Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z890 Chipset (rogmaximusz890hero)

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ROG Maximus Z890 HERO

The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero unleashes the performance of Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) via exclusive AI PC technologies, robust power delivery, optimized thermal management, extensive PCIe 5.0 support, DDR5 slots and WiFi 7. Meanwhile, angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting accents around the ROG logo deliver a signature aesthetic that elevates system design.


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.


ai OVERCLOCKING

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.


AI COOLING II

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


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.


NPU BOOST

The integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

* The overclocking performance may vary depending on the CPU series and motherboard used.

** Testing was conducted with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard, GeForce RTX 4090 24GB graphics card, and XPG Lancer DDR5 memory modules (model AX5U6000C4016G). 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. CPU
Support Intel Core^TM Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851
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 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)
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 HDMI^TM port
2 x Intel Thunderbolt^TM 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt^TM video outputs
Note1: Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates
Note2: Supports max. 8K at 60Hz with DSC 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 x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
Note4: In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
Note5: VGA resolution support depends on processors or graphic cards resolution.
Note6: 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 (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)
Intel Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
Note1: Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
Note2: When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. Storage
Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector 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 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 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
SlimSAS connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately.
Note1: 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
Note2: When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only. Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
1 x Realtek 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 11 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt^TM 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
Note1: USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
Note2: USB Type-C power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.321V max. 3A 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
Note: 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 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^TM 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^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
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 8-pin PCIe Power connector
Storage Related
6 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x SlimSAS connector
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 ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt^TM (USB4) header
Note: The Thunderbolt^TM card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt^TM card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Special Features
Extreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- ReTry 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^TM 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
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
- Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher
- Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.321V max. 3A
- Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
Note: To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. Software Features
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^TM Share
USB Wattage Watcher
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 BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability
WOL by PME Accessories
Cables
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x DDR5 fan holder
1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages
1 x ROG stickers
6 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide Operating System
Windows 11 (22H2 and later) Form Factor
ATX Form Factor