Intel Z370 EATX enthusiast motherboard with extreme performance, DDR4 4500MHz+, ROG DIMM.2 (dual M.2), onboard 5G Ethernet, USB 3.1 Gen2 and Aura Sync RGB lighting

Intel LGA1151 socket: Ready for 8th Gen Intel Core processors.
Engineered for performance: Optimized 2-DIMM memory trace layout for superior stability and performance, supporting DDR4 overclocking to 4500MHz+ and beyond.
Overclocker’s toolkit: hardware-level controls and onboard condensation detection circuits to aid with subzero overclocking.
ROG DIMM.2: vertically-installed dual M.2 expansion card with a bundled fan bracket for maximum cooling and performance.
5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig.
Cutting-edge connectivity: Onboard 5G Ethernet and Intel Gigabit Ethernet for data transfers at lightning speeds.
Your board, your insignia: Aura Sync RGB lighting, four 4-pin RGB headers and illuminated customizable nameplate featured on a distinct X-shaped PCB.
Immersive audio: SupremeFX high fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action.
Best protection: patent-pending SafeSlot, SafeDIMM and premium components for maximum durability.

THE BOARD FOR EXTREME PERFORMANCE
Every aspect of the ROG Maximus X Apex purposefully defies convention to break performance boundaries and set new standards. Its feature set is carefully selected to optimize component layout and trace pathways for maximum signal integrity. That foundation is backed by all the tools and tweaking options you need to push the platform to the limit, and cooling options to keep everything under control. With a distinct X-shaped PCB that’s accented by RGB lighting, and performance-first engineering, the Maximus X Apex is suitable for elevating builds to showcase status, or satisfying overclocking addicts that thrive on the edge.

RECORDS SMASHED
ROG Maximus X Apex is built to break records — and it’s already done just that. With its optimized layout and ability to withstand cryogenic temperatures, Apex has already scored 9 global first-places and set a CPU frequency world record* of 7.3GHz on all six cores of the Intel Core i7-8700K. That’s a staggering 97.3% overclock of the chip‘s default 3.7GHz frequency!

OVERCLOCKER’S TOOLKIT
HARDWARE-LEVEL CONTROLS
ROG Maximus X Apex includes an overclocker’s toolkit with 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, and four PCIe switches for quick slot toggling. Other tools include Safe Boot and ReTry buttons, a LN2 mode 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.

QLED
Four LEDs to show the current boot status.

SLOW MODE SWITCH
Instantly reduces the CPU ratio to 8X to bypass finicky benchmark passages.

PAUSE SWITCH
Activate to pause the system and fine-tune OC parameters mid-benchmark.

PCIE SWITCHES
Four switches to independently enable or disable any of the four x16-length PCIe slots, for easy debugging

LN2 MODE JUMPER
Jumper to enable special options and functions for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) overclocking.

PROBEIT
Check the voltage via integrated measurement points.

RETRY BUTTON
One press instantly initiates a hard reset.

SAFE BOOT BUTTON
Instantly reset the PC and boot directly into a safe mode

MEMOK!
Instantly retune memory settings for a guaranteed boot.

BIOS SWITCH (FOR DUAL BIOS)
Switch quickly and easily between BIOS one and two.

CONDENSATION DETECTION
Specialized circuitry allows Maximus X 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.

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING
ROG engineers adopted a two-slot memory design, enabling a shorter trace layout for tighter control over impedance and reduced signal interference. And it’s teamed with ASUS OptiMem to preserve memory signal integrity by routing traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer. Together, the enhancements provide more headroom for overclocking and improved stability, allowing Apex to achieve memory speeds of DDR4-4500MHz and beyond.

ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY WITH EXTREME ENGINE DIGI+

The dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 8th Generation Core 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 X Apex includes Extreme Engine Digi+ — ROG’s revered digital power controller. With a Digi+ PWM controller, Texas Instruments NexFET MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K black metallic capacitors, Extreme Engine Digi+ technology delivers consistently stable power.

ROG DIMM.2
The innovative ROG DIMM.2 module is a vertically-installed expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a memory cooler, or a fan via the bundled mounting bracket to direct cool air over the M.2 drives, helping to control thermals and ensure maximum performance.

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION
One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.
・ An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.・ Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.・ All-new stress test that allows users to optimize and overclock for CPU or memory-centric workloads.

FLEXIBLE COOLING CONTROLS FOR AIR OR LIQUID
With ROG Maximus X Apex, you have comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and even all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Xpert 4 or our award-wining UEFI. Whether you’re cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum – keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.
PRECISE DIGITAL POWER CONTROL
Digi+ delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.
OPTIMIZE PER-CORE PERFORMANCE FOR EVERY APP
Intel’s latest processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo Core app makes use of this feature by enabling you to assign applications to specific processor cores, allowing you to prioritize compute power where it’s needed most.
CPU PERFORMANCE BOOST
Unleash your PC’s full performance with the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility. A TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is the intelligence behind our automated system-tuning utility, offering the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclock parameters for optimal performance.
ALL-ROUND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you’ll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode — a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

ONBOARD 5G ETHERNET
Designed for the demanding requirements of power users and content creators who push the envelope, onboard 5Gbps Ethernet plugs you into a new era of home networking. With up to 5X the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos and backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before. And there’s also support for intermediate 2.5Gbps connectivity, allowing you to step up to faster networks for maximum flexibility. Choose the bandwidth that meets your needs and enjoy ultra-low latency at any speed.

