Asus ROG Strix Z890-A GAMING WIFI Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z890 Chipset (rogstrixz890-agamingwifi)

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ROG STRIX Z890-A gaming wifi

With Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0, and Polymo lighting, the ROG Strix Z890-A delivers -fast data transfers, exceptional connectivity and a customizable aesthetic that can be subtle or bold. This motherboard delivers the power and speed essential for elite gaming and the demands of advanced AI PC applications.


ASUS AI ADVISOR

Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

* Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.


AI OVERCLOCKING

ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits.


AI COOLING II

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.


AI NETWORKING II

AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.

*Features may vary by model. News and Updates
2024/10/24: A new BIOS has been released addressing various bugs, including no display from the graphics card when installing Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to use the new EZ Flash tool to update directly using the ZIP file downloaded from the ASUS site.
Please refer to the global product page at the following linkfor the latest news and specifications.
https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/spec/ CPU
Support Intel Core^TM Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Note1: Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
Note2: Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. Chipset
Intel Z890 Chipset Memory
4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5
Support up to 9066+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
Supports DIMM FIT
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII)
Note: Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
Note: Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. Graphics
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI^TM port
2 x Intel Thunderbolt^TM 4 support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt^TM video outputs
- Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
Note1: Supports max. 8K at 60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
Note2: Supports 4K at 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Note3: In Thunderbolt^TM 4 mode, supports up to 8K at 60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K at 60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20.
Note4: VGA resolution support depends on processors or graphic cards resolution.
Note5: 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. Expansion Slots
Intel Core^TM Ultra Processors (Series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals. Storage
Total Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel Core^TM 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 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Note: 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. Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard Wireless and Bluetooth
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
Note1: 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.
Note2: Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
Note3: The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturers website for the latest specifications. USB
Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt^TM 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C)
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-Cwith up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Note1: USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Note2: USB Type-C power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max. 2.0A Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- 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
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
Note1: A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Note2: 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. Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt^TM 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C)
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-Cwith up to 30W PD/PPD Fast-charge)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI^TM port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack^TM 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
5 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
5 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 5Gbps header supports 2 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 Chassis Intrusion header
1 x CPU Over voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt^TM (USB4) header Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 5K Black metallic capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM- Q-LED (CPU red, DRAM yellow, VGA white, Boot Device yellow green)
- Q-SlotASUS
Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack^TM button
- BIOS FlashBack^TM LED
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z
- Dolby Atmos
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- GameFirst
- Power Saving
AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
HWiNFO
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
Adobe Creative Cloud (30 Days Free Trial)
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
NPU Boost
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
FlexKey BIOS
256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Cable ties package
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG Strix stickers
5 x M.2 rubbers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide Operating System
Windows 11 (22H2 later) Form Factor
ATX Form Factor