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Series

Challenger1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual title: B860 Challenger WiFi. Challenger is the ASRock line in the name.

ProArt1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and spec summary: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

B860 Challenger WiFi, 90-MXBUC0-A0UAYZ1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual title and specification chapter: B860 Challenger WiFi. The part number 90-MXBUC0-A0UAYZ is from Geizhals and PCPartPicker. The White edition has its own part number and is a separate model.3Retailer page25n.de/ASRock-B860-Challenger-WiFi-1851-ATX-HDMI-USB-C-DDR/25N36624Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer part number 90-MXBUC0-A0UAYZ.4Spec databasegeizhals.de/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-90-mxbuc0-a0uayz-a3751620.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer part number 90-MXBUC0-A0UAYZ.6Spec databasepcpartpicker.com/product/BKDnTW/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-atx-lga1851-motherboard-b860-challenger-wifiRead 15 October 2026Part numbers: B860 Challenger WiFi and 90-MXBUC0-A0UAYZ.

ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI, 90MB1JD0-M0EAY06Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Model number 90MB1JD0-M0EAY0, which ASUS's own webshop also shows.8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Product code 90MB1JD0-M0EAY0.

GTIN / EAN

47115814941903Retailer page25n.de/ASRock-B860-Challenger-WiFi-1851-ATX-HDMI-USB-C-DDR/25N36624Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711581494190, manufacturer part number 90-MXBUC0-A0UAYZ. A search result for a French retailer lists the same EAN. The White edition has a different EAN.

4711387766163, 1971057661678Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Three-page product datasheet published 2024-12-20 by a European trade data supplier. Barcodes: EAN 4711387766163 and UPC 197105766167.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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11 October 20244Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 2026Article of 2024-10-11 lists the ProArt Z890-Creator WIFI among 17 new ASUS Z890 boards.

Status

Available4Spec databasegeizhals.de/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-90-mxbuc0-a0uayz-a3751620.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listed with offers from many shops on 2026-10-15.

Available6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with dozens of offers from German and Austrian shops on 2026-10-14.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$489.997Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 14 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists the ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi at 489.99 USD on Amazon.com, US, as a pre-order listing. It does not call the price an MSRP and US prices exclude sales tax. No ASUS price statement was found.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Product colour: Black.

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Mainstream4Spec databasegeizhals.de/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-90-mxbuc0-a0uayz-a3751620.htmlRead 15 October 2026Segment: Mainstream. ASRock Challenger is a budget line and not a Phantom Gaming, creator or workstation line.

Creator1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ProArt is ASUS's creator line. The software list has ProArt Creator Hub and CreatonFirst, and the special features name Business Focused Features.8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026The description says the board empowers creators of all levels.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

LGA18511Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

Intel B8601Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Intel Z8901Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851). The manual points to ASRock's website for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, CPU row: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851. The manual points to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

No7Press articlepugetsystems.com/labs/articles/z890-vs-b860-vs-h810Read 15 October 2026The article says Z890 supports CPU core and base clock overclocking and the B860 chipset only supports memory overclocking.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 27 describes a CPU Over Voltage jumper for a flexible overclocking system. The software list has TurboV Core and AI Overclocking Guide. Intel's Z890 chipset supports CPU overclocking, which APH Networks quotes from Intel's page.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Page 2 quotes Intel's chipset page: the Z890 supports CPU (IA), BCLK and memory overclocking.

Board

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and the package contents: ATX Form Factor. The manual gives no millimetre size.

