Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Motherboard

The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero unleashes the performance of Intel?? Core??? Ultra processors (Series 2) via exclusive AI PC technologies, robust power delivery, optimized thermal management, extensive PCIe?? 5.0 support, DDR5 slots and WiFi 7. Meanwhile, angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting accents around the ROG logo deliver a signature aesthetic that elevates system design.

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ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

News & Updates Please refer to the global product page at the following link for the latest news and specifications.
https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/spec/ 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.
Intel ?? Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset Intel ?? Z890 Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, 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 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. Expansion Slots 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 (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
When M.2 3 or M.2 4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. 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 a transfer 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
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 b