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Series

Phantom Gaming7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review title calls the board ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 RIPTIDE WiFi.

Phantom Gaming6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi/21654423/productRead 14 October 2026The shop names the board ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890I Nova WiFi. Funky Kit and OX.ee use the same name.

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

Z890 Riptide WiFi, 90-MXBPB0-A0UAYZ1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and specification chapter name the board Z890 Riptide WiFi. The Z890M Riptide WiFi is a separate micro ATX board.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 15 October 2026Model number 90-MXBPB0-A0UAYZ.

Z890I Nova WiFi, 90-MXBPN0-A0UAYZ1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and specifications name the board Z890I Nova WiFi. The order code 90-MXBPN0-A0UAYZ comes from Paradigit and OX.ee.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi/21654423/productRead 14 October 2026Product number manufacturer 90-MXBPN0-A0UAYZ.7Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2877628Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer code 90-MXBPN0-A0UAYZ.

GTIN / EAN

47104839496473Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/z890-riptide-wifi-asrock-mb-sc-lga1851-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wi-fiRead 15 October 2026GTIN (EAN) 4710483949647.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 15 October 2026GTIN 4710483949647. Komputronik and Comfeel list the same EAN.6Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/931314/plyta-glowna-asrock-z890-riptide-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 4710483949647, manufacturer code Z890 Riptide WiFi.

47104839497395Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asrock-z890i-nova-wifi-intel-z890-1851-mini-itx-2-ddr5-hdmi-2-tb4-wi-fi-7-5g-lan-rgb-3x-m-2Read 14 October 2026Barcode 4710483949739 on the Shopify variant for SKU Z890I NOVA WIFI. OX.ee lists the same EAN.7Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2877628Read 14 October 2026EAN 4710483949739.

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

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Status

Available5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 15 October 2026Scan UK lists the board in stock with delivery on 2026-10-16.

Available7Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2877628Read 14 October 2026Listed to order at 295 EUR with 40 or more pieces in partner stock on 2026-10-14.

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

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

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

$299.999Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists ASRock Z890 Riptide WiFi at 299.99 USD in US retail pre-order listings (Newegg), separate from the Z890M Riptide WiFi. It is a US retail listing and not an ASRock statement of MSRP. Tax is not included in a US price. The FPS Review writes $299 and pcinq about $300.

$299.998Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 14 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists ASRock Z890I Nova WiFI at $299.99 in US retail pre-order listings, for the Core Ultra 200S launch on 2024-10-24. The price is a US retail listing and not a maker statement of MSRP. MaxMyBuild shows an MSRP of $300. Tax is not included.

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.

Gaming7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Phantom Gaming is ASRock's gaming line, and the review calls the Riptide more gaming-centric.

Gaming6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi/21654423/productRead 14 October 2026The board is sold in ASRock's Phantom Gaming line, the maker's gaming line. The manual itself names no segment.

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

LGA18511Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

Intel Z8901Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Intel Z8901Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, page 2: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) in the LGA1851RL-ILM socket.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, CPU row, page 2: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851RL-ILM. The manual points to the maker's website for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

Yes10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. The page blocks agents, so the row was read in a search result. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's. Intel's 800 series chipset brief marks IA and BCLK overclocking Yes for Z890 only.

Yes9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

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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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, page 2: ATX form factor, 2oz copper PCB.

Mini-ITX1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Platform row: Mini-ITX Form Factor. The manual gives no size in mm.

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 pageshop.sumanet.cz/z890-riptide-wifi-asrock-mb-sc-lga1851-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wi-fiRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm. Komputronik lists 244 mm wide and 305 mm high.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-25gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 15 October 2026ATX, 305 x 244 mm.6Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/931314/plyta-glowna-asrock-z890-riptide-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026Width 244 mm and height 305 mm.

