THE EXTREME OC BOARD FOR ENTHUSIASTS

Deftly tailored by ROG engineers, and tuned to perfection by the world's best overclockers, the Rampage VI Apex is purpose-built to break performance records. Featuring an optimized 4-DIMM memory trace layout, innovative dual DIMM.2 modules that keep your M.2 SSDs cool, and a distinct X-shaped PCB that's tactfully accented with Aura RGB lighting, the Apex melds no-compromise engineering with radical aesthetics. Build your next showcase rig and push the X299 platform to the limits with the Rampage VI Apex.

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USB BIOS Flashback 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port Intel I219-V
LANGuard

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Ports
1 Type-A + 1 Type-C

10 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports
(4 @ mid-board)

Multi-GPU SLI / CFX support
4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 SafeSlots (CPU)
1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (PCH)

Illuminated customizable nameplate SupremeFX S1220A CODEC
・ Impedance sense for front and rear
・ 120dB SNR stereo playback output
・ 113dB SNR recording input

2 x AURA 4-pin RGB headers Dual CPU 8-PIN connectors Overclocker's Toolkit
・ Q-Code
・ LN2 Mode
・ Condensation Detect LEDs
・ Slow Mode Switch
・ ReTry Button
・ Safe Boot Button
・ MemOK! Button
・ ProbeIt
・ PCIe Switches

3D-Printing Mount Intel LGA2066 for Intel X-Series processors 2 x DIMM.2 Socket ( CPU+PCH )
・ 1 x M.2 2230~22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4 + SATA)
・ 3 x M.2 2230~22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4)

1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector DDR4 4500MHz+/Dual channel
DDR4 4133MHz+/Quad channel
・ 4 x DIMM Quad/Dual Channel DDR4
・ XMP Support
・ SafeDIMM slots

W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers Intel X299 Chipset 6 x SATA 6G ports 5 x USB 2.0 ports (3 @ mid-board)
BUILT TO
BREAK LIMITS
WORLD RECORDS SMASHED

Rampage VI Apex is built to break world records — and it's already done just that. With its optimized layout, high-quality components, and its ability to withstand the rigors of sub-zero operation with liquid-nitrogen (LN2) and helium (LHe), Apex has already smashed seven world records and scored 16 global first-places.* These include the highest CPU frequency for Intel Core i7 at 7.562GHz with four cores and eight threads — that's a staggering 75.87% overclock of the chip‘s default 4.3GHz frequency!

* World records and global first-place positions were verified on 27 July 2017, and are recorded at HWBOT.org.



“With APEX, ASUS ROG managed to bring the LN2-OC optimizations onto a consumer board which also achieves best clocks for 24/7 overclocking. My go-to board for Skylake-X.”

ROMAN “DER8AUER” HARTUNG

WORLDWIDE #6 OVERCLOCKER

* Ranks as of verified on 12 June 2017, and are recorded at HWBOT.org.
“One to rule them all – no cold boot bugs thanks to special ROG engineering! And from a performance standpoint, the Apex is simply the best motherboard you can buy!”

DANIEL “DANCOP” SCHIER

WORLDWIDE #1 OVERCLOCKER

* Ranks as of verified on 12 June 2017, and are recorded at HWBOT.org.
OVERCLOCKER'S TOOLKIT

HARDWARE-LEVEL CONTROLS

Rampage VI Apex includes an overclocker's toolkit with 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, 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.


QLED

Four LEDs to show the current boot status.

LN2 MODE JUMPER

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

SLOW MODE SWITCH*

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


PAUSE SWITCH*

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

RETRY BUTTON

One press instantly initiates a hard reset.


SAFE BOOT BUTTON

Instantly reset the PC and boot directly into a safe mode.

PROBEIT

Check the voltage via integrated measurement points.


PCIE SWITCHES

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

MEMOK!

Instantly retune memory settings for a guaranteed boot.


BIOS SWITCH (FOR DUAL BIOS)

Switch quickly and easily between BIOS one and two.

