ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI-CSM Intel LGA1851 Z890 mATX Wi-Fi Motherboard

ASUS PRIME series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of the latest Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI-CSM motherboard provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features. It’s designed to be Advanced AI PC-ready, offering the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications.

ASUS Control Center Express:
ASUS Control Center Express is an integrated IT monitoring and management software designed to deploy faster, simplify IT operations and improve productivity with comprehensive control and user-friendly functions. ASUS Control Center Express is compatible with over 100 ASUS motherboards to provide a high-quality, TCO-optimized solution for your business needs.

AI Solutions:
ASUS AI Solutions include AI Advisor as your technical expert with expertise in PC performance, AI Networking II for real-time bandwidth optimization and AI Cooling II for automated temperature control.

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%.

Robust Power Design:
Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI-CSM is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 10(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80 amperes each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future Intel processors.

Cooler by Design:
The PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI-CSM motherboard is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to help ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

Empowering Connections:
The PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI-CSM motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity, including support for WiFi 7, the latest version of PCI Express and an arsenal of USB ports which includes Type-C connections.

CPU:

• Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset:

• Intel Z890 Chipset

Memory:

• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
• Support up to 8666+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
• Dual channel memory architecture
• DIMM Fit
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)

Graphics:

• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C) supports DisplayPort video output

Expansion Slots:

• Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
• Intel Z890 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)

Storage:

• Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
• Intel Z890 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode), M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:

• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:

• Wi-Fi 7
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
• Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
• Bluetooth v5.4

USB:

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode), 1x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A), 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A), 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 5Gbps 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 port

Audio:

• Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC: Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking; Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
• Audio Features: Audio Shielding, Premium audio capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers

Back Panel I/O Ports:

• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode)
• 1x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x Wi-Fi module
• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
• 3 x Audio jacks
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack 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
• Power related: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector, 1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connector
• Storage related: 3 x M.2 slots (Key M), 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB: 1 x USB 5Gbps 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 Gen2 headers, 1 x Aura RGB header, 1 x Clear CMOS header, 1 x Chassis Intrusion header, 1 x COM Port header, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO), 1 x S/PDIF Out header, 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin), 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header, 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header

BIOS:

• 256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:

• WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Form Factor:

• mATX Form Factor
• 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm

• Cables: 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• Miscellaneous: 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 3 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD
• Documentation: 1 x ACC Express activation key card, 1 x Quick start guide