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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.

AORUS3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Aorus branding on the heatsinks, in the review of the Aorus Elite Wifi7 Plus.

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.

Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS, Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P9Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1013368/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-p.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.10Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-4719331880798Read 15 October 2026Reference Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Product number manufacturer: Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.

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.

47193318807989Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1013368/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-p.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798 for manufacturer code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.10Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-4719331880798Read 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798.11Retailer pageawd-it.co.uk/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-lga-1851-z890-atx-motherboard-ddr5-wifi-7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798.

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

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9 March 20266Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-03-09 on GIGABYTE introducing the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus and Z890 Eagle WiFi7 Plus that weekend. GIGABYTE's own press release was not readable.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-03-09: GIGABYTE announces two new motherboards.

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.

Available3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review's price table lists the board at Newegg, Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The listing shows a price of 8,490 THB on 2026-10-15.

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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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI72Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review of 2026-05-25: the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS is a revision of the non-PLUS board that improves the network controller and adds an Ultra Turbo mode. The non-PLUS board is the catalog's Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026They are refreshes of existing models, built to take the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.

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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$269.993Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the board a mid-range offering at $269.99 and shows $289.99 struck out next to $269.99 in its price table. CGMagazine labels $269.99 as the MSRP. US price, excl. sales tax.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review of 2026-08-08. The header says MSRP $269.99.

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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Black3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table and verdict: Black.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Colour of product: 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.

Gaming3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026AORUS is GIGABYTE's gaming line. The review tests the board with games and calls it a mid-range Z890 board. No source names a segment word for this exact board. The same call is stored for the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.

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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rev. 1.08Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The listing title says (REV.1.0). No other revision was found.

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

LGA18511Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page copies GIGABYTE's specification, in Spanish and English wording with typos. LGA1851 socket: support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. GIGABYTE's own pages block agents, so this copy and the retailer copies below stand in for the maker's spec page. Read on 2026-10-15.

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 Z8901Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Z890 Express Chipset.

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)1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec copy: support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. The retailers Paradigit and JIB write Intel Core Ultra Series 2. Tom's Hardware says the board runs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus without a BIOS update. Read on 2026-10-15.

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.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says you can overclock the CPU on the board and describes the Ultra Turbo modes in the BIOS.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026Ultra Turbo Mode is an automated overclocking system that applies frequency and voltage settings on top of Intel 200S Boost, for unlocked K and KF processors.

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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.

ATX1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

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)1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026An ATX model at 305 x 244 mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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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.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review describes the power, fan, USB and front-panel connectors on the front of the board, so it 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.

Yes2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The VRM heatsink name now has lighting.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Aorus branding on the top left VRM heatsink is RGB backlit and a couple of RGB LEDs sit under the chipset heatsink. Controlled by Gigabyte Control Center and RGB Fusion.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026The card has a small touch of RGB under the chipset heatsink.

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+22Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The box highlights 16 digital phases with 8+8 in parallel, a slight cut against the non-PLUS board.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026A total of 19 phases with 16 dedicated to Vcore, which fits the maker's 16+1+2.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE pairs the platform with a 16+1+2 twin digital power design.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The AORUS Elite has a 16+1+2 phase VRM.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies GIGABYTE's feature text: Twin 16+1+2 phase digital VRM.

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.

163Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 202616 x OnSemi NCP302155 60A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore.

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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60A3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review reads 16 OnSemi NCP302155 60A SPS stages and writes 960 A in total. The maker's 60A DrMOS figure is in the Profesional Review launch article.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The review writes 60A DrMOS stages for the VRM section.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The 16+1+2 phase VRM has 60 A DrMOS.

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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onsemi NCP815373Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names the OnSemi NCP81537 controller, fed by the 8-pin EPS connectors. onsemi is written as the other GIGABYTE board in the catalog writes it. Single review.

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 pin1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20261 x 24-pin ATX main power and 2 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connectors.

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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. The list is complete, with two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors and a TPM header.

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.

DDR51Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel. Tom's spec table prints (2) DIMM slots, which is copied from the Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X. The same review's text and every other source say four.

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.

256GB1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max. capacity 256 GB.

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.

9,466MT/s1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support up to DDR5 9466+ MT/s (OC). The copy names no CPU family. The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported speed. Tom's text writes 9,666 once, which is a typo against 9466 on every other page.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The motherboard lists support up to DDR5-9466 MT/s.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The speed list ends at 9466 (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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Paradigit lists ECC compatibility as non-ECC.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026ECC compatibility: non-ECC.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The memory list names Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) with no bypass-mode limit.

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.

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	2

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU: 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 5.0 at x16 (PCIEX16), which only supports a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. Chipset: 2 x PCIe x16 slots, PCIe 4.0 at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2). Tom's spec table writes the first slot as x16/x8.

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.

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2Q_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2M_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU: M2A_CPU (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2) and M2B_CPU (type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2). Chipset: M2Q_SB (type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) and M2M_SB (type 22110/2280, SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2). 25110 is stored as 22110. Only M2M_SB lists SATA. Tom's Hardware's text says the three lower sockets all run through the chipset, which the spec copy contradicts for M2B_CPU. The spec copy is stored. Tom's and CGMagazine say the board has no lane sharing, so shares_lanes_with is empty.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top socket has its own small heatsink and the three below share one heatsink. The bottom socket M2M_SB also supports SATA SSDs.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies the same four M.2 lines as the spec page, with M2A_CPU listed for 25110/22110/2580/2280 and the others for 22110/2280.

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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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.

41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

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.

