ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX Z270 MOTHERBOARD (3Y)

Intel for 7^th/6^th Generation Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel Z270

2 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3800(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3500(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

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 with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB (for iGPU exclusively)

Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLI Technology
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology

2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8, gray)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, gray)
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (black)
1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)

Intel Z270 Chipset :
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
Intel Optane Memory Ready *¹

Intel I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
ASUS LAN Guard
Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)

ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A*²
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- ESS ES9023P
Audio Feature :
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel

Intel Z270 Chipset :
8 x USB 3.0 port(s)
Intel Z270 Chipset : *³
6 x USB 2.0 port(s)
ASMedia USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A + USB Type-C^TM)

ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG CloneDrive
MemOK! Button
Slow Mode
CMOS button
Overwolf
ReTry Button
Safe Boot Button
Start Button
Reset Button
LN2 Mode
ROG Aura
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
Extreme Engine Digi+ :
- MicroFine Alloy Chokes
- NexFET Power Block MOSFET
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
Mem TweakIt
UEFI BIOS features :

5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

SafeDIMM slot
AURA :
- Aura Lighting Control
- Aura RGB Strip Headers
- Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Anti-Surge
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-Connector
Gaming Aesthetics :
- 3D printing friendly
- AURA-RGB Lighting
Performance Optimization :
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control

1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ()Type-A + USB Type-C^TM,
6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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

1 x AAFP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) 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 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
9 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x EZ Plug connector(s) (4-pin Molex power connector)
2 x DRAM channel jumper
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
1 x Slow Mode jumper(s)
1 x W_Pump+ Header
1 x AIO PUMP Header
1 x 3D Mount screw port(s)
1 x W_IN header
1 x W_OUT header
1 x W_FLOW header
2 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x Start button
1 x DIMM.2 Slot supports 2 M.2 drives (2242-22110)
3 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan connectors
1 x MemOK! Button
1 x PCIe x16 Lane Switch
3 x onboard LED ON/OFF jumper(s)
1 x PAUSE Switch
1 x RSVD Switch

User's manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x M.2 Screw Package
1 x Supporting DVD
1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-L)
1 x Q-Connector
1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
1 x DIMM.2 extension card with 2 x M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
1 x ROG Logo Sticker(s)
1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
1 x 3D printing mount package
1 x ROG coaster(s)
1 x Customizable Name Plate Accessory Pack

Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit *⁴
Windows 7 32-bit *⁴
Windows 7 64-bit *⁴

Extended ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 10.7 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.2 cm )

*1 Intel Optane Technology only supported when using 7th Generation Intel Processors. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website.

*2 Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio and due to Windows 7 limitations, 32-bit playback is unavailable for Windows 7.

*3 2 x USB2.0 port at mid-board share with ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.

*4 Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows 7 32/64-bit are only supported when using 6th Generation Intel Processors