*Slow mode and Pause switches require that LN2 mode is enabled
CONDENSATION DETECTION

Specialized circuitry allows Rampage VI Apex to detect when condensation occurs on the back of the board. Divided into four distinct sections — CPU, DRAM_L, DRAM_R 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 LEDS
Flashes when condensation is detected near the left and/or right DRAM.
PCIE LED
Flashes when condensation is detected near the PCIe.
OPTIMIZED TRACE LAYOUT

It's the combination of intricate and innovative engineering that makes Rampage VI Apex such a big performer. Allotting just one DIMM slot per channel allowed our engineers to create shorter trace distances, which in turn means tighter control over impedance and reduced possibility for signal interference. We also adopted an engineering-first strategy, paring back the number of integrated circuits to enable the best possible trace routing. The end result is a motherboard with better stability and more overclocking headroom, allowing you to get the best performance from your memory kit.


DDR4 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

ROG engineers adopted a four-slot memory design on an EATX motherboard, enabling a highly optimized layout for memory trace paths to minimize noise and improve signal integrity. Rampage VI Apex allows for DDR4 overclocking to reach up to 4500+MHz in dual channel mode, and 4133MHz+ with 4 DIMMs in quad-channel mode. ROG also works with all the major DDR4 memory vendors to ensure the best compatibility and real-word performance.


ASUS PRO CLOCK II TECHNOLOGY WITH EXTREME ENGINE DIGI+

A dedicated base-clock generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from Intel® Core™ X-series processors. And, of course, Rampage VI Apex includes Extreme Engine Digi+ — ROG's revered digital power controller. With a Digi+ PWM controller, PowlRstage® IR3555 MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K black metallic capacitors, Extreme Engine Digi+ technology delivers consistently stable power.

4X
FASTER

BCLK Range
OC

470MHz
Default
100MHz
*BCLK overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options.
CPU : Intel LGA 2066 i7-7740X | Motherboard : Prime X299-Deluxe | DRAM : G.Skill F4-3200C16Q-16GRKD | Power : Corsair AX1500i | Water-cooling : Corsair H115i
CUTTING EDGEINNOVATIONS
DUAL ROG DIMM.2

Rampage VI Apex includes two ROG DIMM.2 modules to support a total of four PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSDs. ROG DIMM.2 supports a wide variety of existing memory coolers, and the Rampage VI Apex comes with two fan mounts that support up to two 50mm fans or a single 80mm fan, making it easy to chill your M.2 drives. Each module features a pair of onboard thermal-sensor headers for temperature reporting, allowing control over fan speed and acoustics via Fan Xpert 4 software, or the ASUS UEFI. As a finishing touch, the modules have onboard RGB LEDs that are controllable via our Aura software, adding options to accent your build with a range of lighting effects.


ROG DIMM.2 EXPANSION CARDS
X2
2 FAN MOUNTS INCLUDED

RAID & VROC


VROC

Use the CPU_DIMM.2 expansion card to take advantage of Intel's Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) feature* by connecting two M.2 drives in RAID. Or maximize storage performance with the addition of an ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Card** for up to four PCIe® 3.0 x4 M.2 drives and total bandwidth of up to 128Gbps. With VROC, your RAID arrays are easily configured to be bootable, and traditional DMI bottlenecks are eliminated so your storage is not held back by other traffic.

*Additional purchase of Intel VROC hardware key required for RAID 1, 5 or 10
**The ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Card is sold separately
Hyper M.2 x16 Card
PCH RAID

Wired directly to the X299 PCH, the PCH_DIMM.2 module can be installed to enable chipset-based RAID configurations to improve storage performance or provide a layer of redundancy.


VRM AND I/O HEATSINK

The latest high-core-count Intel Core i7 and i9 CPUs consume serious amounts of power, so Rampage VI Apex is equipped with serious VRM cooling. Featuring a high-mass, finned heatsink that connects to the I/O cover via heat pipe, the expansive surface area dissipates heat efficiently. And, for enthusiasts that want to push the platform to the absolute limit, we've even included a bracket that allows you to mount a fan to accelerate the airflow.

