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For 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.
Intelligent 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.
AI Overclocking
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push each system to its limits.
AI Cooling
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary system noise by monitoring CPU temperatures and dynamically adjusting fans to optimal speeds.
AI Networking
The GameFirst VI utility optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms.
Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 500 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.
ROG Maximus XIII Apex makes overclocking accessible to both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Its intelligent power solution caters to the demands of the latest Intel processors, while comprehensive controls give you the tools you need to ramp up performance.
Overclocker’s Toolkit
An 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.
Condensation Detection
Specialized 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.
Teamed Power Architecture
Modern 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.
A Brief History
ASUS became the first manufacturer to implement phase doublers when we shipped the A8N32-SLI Deluxe back in 2005. The board’s VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time while also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits lead to phase doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry, and they are still used for similar purposes today.
A Shift in CPU Demands
Today’s CPUs pack more cores than their predecessors, and the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. As an added bonus, these processors also consume less power at idle and can transition between loads states much more quickly. These improvements necessitated a re-evaluation of power design priorities, because phase doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.
Bucking the Trend
The latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isn’t hamstrung by the processing lag of phase doublers. That’s why the ROG Maximus XIII Apex utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.
Thermal Performance
Each VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers control the circuit, and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. That's why ROG Maximus XIII Apex utilizes 18 power stages. The high-end power stages feature a low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.
High Quality Components
A robust and comprehensive cooling solution is vital in your pursuit of performance. ROG Maximus XIII Apex includes sturdy heatsinks and a series of fan and water-cooling headers to keep temperatures in check.
Cooling Heatsinks
Headers
Cooler by Design
ROG Maximus XIII Apex features comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.
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.
Maximus XIII Apex delivers supersmooth wireless connectivity, extensive M.2 compatibility, and high-end audio – the essentials for any setup.
Networking
Intel® WiFi 6E (Gig+)
Onboard WiFi 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.
*WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi.
Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet
Onboard 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.
USB Ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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.
Storage
PCIe 4.0-Ready
ROG 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.
ROG DIMM.2
The 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.
*DIMM.2 accommodates M.2 drives up to 22110 (110mm) in length
Audio
ROG SupremeFX
ROG 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.
ROG Maximus XIII Apex is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that give you complete control of system performance.
5-Way Optimization
Level Up Performance
The 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.
BIOS
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 more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Differential Sensing
Accurate Voltage Monitoring
Conventional 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.
In addition to extraordinary performance, ROG Maximus XIII Apex provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.
AURA Sync
Grow Your Gaming World with Aura Sync
Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, mice and keyboards to give your setup a unified look.
Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers can be controlled with Aura software, which automatically tailors your preferred lighting effects to the number of LEDs present in the connected gear or strip. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB components.
RAMCache III
RAMCache III software utility turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express® storage options, RAMCache III utilizes uniquely intelligent technology to effectively cache any storage device, so favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.
Gaming Audio
Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.
DTS : Sound Unbound
ROG Maximus XIII Apex includes a pre-loaded DTS Sound Unbound app that envelops you in audio as never before, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By exploiting Windows Sonic spatial technology, DTS Sound Unbound delivers audio in a virtual 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep or other sound in your virtual environment.
* DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with developers for titles that offer support.
Armoury Crate
Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to provide centralized control of supported ROG gaming products. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate puts command of all your Aura gear at your fingertips with the new Aura Creator suite ready. The software also provides control of settings for a growing number of ROG products, making it easier to tune the look and feel of your system. Armoury Crate even offers dedicated product registration and ROG news feeds to help you stay in touch with the ROG gaming community.
AIDA64 Extreme
ROG Maximus XIII series includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription. This industry-leading system information tool provides detailed information about installed hardware and software, and it also provides benchmarks for measuring performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be viewed on the desktop, sent to dedicated displays, or the OLED panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.
*Support available for ROG Ryujin II and later models.
