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
2 x PCIe 3.0 x4 - PCI: –
- Storage: 4 x SATA III
2 x M.2 drives (using bundled daughterboard that slots into modified DDR4 slot) - RAID: “RAID 0, 1, 5, 10”
- Wireless: –
- LAN: GB LAN
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
- USB Ports: “2 x USB 3.1 ports (Type-A & C at back)
8 x USB 3.0 ports (6 at back, 2 at mid-board)
6 x USB 2.0 ports (at mid-board)” - Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x PS/2 keyboard
1 x PS/2 mouse
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45)
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A + C
6 x USB 3.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks - Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x USB 3.0 connector
3 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x AAFP
2 x RGB
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
1 x CPU Fan
1 x CPU OPT Fan
3 x Chassis Fan
1 x W_PUMP+
1 x AIO_PUMP
1 x 24-pin EATX
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V - .: “1 x EZ Plug
1 x LN2 Mode
1 x 14-1 pin TPM
1 x Slow Mode
1 x W_Pump+
1 x AIO PUMP
1 x 3D Mount screw port
W_IN, W_OUT & W_FLOW
2 x Thermal sensor
Buttons: Reset, BIOS Switch, Clear CMOS, Safe Boot, ReTry, Start
Switches: LN2 Mode, Slow Mode” - CPU Support: See manufacturers link (next to product images)
- Accessories: I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x M.2 Screw Package
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
1 x 3D printing mount package
1 x ROG coasters - Package Type: Retail
- Additional Features: See Overview
- Package Weight: 2.5020 kg
- Warranty: 3 Years
