Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Intel LGA1851 ATX Gaming Motherboard

• Secure your system’s power with advanced VRM and premium components for stable overclocking and peak Intel LGA1851 performance.
• Experience accelerated data transfer and device charging with
  versatile USB ports, including USB Type-C® with up to 60W fast charging.
• Establish a low-latency, high-speed gaming network with advanced connectivity options ensuring uninterrupted online play.
• Enhance system stability and longevity through superior build quality and thermal management.
• Take full command of your gaming rig with intuitive BIOS controls and comprehensive software suite.

CPU

• Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851*
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
• * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.

Chipset:

• Intel® Z890 Chipset

Memory

• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
• Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
• Supports DIMM Flex
• NitroPath DRAM Technology
• DIMM FIT
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
• * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to
• CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
• * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

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. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates
• ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1.
• *** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please
• check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
• **** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
• ***** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
• ******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Storage

• Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
• M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
• Intel® Z890 Chipset
• M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• SlimSAS connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately.
• * 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.

Ethernet

• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
• 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi 7*
• 2×2 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.

Audio Features

• SupremeFX Shielding Technology
• ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC
• Gold-plated audio jacks
• Rear optical S/PDIF out port
• Premium audio capacitors

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

Internal I/O Connectors

• 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.

Special Features

• Extreme OC Kit
• FlexKey button
• ReTry button
• Start button
• Extreme Engine Digi+
• 10K Black metallic capacitors
• MicroFine alloy choke
• ASUS Q-Design
• M.2 Q-Latch
• M.2 Q-Release
• M.2 Q-Slide
• Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
• Q-Antenna
• Q-Code
• Q-Connector
• Q-Dashboard
• Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
• Q-Slot
• ASUS Thermal Solution
• M.2 heatsink backplate
• M.2 heatsink
• Metal backplate
• VRM heatsink design
• ASUS EZ DIY
• Backplate
• BIOS FlashBack™ button
• Clear CMOS button
• CPU Socket lever protector
• ProCool II
• Pre-mounted I/O shield
• SafeSlot
• SafeDIMM
• Aura Sync
• Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
• ROG M.2 PowerBoost
• Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
• Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
• Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
• Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
• * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.

BIOS

• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Operating System

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor
• 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

• Dominate your games with a motherboard built for peak Intel LGA1851 performance.
• Experience lightning-fast data transfers and future-proof connectivity.
• Ensure stable power delivery for overclocking and demanding components.
• Crafted with premium materials for enhanced durability and system longevity.
• Designed for gamers seeking ultimate control and a competitive edge.

• Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Intel LGA1851 ATX Gaming Motherboard – Black  x1
• ARGB RGB extension cable x1
• SATA 6Gb/s cables x4
• Additional Cooling Kit x1
• DDR5 fan holder x1
• Thermal pad for M.2 22110 x1
• ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
• Q-connector x1
• M.2 Q-Latch package x1
• M.2 Q-Slide packages x3
• ROG stickers x1
• M.2 rubber packages x6
• ROG thank you card x1
• ROG Bottle Opener x1
• USB drive with utilities and drivers x1
• Quick start guide x1