Graphics Card Holder
Featuring a magnetic base, adjustable slider and hinge, the ROG Graphics Card Holder banishes sag and provides support where it’s needed most.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX Intel Motherboard
CPU
| CPU Brand | Intel |
| CPU Socket | Socket 1200 |
| Installed Processors (Max) | 0 (1) |
| Supported Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Supported Processors | 11th Gen Intel Core Processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
Rear Panel I/O Ports
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C 5 x USB 3.1 4 x USB 3.0 |
| Keyboard Port | 1 x PS/2 |
| Mouse Port | 1 x PS/2 |
| RJ-45 Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Audio Line In Ports | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Line Out Ports | 3 x 3.5mm Jacks |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| S/PDIF Port | 1 x S/PDIF Optical Out |
| Antenna Connector(s) | 2 x SMA Antenna |
Internal I/O Connectors
| SATA Connectors | 8 x SATA III |
| USB Connectors | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C header (supports 1 port) 1 x USB 3.0 header (suports 2 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 6 ports) |
| Speaker | 1 x Speaker header |
| Front Panel Connectors | 1 x Front Panel 1 x Front Audio |
| Cooling Fan Support | 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU_OPT fan header 1 x AIO pump header 3 x Chassis fan headers 2 x Full-Speed Chassis fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x Water In header 1 x Water Out header 1 x Water Flow header |
| Thunderbolt Port(s) | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 header |
| Power Connector Port | 1 x 24-pin ATX 2 x 8-pin EPS 1 x 6-pin PCIe |
| Other Connectors | 1 x M.2 slot, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen 4) for 11th Gen Intel Core processors only 1 x M.2 slot, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe Gen 4 or PCIe Gen 3) 1 x M.2 slot via ROG DIMM.2, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen 3 or SATA) 1 x M.2 slot via ROG DIMM.2, M Key, Type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen 3) 3 x 3-pin AURA ARGB LED headers 1 x 4-pin AURA RGB LED header 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
Memory
| Memory Bus Speed | 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 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM | 64 GB |
| Memory Slot | 2 x DIMM |
Motherboard
| Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
| Northbridge | Z590 |
| RAID Supported | No |
| SATA Supported | Yes |
Expansion
| Number of PCI Express Slots | 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 slots (@ x16/x0, x8/x8 or x8/x4) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
Graphics Device
| Integrated Graphics Supported | No |
Warranty
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Sound
| Integrated Sound | ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 |
Network
| Integrated Network | Intel |
| Network Speeds Supported | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Yes (Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Wireless Network Speed | Up to 2.4 Gbps |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
System Requirements
| Operating Systems Supported | Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit |
System
| BIOS | 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Jumpers | 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 1 x LN2 Mode jumper |
| Software Included (may be trial or restricted) | Yes |
| Drivers | Yes |
| SLi/Crossfire Features | NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX Motherboard |
| In The Box | ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 1 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Length | 244 mm |
Key Features
| DisplayPort Connection | No |
| Motherboard Form Factor | ATX |
| Motherboard Power Connectors | 4 + 4-Pin x 2 |
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel Z590 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Motherboard Model | ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX |
| WiFi Speed | 2400 Mbps |
| USB 3.1 Support | Yes |
| Internal USB3.0 Header | Yes |
| M.2 Support | Yes |
| On-board RGB Control | ASUS Aura Sync |
| Memory Speed | 5333 MHz |
| RGB Header Type | 3-Pin ARGB |
| Addressable RGB | Yes |
| Firewire | No |
| Wireless Network | Yes |
| Memory Channel | Dual |
| On-board Audio Type | 7.1 |
| Number of SATA Ports | 8 port(s) |
| Number of USB Ports | 10 port(s) |
| SATA III Support | Yes |
| USB 3.0 Support | Yes |
| Multi GPU Support | nVIDIA SLi |
| VGA Connection | No |
| DVI Connection | No |
| HDMI Connection | No |
Item Details
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Manufacturer Code | 90MB16E0-M0EAY0 |
| Alternative Part Number | ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX |
| EAN | 4711081145431 |
| Condition | New |
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