Asus · 2017
Asus ROG Maximus X Apex
The Asus ROG Maximus X Apex is an EATX motherboard with Intel Z370 chipset, LGA 1151 socket, and DDR4 memory support, released in 2017.
The Asus ROG Maximus X Apex is an EATX motherboard released in 2017, featuring the Intel Z370 chipset and LGA 1151 socket. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory across two slots in dual-channel configuration. The board offers three PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (one limited to x4), two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, two M.2 slots, and four SATA ports. Rear I/O includes eight USB 3.1 Gen1 ports, one USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, and one USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C. Networking is provided by a 5 Gb Ethernet controller (AQC108) and an Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN. Audio is handled by the SupremeFX S1220A codec. Notable design features include an X-shaped PCB and a DIMM.2 module for dual M.2 SSDs.
Specifications
| Chipset | Intel Z370 |
|---|---|
| CPU socket | LGA 1151 |
| Form factor | EATX |
| Memory slots | 2 |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Max memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| PCIe slots | 3 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max x4) |
| M.2 slots | 2 |
| SATA ports | 4 |
| USB ports (rear) | 8 x USB 3.1 Gen1, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C |
| Ethernet | 5 Gb Ethernet (AQC108), Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN |
| Audio codec | SupremeFX S1220A |
| Release year | 2017 |
| Notes | X-shaped PCB, DIMM.2 dual M.2, 5G Ethernet, SupremeFX audio |