Width170Height170mm(6.7 × 6.7 in)3Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Mini-ITX, 170 x 170 mm.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 2026Mini-ITX, 17.0 x 17.0 cm.5Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asrock-z890i-nova-wifi-intel-z890-1851-mini-itx-2-ddr5-hdmi-2-tb4-wi-fi-7-5g-lan-rgb-3x-m-2Read 14 October 2026Width 170 mm and depth 170 mm.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi/21654423/productRead 14 October 2026170 mm width and 170 mm depth.7Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2877628Read 14 October 2026Mini-ITX, 170 x 170 mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

87Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The PCB is constructed to include 2 oz copper in a total of 8 layers.

101Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Platform row: 10 Layer PCB and 2oz Copper PCB. One retailer listing mentions 8 Layer PCB for a Phantom Gaming Z890I Nova WiFi, but the manual, Funky Kit and Direct Computers all say 10 layers.3Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 10 layer PCB.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 202610-layer PCB with 2oz copper.5Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asrock-z890i-nova-wifi-intel-z890-1851-mini-itx-2-ddr5-hdmi-2-tb4-wi-fi-7-5g-lan-rgb-3x-m-2Read 14 October 202610-layer PCB with 2oz copper inner layers.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The layout on page 8 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout on pages 6 and 7 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.

Yes7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026RGB LEDs along the bottom border of the secondary heatsink and the right chipset margin, controlled by Polychrome Sync in the UEFI or in software.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications list only two addressable LED headers and name no lighting on the board. Funky Kit names Polychrome RGB and SignalRGB support through the headers.

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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.

18+1+1+1+13Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/z890-riptide-wifi-asrock-mb-sc-lga1851-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wi-fiRead 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's text: 18+1+1+1+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for VCore+GT+SA with Enlarged Heatsink Armor. The Z890M Riptide WiFi has 16+1+1+1+1. The FPS Review writes 18+1+1.4Retailer pagefirstshop.hu/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-p225719Read 15 October 202618+1+1+1+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for VCore+GT+SA with Enlarged Heatsink Armor.

12+1+1+1+14Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 2026Specification list: 12+1+1+1+1 Phase Power Design with 110A SPS for VCore, copied from the maker's text. Page 3 of the review writes 12+1+1+1 for the same board.5Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asrock-z890i-nova-wifi-intel-z890-1851-mini-itx-2-ddr5-hdmi-2-tb4-wi-fi-7-5g-lan-rgb-3x-m-2Read 14 October 2026Listing copies the maker's text: 12+1+1+1+1 power phases with SPS Dr.MOS stages.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi/21654423/productRead 14 October 202612+1+1+1+1 power phase VRM with Dr.MOS SPS stages. The page says the board was not available in the shop's assortment on 2026-10-14.

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.

183Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/z890-riptide-wifi-asrock-mb-sc-lga1851-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wi-fiRead 15 October 2026The same text names 18 phases with 80A SPS for VCore, GT and SA. pcinq confirms 18 core MOSFETs in 9 controller phases.8Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 202620 (18+1+1+1+1) phases. The 18 CPU-core MOSFETs are paired so they use nine controller phases, MP87681 parts.

123Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026The review counts 12 Renesas R2209004 power stages for the CPU rail, 1 for VCCSA, 1 for VNNAON and 1 for the integrated graphics. The spec table says 16 phases (DrMOS).

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.

80A3Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/z890-riptide-wifi-asrock-mb-sc-lga1851-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wi-fiRead 15 October 202680A SPS for VCore+GT+SA, from ASRock's text. pcinq writes MP87681 parts supposedly rated for 80A.8Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The MP87681 parts are supposedly rated for 80A each. ASRock's text also says 80A SPS.

110A3Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026Each R2209004 stage is rated up to 110 A. This agrees with the 110A SPS for VCore in the maker's text that retailers and Funky Kit copy.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 2026110A SPS (Smart Power Stage) for VCore, copied from the maker's text.

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.

MPS MP29005-A8Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The MP29005-A that controls them is undocumented. The review names the maker as Monolithic Power Systems, stored as MPS.

Renesas RAA2291343Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026The review names the PWM controller Renesas RAA229134 in a 12+1+1+1 mode. It is the only source that names a controller.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5: 2 x 8 pin 12V power connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector, ATX12V1 and ATX12V2) and the 24-pin ATX connector.

