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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.

TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026TUF Gaming 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.

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.

TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI, 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0, 90MB1IQ0-MVAAY01Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The ASUS spec page names the model TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. Part number 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0 is from octo24 and Amazon, 90MB1IQ0-MVAAY0 is from ASUS eShop US.12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026Mfr Part Number TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. Another Amazon listing (ASIN B0DJDFKV2J) gives part number 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0.13Retailer pageocto24.com/en/ASUS-90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0-ASUS-TUF-GAMING-Z890-PLUS-WIFI-Intel::790156.htmlRead 16 October 2026Product no. 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0 for TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. LDLC lists the same part number.14Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1iq0-mvaay0-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026ASUS eShop US part number 90MB1IQ0-MVAAY0.

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.

4711387763926, 19710576392012Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DGWNVCHL gives UPC 197105763920 and Mfr Part Number TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. The EAN 4711387763926 is from octo24 for part number 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0.13Retailer pageocto24.com/en/ASUS-90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0-ASUS-TUF-GAMING-Z890-PLUS-WIFI-Intel::790156.htmlRead 16 October 2026Product no. 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0, GTIN/EAN 4711387763926.

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

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10 October 20244Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-unveils-z890-motherboards-intel-core-ultra-aiRead 16 October 2026ASUS press release dateline Taipei, 2024-10-10 (the press page shows 2024-10-14). It presents the TUF Gaming Z890-Plus WiFi with Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and four M.2 slots and gives no price or on-sale date.

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.

Available12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026The listing is in stock on 2026-10-16 at best sellers rank 59 in Computer Motherboards. ASUS eShop US shows Add to Cart.

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.

$319.997Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026LanOC review posted 2024-10-31, one week after launch: It has an MSRP of $319.99. US dollars, no sales tax. FPS Review (2025-02-11) and PC Perspective also give $319.99 or $320, then a $50 sale price.

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.

Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The page sits in the ASUS TUF Gaming motherboard family.

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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026

LGA18511Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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 Z8901Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-16.

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.

Yes11Press articlepugetsystems.com/labs/articles/z890-vs-b860-vs-h810Read 16 October 2026Puget Systems: Z890 supports IA (CPU core), BCLK and memory overclocking. This is the chip maker's feature as Puget reports it, not a board spec.

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

ATX1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ATX Form Factor.

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.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

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.

82Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview page: Eight Layered PCB design.

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.

No2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The ASUS spec lists the usual 24-pin, 8-pin and system panel connectors and the manual layout shows them at the usual board edges. No back-connect design is named.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 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.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Edge Lighting next to 3 x Addressable Gen2 RGB Headers.

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.

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.

16+1+2+12Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 202616(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages: 16 VCCCORE, 1 VCCGT, 2 VCCSA and 1 VNNAON. The Amazon US title writes 16+1+2+1.

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.

162Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 202616 stages for VCCCORE. The first number is the Vcore count.

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.

80A2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Each stage is DrMOS rated for up to 80A.

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.

ASUS ASP24428Revieweinfoldtech.com/2026/01/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review reads the VRM controller as a proprietary Digi+ ASP2442GQW on the top side of the board, with Alpha & Omega 4L26 (80 A) stages. GQW is the package suffix, so ASUS ASP2442 is stored, in the form used for other ASUS boards. Single review. ASUS does not name the 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+8 pin1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Power related list: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026ProCool power connectors: proprietary 8+8 pin connectors.

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

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on page 5 has no extra slot power connector.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The power related connector list has no extra slot power connector. The page never states that one is absent.

Memory

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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.

DDR51Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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.

256GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The user manual of September 2024, the ASUS launch press release and the Amazon product images say 192GB. The product page is newer and wins.

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.

9,066MT/s1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Support up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). The page names no CPU family or module setup. The footnote says supported speeds vary by 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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2: supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The page lists Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory only. Its footnote says 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.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) is in the supported memory line with no bypass limit. ASUS also lists AEMP III, which tunes the CUDIMM clock driver.

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 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.

BASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x4	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	4	Chipset	2

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Intel Z890 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. The page lists no lane sharing between these 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 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.

BASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Total 4 x M.2 slots (Key M). Series 2 CPU: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_3 type 2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_4 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. Only M.2_4 lists a SATA mode. The page lists no lane sharing between M.2 slots and other ports. Heatsinks are noted under the overview page and the reviews.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview: 4 M.2 slots, and Two M.2 Heatsinks for Three M.2 Slots. The Amazon product photo shows M.2_1 under its own TUF heatsink, M.2_3 and M.2_4 under the long lower heatsink and M.2_2 as an open slot, so M.2_2 is stored with no heatsink. Mezha and FPS Review also describe one cooler for M.2_1 and a common plate for M.2_3 and M.2_4.5Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-getting-to-know-intel-core-ultra-5-245kRead 16 October 2026M.2_1 has a large cooler with a complex profile. M.2_3 and M.2_4 share a solid aluminium plate. For M.2_2 the review says it either needs no extra cooling or has its own block, so the Amazon product photo decides.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/11/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026M.2_1 has a cooler with the TUF logo and the M.2 Q-Release system. M.2_3 and M.2_4 sit under the lower M.2 cooler. The review does not say whether M.2_2 has a heatsink.12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026The gallery top-view photo of the board shows M.2_1 under its own TUF heatsink, M.2_3 and M.2_4 under the long lower heatsink and M.2_2 as an open slot with no heatsink.

