Gigabyte Z890 AERO G ATX Motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 — LGA 1851, DDR5-9200 (OC) Support, PCIe 5.0 x16 Dual Slots, 5x M.2 PCIe Gen4/5, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, Dual 2.5 GbE LAN, Advanced VRM & Thermal Design

General Specifications

• Form Factor: ATX
• Chipset: Intel Z890
• Target Market: High-end desktop (HEDT), Content Creators, Power Users

Processor Support

• CPU Socket: LGA 1851
• Supported CPUs: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Processors (Next-gen Raptor Lake Refresh / Arrow Lake architecture)

Memory Support

• Slots: 4 x DIMM
• Type: DDR5
• Channels: Dual Channel
• Max Capacity: Up to 192GB (varies by CPU)
• Speed:
  • Up to DDR5-9200+ (OC)
  • XMP 3.0 support

Power Design

• VRM Configuration: 16+1+2 Twin Digital VRM
• Phase Design: 8+8 Phases Parallel Power Design
• Components:
  • 80A Smart Power Stages
  • Premium Chokes and Capacitors
• PCB: 2x Copper PCB for Enhanced Thermal and Electrical Performance

Expansion Slots

• PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots:
  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (Slot 1: x16, Slot 2: x8)
  • Equipped with PCIe UD Shield X for protection
• PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot:
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4

Storage Interfaces

• M.2 Slots: 5 Total
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
  • 4 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
• Features:
  • Supports NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs
  • M.2 Thermal Guard L and Extended for cooling

Networking

• LAN: Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with directional ultra-high gain antenna
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 or later (depending on CPU/wi-fi module)

Audio

• Codec: Realtek ALC1220
• Features:
  • WIMA Audiophile-Grade Capacitors
  • High-quality audio output with immersive sound experience

Connectivity & I/O

Rear Panel I/O:

• Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port (supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode)
• USB Ports:
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
• Video Outputs:
  • HDMI
• Audio Jacks: 5.1/7.1 channel audio via jack retasking
• Network Ports: 2 x RJ45 LAN

Internal Headers:

• 1 x Front Panel USB-C (20Gb/s)
• Multiple USB headers for expansion
• 1 x RGB LED header
• 3 x Addressable RGB (ARGB) LED headers

Thermal Design

• VRM Cooling:
  • VRM Thermal Armor Advanced with Heatpipe
  • 5 W/mK Thermal Pads
• M.2 Cooling:
  • M.2 Thermal Guard L and Extended
• Integrated I/O Shield

RGB Lighting

• Software Control: RGB Fusion 2.0
• Headers:
  • 1 x RGB (non-addressable)
  • 3 x ARGB (addressable)

Additional Features

• EZ-Latch Plus: Tool-less PCIe installation
• EZ-Latch Click: Secure M.2 installation with audible click
• Q-FLASH PLUS Button: BIOS update without installing CPU or RAM
• CPU Socket: RL-ILM Retention Mechanism for secure CPU mounting

Included Accessories (Varies by Retail Box)

• SATA cables
• M.2 screws and standoffs
• Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
• RGB extension cable(s)
• Quick Installation Guide
• Driver/Utility DVD or download link