ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PRO WIFI Motherboard – 16+1+2+1 Power Stages, AI Intelligence Suite, NPU Boost, DDR5 9066+ MT/s, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt™ 4, WiFi 7, DIY-Friendly Design, and Aura Sync RGB Lighting

Product Specifications: ASUS TUF GAMING Z890 Motherboard

CPU

• Socket: LGA1851
• Supported Processors: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• Turbo Boost Support:
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*
    Support depends on the CPU type.
• CPU Support List: Refer to ASUS Support for details.

Chipset

• Chipset: Intel® Z890

Memory

• DIMM Slots: 4
• Max Capacity: 256GB
• Memory Type: DDR5
• Data Rate: Up to 9066+ MT/s (OC)
• Memory Architecture: Dual Channel
• Features:
  • Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
  • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
  • DIMM Fit
• Notes:
  • Supported memory types, speeds, and configurations vary based on CPU and memory compatibility.
  • Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

• Ports:
  • 1 x DisplayPort** (Supports max. 4K@60Hz as per DisplayPort 1.4)
  • 1 x HDMI™ Port*** (Supports 4K@60Hz as per HDMI 2.1)
  • 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Ports (USB Type-C®)****
• Thunderbolt™ 4 Features:
  • Supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2
  • Maximum total bandwidth: 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps
  • In DP Alt Mode, only one USB Type-C® port supports UHBR20 at a time.
• Notes:
  • VGA resolution support depends on processor or GPU capabilities.
  • Ensure the monitor is connected to the HDMI port or discrete GPU during OS installation.

Expansion Slots

• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2):
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
• Intel® Z890 Chipset:
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (supports x4 mode)
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot
  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slots
• Compatibility: Check the PCIe bifurcation table on the ASUS Support Site .

Storage

• Total Storage Support:
  • 4 x M.2 Slots
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Ports
• M.2 Slots:
  • M.2_1 (Key M): PCIe 5.0 x4 Mode (2242/2260/2280)
  • M.2_2 (Key M): PCIe 4.0 x4 Mode (2280)
  • M.2_3 (Key M): PCIe 4.0 x4 Mode (2280/22110)
  • M.2_4 (Key M): PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA Modes (2242/2260/2280)
• RAID Support:
  • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology: Supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
  • M.2 slots from the CPU support RAID 0/1/5.

Ethernet

• Ports:
  • 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
• Features:
  • TUF LANGuard for enhanced network stability

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi 7:
  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz*
  • Bandwidth: Wi-Fi 7 160MHz, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate
• Bluetooth: v5.4
• Notes:
  • Wi-Fi 7 requires Windows 11 24H2 or later for full functionality.
  • Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary by country.

USB

• Rear USB (Total 8 Ports):
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Ports (USB Type-C®)
  • 6 x USB 10Gbps Ports (Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 7 Ports):
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps (USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-Charge)*
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps Header (Supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps Ports)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 additional USB 2.0 Ports)
• Power Delivery Output (Front USB):
  • 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max. 2.0A

Audio

• Codec: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
• Features:
  • Impedance Sense for Front and Rear Headphone Outputs
  • Internal Audio Amplifier for Enhanced Sound Quality
  • Jack-Detection, Multi-Streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking
  • High-Quality 120 dB SNR Stereo Playback Output and 113 dB SNR Recording Input (Line-In)
  • Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz Playback*
• Audio Enhancements:
  • Audio Shielding
  • Rear Optical S/PDIF Out Port
  • Premium Audio Capacitors
  • Dedicated Audio PCB Layers
  • Audio Cover
  • Unique De-Pop Circuit

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® Ports
• 6 x USB 10Gbps Ports (Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI™ Port
• 1 x Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet Port
• 5 x Audio Jacks
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out Port
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button

Internal I/O 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
• Power Related:
  • 1 x 24-pin Main Power Connector
  • 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power Connectors
• Storage Related:
  • 4 x M.2 Slots (Key M)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Ports
• Miscellaneous:
  • 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 Headers
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Header
  • 1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
  • 1 x COM Port Header
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio Header (F_AUDIO)
  • 1 x 10-1 Pin Front System Panel Header
  • 1 x Thermal Sensor Header
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header

Special Features

• ASUS TUF PROTECTION:
  • DIGI+ VRM (Digital Power Design with DrMOS)
  • ESD Guards
  • TUF LANGuard
  • Overvoltage Protection
  • SafeSlot
  • Stainless-Steel Back I/O
• ASUS Q-Design:
  • M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim, Q-Antenna, Q-Dashboard, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot
• Thermal Solution:
  • M.2 Heatsink Backplate
  • M.2 Heatsink
  • VRM Heatsink Design
• EZ DIY Features:
  • BIOS FlashBack™ Button
  • ProCool
  • Pre-Mounted I/O Shield

Software Features

• ASUS Exclusive Software:
  • Armoury Crate (Aura Creator, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 4, Power Saving)
  • ASUS DriverHub
  • ASUS GlideX
  • USB Wattage Watcher
  • TurboV Core
  • TUF GAMING CPU-Z
  • DTS Audio Processing
• Trials Included:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
  • Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
  • WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

BIOS

• Type: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Features: AI Overclocking Guide, ASUS EZ DIY Tools

Accessories

• Cables: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables
• Miscellaneous:
  • ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
  • M.2 Q-Slide Package
  • 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
  • Screw Package for M.2 SSD
  • TUF GAMING Sticker
  • Removable Nameplate

Form Factor

• Size: ATX Form Factor
• Dimensions: 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)