ASUS ROG Maximus IX APEX LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 Z270 EATX Motherboard with USB 3.1

• Designed for 7th generation Intel® Core™ processors to maximize connectivity and speed with USB 3.1 Type A and Type C connections, vertically mounted dual M.2 (via the DIMM.2 adapter) and Intel ® Optane™ Memory compatibility

• Record-shattering overclocking design with a full suite of onboard features like dual BIOS chips, LN2 mode switch, watercooling system headers, thermal sensor connectors and probelt measurement points.

• 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 automatically tailors overclocking profiles to your unique build for máximum OC performance and dynamic system cooling

• Three patent-pending SafeSlots feature an injection molding process that integrates metal framing for stronger, firmly anchored PCIe slots built for heavyweight GPUs

• Unmatched personalization with ASUS exclusive AURA Sync RGB lighting, two additional RGB headers and a 3D-printing friendly design

MAXimus ix Apex

BACK TO WHERE ROG BEGAN

The new ROG Maximus IX Apex delivers bold design and unparalleled power, hearkening back to the origins of the brand. With an optimized layout and radical aesthetics, the Apex is engineered to smash performance boundaries and to look good while doing it. That makes it the perfect motherboard for overclocking addicts who push their system to the limits, or for enthusiasts who want to build a showcase gaming rig!

**The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CTA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.

Redefining the limits

Maximus IX Apex is a motherboard built for serious performance.

The ROG R&D team redefined boundaries with the Apex design -- elevating its overclocking potential to

dizzying heights. Manufactured using some of the industry's highest-quality components, the Apex

features a convention-breaking two-slot memory design on EATX to enable a highly optimized trace

layout that reduces crosstalk and improves signal integrity. The Apex has already surpassed performance peaks

by setting multiple world records to achieve global first places, breaking several long-standing records in the process.

Among these record-breaking performances is the best Intel© Core™ CPU-frequency since the X58 platform-based motherboards,

with a single-core, single-thread frequency of 7.383GHz, and 7.328MHz at four cores and eight threads.

The new board has also set a reference base-clock (BCLK) record at 584MHz,

and a memory frequency surpassing 5GHz in single channel — turning in a breathtaking 5041MHz! In total,

Maximus IX Apex has secured eight WRs and 18 GFPs.

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!

AURA LIGHTING CONTROL

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 7^th Gen platform!

USB 3.1 Type A+C

ULTIMATE-SPEED 10GBIT/S WITH ONBOARD USB 3.1

Illuminated customizable nameplate

*The DIY kit includes a black Mylar backplate, allowing for easy customization.

(Note: 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.

2-WAY SLI HB BRIDGE COVER

FAN GRILL

CABLE COMBS

Clip the cover onto the PCB SLI HB bridge to add style to your build. Multiple form factors — eATX, ATX and mATX — are available.

Add some style to your build.

Keep cables organized with the multi-connector design. 3D design files are available for 24-pin, 8-pin, 8 + 6-pin, 6-pin and 4-pin PSU connectors.

ROG FONTS

ROG KEYCHAIN

Use ROG font files to print letters ─ then fully customize your build by adding your name or any other word or phrase! 

Print a 3D keychain and show your ROG passion to the world!

ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCK 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

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.

Lower CPU workload

Safeslot

SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance.

 Manufactured in a single step, a new insert-molding process integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently

 stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the motherboard through additional solder points.

SafeDIMM

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

MULTI-COLORED Q-LED

SAFESLOT

Onboard LEDs indicate power status and potential problems with the CPU,

memory, graphics card or boot device, for quick diagnosis.

SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide

superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step,

a new insert-molding process integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently

stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

ROG Clone Drive

IMAGE YOUR DRIVES, THE SMART WAY

All-new ROG Clone Drive is the smart, convenient cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs. Clone Drive is so smart that it can clone one drive to two target drives at the same time, or image any file from your disk at breakneck speeds.