| Basic Information | |
| Supported CPU | Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2), LGA1851 Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851 Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 Chipset |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel" Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device. |
| Expansion Slots | |
| PCI | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)** Intel® Z890 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics | 1 x HDMI™ port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. |
| Memory Specifications | |
| Type | DDR5 |
| Slots | 4 x DIMM slots |
| Supported Memory | Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture |
| Maximum Memory | 192GB |
| Connector & Ports | |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| RAID | Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5 ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only. |
| Display Port (s) | 1 x HDMI port 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs |
| USB (s) | Rear USB (Total 11 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 10 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)** 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A |
| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless Communication module | Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth v5.4 *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. *** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications. |
| Supported Storage | 6 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x SlimSAS connector |
| Audio | 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) |
| Internal I/O Ports | Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage Related 6 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x SlimSAS connector USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header* * The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | 3 Year Warranty |
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO LGA 1851 WiFi ATX Gaming Motherboard is a cutting-edge platform designed to deliver outstanding performance for gaming enthusiasts and content creators. Built to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the LGA1851 socket, it takes full advantage of Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 for enhanced processing speeds and efficiency. Engineered on the Intel Z890 chipset, this motherboard ensures exceptional overclocking capabilities, supporting DDR5 memory up to 9200+ MT/s. With a maximum memory capacity of 192GB across its 4 DIMM slots, gamers and creators can experience unparalleled multitasking and responsiveness. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, combined with additional PCIe 4.0 slots, provides versatile expansion options for powerful GPUs and other components. Audio quality is unmatched, thanks to ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound with an ALC4082 codec, gold-plated audio jacks, and an ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC for immersive sound. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 for blazing-fast wireless performance, dual Ethernet ports (2.5Gb and 5Gb), Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an array of USB options, including USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ support. The motherboard's thermal solutions, such as M.2 heatsinks and VRM heatsinks, ensure optimal performance under intense workloads. It features ASUS’s Q-Design innovations like M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release, and Q-LED for easier installation and troubleshooting. Packed with exclusive ROG software, including Armoury Crate and AI Overclocking Guide, the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO is tailored for enthusiasts seeking peak performance, reliability, and futuristic connectivity. With a robust 3-year warranty, it is the ideal choice for your next high-performance gaming or productivity build.
