| Basic Information | ||
| Supported CPU | Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851 Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
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| Chipset | Intel Z890 Chipset | |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS | |
| Form Factor | ATX | |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel" Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device. |
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| Expansion Slots | ||
| PCI | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes) Intel® Z890 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot |
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| M.2 Socket | Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) * M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)** M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® Z890 Chipset M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) |
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| Memory | ||
| Maximum Memory | 256GB | |
| Slots | 4x DIMM slots | |
| Supported Memory | Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module Supports DIMM Flex NitroPath DRAM Technology DIMM FIT ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) |
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| Type | DDR5 | |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics | 1 x HDMI™ port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1. In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card. |
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| Connector & Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | |
| USB (s) | Rear USB (Total 11 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 10 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)** 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A |
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| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
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| Supported Storage | Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) * M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)** M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel® Z890 Chipset M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
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| RAID | Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5 | |
| Audio | 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks | |
| Internal I/O Ports | Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS 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 1 x W_PUMP+ headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 1 x Graphics card high power slot 1 x 12V-2X6 Auxiliary power connector Storage Related 6 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C® ) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header* * The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. |
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| Wireless Communication module | Wi-Fi 7 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth® v5.4 Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications. |
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| Others | ||
| Special Features | Extreme OC Kit - FlexKey button - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 Q-Release - M.2 Q-Slide - Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) - Q-Antenna - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Q-Dashboard - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - Metal backplate - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 header(s) ROG M.2 PowerBoost |
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| Bundled Software | ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Dolby Atmos - Polymo Lighting II - Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - GameFirst - Power Saving - Hwinfo ASUS AI Advisor ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX Thunderbolt™ Share TurboV Core Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS NPU Boost AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey FlexKey |
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| Warranty Information | ||
| Warranty | 3 Year | |
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO BTF is a flagship, enthusiast-grade ATX motherboard engineered for Intel’s LGA1851 processors. Representing the pinnacle of Republic of Gamers engineering, this board introduces the cutting-edge BTF (Back-To-the-Future) hidden-connector design. By moving power connectors, SATA ports, and fan headers to the underside of the PCB, it allows for a pristine, cable-free aesthetic and optimized airflow in compatible chassis.
Built to unlock the absolute maximum performance from Intel Core Ultra processors, the Z890 Hero BTF features a massive, multi-phase power delivery system equipped with premium alloy chokes and durable capacitors. To maintain stability during intense overclocking, the board is wrapped in a heavy armor of thermal management, including:
Combined VRM heatsinks connected by an embedded heatpipe.
High-conductivity thermal pads.
Dual-sided M.2 heatsinks with a dedicated M.2 Combo-Sink for high-speed drives.
The motherboard pushes DDR5 memory boundaries with advanced layout optimizations, enabling elite data bandwidth and low latencies. Storage is equally unrestricted, boasting multiple M.2 slots with full PCIe 5.0 support for blistering read and write speeds, alongside premium DIY-friendly features like the M.2 Q-Latch and Q-Release for effortless installation.
Equipped for the future, the Z890 Hero BTF integrates Wi-Fi 7 with an ultra-fast Q-Antenna, alongside a high-speed Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet port. It offers dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports for massive external bandwidth. For an immersive gaming experience, the onboard ROG SupremeFX audio utilizes a premium ESS SABRE DAC to deliver studio-grade, high-fidelity sound.
With its sleek stealth-black finish, customizable Polymo Lighting, and unmatched feature set, it stands as the ultimate foundation for a clean, next-generation PC build.
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