Exclusive AI Technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to simplify setup and improve performance
Exclusive Overclocking & Memory Technologies: NitroPath DRAM Technology, NPU Boost, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III to simplify setup and improve performance
Robust Power Solution: 22(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
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) * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 5.0 x16
Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)** ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
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) SlimSAS slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately. ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
SATA 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
Onboard Audio
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed
5Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Rear Panel Ports
Back 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
Onboard 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
Other 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
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
Software Feature
BIOS Feature
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Software
ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Dolby Atmos - Polymo Lighting II - Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - GameFirst - Power Saving - Hwinfo ASUS AI Advisor ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX Thunderbolt™ Share USB Wattage Watcher TurboV Core Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS NPU Boost AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey FlexKey
Windows 11
Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
Features
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.
Packaging
Package Contents
Cables 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Additional Cooling Kit 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110 Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages 1 x ROG stickers 6 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ROG Bottle Opener Installation Media 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation 1 x Quick start guide
Additional Information
Date First Available
October 10, 2024
Customer Reviews of the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO