GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER LGA1851 ATX Motherboard

Description

Overview

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER is an ATX flagship motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) platforms. It combines a robust 18+1+2 digital VRM, advanced cooling, and modern connectivity — including dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10GbE LAN and Wi‑Fi 7 — to suit high‑performance gaming, content creation and workstation builds. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))

Key features

• Chipset: Intel Z890 — designed for the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))
• CPU socket: LGA1851 (retailer listings and product pages identify the board for Socket 1851 systems). ([e.leclerc](https://www.e.leclerc/fp/4719331864903))
• Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots with XMP support and AORUS D5 Bionic Corsa memory optimisations. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))
• Storage: 5 × M.2 slots (2 × PCIe 5.0 x4, 3 × PCIe 4.0) plus 4 × SATA 6Gb/s. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))
• Expansion & graphics: PCIe 5.0 x16 full-length slot with reinforced PCIe UD Slot X. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))
• Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type‑C (DP‑Alt), front-panel USB‑C 20Gb/s, multiple USB 3.2 ports, 10GbE LAN and Wi‑Fi 7 with directional ultra‑high gain antenna. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))
• Audio: Realtek ALC1220 codec with rear ESS SABRE ES9118 DAC for high‑fidelity output. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))
• Thermals & build: VRM Thermal Armor, M.2 Thermal Guard XL and integrated I/O shield for easier installation and improved cooling. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))

Use this board if you need a modern ATX platform with extensive high‑speed storage options, advanced networking and professional‑grade I/O for peripherals and displays. Check the motherboard support list and BIOS updates on Gigabyte’s support pages before installing a specific CPU model or memory kit. ([gigabyte.com](https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-MASTER))