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.
Key features
- Chipset: Intel Z890 — designed for the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors.
- CPU socket: LGA1851 (retailer listings and product pages identify the board for Socket 1851 systems).
- Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots with XMP support and AORUS D5 Bionic Corsa memory optimisations.
- Storage: 5 × M.2 slots (2 × PCIe 5.0 x4, 3 × PCIe 4.0) plus 4 × SATA 6Gb/s.
- Expansion & graphics: PCIe 5.0 x16 full-length slot with reinforced PCIe UD Slot X.
- 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.
- Audio: Realtek ALC1220 codec with rear ESS SABRE ES9118 DAC for high‑fidelity output.
- Thermals & build: VRM Thermal Armor, M.2 Thermal Guard XL and integrated I/O shield for easier installation and improved cooling.
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.
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