ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME, Intel® Z890 Chipset, LGA 1851, 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4, E-ATX Motherboard
Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 E-ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 24+2+1+2 power stages, NPU Boost, DDR5 slots with NitroPath DRAM Technology, DIMM Flex, AEMP III, WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 3D VC M.2 Heatsink, three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots and one PCIe 4.0 slot onboard with ROG M.2 PowerBoost, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on ROG Q-DIMM.2 card, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and full support for next-gen graphics cards, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, two Thunderbolt™ 5 ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connector, ASUS AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and Full Color 5” LCD Display
- Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- Intel® LGA 1851 Socket: Supports Intel Core™ Ultra Processors (series 2)
- Exclusive AI Technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AI Networking II to simplify setup and enhance performance
- Advanced Overclocking & Memory Technology: NPU Boost, NitroPath DRAM Technology, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III
- Robust Power Solution: 24(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
- Optimized Thermal Design: Massive heatsinks integrated with the I/O cover, joined by a U-shaped heatpipe and connected to the power stages with high-conductivity thermal pads, and 3D VC M.2 Heatsink for a PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slot
- Latest M.2 Support: Three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and one PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot onboard with ROG M.2 PowerBoost, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on Q-DIMM.2, all with substantial cooling solutions
- Abundant Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 USB Type-C® ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher, USB 10Gbps Type-C front-panel connector, seven additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with full support for next-gen graphics cards, HDMI™ 2.1
- High-Performance Networking: On-board Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Marvell® 10 Gb Ethernet and Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet
- DIY Friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, new M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Antenna, BIOS Q-Dashboard, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button and pre-mounted I/O shield
- Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS® ES9219 Quad DAC for up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
- Unmatched Personalization: Full Color 5” LCD Display, Two Gen 2 ARGB headers, a 6-pin Gen 2 ARGB header to support two Gen 2 ARGB headers, all configurable with ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting
- Renowned Software: ASUS DriverHub, Dolby Atmos®, exclusive 1-year Internet Security subscription, TurboV Core, GlideX, HWiNFO and bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription
Model | ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME |
News & Updates |
2024/10/24: A new BIOS has been released addressing various bugs, including no display from the graphics card when installing Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to use the new EZ Flash tool to update directly using the ZIP
file downloaded from the ASUS site. Please visit our GLOBAL website to check and download the latest updates. |
CPU |
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851 Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
Chipset | Intel® Z890 Chipset |
Memory |
4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5 Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) Supports DIMM Flex DIMM Fit NitroPath DRAM Technology * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
Graphics |
1 x HDMITM port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. **Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1. ***Supports up to 1 x 8K@60HZ(DSC mode)+2 x 4K@60HZ monitors, It is recommended to chain-connect the monitors using a verified Thunderbolt™ cable. ****For resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.bandwidth limited by DisplayPort™ 2.1 with up to 77.4 Gbit/s. *****In ThunderboltTM 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20. ******VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. *******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card. |
Expansion Slots |
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 modes)** Intel® Z890 Chipset** 1 x PCIe 4.0x4 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). **M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals. |
Storage |
Total supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Support 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 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)** M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 modes)** Intel® Z890 Chipset DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) DIMM.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Q-DIMM.2, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports *Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5. **M.2_3 & M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_3 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x4. When M.2_3 & M.2_4 are enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 & PCIEX16(G5)_2 will disabled. |
Ethernet |
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
Wireless & Bluetooth |
Intel® Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth® v5.4*** *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. *** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications. |
USB |
Rear USB (Total 10 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 7 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C®) Front USB (Total 10 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)* 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A *USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A |
Audio |
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082** - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC - LED-illuminated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. ** The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device. |
Back Panel I/O Ports |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 USB Type-C® ports 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 7 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 2 x USB Type-C®) 1 x HDMITM port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port 2 x LED-illuminated 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 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 2 x 4-pin Radiator Fan headers 2 x W_PUMP+ headers 1 x WB_SENSOR header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 1 x DIMM.2 slot supports 2 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 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 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 1 x 6-pin ARGB Gen 2 header to support 2 x ARGB Gen 2 headers 2 x Addressable Gen 2 header 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch 4 x BCLK button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 18 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD switchs 1 x RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header |
Special Features |
Extreme OC Kit - FlexKey button - LN2 Mode - ProbeIt - ReTry button - Safe boot button - Start button - Slow Mode Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 Q-Release - M.2 Q-Slide - Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) - Q-Antenna - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Q-Dashboard - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot - Q-DIMM.2 ASUS Thermal Solution - Fan bracket - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - Metal backplate - VRM heatsink design - 3D VC M.2 Heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - Backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Dual BIOS Full Color 5" LCD Display ROG M.2 PowerBoost Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher* - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A - Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. |
Software Features |
ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Dolby Atmos - Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - GameFirst - HWiNFO - Power Saving - LCD Display ASUS AI Advisor ASUS Driver Hub Turbo Vcore ASUS GlideX Thunderbolt™ Share USB Wattage Watcher WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide NPU Boost ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey |
BIOS | 2 x 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
Manageability | WOL by PME |
Accessories |
Cables 1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable 1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable 2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cable 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cable packages 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables pack ROG Q-DIMM.2 with Heatsink 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad package for ROG Q-DIMM.2 2 x Thermal pad for ROG Q-DIMM.2 Additional Cooling Kit 2 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110 1 x DDR5 Fan holder Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG screwdriver 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG VIP card 2 x M.2 Q-Slide packages 6 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x ROG Bottle Opener Installation Media 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation 1 x Quick start guide |
Operating System | Windows 11 (22H2 & later) |
Form Factor |
E-ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 10.9 inch (30.5 cm x 27.7 cm) |