The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard unlocks the performance of Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors through exclusive AI PC technologies, reliable power delivery, optimized thermal regulation, and broad support for PCIe® 5.0, DDR5, and WiFi 7. Angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting around the ROG logo create a signature aesthetic that elevates the system’s design.
Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Technology
Setup is now faster and smarter than ever. ASUS AI Overclocking analyzes the CPU and cooling system to predict the optimal configuration, pushing the system to its limits. Predicted values can be applied automatically or used as a starting point for further experimentation.
The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is equipped with six built-in M.2 slots, three of which support PCIe 5.0, delivering explosive speeds of 16 GB/s, while the others offer impressive 8 GB/s over PCIe 4.0. It also includes a SlimSAS connector, supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via data cable.
The main x16 expansion slot offers PCIe 5.0 with an incredible speed of up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices, fully supporting next-generation graphics cards. To withstand the weight of massive GPUs, it is also protected by a SafeSlot bracket, easily released via the PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim system.
AI Networking II integrates intelligent technologies for continuous network performance optimization, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted connections while unlocking the full speed of WiFi 7.
With improved signal routing, enthusiast kits can now overclock far beyond 8 GT/s on the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero. Experienced users can challenge themselves by exploring the extensive tuning options in UEFI.
VRM heatsinks on MOSFETs and chokes are connected with an integrated heat pipe, increasing the mass and surface area for heat dissipation.
General characteristics | |
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Socket | LGA1851 |
Supported processors | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
Form factor | ATX |
Chipset | Intel Z890 |
Memory | |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory | DDR5 DIMM, 4800-8800 MHz |
Number of memory channels | two-channel |
Maximum memory capacity | 192 GB |
Disk controllers | |
Number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors | 4 |
Number of M.2 slots | 6 |
RAID support | RAID: 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Slot type M.2 | 1 x 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 2 x 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 3 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Expansion slots | |
Number of PCI-E x4 slots | 1 |
Number of PCI-E x16 slots | 2 |
Audio / Video | |
Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 |
Network | |
Ethernet | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet |
Wi-Fi | 802.11be |
Bluetooth | yes |
Rear Connectors | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C, 5 x USB 10Gbps (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C), 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A |
Cooling system type | passive |