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    ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX

    ROG MAXIMUS IX APEX

    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.

    Performance Enthusiast

    Gaming Enthusiast

    Style Enthusiast

    • 1 ClrCMOS BIOS Flashback
    • 2 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
    • 3 1 x HDMI 1.4b 1 x DisplayPort.2
    • 4 8 x USB 3.0 Ports (2 @ mid-board)
    • 5 Intel I219-V

      LANGuard

      USB 3.1

      Type-A + Type C

    • 6

      5 x Glod-plated audio jacks

      1 x S/PDIF Optical Out

    • 7 Multi-GPU SLI / CFX support

      3 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (CPU)

      2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCH)

      1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (PCH)

    • 8 Illuminated customizable nameplate
    • 9 SupremeFX 1220A CODEC

      ・ Impedance sense for front and rear

      ・ 120dB SNR stereo playback output

      ・ 113dB SNR recording input

    • 10 Full Speed Fan headers
    • 11 2 x AURA 4-pin RGB headers
    • 12 Overclocking Features

      ・ Q-Code

      ・ Multicolored Q-LED

      ・ LN2 Mode

      ・ Condensation Detect LEDs

      ・ Slow Mode Switch

      ・ Pause Switch

      ・ RSVD (CBB Switch)

      ・ ReTry Button

      ・ Safe Boot Button

      ・ MemOK! Button

      ・ ProbeIt

      ・ PCIe Slot Switch

      ・ DRAM Jumpers

    • 13
      3D-printing mount
    • 14 Intel LGA1151 for 7th & 6th gen processors
    • 15 DIMM.2 Socket

      ・ 1 x M.2 2230~22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 + SATA)

      ・ 1 x M.2 2230~22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4)

    • 16 DDR4 4266MHz+ (OC)

      ・ 2 DIMM Dual Channel

      ・ XMP Support

      ・ SafeDIMM slots

    • 17 4 x SATA 6G ports
    • 18
      Intel Z270 Chipset ROG LOGO RGB LED
    • 19 W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers
    • 20 6 x USB 2.0 ports (6 @ mid-board)
    • 21 X-shaped PCB

    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.

    *All world records and global first places were verified on January 25, 2017, and are recorded at HWBOT.org.

    BUILT TO WIN

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    BCLK

    584 Mhz

    8

    World
    Records

    18

    Global
    First Places

    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!

    • 1

      QLED

      Four LEDs to show the current boot status

    • 2

      LN2 mode jumper

      Jumper to enable special options and functions for liquid-nitrogen (LN2) overclocking

    • 3

      Slow mode switch*

      Instantly reduces the CPU ratio to 8X to bypass finicky benchmark passages

    • 4

      Pause switch*

      Activate to pause the system and fine-tune OC parameters mid-benchmark

    • 5

      RSVD Switch (CBB Switch)*

      Helps the system boot under extreme temperatures (≦-120°C)

    • 6

      PCIe switches

      Four switches to independently enable or disable any of the four x16-length PCIe slots, for easy debugging

    • 7

      DRAM jumpers

      Two jumpers to enable or disable either of the DIMM channels

    • 8

      ReTry button

      One press instantly initiates a hard reset

    • 9

      Safe Boot Button

      Instantly reset the PC and boot directly into a safe mode

    • 10

      ProbeIt

      Check the voltage via integrated measurement points

    • 11

      MemOK!

      Instantly retune memory settings for a guaranteed boot

    • 12

      BIOS switch (for Dual BIOS)

      Switch quickly and easily between BIOS one and two

    *Slow mode, Pause and RSVD switches require that LN2 mode is enabled

    Condensation detection

    Specialized circuitry allows Maximus IX 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.