ATX1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, Form Factor row: ATX, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)3Retailer page25n.de/ASRock-B860-Challenger-WiFi-1851-ATX-HDMI-USB-C-DDR/25N36624Read 15 October 2026The spec table lists width 30.5 cm and depth 24.4 cm, which is the ATX size of 244 mm by 305 mm. The retailer's general information block lists other sizes, which are packaging. ATX is stored as 244 by 305.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm. The PIM datasheet lists 305 mm wide and 244 mm deep. The 305 mm side runs along the rear I/O edge.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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83Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026An eight-layer PCB helps dissipate heat around the voltage regulators.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Page 3 says the board has an 8-layer PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1.3 layout and 2.12 connector pages show the usual front-side connectors. PCPartPicker also says no back-connect connectors.6Spec databasepcpartpicker.com/product/BKDnTW/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-atx-lga1851-motherboard-b860-challenger-wifiRead 15 October 2026Back-Connect Connectors: No.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout on page 16 shows the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1.2 connector list has only the RGB and addressable LED headers. No on-board lighting is named.

No3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes tone-on-tone black layers with metallic gold touches. Club386 says the board has no RGB lighting. The only lighting header type is Addressable Gen2.4Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 2026Matte-black look with subtle bronze accents and no RGB lighting.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

10+1+1+1+13Retailer page25n.de/ASRock-B860-Challenger-WiFi-1851-ATX-HDMI-USB-C-DDR/25N36624Read 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's text: 10+1+1+1+1 Power Phase Design, with Dr.MOS MOSFET power stages. TweakTown, as seen in a search excerpt, writes 10+1+1 for the same board, which counts the rails differently. The maker's string is stored.

16+1+2+23Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026Power section: 16+1+2+2 power stages (up to 90A). 16 for VCCCORE, 1 for VCCGT, 2 for VCCSA and 2 for VNNAON.4Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 202616+1+2+2 phase power delivery.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Digi+ voltage-regulator module with a 16+1+2+2 90A power stage design.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

104Spec databasegeizhals.de/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-90-mxbuc0-a0uayz-a3751620.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM row: 10+1+1+1+1 with 11 virtual CPU phases (2x5+1) and 10x MOSFETs for VCORE. Geizhals names no controller.5Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review counts ten SiC623 integrated power stages for the CPU core, in a 14-phase 10+1+1+1+1 layout. It names no PWM controller.

163Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 202616 VCCCORE power stages with high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers in one package.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

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90A3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026VCCCORE stages at 90A. The two VNNAON stages are 80A.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 202616+1+2+2 90A power stage design.

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

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ASUS ASP24326Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: ASP2432 (MP29005-A) and MP2940C (max 3 phases). ASP2432 is ASUS's own part name, in line with the ASUS ASP2412 on other ASUS boards, and the MP29005-A name is MPS's. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator. The same page lists 16 x 90A MP87691 smart power stages for VCORE.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector) and the 24 pin ATX power connector.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 24: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors. The manual says to connect the 8-pin plug, or both.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1.2 and 1.3 connector lists have no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list names only the 24-pin and two 8-pin CPU connectors. No extra slot power connector is listed.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: dual channel DDR5, 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots.

DDR51Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM slots, DDR5, dual channel.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026

41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: max. capacity of system memory 256GB.

256GB2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The manual of 2026/01/14, the PIM datasheet and Club386's launch article say 192GB. The live page is stored, as for the other ASUS Z890 boards.

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

8,666MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8666+(OC). The manual names no CPU family or module setup. Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only family for the board. Geizhals writes max. DDR5-8666 OC.

9,066MT/s1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC). It gives no module setup for the figure, and Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family for this board.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC).

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 memory. It supports the on-die ECC function, which does not count.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Footnote: Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports the On-Die ECC function.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM), with no bypass-mode limit.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). ASUS does not say whether the clock driver is bypassed.

Expansion slots

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASRock B860 Challenger WiFi

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 2.7: PCIE1 is a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from the CPU in x16 mode. PCIE2 is a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the chipset that runs in x4 mode. The M.2 Key E socket of the installed Wi-Fi module is not listed.

BASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	8	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and pages 14 and 20: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU (x16, or x8/x8 when both are used) and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the Z890 chipset in x4 mode. The shared bandwidth table shows the second Gen 5 slot at x8, and the Gen 4 slot is disabled when M.2_5 is used.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASRock B860 Challenger WiFi

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 2.15 to 2.17: M2_1 is a Blazing M.2 on the CPU, type 2280, PCIe Gen5x4. M2_2 is a Hyper M.2 on the chipset, types 2230/2242/2260/2280, PCIe Gen4x4. M2_3 is a Hyper M.2 on the chipset, type 2280, PCIe Gen4x4. The manual lists no SATA mode and PCInQ says all slots are NVMe only. M2_1 has a heatsink with a release button. M2_2 has a heatsink fixed with screws. M2_3 has no heatsink in the install guide. The manual names no lane sharing between the slots.

BASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes	The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is disabled

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 24: M.2_1 (CPU) takes 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4. M.2_2 (CPU) takes 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_3, M.2_4 and M.2_5 are from the Z890 chipset, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. Only M.2_5 also takes SATA, and it shares bandwidth with the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The ASUS product page and Geizhals say every slot has a heatsink. The manual lists the M.2 heatsink and the M.2 heatsink backplate. The two Thunderbolt 5 controller modules on the layout (M.2(TB5)_1 and _2) and the Wi-Fi module slot are not storage slots.3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026Heatsinks are included on the M.2 slots, and the M.2 Q-Release switch removes the heatsink without screws.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026A hinged M.2 Q-Release heatsink covers the four PCIe 4.0 slots and a small M.2 Q-Release heatsink covers the PCIe 5.0 slot.6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Besonderheiten: 5 x M.2 passive heatsinks.

M.2 slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.

41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.

Rear ports

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASRock B860 Challenger WiFi

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	No
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	6	5	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 1.4: 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, up to 4K 120Hz), 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 (USB32_1234, USB32_5 and USB32_6, where USB32_56 are Lightning Gaming Ports), 2 USB 2.0, 1 RJ-45 (2.5 Gigabit LAN), 3 HD audio jacks, a BIOS Flashback button and 2 antenna ports. The manual does not name the USB 3.2 Gen1 ports Type-A. The only Type-C is the one named, so the others are stored as Type-A. The graphics list names only HDMI, so the Type-C has no DisplayPort mode. The manual gives no USB power output.

BASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	80	Thunderbolt 5	15	Yes
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	6	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	DisplayPort 2.1 input only	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 30: 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB Type-C), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C), 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DisplayPort (input only), 1 x HDMI, 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb and 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 gold-plated audio jacks, the Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack button. The DisplayPort input takes the output of a graphics card so that the Thunderbolt ports can carry it, so it is stored as other. The USB-C power output footnote says 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W for all three Type-C ports. ASUS names Thunderbolt 5 at up to 80 Gbit/s each way, shown as 80. Thunderbolt 4 is stored as 40. HDMI is 4K 60 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1 and needs a CPU with integrated graphics. The Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the BIOS FlashBack button are not ports.

Rear USB ports

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10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

80Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASRock B860 Challenger WiFi

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	5	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 1 Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 header, 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header (2 ports) and 2 USB 2.0 headers (4 ports).

BASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	15
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	1	2	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 1 x USB 2.0 header for 2 ports. The USB-C power output footnote of 5V/3.0A is stored as 15 W for the front connector.

Front USB-C header speed

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 2 CPU fan connectors (4-pin), 4 chassis fan connectors (4-pin) and 1 AIO pump fan connector (4-pin). The block diagram says FAN x7.

81Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x CPU fan, 1 x CPU OPT fan, 1 x AIO pump and 5 x chassis fan headers, all 4-pin. Page 23 lists each at 1 A and 12 W.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 3 x addressable LED headers (5V, 3A total).

31Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

11Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 1 x RGB LED header (12V, 3A total).

01Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81251Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: Dragon RTL8125BG, 2.5 Gigabit LAN. The suffix BG is left out.

