ASUS Z890 AYW Intel LGA1851 Z890 ATX Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard

ASUS Z890 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 Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W 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.

AI Solutions:
ASUS AI Solutions include AI Advisor as your technical expert with expertise in PC performance, 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 Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 12(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.

AEMP III for Ultimate DDR5 Performance:
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.

Cooler by Design:
The Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W 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.

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
• Supports up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
• Dual channel memory architecture
• DIMM Fit
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII)

Graphics:

• 1 x DisplayPort
• 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: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)

Storage:

• Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 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 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode); M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes); 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:

• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
• Bluetooth v5.3

USB:

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode): 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A), 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 9 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

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)
• 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x Wi-Fi module
• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 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, 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
• Storage Related: 4 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge), 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 Gen2 headers, 1 x Clear CMOS 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 (14-1 pin), 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), Windows 10 64-bit (21H2 & later)

Form Factor:

• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
• 2 x M.2 rubber packages
• 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
• 1 x Quick start guide