    • CPU LED

      Flashes when condensation is detected near the CPU

    • DRAM LED

      Flashes when condensation is detected near the DRAM

    • PCIE LED

      Flashes when condensation is detected near the PCIe slots

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    Bar-raising memory overclocking

    ROG engineers adopted a two-slot memory design on an EATX motherboard, enabling a highly optimized layout for memory trace paths to minimize noise and improve signal integrity while allowing DDR4 overclocking to 4266MHz and beyond. ROG also works with all the major DDR4 memory vendors to ensure the best compatibility and real-world performance. But don't take our word for it — see what Corsair and G.Skill have to say about Apex's overclocking credentials!

    The ROG team has raised the bar once again on memory overclocking with its latest 7th Gen Intel Core motherboard. Maximus IX Apex has enabled Corsair to showcase our Vengeance RGB DDR4 8GBx2 kit running at an impressive 4266MHz speed at CES 2017.
    Thi La – Chief Operating Officer

    —— Corsair

    Over the years, G.Skill has always worked closely with ASUS and ROG to develop the highest-performance products for every new platform generation. With the extreme memory-overclocking capability of the ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard, we are able to develop the fastest DDR4 16GB 8GBx2 memory kit up to 4266MHz with rock-solid reliability — and extreme performance for the 7th Gen Intel Core processors. Tequila Huang — Corporate Vice President

    —— G.Skill

    ASUS Pro Clock technology with Extreme Engine Digi+

    The dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 7th Generation Intel© processors is what allowed Apex to set an overclocked BCLK frequency record of 584MHz*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights. And, of course, Maximus IX Apex includes Extreme Engine Digi+ — ROG's revered digital power controller. With Texas Instruments NexFET™ MOSFETs, and with MicroFine alloy chokes, the Digi+ PWM controller with 10K black metallic capacitors and Extreme Engine Digi+ technology always delivers the stable and smooth core voltages.

    BCLK Range (MHz)

    CPU Frequency

    * Base-clock overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options. Ranges up to 650MHz are possible under some conditions.

    Advantages of ASUS
    Pro Clock:

    • Reduced boot time

    • Lower jitter under extreme conditions, for higher overclocks

    • Increased stability under heavy overclocking

    • MicroFine alloy chokes

      More stable and greater efficiency at high currents
      • 3xfiner than
        standard
      • 31%cooler than
        large granules
      • 75%hysteresis
        reduction

    • 10KJapanese-made black
      metallic capacitors


      • 5xlonger
        lifespan
      • 20%greater extreme
        temperature enduance

    • 50%smaller NexFET™
      MOSFETs
      • Over90%more efficient

    revolutionary design

    DIMM.2

    Maximus IX Apex's exclusive DIMM.2 module is a bundled expansion card that allows two M.2 drives to be connected via a DDR4 interface. You can then add a memory fan to direct cool air to the M.2 drives to prevent throttling, ensuring maximum performance.

    Maxiums IX Apex And DIMM.2 With Dram Cooler

    OS: Win 10 Pro 64-bit│CPU: Intel Core™ Core i7 7700K│Motherboard: Maximus IX Apex│GPU: 2 x AMD 6990 running CrossFire│Test Drive: Samsun 950 Pro 512GB│Memory: 4 x HyperX FURY DDR4-2133 4GB│Memory Cooler: Corsair Dominator Memory Cooler│Chassis: In Win Standard ATX case│Software: IOMeter 1.1.0 (performance benchmark)

    Dual PCIex4 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 7th Gen platform!

    USB 3.1 Type A+C

    Ultimate-Speed 10GBIT/S With Onboard USB 3.1

    X-shaped PCB

    Maximus IX Apex has an asymmetrical X-shaped circuit board that with a radical lighting scheme that utilizes cutouts to create an impressive backlighting effect.

    Aircraft-inspired design

    The F-117 stealth fighter-inspired heatsink features sharp, chiseled edges and flat surfaces for serious visual impact.

    Illuminated customizable nameplate

    Use the bundled DIY kit to customize your nameplate, and the new text or logo will illuminate with Aura Sync lighting.

    *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.
    • DIY KIT

      Black Mylar X3

      Nameplate with protective film

    • Cut

      Cut the black Mylar using a box cutter. Start with the ROG font template.