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel connectors: 1 x USB4 Type-C port (DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks, 1 x optical S/PDIF out, 2 antenna connectors. The Type-C port shows DisplayPort video from the CPU's graphics, up to 3840x2160 at 144 Hz, with DisplayPort 2.1. The USB4 rate of 40 Gbps comes from Tom's Hardware. The 5 Gbps LAN rate comes from the LAN row (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps). No USB power output is stated. The buttons are not ports.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear I/O: one USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C port that the review says is USB4 and not Thunderbolt 4, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), three USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) and four USB 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 2.1 output, the Realtek 5 GbE port and an audio stack with two 3.5 mm jacks and S/PDIF out.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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

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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).

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	Not available	4

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Internal list: 1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support (10 Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header and USB 2.0/1.1 headers. The USB list says 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 on the back panel, 2 through the internal header) and 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 through headers), so the USB 2.0 headers serve 4 ports. The copy writes one USB 2.0 header and Tom's writes two, so the header count is left out. Tom's spec table prints the Type-C header as 20 Gbps, while its text, Noticias3D and the maker's list say Gen 2 at 10 Gbps.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The internal USB Type-C header is 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps.

Front USB-C header speed

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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.

62Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026A total of 6 fan connectors.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Six 4-pin fan or pump headers, three above the DRAM slots, one on the right edge and two at the bottom.

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).

31Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20263 x addressable RGB Gen2 strip 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).

11Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20261 x RGB LED strip 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.

Realtek RTL81262Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The LAN controller is a Realtek RTL8126, which doubles the bandwidth to 5GbE.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Ethernet controller Realtek RTL8126 (5 GbE).

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Wireless communication module: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW.

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 71Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

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 GHz1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on each country's regulations.

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.

320MHz1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support for the 11be 320 MHz wireless standard.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026320 MHz module on the AORUS Elite. The Eagle has a 160 MHz Intel BE202.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW with 11be 320MHz.

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 BE2001Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW. The NGW suffix is the form factor. Stored as Intel BE200, as for other boards.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Wi-Fi 7 controller with Bluetooth 5.4 is an Intel BE200.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 (BE200NGW), 320 MHz, 6 GHz, 5.8 GHz, BT 5.4.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The AORUS Elite has an Intel WiFi 7 module of 320 MHz (Intel BE200NGW).8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW.

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.

5.41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4. The copy adds that the version may change with updates.

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 ALC12201Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 codec, 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel, S/PDIF out. The line out supports DSD audio.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC1220, with WIMA capacitors. The review calls it the previous-generation flagship codec.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Audio chip: Realtek ALC1220-VB. The maker's spec writes Realtek ALC1220, which is stored.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Q-Flash Plus button. Unique features: support for Q-Flash Plus.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons. The review says the board has flashback capability.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted Q-Flash Plus button.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Q-Flash Plus button.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button. The internal list also has a Clear CMOS jumper.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has power, reset, Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted power, reset, Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button.

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.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Diagnostics: a 2-character debug port with LEDs, and a four-LED debug area. The review's text describes the physical display. The maker's spec text read does not list it, and the maker's manual could not be read.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x power button and 1 x reset button. A button on the rear panel counts.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The power and reset buttons moved to the rear panel on this PLUS model.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has power and reset buttons.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted power and reset buttons.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x power button and 1 x reset 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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026BIOS: 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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.

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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 connector2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026EZ-Latch systems mount the M.2 drives and heatsinks without tools and release the graphics card with a button on the side of the board. The Wi-Fi 7 antenna has an EZ-Plug fixing that is pushed in.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top PCIe slot has the PCIe EZ-Latch Plus button for releasing the graphics card. The quick-connect Wi-Fi 7 antenna ships in the box.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The primary x16 slot has GIGABYTE's EZ-Latch Plus release mechanism and the board uses the Wi-Fi EZ-Plug antenna design.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026The graphics card has a simplified release button, the Wi-Fi antennas mount without screw terminals and the SSDs mount without tools.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies GIGABYTE's feature text: WIFI EZ-Plug for quick Wi-Fi antenna install, EZ-Latch Plus for PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and no screws, and EZ-Latch Click for screwless M.2 heatsinks.

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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64°C4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 202630-minute AIDA64 System Stability Test at stock settings with an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, Kingston DDR5-7600 and an Asus TUF RTX 4080, Windows 11 25H2. The system averaged 243 W during the test. VRM temperatures peaked at 64 C on the hottest of three sensors (number 3, under the top array of MOSFETs) and at 51 C on the other two. The review does not say what kind of sensor it used. The highest value is stored.

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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63W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Whole PC at the wall, measured with a Kill-A-Watt meter and without the monitor, at idle with the Windows Balanced power plan and stock settings. Same test system as the VRM result. The review calls 63 W the lowest so far among its tested boards.

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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337W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Peak system power at the wall in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, cache and memory enabled, measured with a Kill-A-Watt meter without the monitor. The graphics card was installed and not stressed. Same test system as the VRM result. The review gives 337 W.

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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.

Manuals, Wi-Fi 7 quick-connect antenna, Q-Connector, 2 x SATA cables, M.2 drive pads, AORUS sticker3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Inside the retail packaging: manuals, a quick-connect Wi-Fi 7 antenna, a Q-connector, two SATA cables, some pads for M.2 drives and an Aorus sticker. No maker list was readable, so the review's wording is stored.

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.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS13Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUSRead 15 October 2026The link is GIGABYTE's product page from the picked list. gigabyte.com is blocked for agents, so the page was not opened and its content is not used for any value.

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.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS/sp14Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS/spRead 15 October 2026The link is GIGABYTE's specification page, listed in search results. gigabyte.com is blocked for agents, so the page was not opened and its content is not used for any value.

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.

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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.

3years3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 Years. The review is US based.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Warranty 3 Years. The market is Thailand.

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