8 pin1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connector list, page 5: 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector and 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density). Funky Kit calls the 8-pin connector a PCIe connector, which the manual does not.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on page 5 has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The connector list on page 5 names no extra slot power connector.

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2: dual channel DDR5, 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots.

DDR51Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Memory row: Dual Channel DDR5, 2 x DDR5 DIMM slots, DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026

21Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

256GB1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2: max. capacity of system memory 256GB.

128GB1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB. The R2.0 revision reached 256 GB with CQDIMM in an ASRock test, which the manual of the original board does not state.

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.

9,466MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2: DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9466+(OC). Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family of the board. Firstshop's copy of ASRock's text and The FPS Review say 9466. Sumanet, Scan, Arvutitark and MaxMyBuild write 9066 or 9000+, which is an older figure. The FPS Review conclusion writes 9644, which is a doubt.4Retailer pagefirstshop.hu/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-p225719Read 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's text: Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9466MHz+(OC), 1DPC 1R up to 9466+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz natively. Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family.7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: DDR5 up to 9466 MT/s (overclocked). The conclusion writes 9644 MT/s, which is not used.

9,466MT/s1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9466+(OC). Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family of the board. The manual names no module setup. Funky Kit writes 9866+ (OC) in its specification list, which is a doubt. A Russian retailer (stls.store) and MaxMyBuild also give 9466.4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 2026The review's list says up to 9866+ MT/s (OC), against 9466+ in the manual. The manual is stored.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2: supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

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.

Yes3Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/z890-riptide-wifi-asrock-mb-sc-lga1851-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wi-fiRead 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's text: Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM), with no clock driver bypass limit. The December 2024 manual does not list CUDIMM, so ASRock's newer specification text is used. Firstshop and The FPS Review say the same.4Retailer pagefirstshop.hu/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-p225719Read 15 October 2026Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM).7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) is also supported.

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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 Z890 Riptide WiFi

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2: PCIE1 is PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU. PCIE2 is a PCIe 4.0 x16-length slot from the chipset at x4. PCIE3 is a PCIe 4.0 x1 slot from the chipset. PCIE1 also supports riser cards to split one x16 slot into x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4. The M.2 Key E socket for a Wi-Fi module (CNVio) is not listed.

BASRock Z890I Nova WiFi

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Expansion Slot row: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1) from the CPU, supports x16 mode. PCIE1 supports riser cards that split it into x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4. The vertical M.2 Key E 2230 socket holds the Wi-Fi module and is not listed.

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 Z890 Riptide 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	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4: M2_1 (Blazing M.2, CPU) 2280 PCIe Gen5x4. M2_2 (Hyper M.2, CPU) 2280 PCIe Gen4x4. M2_3 and M2_4 (Hyper M.2, chipset) 2280 PCIe Gen4x4. M2_5 (chipset) 2230/2242/2260/2280 in SATA3 and PCIe Gen4x4 modes, so only M2_5 has sata true. Sections 2.15 to 2.17 show an M.2 heatsink with a release button on all five sockets, so heatsink is true for each. The manual states no lane sharing.

BASRock Z890I Nova 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	CPU	M.2 2280	No	No
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	No

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Storage row, and pages 43 to 47. M2_1 (CPU, Key M) is PCIe Gen5x4 and takes 2280. M2_2 (CPU) is PCIe Gen4x4 and takes 2280. M2_3 (chipset) takes 2280 in SATA3 and PCIe Gen4x4 modes. M2_1 and M2_2 list PCIe modes only, so sata is false for them. M2_1 is on the front under the M.2 heatsink, which is removed with screws. M2_2 and M2_3 are on the back, and their install steps show only a screw. Paradigit's listing says an XXL M.2 heatsink covers the PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 slots, while MaxMyBuild lists a heatsink on slot 1 only. The manual names no lane sharing.10Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2 heatsinks: slot 1 only. Three M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4: 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors. M2_5 is not counted.

21Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors from the Z890 chipset. M2_3 in SATA mode is not counted.

