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General

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Series

Pro1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual and the retail box name the line Pro. The box in the product photo reads PRO SERIES.

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026ROG Strix is the ASUS line in the product name.

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

B860 Pro-A WiFi, 90-MXBRL0-A0UAYZ1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B860 Pro-A WiFi. The part number 90-MXBRL0-A0UAYZ comes from the Paradigit and hinta.fi listings.4Spec databasehinta.fi/5130022/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer codes 90-MXBRL-A0UAYZ and 90-MXBRL0-A0UAYZ. The code with the 0 matches Paradigit and Geizhals.7Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi/21862542/productRead 15 October 2026Product number manufacturer 90-MXBRL0-A0UAYZ.

ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI, 90MB1K20-M0AAY0, 90MB1K20-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page's order configuration id is 90MB1K20-M0AAY0. EU retailers list 90MB1K20-M0EAY0 for the same board.5Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/asus-rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi-motherboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 14 October 2026MPN 90MB1K20-M0EAY0 is the EU part number.

GTIN / EAN

47115814902534Spec databasehinta.fi/5130022/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi/tuotetiedotRead 15 October 2026The product data lists GTIN/EAN 4711581490253 for the B860 Pro-A WiFi. Komputronik gives the same EAN.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/954947/plyta-glowna-asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026The listing gives EAN 4711581490253 and the producer code B860 Pro-A WiFi.

47113878806785Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/asus-rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi-motherboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 14 October 2026The page lists MPN 90MB1K20-M0EAY0 with EAN 4711387880678.

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

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Status

Available10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifiRead 15 October 2026Amazon and Newegg list the board in stock on 2026-10-14.

Available5Retailer pagewatercoolinguk.co.uk/product/asus-rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi-motherboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 14 October 2026On sale on 2026-10-14 with 1 in stock. hinta.fi also lists ASUS Store in stock on the same day.6Retailer pagehinta.fi/5180653/asus-rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Price comparison with 10 shops on 2026-10-14. The ASUS Store lists the board in stock with delivery in 1-4 days.

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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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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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.

Mainstream3Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals puts the board in its own Mainstream class. The maker's line is ASRock Pro, which the schema help treats as mainstream.

Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (breadcrumb Gaming Motherboards).

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 CPU row: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851).

LGA18511Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Chipset row: Intel B860.

Intel Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 CPU row: Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851). Paradigit's Icecat copy also says Series 1, which the maker does not. LGA1851 is a Series 2 socket. Read on 2026-10-15.2Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/collections/intel-motherboards/products/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-intel-1851-socket-motherboard-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-3x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-1x-displayport-1x-hdmi-portRead 15 October 2026The copy of the maker's spec reads Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851).

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on LGA1851. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Its news box also lists OS requirements for the Core Ultra 200S Plus Series, which is not stored since the CPU line names Series 2 only. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

No8Reviewmedcom.id/teknologi/review/GNl1M9Bb-asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-ekonomis-untuk-intel-arrow-lakeRead 15 October 2026The review lists no CPU overclocking as a minus point.9Press articlepugetsystems.com/labs/articles/z890-vs-b860-vs-h810Read 15 October 2026The chipset table lists Overclocking for B860 as RAM only, and the text says the B860 chipset only supports memory overclocking. This is the chipset maker's feature as Puget reports it. It is not a board spec.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, which profiles the CPU and cooling and sets overclock values, and TurboV Core CPU tuning for overclocking enthusiasts.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Platform row: ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

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)2Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/collections/intel-motherboards/products/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-intel-1851-socket-motherboard-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-3x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-1x-displayport-1x-hdmi-portRead 15 October 2026The copy of the maker's Platform row reads ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm, stored as 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Paradigit's Icecat copy lists 305 x 244 mm.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview page: eight-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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1.3 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The chapter 1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB 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.

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Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page lists Aura Lighting and says ROG Strix boards have full lighting control of onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories.7Reviewgadreview.com/review/asus-rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi-review-123962Read 14 October 2026The board features onboard RGB lighting integrated with Aura Sync.

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+12Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/collections/intel-motherboards/products/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-intel-1851-socket-motherboard-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-3x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-1x-displayport-1x-hdmi-portRead 15 October 2026The page copies the maker's Key Features: 10+1+1+1+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS for VCore+GT+SA. The maker's overview heading says 10 + 1 + 1 Power Phase Design + Dr.MOS. The first number is the same.8Reviewmedcom.id/teknologi/review/GNl1M9Bb-asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-ekonomis-untuk-intel-arrow-lakeRead 15 October 2026The review says 10+1+1+1+1 with Dr.MOS for VCore, GT and SA.

16+1+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 202616(80A)+1(80A)+2(80A)+2(80A) power stages: 16 VCCCORE, 1 VCCGT, 2 VCCSA and 2 VNNAON, all SPS. Stored as the maker writes it.

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.

103Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM row: 10+1+1+1+1 with 10x 80A SiC659 DrMOS on VCORE and 11 virtual CPU phases (2x5+1). This is Geizhals' reading of the board. The 10 matches the maker's first number. The 80 A figure is not stored, since it is a reading of chip markings.

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 202616 VCCCORE power stages (80A, SPS).

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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80A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 16+1+2+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 80 amps.

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.

Richtek RT3638AJ3Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026The PWM controller row reads RT3638AJ (max. 10 phases). The Richtek maker name is added from the RT part prefix. No review or maker document names the controller.

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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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Connector row: 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector).8Reviewmedcom.id/teknologi/review/GNl1M9Bb-asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-ekonomis-untuk-intel-arrow-lakeRead 15 October 2026The review says dual 8-pin EPS 12V Hi-Density connectors.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1.2 connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Memory row: Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology.

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Memory row: 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Memory row: Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page says max. 256GB. The December 2024 manual says 192GB. The page is newer and is stored.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5. The live spec page says 256GB and is stored.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Memory row: non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8666+(OC). Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family of the board. The maker's page copy on Direct Computers gives 8666+ MHz (OC) for one single-rank module per channel (1DPC 1R) and 6800+ for 1DPC 2R. So 8666 is stored.2Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/collections/intel-motherboards/products/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-intel-1851-socket-motherboard-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-3x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-1x-displayport-1x-hdmi-portRead 15 October 2026The copy of the maker's memory table reads 1DPC 1R up to 8666+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz natively. The listing's overview says up to 8666+ (OC).

9,066MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Up to 9066+MT/s (OC) with Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), the only CPU family of the board. The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Memory row: DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page lists Non-ECC, un-buffered memory. Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC, which does not count.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Memory row: Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). The text does not mention a clock driver bypass mode.2Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/collections/intel-motherboards/products/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-intel-1851-socket-motherboard-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-3x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-1x-displayport-1x-hdmi-portRead 15 October 2026The copy of the maker's spec reads Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The memory line lists Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) support. The overview page says AEMP III first tunes the clock driver and then the memory frequency, so the clock driver is active. The page does not mention a bypass mode.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency of CUDIMM memory.

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 Pro-A 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Expansion Slot row: PCIE1 is a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot in the CPU and runs x16. PCIE2 is a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot in the chipset and runs x4. The Key E M.2 socket for the Wi-Fi module is not listed.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra (Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes). Z890 chipset: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x4 mode).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout: PCIEX16(G5), PCIEX16(G4)_1 and PCIEX16(G4)_2 are the only expansion slots.

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 Pro-A 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	No
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Storage row: M2_1 (Blazing M.2, CPU) takes 2280 at PCIe Gen5x4. M2_2 (Hyper M.2, chipset) takes 2230/2242/2260/2280 at PCIe Gen4x4. M2_3 (Hyper M.2, chipset) takes 2280 at PCIe Gen4x4. The full list names no SATA mode for the slots. The section 2.17 install guide shows a heatsink to remove on M2_1. Sections 2.18 and 2.19 show none. The manual states no lane sharing.8Reviewmedcom.id/teknologi/review/GNl1M9Bb-asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-ekonomis-untuk-intel-arrow-lakeRead 15 October 2026Review of 2026-06-11: the bundled M.2 heatsink is only on the main slot. The other two M.2 slots have none.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifiRead 15 October 2026Lists a heatsink on slot 1 only, with 1 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_3 type 2280/22110 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_4 type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. The page lists no M.2 SATA support for the other three slots, so their sata cell is false. Heatsinks: the Special Features list names M.2 heatsinks and a backplate, and the overview page lists 4 x M.2 heatsinks.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 20264 x M.2 heatsinks and an M.2 backplate.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 6 lists the M.2 types and PCIe modes. The manual states no shared bandwidth between M.2 slots and other slots.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Storage row: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

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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 Pro-A WiFi

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	DP Alt Mode
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Rear Panel I/O and section 1.4: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20 Gb/s), 6 USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 USB 2.0, 1 RJ-45 (2.5 Gigabit LAN), 3 HD audio jacks (Line in, Front Speaker, Microphone), the BIOS Flashback button and 2 antenna ports. HDMI is HDMI 2.1 (TMDS/FRL 8G compatible). The graphics row names only the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, so the Type-C port has no DisplayPort alternate mode.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	15
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	30
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	4	10	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: 2 x USB 20Gbps Type-C (one with PD output 5V/3.0A and one with up to 30W PD fast charge, 5V/9V max 3.0A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max 2.0A), 4 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 DisplayPort (max 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4), 1 HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 gold-plated audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, the Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons. ASUS names USB by speed, so 20Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 10Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The 15 W is 5V x 3A.