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.

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

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.

BASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Not available	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C with DP Alt mode), 3 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A), 3 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 1 x DisplayPort (max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 x Wi-Fi module, 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port, 5 x audio jacks, 1 x optical S/PDIF out and 1 x BIOS FlashBack button. The Thunderbolt 4 port is written USB4 at 40 Gbps. The footnote USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A ends the USB list and names no port, so no port power is stored.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Connectivity section: each Thunderbolt 4 port delivers up to 40Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth. The overview lists the same rear ports as the spec page: Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB 20Gbps with DP Alt mode, 3 x USB 10Gbps and 3 x USB 5Gbps, DisplayPort, HDMI, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 5 audio jacks and an optical S/PDIF out.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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

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Internal connectors

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

AASRock 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).

BASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS 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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Front USB (total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 more ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 more ports. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and is not stored.

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.

71Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x CPU fan, 1 x CPU OPT fan, 1 x AIO pump and 4 x chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.

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).

31Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 5: 1 x RGB LED header (RGB_LED1, 12V, up to 3A).

01Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list names 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers and no 4-pin 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.

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.

Intel I2268Revieweinfoldtech.com/2026/01/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists 1x Intel i226-V Ethernet 2.5Gbps. The suffix letter is dropped. The page also names an Intel S3243L12 in its component text, so Station-Drivers is used as a second source. The same review lists an Intel BE200 Wi-Fi module, which conflicts with the MediaTek MT7925 of ASUS support, Mezha and FPS Review and is not stored. It also lists an 8 layer PCB.9Spec databasestation-drivers.com/index.php/en-us/bios-news/12-asus-bios-drivers/343-intel-z890-serie-800/4406-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The driver page for this board lists the network chip as Intel I226-V (2.5Gb). It lists the wireless chip only as Intel BE2xx Wi-Fi 7, which conflicts with the MediaTek MT7925 of ASUS support and two reviews and is not stored.10Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/helpdesk_downloadRead 16 October 2026ASUS support download page: Intel I225/I226 LAN driver. The I226 family fits the Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet on the spec page. The I226-V name is from Einfoldtech and Station-Drivers.

Ethernet ports

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1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=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.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel list.

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 71Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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/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 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. 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.

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

160MHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.

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.

MediaTek MT79255Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-getting-to-know-intel-core-ultra-5-245kRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 1x Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4). ASUS does not name the module on its spec page.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/11/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 7 from a MediaTek MT7925.10Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/helpdesk_downloadRead 16 October 2026ASUS support download page for this board: the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers are MediaTek MT7925/7927 WiFi and Bluetooth drivers and no Intel Wi-Fi driver is offered. The driver names cover MT7925 and MT7927, so the module name is taken from Mezha and FPS Review.

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.

5.41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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 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 ALC1220P1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

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

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Features

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

Yes1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/Z890%20Riptide%20WiFi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4 and section 2.13: 1 x BIOS Flashback button, the only smart switch.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel, plus a BIOS FlashBack LED.

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.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The back panel list has a BIOS FlashBack button and no Clear CMOS button. Clear CMOS is a header on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 13 is a Clear CMOS header, and the rear panel connectors list no 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.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The Special Features list ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device). No two-digit display is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout contents list Q-LEDs and a BIOS FlashBack LED. No two-digit display is listed. The manual never states that it is absent.

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.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list and the special features list name no power or start button on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout contents list only a PWR_BTN header for a case button. No power or start button is listed on the board.

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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY 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 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.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna. The overview page says M.2 Q-Release is a switch that removes the M.2 heatsink without screws.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Easy PC DIY: PCIe Slot Q-Release is a physical button on the first PCIe slot, M.2 Q-Release is a switch that removes the M.2 heatsink without screws, M.2 Q-Latch holds a drive without screws and Q-Antenna snaps the Wi-Fi antenna on.

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.

42.5°C6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/11/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Page VRM temperature test: Cinebench R23 multi-core for at least 15 minutes with a Core Ultra 7 265K, about 24 C (75 F) ambient. HWiNFO showed no VRM temperature, so the reviewer used a handheld infrared thermometer on the VRM and MOSFET area: 42.5 C maximum. The cooler, CPU package power and BIOS preset are not stated. The review also lists an Intel 2.5G port and 80 A power stages.

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

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

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

2 x Serial ATA (SATA) data cables, 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 SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD, 1 x TUF GAMING sticker, 1 x TUF GAMING removable nameplate, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.

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.

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

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.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS user manual E24160, First Edition, September 2024, from dlcdnets.asus.com. It lists max. 192GB of memory, while the newer product page lists 256GB.

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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3years12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 year (US listing). ASUS eShop US also says 3-year manufacturer warranty.14Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1iq0-mvaay0-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 20263-year manufacturer warranty.

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