The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming motherboard supports Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors and delivers top-tier performance. Equipped with Thunderbolt™ 4, WiFi 7, high-speed DDR5 slots, and seven M.2 slots, it offers exceptional connectivity and speed, making it ideal for elite gaming and advanced AI-powered PC applications.
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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 Strix Z890-E is equipped with seven built-in M.2 slots, three of which support PCIe 5.0, delivering explosive speeds of 16 GB/s, while the others offer an impressive 8 GB/s over PCIe 4.0.
The first x16 expansion slot features PCIe 5.0, delivering incredible speeds of up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices, fully supporting next-generation graphics cards. To withstand the weight of massive graphics cards, it is protected by a SafeSlot bracket and can be easily released with 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.
Enhanced signal routing allows enthusiast kits to reach far beyond the 8 GT/s threshold on the Strix Z890-E. For experienced users, UEFI offers a wide range of tuning options to push performance to the limit.
VRM heatsinks on MOSFETs and chokes are connected with an integrated heat pipe to enhance heat dissipation when working with high-performance Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2).
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 | 7 |
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), 1 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) |
Expansion slots | |
Number of PCI-E x16 slots | 2 |
Audio / Video | |
Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 |
Network | |
Ethernet | Realtek 5Gb Ethernet |
Wi-Fi | 802.11be |
Bluetooth | yes |
Rear Connectors | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C, 9 x USB 10Gbps (7 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C + 1 x USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge), 3 x USB 5Gbps Type-A |
Cooling system type | passive |