ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero LGA1851 ATX Motherboard

Description

Overview

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is an ATX motherboard engineered for Intel LGA1851 (Core Ultra Series 2) processors. It combines a robust 22+1+2+2 power design, comprehensive cooling, and extensive I/O to support high‑performance gaming, content creation and advanced AI‑ready systems.

Key features

• Intel Z890 chipset with LGA1851 socket (supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs).
• Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 192 GB and support for 9200+ MT/s (OC) with ASUS memory technologies (NitroPath, DIMM Flex, AEMP III).
• Storage: six onboard M.2 slots (three PCIe 5.0, three PCIe 4.0), SlimSAS connector and four SATA 6Gb/s ports; ROG M.2 PowerBoost for simultaneous high‑load M.2 use.
• Expansion and graphics: PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (with Q‑Release Slim) plus additional PCIe 4.0 slots; full support for next‑gen graphics cards.
• Connectivity: 2 × Thunderbolt™ 4 (rear), USB 20Gbps front‑panel Type‑C (Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W with required power connection), multiple 10Gbps/5Gbps USB ports.
• Networking: 2×2 Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q‑Antenna, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and Realtek 5Gb Ethernet.
• Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS ES9219 Quad DAC for high‑fidelity output and multi‑streaming features.
• DIY friendly features: pre‑mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™, Q‑Release M.2/PCIe features, onboard start/Retry/Clear CMOS buttons and Q‑Dashboard.

Package contents

• ROG Maximus Z890 Hero motherboard
• 1 × ASUS WiFi Q‑Antenna
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1 × ARGB extension cable; M.2 Q‑Latch/Q‑Slide packages and M.2 rubber pads
• DDR5 fan holder, thermal pad for M.2 22110, Q‑connector, ROG stickers and a ROG bottle opener
• USB drive with drivers & utilities and Quick Start Guide

Refer to the official ASUS product page and the downloadable manual for detailed compatibility lists, BIOS updates and full technical tables.