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 Z890 Riptide WiFi

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Pages 4 and 9: 1 HDMI (2.1 TMDS/FRL, 4K 120Hz), 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol and for Thunderbolt protocol, supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A, 15W), 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s), 4 USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 USB 2.0, 1 RJ-45 2.5G LAN, line out and microphone jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out. The four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports are not named Type-A in the manual, and are stored as Type-A as for other boards. The Thunderbolt ports show video through the CPU's graphics only. The BIOS Flashback button and the two antenna ports are not ports.

BASRock Z890I Nova WiFi

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	6	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 9: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40 Gb/s for USB4 and Thunderbolt, from the CPU), 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s), 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ-45 5 Gigabit LAN, 1 x Optical SPDIF Out, Line Out and Microphone Input jacks. HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G compatible, up to 4K 120Hz. The Thunderbolt ports show video up to 8K 60Hz or 5K 120Hz, only through a CPU with integrated graphics, so dp_alt_mode is stored as true. Thunderbolt ports support USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging. The two antenna ports and the BIOS Flashback button are not 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 Z890 Riptide WiFi

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

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5: 2 USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 headers for 4 ports and 1 front panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header (20 Gb/s).

BASRock Z890I Nova 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	1	2

Source1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Connector row: 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header (20 Gb/s), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 header for 2 ports and 1 x USB 2.0 header for 2 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.

81Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5 and the block diagram: 2 CPU fan, 4 chassis fan, 1 AIO pump and 1 water pump connectors, all 4-pin. The block diagram says FAN x8.

31Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1 and AIO_PUMP, all 4-pin. The small fan on the VRM heatsink is not a header.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5: 3 x addressable LED headers (ADDR_LED1 to ADDR_LED3).

21Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 2 x Addressable LED Headers, 5V/3A in total.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5: 1 x RGB LED header (RGB_LED1, 12V, up to 3A).

01Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The connector list on page 5 has no 4-pin RGB header, and the layout shows none.

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.

Intel Killer E3100G1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3: 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Killer E3100G. Killer chips are Intel's, so it is written Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81261Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 5 Gigabit LAN, Realtek RTL8126. The layout on page 7 labels the chip RTL8126CG. Chimolog's benchmark section once calls it RTL8125BG, which is a typo against its own spec table.3Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Realtek RTL8126, up to 5 Gbps.

Ethernet ports

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Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3 and section 1.6: an 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module on the Key E socket, with an antenna in the box.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 12: the board comes with an 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + BT module in the vertical M2_WIFI1 Key E socket.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3: 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 module, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz. The 6GHz band depends on Windows 11 and national 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.

320MHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3: supports 320MHz channel bandwidth with the 6GHz frequency band.

320MHz1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: supports 320MHz channel bandwidth with the 6GHz frequency band.

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.

Intel BE2007Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Wireless is Wi-Fi 7 from an Intel BE200 chip on an M.2 Key E socket.8Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 / BT 5.4 combo.

Intel BE2003Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec table and text: Intel BE200, Wi-Fi 7 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4. The review benchmarks it as the Wi-Fi 7 module. The maker names no module, and the R2.0 revision could use another one.

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

5.41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3 and section 1.6: Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Supports Bluetooth 5.4.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 3: 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio.

Realtek ALC40821Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications, Audio row: 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio.3Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC4082.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4 and section 2.13: 1 x BIOS Flashback button, the only smart switch.

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications and page 41: BIOS Flashback Button (BIOS_FB1) on the rear panel with a USB BIOS Flashback port.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 8 lists a Clear CMOS jumper (CLRMOS1). The only rear panel button is BIOS Flashback.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 8 lists CLRMOS1 as a jumper, and the rear panel on page 9 has only the BIOS Flashback 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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.14: the Post Status Checker is four colour LEDs for CPU, DRAM, VGA and BOOT, not a two-digit display.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 40: the Post Status Checker is four LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). The manual lists no two-digit display.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.13 says the only smart switch is the BIOS Flashback button. The layout lists no power or reset button.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 41: the board has one smart switch, the BIOS Flashback Button. The layout lists no power or 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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 BIOS Feature: AMI UEFI Legal BIOS. The block diagram shows one 256Mb flash ROM.