* Fan sold separately.
BEST GAMING
CUSTOMIZATION
OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs, as well as strips connected to the two onboard 4-pin RGB headers.* And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-enabled ASUS hardware.

StaticStatic
BreathingBreathing
StrobingStrobing
RainbowRainbow
Color cycleColor cycle
CometComet
Flash & dashFlash & dash
WaveWave
Glowing Yo YoGlowing Yo Yo
Starry nightStarry night
Music effectMusic effect
CPU temperatureCPU Temperature
* The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.
**One extension cable is included. LED Strips and Aura Compatible devices are sold separately.
INFINITE LIGHTING POSSIBILITIES aura-sync

ASUS Aura SDK allows developers to take full advantage of the vast eco-system of Aura Sync-capable PC gear. From in-system illumination to peripherals and beyond, the SDK provides an evolving toolkit of options to enhance games and software with RGB lighting. Game effects, alerts, and audio can all be portrayed via Aura-compatible hardware, creating subtle or dazzling visual cues to augment the action. There's also scope to map system parameters such as temperatures to lighting, giving enthusiasts new ways to monitor vital information.

AURA SYNC products
ILLUMINATED CUSTOMIZABLE NAMEPLATE

Use the bundled DIY kit to customize your nameplate, then see your personal mark illuminated with Aura Sync lighting!

* The pre-cut ROG logo is shown here as an example, but the content is easily customized.
**The LEDs for the customized nameplate are disabled by default by the LIGHT_BAR_1 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

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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.

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X-SHAPED PCB

With an asymmetrical X-shaped circuit board and a radical lighting scheme, Rampage VI Apex dares to be different. The unique X design enables simpler, cleaner cable routing, and features Aura RGB backlighting to make your build stand out from the crowd.


BEST GAMING
EXPERIENCE
5-WAY OPTIMIZATION

One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.

・ An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.
・ Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.
・ All-new stress test that allows users to optimize and overclock for CPU or memory-centric workloads.

TPU
EPU
FAN XPERT 4
DIGI+
POWER CONTROL
TURBO CORE APP
FLEXIBLE COOLING CONTROLS FOR AIR OR LIQUID

With ROG Rampage VI Apex, you have comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and even all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Xpert 4 or our award-wining UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum – keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.


COOLER BY DESIGN

Rampage VI Apex features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

Rampage VI Extreme
Multiple temperature sources positionWater pump+ position4-pin PWM/DC fan positionBundled Fan Extension Card positionSmart Protection positionWater in/out positionWater flow position
Multiple temperature sources

Water pump+

4-pin PWM/DC fan

AIO pump
Smart protection

Water in/out

Water flow
Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors, for workload based cooling. All easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.
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

ADVANCED MODE
SUPREMEFX

SHIELDED AUDIO, SUPERIOR SOUND

Rampage VI 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!


Audio cover
Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure best quality.
PREMIUM NICHICON™ 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.


BEST GAMING NETWORKING
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INTEL ETHERNET

LOWER CPU WORKLOAD, HIGH TCP & UDP THROUGHPUT

ROG Rampage VI Apex features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel Ethernet controllers have a natural synergy with their processors and chipsets, reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for games and other tasks.


LOWER CPU WORKLOAD
HIGH TCP & UDP THROUGHPUT
BEST GAMING
PROTECTION

ROGGIVES
YOUMORE

THE POWER OF INTEL


Intel® X299 chipset

The Intel X299 chipset supports LGA 2066-socket Intel Core X-Series processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, X299 provides a maximum 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 8 SATA 6Gbps ports and 32Gbps M.2 support for faster data retrieval.


Intel Core™ XSeries processors for LGA 2066 (R4) socket

Intel Core X-Series processors (6 core above): 4-channel (8-DIMM), 44/28 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. Intel Core X-Series processors (4 core): 2-channel (4-DIMM), 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.