ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi ATX Motherboard LGA1851 DDR5
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ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi ATX Motherboard LGA1851 DDR5

  • Processor manufacturerIntel
  • Maximum internal memory192 GB
  • Number of HDDs supported4
  • Power source typeATX
  • RAID levels0/1/10/5
  • Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z890 chipset and LGA1851 socket, designed to get the most out of Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. With PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, and integrated WiFi, it provides the bandwidth and connectivity headroom that demanding builds require.

Description

Connectivity and Expansion Built for High-Performance Builds

  • Intel Z890 chipset with LGA1851 socket — ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 and PCIe 4.0 x16 slots — full bandwidth for current and next-generation graphics cards
  • 5x M.2 slots — ample storage expansion for NVMe SSDs
  • 4x DDR5 memory slots — supports high-speed DDR5-SDRAM configurations
  • 2x USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 plus integrated WiFi — fast peripherals and wireless connectivity included out of the box

This motherboard suits PC builders and gamers assembling a high-end Intel platform, content creators running storage-intensive workloads, and enthusiasts who want overclocking headroom alongside a full-featured rear I/O panel.

Specifications

General

BrandASUS
Product colourWhite
Line-inYes
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
Component forPC
BIOS memory size256
Headphone outputs1
Unbuffered memoryYes
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECC
RGB LED pin headerYes
Number of memory slots4
Motherboard form factorATX
Number of M.2 (M) slots5
Quick installation guideYes
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
EAN4711387758830

Processor

Processor manufacturerIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z890
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
CPU fan connectorYes
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)

Memory

Maximum internal memory192 GB
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM

Storage

Number of HDDs supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported9
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III

Graphics

On-board graphics cardNo

Audio

Audio chipRealtek ALC4080
Audio output channels7.1
Front panel audio connectorYes

Ports

HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
S/PDIF out portYes
USB 2.0 connectors2
12V power connectorYes
DisplayPort version1.4
Thunderbolt headers1
WiFi-AP antenna jack2
DisplayPorts quantity1
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Thunderbolt ports quantity2
Chassis intrusion connectorYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of chassis fan connectors5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1

Connectivity

Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)/Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)/Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)/Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.4

Software & security

Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11

Keyboard & controls

Clear CMOS buttonYes
Back-to-BIOS buttonYes

Battery & power

Power source typeATX

Performance & capacities

RAID levels0/1/10/5
Cooling typePassive
Supported memory clock speed (max)8600

Features

Cables includedSATA
RAID supportYes
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported

Dimensions & weight

Width305 mm
Depth244 mm