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      Download

    • Tape

      Remove the protective film from the custom name plate and adhere the modified black sticker.

    • Mount

      Mount the new nameplate onto the board with the provided screws.

    • play

      Learn how to DIY

    best gaming LIGHTING

    Aura lighting control

    Customize LED effects with intuitive ASUS Aura Sync lighting-control software. Aura allows you to cast a stunning multi-color glow across your build via the ROG Maximus IX Apex's brilliant built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips via the two onboard 4-pin headers. Fire up ASUS Aura and enjoy the creative freedom of nine lighting schemes ─ and watch all of the lights on your rig glow in perfect synchronization!

    • Static Static Always on
    • Breathing Breathing Fades in and out
    • Strobing Strobing Flashes on and off
    • Color cycle Color cycle Fades between the
      colors of the rain-
      bow
    • Music effect Music effect Pulses to the beat of
      your music
    • CPU temperature CPU Temperature Changes color with
      CPU load
    • Rainbow Rainbow A rolling multi-color
      glow
    • Comet Comet A stream of light
      with a tail
      • lash & dash Single-color stepped
      flashes
    "color05-3">
    *The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m.
    **One extension cable is included. LED Strips and Aura Compatible devices are sold separately.

    Outshine the competition

    ASUS Aura Sync technology is the control hub for bringing your Maximus IX Apex illumination ambitions to life. With Aura Sync, it's easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice! Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices.

    *Visit the ASUS Aura microsite to learn more about Aura Sync.

    best gaming water cooling

    Fully dominate your water-cooling system

    ROG's innovative Water-Cooling Zone lets you monitor your cooling system like never before. ROG Water-Cooling Zone's dual water-temperature headers and flow-rate header feed information straight into ROG's intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility ─ so you can stay on top of the heat and stay cool in every game!

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    make it your own

    ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.

    Exclusive 3D Mount For Easy Installation

    Dedicated 3D mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates and cable covers.

    *Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D mount kit. 3D printing friendly. Make it your own.

    • Cable Cover

      Cover your cables for a tidier PC.

    • Customizable Nameplate

      Personalize your build with a custom logo making it unique to you.

    3D-printable accessories

    Make your custom PC components stand out from the competition with 3D-printed accessories.

    • 2-Way SLI HB bridge cover

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

    • Fan grill

      Add some style to your build.

    • Cable Combs

      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

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

    • ROG KEYCHAIN

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

    Guide to 3D Printing

    Follow these steps to start printing your own 3D parts, and integrate them seamlessly into your PC build in no time!

    • Guide to 3D printing

      Select the 3D source files you want to download.

      download

    • Personalize

      Adjust size or shape, add text or change other attributes.

      play

      Watch tutorial

    • Print

      Use your own printer, or visit a local vendor or find the ASUS store via the Shapeways site.

      shapeways

    • Setup

      Easily assemble and fit your 3D-printed parts.

      play

      Watch tutorial

    One-click overclocking 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.

    • CPU performance
      boost

    • All-round
      energy efficiency

    • Advanced
      fan controls

    • Precise digital
      power control

    • Game faster,
      rank higher

    Instant CPU performance boost

    Crank up your PC instantly with the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The TurboV Processing Unit offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and maximize the potential of your graphics card*

    All-round energy efficiency

    With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy real-time, system-wide power savings — for gaming kicks that won't cost the earth! EPU automatically detects and adjusts power consumption according to your rig's needs, so you save money without compromising on thrills. EPU will also reduce CPU wattage to a set level and deliver even more savings with Away mode, creating an extreme energy-saving scenario that shuts down unused I/O controllers and reduces the power consumption of the graphics card. That means full power for your gameplay and then total energy efficiency when you step away!

    Cooler by design

    Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 4 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise ─ so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

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    Fan Xpert 4

    With high-end graphics cards being a significant source of heat in any build, the GPU has a bigger impact on case temperatures than any other component. With Fan Xpert 4 you're now able to set the GPU temperature as a fan-tuning source, enabling a dynamic cooling response to system power output!

