ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI Intel LGA1851 Z890 ATX Wi-Fi Gaming Motherboard

With Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0, and Polymo lighting, the ROG Strix Z890-A delivers lightning-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:
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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%.

Undeniably ROG STRIX:
The ROG Strix Z890-A features a sleek white surface for a contemporary and stylish appearance that fits effortlessly into most system builds. Metallic heatsinks complement the clean design, while subtle Polymo lighting on the I/O shroud lets you choose between a refined, minimalist look or a vibrant, eye-catching display.

Outshine the Competition:
ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, enabling full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. Effects can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

CPU:

• Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• 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 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)

Graphics:

• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs

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)

Storage:

• Total Supports 5 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 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 & SATA modes)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:

• 1 x Intel 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 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
• Bluetooth v5.4

USB:

• Rear USB (Total 10 ports): 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C), 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C with 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

Audio:

• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
• Audio Features: SupremeFX Shielding Technology, Savitech SV3H712 AMP, Rear optical S/PDIF out port, Premium audio capacitors, Audio cover

Back Panel I/O Ports:

• 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C)
• 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPD Fast-charge)
• 2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI 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 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 (USB4) header

BIOS:

• 256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:

• WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:

• Windows 11 (22H2 later)

Form Factor:

• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

• 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