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5: AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes3Retailer pageshop.sumanet.cz/z890-riptide-wifi-asrock-mb-sc-lga1851-z890-riptide-wifi-intel-z890-4xddr5-1xhdmi-2xthunderbolt-wi-fiRead 15 October 2026Copy of ASRock's feature text: Flexible Integrated I/O Shield. The manual's box list has no loose I/O shield.4Retailer pagefirstshop.hu/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-p225719Read 15 October 2026Flexible Integrated I/O Shield.

Yes4Reviewfunkykit.com/reviews/motherboards/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi-motherboard-review/2Read 14 October 2026Specification list: Flexible integrated I/O shield.5Retailer pagedirectcomputers.co.uk/products/asrock-z890i-nova-wifi-intel-z890-1851-mini-itx-2-ddr5-hdmi-2-tb4-wi-fi-7-5g-lan-rgb-3x-m-2Read 14 October 2026A flexible integrated I/O shield that is adjustable during installation.6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890i-nova-wifi/21654423/productRead 14 October 2026Flexible Integrated I/O Shield.

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

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sections 2.15 to 2.17: each M.2 SSD is secured by turning a nut lock clockwise, with no screw, and each M.2 heatsink is released with a button. M2_5 also uses standoffs for shorter drives. pcinq calls the heat spreaders latch-operated and tool-free.8Reviewpcinq.com/asrock-z890-riptide-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Two latch-operated M.2 heat spreaders that let users install, remove or swap all five drives without a screwdriver. The upper one also has a bottom sink for PCIe 5.0 drives.

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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.

33°C7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2024/12/18/asrock-phantom-gaming-z890-riptide-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra 5 245K, Cinebench R23 multi-core for 20 minutes. During testing the CPU Core read 57 C and the MOS read 33 C. The reviewer found HWInfo64's MOS reading in error compared with the BIOS reading, and the sensor behind the 33 C is not named. The cooler, CPU power and ambient temperature are not stated. A doubt, since 33 C is low.

62.1°C3Reviewchimolog.co/asrock-z890i-novaRead 14 October 2026Highest VRM reading of 62.1 C, from three adhesive Omega K-type thermocouples on a 4-channel logger. Test: Cinebench R23 30-minute mode, Core Ultra 9 285K with the Intel Default Profile (PL1 250 W, PL2 250 W), NZXT Kraken 280 (2023) cooler. The review says average consumption in the test was about 230 W and names no sensor point for it. Ambient was 25.2 C on average and 25.6 C at peak. This is with the board's own VRM fan running, which is the default. With the fan stopped the highest reading was 68.4 C. The two other probes read 60.9 C and 59.6 C at the peak.

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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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables, 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna, 1 x ARGB splitter cable, 1 x Thermistor cable1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1: 2 SATA data cables, 1 ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz antenna, 1 ARGB splitter cable and 1 thermistor cable. The manual marks each item Optional, which means the items depend on the package.

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables, 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna, 1 x ARGB Splitter Cable, 1 x Thermistor Cable, 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents, page 1. The manual marks every item except the motherboard as Optional. Funky Kit lists two Wi-Fi antennas, a thermal probe, a badge and velcro straps, which differs from the manual and is not stored.

Links

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Product page

pg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi/index.asp2Maker product pagepg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi/index.aspRead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence. ASRock's site returns a bot check to agents, so the page was not opened. The specification text was read from the user manual, retailer copies of ASRock's text and reviews.

pg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi/index.asp2Maker product pagepg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi/index.aspRead 14 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. The page sits behind a bot check, so it was not opened. Specifications were read from the manual and from retailers that copy the maker's text.

Spec sheet

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Manual

download.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASRock Z890 Riptide WiFi User Manual, 69 pages, English PDF on download.asrock.com, last modified 2024-12-16.

download.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdf1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASRock manual for the Z890I Nova WiFi, 59 pages, Version 1.0, published September 2024. It covers the original board and not the later R2.0 revision.

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.

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