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• Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors

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• ASUS-Exclusive AI-Driven Enhancements: AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

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• Robust Power Solution: 18 teamed power stages rated for 90 amps, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K Japanese-made capacitors

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• Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks plus integrated aluminum I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pad, M.2 heatsinks with embedded backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone

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• High-Performance Networking: Onboard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard

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• Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, quad M.2, and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front-panel connector

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• Gaming Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec and Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III

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• Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

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• DIY-friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, V Latch switch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot, and Graphics Card Holder

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• Renowned Software: Bundled 1‑year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

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nPerformance Pushed to the Apex
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nFor generations, streamlined layouts that reduce latency and increase bandwidth have enabled ROG Apex series motherboards to dominate numerous world records. Maximus XIII Apex continues that legacy by amping power delivery and adding overclocking enhancements for 11th Generation Intel Core processors. Those upgrades are fused with the latest connectivity options to boost the meta and bring the board’s racetrack performance to daily rigs.
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nEnhanced with AI
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nIntelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.
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nOverclocker’s Toolkit
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nAn Overclocker’s Tookit with hardware-level controls will aid your overclocking experience. They’re quick and easy time-savers designed to help you break more records.
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nCondensation Detection
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nSpecialized circuitry allows Maximus XIII 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.
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nPower Solution
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nModern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.
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nASUS OptiMem III
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nWith proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, OptiMem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies and reduced voltages while operating at higher frequencies. Stack ROG Maximus XIII Apex with your favorite modules and maximize the throughput of the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Rocket Lake processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.
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nIntel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+)
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nOnboard Wi-Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.
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nIntel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet
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nOnboard 2.5 Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.
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nUSB 3.2 Gen 2×2
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nA USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C™ port at the rear and an additional front panel header onboard provide data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps for the latest devices.
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nPCIe 4.0-Ready
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nROG Maximus XIII Apex is equipped with four onboard M.2 slots, with two offering PCIe 4.0 support for the latest GPUs and high-speed SSDs. To cope with the heat generated by high-performance M.2 SSDs, each drive is protected by a dedicated M.2 heatsink and an embedded backplate.
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nROG DIMM.2
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nThe ROG DIMM.2 module is an innovative expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add metal heatsinks, helping to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating the aesthetics.
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n* DIMM.2 accommodates M.2 drives up to 22110 (110mm) in length.
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nROG SupremeFX
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nROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software that provides superior audio. In Maximus III Apex, SupremeFX utilizes the ALC4080 codec to increase playback resolution across all channels. The front-panel output is streamed through an integrated Savitech amplifier that’s capable of driving a wide range of gaming headsets and high-fidelity headphones.
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nLearn more about ROG audio technology
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n5-Way Optimization
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nThe dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your ROG Maximus XIII Apex system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.
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nUEFI BIOS
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nThe 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 more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
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nAccurate Voltage Monitoring
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nConventional motherboards use single-ended sensing circuits that are susceptible to noise and have to tap voltage rails from a location that isn’t ideal for accurate monitoring. These issues lead to a large disparity between the voltage fed to components and the values reported to software. Maximus XIII Apex features a differential-sensing circuit that rejects noise and takes readings directly from the CPU and the end point of major voltage rails. This simplifies overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.
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Additional Information:

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Intel® Processor Support:

nThis ASUS Motherboard supports 11^th, 10^th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors for Socket LGA-1200.
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Operating System Support:

nRequires Windows® 10, 64-bit
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Make and Model	ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX ATX Motherboard
CPU Support	Intel® Socket 1200 for 11th Gen Intel® Core™, 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® Processors nSupports Intel® 14nm CPU nSupports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 **
Chipset	Intel® Z590 Chipset
Memory	2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 5333(OC)/ 5133(OC)/ 5000(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4700(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4500(OC)/ 4400(OC) / 4266(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3200/ 3000/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* nDual Channel Memory Architecture nSupports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) nOptiMem III n* 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz. n* 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.
Integrated Graphics	N/A
Storage	Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports nIntel® 11th & 10th Gen Processors: n1 x M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 n– Only Intel® 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs n1 x M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 n– Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode n- Intel® 10th Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode n nIntel® Z590 Chipset: nDIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)** nDIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) n* M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2. When M.2_2 runs x4 mode, PCIEX16_1 will run x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run x4 mode. n** When DIMM.2_1 is operating in SATA mode, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. n*** SATA6G_56 shares bandwidth with PCIEX4 slot. When SATA6G_56 is populated, PCIEX4 slot will run x2 mode and SATA6G_56 will be disabled when PCIEX4 slot runs x4 mode. n n8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Expansion Slots	Intel® 11th & 10th Gen Processors: n2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots** n– Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 modes n- Intel® 10th Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 modesIntel® Z590 Chipset: n1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot* n* Supports PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function. n** PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 share bandwidth with M.2_2. PCIEX16_1 will run x8 mode and PCIEX16_2 will run x4 mode when M.2_2 runs x4 mode. n*** PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. PCIEX4 slot will run x2 mode when SATA6G_56 is populated.
Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI® Technology* n* Support varies with different graphics cards.
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C™) n5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A) n4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) nFront USB: Total 9 ports n1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C™) n1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports n3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
LAN	1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet nASUS LANGuard
Wireless	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E n2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) nSupports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready** n* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows® 10 build 21H1 or later. n** Bluetooth 5.2 function will be ready in Windows® 10 build 21H1 or later.
Audio	ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 n- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs n- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking n- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input n- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C™) n5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A) n4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) n1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module n1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port n5 x Gold-plated audio jacks n1 x Optical S/PDIF out port n1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button n1 x Clear CMOS button n1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) port n1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port
Internal I/O	1 x Thunderbolt 4 header nFan and Cooling related n1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header n1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header n1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header n3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers n2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers n1 x W_PUMP+ header n1 x 2-pin Water In header n1 x 2-pin Water Out header n1 x 3-pin Water Flow header nPower related n1 x 24-pin Main Power connector n2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector n1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector nStorage related n2 x M.2 slots (Key M) n1 x DIMM.2 slot supports n2 x M.2 slots (Key M) n8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports nUSB n1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports USB Type-C™) n1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports n3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports nMiscellaneous n1 x 80 Light Bar jumper n3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers n1 x AURA RGB header n1 x BIOS Switch button n1 x FlexKey button n1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) n1 x FS Mode switch n1 x LN2 Mode jumper n1 x Pause switch n8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points n1 x ReTry button n2 x RSVD switch n1 x Safe Boot button n1 x Slow Mode switch n1 x Speaker header n1 x Start button n1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header n1 x Thermal Sensor header n1 x Thunderbolt™ header n1 x V_LATCH switch
BIOS	2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System	Requires Windows® 10, 64 bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor: n30.5 x 24.4 cm

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• Wi-Fi Moving Antennas

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• Assorted Cables

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• Assorted Accessories

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• Support DVD

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• User Manual

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