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 Pro-A 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Connector row: 1 front panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen1 header, 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header for 2 ports and 2 USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports. The manual states no power output for the Type-C header.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-H GAMING WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Connector row: 2 CPU fan connectors, 4 chassis fan connectors and 1 AIO pump fan connector.3Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cooling row: 2x CPU fan, 1x AIO pump and 4x fan, all 4-pin PWM.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifiRead 15 October 2026Lists 7 fan headers.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026CPU fan, CPU OPT fan, AIO pump and 5 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table of fan and pump headers: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN5 and AIO_PUMP, 1 A each.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Connector row: 3 x Addressable LED Headers.3Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lighting row: 3x 3-pin ARGB.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Connector row: 1 x RGB LED Header (up to 12V/3A).3Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lighting row: 1x 4-pin RGB.

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen 2 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 LAN row: Dragon RTL8125BG, 2.5 Gigabit LAN. The suffix letters are left out.3Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026Network row: Realtek RTL8125BG (2.5 Gb/s).7Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi/21862542/productRead 15 October 2026LAN controller: Dragon RTL8125BG.

Realtek RTL81264Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 14 October 2026ASUS's driver feed for the model lists the LAN driver package DRV_LAN_Realtek_8126_TSD_W11_64 with the notice Improve RTL8126 compatibility. The spec page says Realtek 5Gb Ethernet. The same feed lists Wi-Fi driver packages for both MediaTek MT7925/MT7927 and Intel, so the installed Wi-Fi module is not stored.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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5Gbps=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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 1.6: the B860 Pro-A WiFi comes with an 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E module and two antennas. The module chip is not named.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026A Wi-Fi module is listed on the back panel (1 x Wi-Fi module).

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Wireless LAN row: 802.11axe Wi-Fi 6E Module, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: dual-band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band support. A 6GHz router is needed for 6E and Windows 11 only.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

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.

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160MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9 Gbps.

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.

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

5.31Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Wireless LAN row: Supports Bluetooth 5.3.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 Audio row: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec).3Spec databasegeizhals.at/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-90-mxbrl-a0uayz-a3389994.htmlRead 15 October 2026Audio row: Realtek ALC897.7Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi/21862542/productRead 15 October 2026The spec table (an Icecat copy) lists Audio chip: Realtek ALC897.

Realtek ALC1220P1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with a Savitech SV3H712 amp.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 1.4 and 2.15: the BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel updates the BIOS without powering on the system, even without a CPU.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The rear panel list has no button. Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLRMOS1, section 2.12).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.14: the Post Status Checker is four LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT, and not a two-digit display.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifiRead 15 October 2026Diagnostics: Debug LEDs, not a two-digit display.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Special features list ASUS Q-LED with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No Q-Code display is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 19: Q-LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device). No two-digit display on the layout.

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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.15: the motherboard has one smart button, the BIOS Flashback button. The board has no power button.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Start button listed under internal connectors.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 16: Start 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%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The BIOS feature row lists AMI UEFI Legal BIOS and the block diagram shows one 256Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 package contents list 1 x I/O Shield and section 2.5 explains installing it.8Reviewmedcom.id/teknologi/review/GNl1M9Bb-asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-ekonomis-untuk-intel-arrow-lakeRead 15 October 2026The review lists a separate I/O shield as a minus point.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Special features list: 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 latch1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2.17 to 2.19: the M.2 install guides use a nut lock that is turned clockwise to lock a module in place without a screw. The M2_1 heatsink needs a screwdriver. The manual names no PCIe release button. The antennas are turned on to antenna ports, so there is no push-on antenna connector.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release (heatsink switch), M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2 Q-Release switch removes the M.2 heatsink without screws. The new M.2 Q-Latch installs and removes M.2 SSDs tool-free.

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.

I/O Shield, 2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables, 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 package contents. The SATA cables and antennas are marked Optional in the manual. The one M.2 screw is for the B860 Pro-A only.2Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/collections/intel-motherboards/products/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-intel-1851-socket-motherboard-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-3x-m-2-sockets-2x-usb-c-port-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-6e-1x-displayport-1x-hdmi-portRead 15 October 2026Accessories: 1 x I/O Shield, 2 x SATA Data Cables and 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 4 x M.2 rubbers, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi/index.asp11Maker product pageasrock.com/MB/Intel/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi/index.aspRead 15 October 2026The maker's product page. asrock.com returned a bot check page, so it was not opened. The link is from the job's evidence.

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi/Specification/index.asp11Maker product pageasrock.com/MB/Intel/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi/index.aspRead 15 October 2026The maker's specification tab at the same address. It was not opened. The Direct Computers copy and the manual state the same specifications.

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-h-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026

Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/B860%20Pro-A%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASRock manual for the B860 Pro-A WiFi and the B860 Pro-A, Version 1.0, published December 2024, 70 pages. Items marked for the B860 Pro-A WiFi are used.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI/E25421_ROG_STRIX_Z890-H_GAMING_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user's manual E25421, first edition, December 2024.

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.

3years6Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/motherboards/asrock-b860-pro-a-wifi-lga1851-mb-1427200Read 15 October 2026The listing gives Warranty (months) 36 in Estonia.

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