| Basic Information | ||
| Supported CPU | Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2) | |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 Chipset | |
| BIOS | 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
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| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm | |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for S/PDIF Out |
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| Expansion Slots | ||
| PCI | CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Chipset: - 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) |
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| M.2 Socket | CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB) |
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| Memory | ||
| Maximum Memory | 256GB | |
| Slots | 4 x DIMM | |
| Supported Memory | Support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 9066(O.C) / 8933(O.C) / 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) / 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/s memory modules. | |
| Type | DDR5 | |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB4® USB Type-C® port), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs When a Thunderbolt™ monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (single display output). When a USB4® USB Type-C® monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 3840x2160@240 Hz (single display output). * Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3 - 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) |
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| Connector & Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | |
| USB (s) | CPU: - 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®) ports on the back panel *Support up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices *Support up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices *Support up to 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices Chipset: - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
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| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
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| Supported Storage | - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU) Chipset: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB) - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
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| RAID | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
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| Audio | 1 x front panel audio header 2 x audio jacks |
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| Internal I/O Ports | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) 1 x HDMI port (Note) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel Connectors 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x DisplayPort (Note) 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x audio jacks |
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| Display Port (s) | 1 x DisplayPort | |
| TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) | 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) | |
| Wireless Communication module | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0) - 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - BLUETOOTH 5.4 - Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1) - 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands - BLUETOOTH 5.4 - Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard |
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| Others | ||
| Special Features | Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup |
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| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software |
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| Warranty Information | ||
| Warranty | 3 year | |
The Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE ICE is a premium ATX motherboard designed for gamers and creators who want cutting-edge performance wrapped in a striking, all-white aesthetic. Built on the LGA1851 socket, it is fully optimized to unleash the power of Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), making it a future-proof foundation for high-end builds.
To handle the demanding power profiles of Intel’s latest architecture, the board features a robust 16+1+2 phase digital VRM design with 80A Smart Power Stages. True to its "ICE" moniker, it boasts an entirely white, heavy-duty thermal armor system. Massive VRM heatsinks, an 8-layer server-grade PCB, and specialized M.2 Thermal Guards work together to keep the voltage regulators and high-speed SSDs perfectly cool under heavy gaming or rendering loads.
The Z890 AORUS ELITE ICE is packed with ultra-fast connectivity options:
Memory Support: It features dual-channel DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB of RAM, engineered with Gigabyte’s Shielded Memory Routing to easily achieve blistering XMP overclocking speeds.
PCIe 5.0 Readiness: The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot comes equipped with PCIe UD Slot X reinforcement, providing 10x the load-bearing capacity for massive modern graphics cards. It also includes a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot for next-generation NVMe storage.
Networking & I/O: It offers lightning-fast Intel Wi-Fi 7 with a directional antenna for lag-free wireless gaming, alongside a 5GbE LAN port and high-speed USB-C connectivity.
Gigabyte makes building seamless with EZ-Latch Click and EZ-Latch Plus mechanisms for tool-less M.2 and GPU installation. Additionally, it integrates AORUS AI Snatch and AI-driven BIOS optimization tools, allowing users to safely squeeze maximum performance out of their CPU and memory with a single click.
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