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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC ... time 2-24 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC ... time 2-24 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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... 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket LGA1200 for...® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Intel® 11th processors support PCIe...
... 3200 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 natively. * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket LGA1200 for...® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. Intel® 11th processors support PCIe...
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... PCIEX4 slot will run x2 mode and SATA6G_56 will be disabled when PCIEX4 slot runs x4 mode. 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready** *...operating in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. Intel® SSDs installed in PCHattached slots. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z590 Chipset DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)** DIMM.2_2 ...
... PCIEX4 slot will run x2 mode and SATA6G_56 will be disabled when PCIEX4 slot runs x4 mode. 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth v5.2 hardware ready** *...operating in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later. Intel® SSDs installed in PCHattached slots. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z590 Chipset DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)** DIMM.2_2 ...
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ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features: - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Audio cover 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF...
ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features: - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Audio cover 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF...
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... [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) x Safe boot button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - FlexKey button - Probelt - Q-Code - ReTry button - M.2 heatsink backplate - ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x BIOS Switch...
... [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) x Safe boot button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - FlexKey button - Probelt - Q-Code - ReTry button - M.2 heatsink backplate - ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x BIOS Switch...
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... DIGI+ Power Control Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - ProCool II - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) DUAL BIOS ASUS HYDRANODE - 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, CHA_FAN3P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound...
... DIGI+ Power Control Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - ProCool II - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) DUAL BIOS ASUS HYDRANODE - 3 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, CHA_FAN3P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Special Features Software Features ASUS EZ DIY - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound...
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ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI...inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xii Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of...
ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI...inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xii Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of...
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....2 with Heatsink Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x 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...
....2 with Heatsink Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x 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...
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... jumpers! Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 3A Max. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 1-9 CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, and CHA_FAN3P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is fully inserted into the header. • For water cooling... kits, connect the pump connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan ...
... jumpers! Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 3A Max. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 1-9 CHA_FAN1P, CHA_FAN2P, and CHA_FAN3P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. When an ASUS HYDRANODE fan is fully inserted into the header. • For water cooling... kits, connect the pump connector to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan ...
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... for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement...
... for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-1 The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement...
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2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-13
2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-13
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The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-15 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS W-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-15 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS W-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
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For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-19
For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 2-19
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...as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 3-1 Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. •... settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to www.asus.com/support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. We ...
...as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 3-1 Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. •... settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to www.asus.com/support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. We ...
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... press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Press Right arrow key to switch...
... press . 5. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Press Right arrow key to switch...
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... stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this... the same work as it contains a complete copy of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 3-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Among the advantages of the data in parallel,...
... stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this... the same work as it contains a complete copy of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX 3-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Among the advantages of the data in parallel,...
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... device must be provide with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX A-5 Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the...
... device must be provide with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX A-5 Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the...