Marvell AQtion, Intel I2261Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet and 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. ASUS names no chip model for either. Geizhals reads the 2.5Gb chip as Intel I226-V and names no model for the Marvell chip.6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026LAN rows: 10G Marvell (10GBase-T) and 2.5G Intel I226-V. The suffix V is left out.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 1.2 and 1.6: the board comes with an 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 plus Bluetooth module, in the M.2 Key E socket.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 30: Wi-Fi 7 module on the rear panel. A M.2 Key-E module sits in the Wi-Fi slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports the 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. 6 GHz and bandwidth rules vary between countries.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

160MHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: supports 160MHz channel bandwidth with the 6GHz frequency band.

320MHz1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

Realtek RTL8922AE5Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Component list: Realtek RTL8922AE on an AzureWave AW-EB601NF module, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The manual block diagram shows AW-EB601NF on the Key E socket. No other source names the chip.

Intel BE2006Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026WLAN row: Intel BE200 (Wi-Fi 7, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.4.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 1.2 and 1.6: supports Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Bluetooth v5.4. The version may vary by the Wi-Fi module maker.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec).

Realtek ALC1220P1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 1.4 and 2.14: a BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel and a USB BIOS Flashback port.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 50: BIOS FlashBack button and LED, with a BIOS FlashBack port on the rear panel (USB 2.0 Type-A).

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.11: Clear CMOS is a 2-pin jumper (CLRMOS1). The rear panel list has no clear CMOS button.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Clear CMOS button is on the board (layout item 13, CLR_CMOS). The rear panel list on page 30 has no Clear CMOS button, so the rear panel button is stored as false.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.13: Post Status Checker with four status LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT. It is not a two-digit display.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 20: Q-LEDs with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No two-digit display is listed. APH Networks also sees four status LEDs.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Four status LEDs above the 24-pin connector show CPU, memory, graphics card and boot device.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.14: the motherboard has one smart button, the BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel. The layout lists no power or reset button on the board.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The 22-item layout list and the internal connector list name no start or power button. The front system panel header only takes a chassis button.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The specification chapter lists no second BIOS chip. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: BIOS is a 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated. TurboVS also says there is no dual BIOS.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes4Spec databasegeizhals.de/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-90-mxbuc0-a0uayz-a3751620.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: integrated I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2.15 to 2.17: the M.2 SSDs are secured by turning a nut lock, and the M2_1 heatsink comes off with a release button. The antennas screw on, so there is no push-on antenna connector. The manual names no PCIe release.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release (heatsink), M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna with a Q-connector. The ASUS product page says the Q-Antenna snaps in without screws.3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2 Q-Release switch removes the M.2 heatsink without screws. The Q-Antenna snaps into place without screws.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables, 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas, 1 x Screw for M.2 Socket, 1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1. The manual marks the cables, antennas, screw and standoff as optional. The motherboard itself is not listed here.

1 x ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x ProArt accessory bag, 1 x ACC Express activation key card, 1 x Quick start guide1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents, page 13.

Links

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Product page

asrock.com/mb/Intel/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi/index.asp2Maker product pageasrock.com/mb/Intel/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi/index.aspRead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence. The page returned a connection reset and a bot check page, so it was not read. Values come from the manual and retailer copies of the maker's text.

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026ASUS US product page.

Spec sheet

www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi/Specification/index.asp2Maker product pageasrock.com/mb/Intel/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi/index.aspRead 15 October 2026The Specification page follows ASRock's usual address pattern. It returned no content, so it was not read.

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS US specifications tab for ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI.

Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Challenger%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASRock manual for the B860 Challenger WiFi, Version 1.0, published December 2025, on download.asrock.com. It states most values in chapter 1.2 Specifications and in the installation chapter.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdf1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI User's Manual, English edition V4, dated 2026/01/14. The link comes from ASUS's own manual list API on the product page.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-b860-challenger-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: warranty 3 years. The review does not name the market.

3years6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 years.

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