OUTSHINETHE COMPETITION
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs, as well as strips connected to the four onboard 4-pin RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-enabled ASUS hardware.

ILLUMINATED CUSTOMIZABLE NAMEPLATE
Use the bundled DIY kit to customize your nameplate, then see your personal mark illuminated with Aura Sync lighting!

X-SHAPED PCB
ROG Maximus X Apex has an asymmetrical X-shaped circuit board with a radical lighting scheme that utilizes cutouts to create an impressive backlighting effect.

SUPREMEFX
SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND
ROG Maximus X Apex’s awesome SupremeFX audio technology delivers 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!

SAFESLOT
SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

SAFEDIMM
SafeDIMM slots feature a metal key-pin that increases durability, versus traditional DIMM slots.

OVERWOLF

STAY IN THE GAME
A clever, unobtrusive overlay keeps you in the game and allows you to browse the Web, email, IM, stream or record while you play. The overlay is dressed in color-matched ROG skins to show you’re part of an elite pack. Grab it now from Overwolf’s app store.

Intel Z370 Chipset
The Intel Z370 chipset supports 8th Generation Intel Core processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z370 provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z370 also supports integrated-graphics, so you’ll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for 8th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core processors
ROG Maximus X Apex motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

CPU

Intel Socket 1151 for 8thGeneration CoreProcessors

Chipset

Intel Z370

Memory

2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4500(O.C)/4333(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory

Graphic

Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports

– Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz

– Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB

Multi-GPU Support

Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology

Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology

Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology

Expansion Slots

3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max at x4 mode)

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1

Storage

1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(PCH_DIMM.2), with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(PCH_DIMM.2), with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)

Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10

Supports Intel Smart Response Technology

Intel Optane Memory Ready

LAN

Intel I219V, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)

Audio

ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A

– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

– Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

– High quality 120 dB and 113 dB SNR recording input

Audio Feature :

– SupremeFX Shielding Technology

– Gold-plated jacks

USB Ports

Intel Z370 Chipset :

8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (6 at back panel, blue)

Intel Z370 Chipset :

6 x USB 2.0 port(s)

ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (Type-A + USB Type-CTM, Reversible)

ROG Exclusive Features

Condensation detection

Clear CMOS button

ROG RAMCache II

ROG CPU-Z

ROG CloneDrive

MemOK! Button

Slow Mode

Overwolf

ROG Aura

– Aura Lighting Control

– Aura RGB Strip Headers

Extreme Engine Digi+ :

– MicroFine Alloy Chokes

– NexFET Power Block MOSFET

– 10K Black Metallic Capacitors

ROG Extreme OC kit :

– ReTry button

– Safe Boot button

– Start button

– Reset button

– Slow Mode

– LN2 Mode

– PCIe x16 Lane Switch

– EZ Plug

Double Power :

– Dual 8 -pin CPU

ProbeIt

UEFI BIOS features :

– O.C. Profile

– Tweakers’ Paradise

– ROG SSD Secure Erase

– Graphic Card Information Preview

USB BIOS Flashback

Overclocking Protection :

– ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Special Features

ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :

– 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App

ASUS Exclusive Features:

– AI Suite 3

– Anti-Surge

ASUS EZ DIY :

– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

– ASUS EZ Flash 3

– ASUS USB BIOS Flashback

ASUS Q-Design :

– ASUS Q-Shield

– ASUS Q-Code

– ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)

– ASUS Q-Slot

– ASUS Q-DIMM

– ASUS Q-Connector

Gaming Aesthetics :

– 3D printing friendly

– AURA-RGB Lighting

Back I/O Ports

1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)

1 x PS/2 mouse (green)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI

1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)

1 x Optical S/PDIF out

1 x Clear CMOS button(s)

1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue)

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (red)Type-A

1 x USB 3.1 (black)USB Type-CTM

1 x 5G LAN(RJ45) port(s)

Internal I/O Ports

1 x Q_Code

1 x AAFP connector

4 x Aura RGB Strip Headers

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)

3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)

1 x CPU Fan connector(s)

1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s)

3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)

1 x AIO_PUMP connector

1 x W_PUMP+ connector

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)

2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)

1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)

1 x MemOK! button(s)

1 x Slow Mode switch(es)

9 x ProbeIt Measurement Points

2 x Thermal sensor connector(s)

1 x Power-on button(s)

1 x Reset button(s)

1 x BIOS Switch button(s)

1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)

1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)

1 x Safe Boot button

1 x ReTry button

1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector

1 x PCIe x16 lane switch

1 x 3D Mount screw port(s)

1 x W_IN header

1 x W_OUT header

1 x W_FLOW header

1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)

3 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors

3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s)

1 x PAUSE Switch

1 x RSVD Switch

BIOS

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.

Operating System

Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

Extended ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 10.7 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.2 cm ) X-SHAPED PCB