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    Precise digital power control

    To go faster than fast you need ultra-accurate power control — so ROG Maximus IX Apex is kitted out with ASUS Digi+ Power Control for maxed-out overclocking potential, enhanced system stability and superb power efficiency. Digi+ Power Control is the industry's leading digital power controller and it's fully compliant with Intel�ications, for smoother, safer power.

    Game faster, rank higher

    ASUS Turbo App is the intuitive tuning panel to boost everything to secure your victory in your favorite titles! Overclock your CPU and prioritize game data across your network. History is written by the victors, so don't go to war without Turbo App.

    Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

    The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

    ez mode

    • EZ Tuning Wizard

      OC and RAID. Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups.

    • Intuitive graphical fan control

      Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

    • EZ XMP

      Improve your DRAM performance with a click.

    • SATA information

      View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

    • Fast clock adjustment

      Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

    advanced mode

    • My Favorites

      Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

    • EZ Flash 3

      Flash the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.

    • SMART

      Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.

    • GPU POST

      Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

    • Secure Erase

      Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.

    • Last Modified Log

      Track last changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

    • SATA port renaming

      Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

    Optimal gaming

    Supremefx

    Shielded Audio, Superior Sound

    Maximus IX Apex's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for best-ever ROG recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220A codec. It all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before!

    Premium Nichicon™ Audio Capacitors

    Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

    Audio Line Shielding

    Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

    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

    High TCP & UDP throughput

    LANGuard

    Pumped-up throughput, best surge protection

    LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard's connection, plus electrostatically guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9x greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5x greater protection (up to 15kV) against surges!

    best gaming protection

    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 slots.

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    ESD Guards

    2X greater

    electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.


    TrueVolt USB

    2 dedicated

    USB power supplies provide rock-steady 5V to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations for minimal data loss.


    CPU Installation Tool

    1 layer

    protection from socket-pin damage.


    Q-connector

    1 piece

    makes it easy to sort all front-panel cables.


    Q-Slot

    1 clip

    makes it easy to swap or secure your graphics card.


    Q-DIMM

    1 -slided

    clips provide super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules.

    DRAM Overcurrent Protection

    1 additional

    resettable fuse protects connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage.

    Black nickel-coated Q-Shield

    0 pain!

    protect your hands from nicks and cuts.

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    Overwolf

    Stay in the game

    A clever, unobtrusive overlay keeps you in the game and allows you to browse the Web, email, IM, stream or record while you play. The overlay is dressed in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack. Grab it now from Overwolf's app store!

    • In-game dock

    • In-game calling

    • Multi-IM support

    • 5 customizable apps

    • 0 missed calls during gaming

    • 5+ clients in a single interface

    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.

    RAMCache II

    Speed your game loads

    ROG's uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds: going to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache II turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels!

    Automatically caches all your storage devices at the same time for optimal use of your system‘s caching resources.

    You can even use KeyBot II to boost your PC into a specific mode with two-second press

    and.. more

    • AI Suite 3

      One-stop control panel

    • ROG CPU-Z

      Shows your important system information with pride

    • Mem TweakIt

      Dynamic timing monitoring, DRAM efficiency gauge

    • RAMDisk

      Boost your favorite applications up to 20X faster than SSD with the junction function.

    • Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (one year)

      The best protection from viruses and spyware

    • DAEMON Tools

      The leading tool for optical and virtual discs

    • PC Cleaner

      Accelerate your PC by eliminating clogs with simple click

    VR ready

    Maximus IX Apex isn't just VR Ready — it goes way beyond! The ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready marque means that Apex has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance after you've taken off the headset. ASUS ROG Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

    the power of intel

    Ready for 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium/Celeron processors

    The ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package. Integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express® controllers support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCIe Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

    Intel® Z270 chipset

    The Intel® Z270 is a single-chipset design that supports 7th Generation and 6th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core i5/Core i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z270 chipset provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z270 also supports integrated graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.