ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ATX Motherboard

BRAND-NEW SEALED ~ 1 YEAR WARRANTY Expert Features Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Ready : The LGA1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset are engineered for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), including support for Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max 3.0 on compatible CPUs. Extreme 22+1+2+2 Power Delivery : The heavy-duty VRM combines 22 × 110A VCCCORE, 1 × 90A VCCGT, 2 × 90A VCCSA, and 2 × 80A VNNAON stages with dual ProCool II connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and 10K black metallic capacitors—made for serious high-end CPU tuning, mesh lal decoration. DDR5 Up To 9200+ MT/s OC : Four NitroPath DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB, dual-channel operation, XMP, CUDIMM, DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit, and AEMP III for properly savage memory tuning. Six-M.2 Storage Arsenal : Install up to six M.2 SSDs, including three PCIe 5.0 x4 positions and three PCIe 4.0 x4 positions, with extensive heatsinks and four dedicated M.2 backplates to help control high-speed SSD thermals. Important PCIe Lane-Sharing Alert : The main PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot runs at x8 when either M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, so performance-focused builders can plan GPU and Gen 5 storage allocation intelligently before assembly. WiFi 7 Plus Dual Ethernet : Get 2×2 WiFi 7 with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz support, Bluetooth 5.4, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet—wired and wireless connectivity stacked like a proper flagship. Full WiFi 7 functionality requires Windows 11 24H2 or later. Thunderbolt 4 Connectivity : Two rear Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports support high-speed peripherals and display output, including one 8K 60Hz display with DSC or two 4K 60Hz displays under the supported bandwidth configuration. Massive USB Expansion : The rear panel provides 11 USB ports, while internal headers can supply up to 10 additional front-panel ports, including USB 20Gbps Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+ when the auxiliary 8-pin PCIe power connector is installed. SupremeFX Flagship Audio : The ALC4082 codec, ESS ES9219 Quad DAC, 120dB playback SNR, 110dB recording SNR, premium capacitors, gold-plated jacks, and optical S/PDIF deliver high-grade onboard gaming and headphone audio. AI-Assisted Tuning : AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, NPU Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, Fan Xpert 4, and GameFirst help simplify processor tuning, fan optimization, networking, and system control. Builder-Friendly Q-Design : Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Slide, Q-Code, Q-LED, Q-Antenna, BIOS FlashBack, Clear CMOS, ReTry, and Start buttons reduce screwdriver drama and make troubleshooting faster. Windows 11 Platform : Official operating-system support is Windows 11 version 22H2 or later, with platform behavior and WiFi capabilities depending on the installed CPU, OS version, memory configuration, and regional wireless regulations. Expert Specs Specification Value Product Name ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Motherboard Form Factor ATX Dimensions 30.5 × 24.4cm / 12 × 9.6 inches CPU Socket Intel LGA1851 Processor Support Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) CPU Technologies Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, depending on CPU Chipset Intel Z890 Power Stages 22 × 110A VCCCORE + 1 × 90A VCCGT + 2 × 90A VCCSA + 2 × 80A VNNAON CPU Power Connectors 2 × 8-pin ProCool II +12V Main Power Connector 1 × 24-pin ATX Auxiliary Power 1 × 8-pin PCIe power connector Power Components MicroFine alloy chokes and 10K black metallic capacitors Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM Maximum Memory 256GB Maximum Memory Speed Up to DDR5-9200+ MT/s OC Memory Architecture Dual-channel Memory Types Non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5 and CUDIMM; On-Die ECC supported by compatible non-ECC DDR5 Memory Technologies Intel XMP, NitroPath DRAM, DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit, and AEMP III Primary Expansion Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, supporting x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes Additional Expansion Slots 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 operating at x4; 1 × PCIe 4.0 x1 PCIe Lane-Sharing Rule Enabling M.2_3 or M.2_4 reduces the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot to x8 Total M.2 Slots 6 M.2_1 Key M, 2242/2260/2280/22110, PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2_2 Key M, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_3 Key M, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4; shares CPU lanes with primary PCIe slot M.2_4 Key M, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4; shares CPU lanes with primary PCIe slot M.2_5 Key M, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_6 Key M, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6Gbps SlimSAS 1 × SlimSAS supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 or up to four SATA devices through a separately purchased adapter cable RAID Support Intel Rapid Storage Technology; PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10; CPU-connected M.2 supports RAID 0/1/5 Integrated Display Output 1 × HDMI, supporting up to 8K 60Hz with DSC Thunderbolt Display Output 2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C supporting DisplayPort output Thunderbolt Display Capability Up to one 8K 60Hz display with DSC or two 4K 60Hz displays Wireless Networking 2×2 WiFi 7, IEEE 802.11be Wireless Bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz WiFi Channel Width Up to 320MHz Theoretical WiFi Rate Up to 5.8Gbps WiFi OS Requirement Windows 11 24H2 or later required for full WiFi 7 functionality Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4; version may depend on installed wireless module Wired Networking 1 × Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and 1 × Realtek 5Gb Ethernet LAN Protection ASUS LANGuard Rear USB Ports 11 total Rear Thunderbolt Ports 2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Rear USB 10Gbps 5 total: 4 × Type-A and 1 × Type-C Rear USB 5Gbps 4 × Type-A Front USB 20Gbps 1 × internal Type-C connector with PD 3.0, PPS, QC4+, and up to 60W charging Front USB 60W Requirement Auxiliary 8-pin PCIe power must be connected; otherwise maximum charging support is 27W Front USB 10Gbps 1 × internal Type-C connector Front USB 5Gbps 2 headers supporting four ports Front USB 2.0 2 headers supporting four ports Audio Codec ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1-channel HD audio DAC ESS ES9219 Quad DAC Playback SNR 120dB Recording SNR 110dB Maximum Front Audio Playback Up to 32-bit / 384kHz Audio Features Impedance sensing, jack detection, multistreaming, microphone jack retasking, SupremeFX shielding, premium capacitors, and gold-plated jacks Rear Audio Outputs 2 × gold-plated audio jacks and 1 × optical S/PDIF Rear I/O Controls BIOS FlashBack button and Clear CMOS button CPU Fan Headers 1 × CPU fan and 1 × CPU optional fan Liquid-Cooling Headers 1 × AIO pump and 1 × W_PUMP+ Chassis Fan Headers 4 × 4-pin RGB Headers 3 × Addressable Gen 2 Additional Internal Controls Alteration PCIe Mode switch, FlexKey, ReTry, Start button, Q-Code, Q-LED, thermal-sensor header, and system-panel header DIY Features M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim, Q-Slot, Q-Antenna, Q-Connector, Q-Dashboard, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, and pre-mounted I/O shield Thermal Hardware Large VRM heatsinks with heatpipe, chipset heatsink, six M.2 heatsinks, four M.2 backplates, thermal pads, and motherboard metal backplate Lighting Polymo Lighting II and Aura Sync BIOS 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS BIOS Features NPU Boost, AI Overclocking Guide, CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash, UEFI EZ Mode, ASUS MyHotkey, and FlexKey Manageability Wake-on-LAN by PME Operating System Windows 11 version 22H2 or later Included Cables 1 × ARGB extension cable and 4 × SATA 6Gbps cables Included Cooling Accessories 1 × DDR5 fan holder and 1 × M.2 22110 thermal pad Included Wireless Accessory 1 × ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna Included Installation Hardware Q-Connector, M.2 Q-Latch package, 3 × M.2 Q-Slide packages, and 6 × M.2 rubber packages Included Extras ROG stickers, ROG thank-you card, and ROG bottle opener Installation Media USB drive containing utilities and drivers Documentation Quick-start guide