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Series

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.

ROG Maximus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026ROG Maximus 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.

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.

ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO, 90MB1ID0-M0AAY0, 90MB1ID0-MVAAY0, 90MB1ID0-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026The page's order configuration ids are 90MB1ID0-M0AAY0 (global page) and 90MB1ID0-MVAAY0 (US page). EU retailers list 90MB1ID0-M0EAY0 for the same board.10Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2822114Read 14 October 2026OX.ee lists product code 90MB1ID0-M0EAY0.

GTIN / EAN

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.

197105747227, 197105747234, 47113877472239Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWWRTPVRead 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DGWWRTPV gives UPC 197105747227 and 197105747234 and Mfr Part Number ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO. It does not say which part number each UPC belongs to.10Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2822114Read 14 October 2026OX.ee lists EAN 4711387747223 for product code 90MB1ID0-M0EAY0.

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

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Status

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.

Available9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWWRTPVRead 14 October 2026The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 77 in Computer Motherboards. The ASUS US page shows a store price.

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.

$299.998Press 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.

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

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€8398Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026Price at launch in Italy: 839 EUR including VAT. Profesional Review gives 840 EUR at the ASUS store in Spain and a recommended 800 EUR at Amazon before launch. ASUS publishes no euro launch price that could be read.

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.

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.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026The page sits under ROG gaming motherboards (breadcrumb Gaming Motherboards).

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

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Platform

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

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

LGA18511Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026

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

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

Intel Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026

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

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/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.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851. A News and Updates box on the page also names Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series, which needs Windows 11 25H2. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

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

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, NPU Boost, differential sensing for overclocking and tuning, and the Extreme OC Kit (FlexKey, ReTry and Start buttons) on the spec page.

Board

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

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.

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 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.

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.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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.

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

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/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.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 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.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026I/O zone Polymo Lighting II around the ROG logo, controlled with Aura.

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.

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.

22+1+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 202622(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages: 22 VCCCORE, 1 VCCGT, 2 VCCSA and 2 VNNAON.

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.

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).

222Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 22+1+2+2 power stages.

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.

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.

110A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026The 22 VCCCORE power stages are rated 110 A. The page's sentence says each stage is rated up to 110 A, while the list shows 90 A and 80 A for the other rails.

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.

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.

ASUS ASP24124Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026The main digital controller is an EPU DIGI+ ASP2412. The MOSFETs are 22 Infineon PMC41430 110 A for Vcore. Pokde.net also names an ASP2414 as a second controller. ASUS does not document either.5Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: PWM controller ASUS DIGI+ EPU ASP2412 and ASP2414, both marked undocumented. Vcore is Infineon PMC41430 at 110 A per power stage.

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

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.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Power related connectors: 1 x 24-pin main power, 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power and 1 x 8-pin PCIe power.

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/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The connector list on page 5 names no extra slot power connector.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 20261 x 8-pin PCIe power connector. The manual says it must be connected for 60W on the front USB 20Gbps connector and without it only 27W is supported.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026PCIE_8PIN_PWR connector supports the 60W front USB PD.

Memory

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Memory type

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.

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026

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

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.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Max. 256GB. Profesional Review's October 2024 text says 192 GB. The page is newer and is stored.

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

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.

9,200MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, CUDIMM, with Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The page lists no other module setups.

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/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026The page lists Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) only. The footnote says non-ECC DDR5 supports on-die ECC.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026The page and the manual list Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) as supported memory, and the overview describes AEMP III for CUDIMM. The maker does not mention clock driver bypass.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory configurations: you may install Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Un-buffered DIMM (CUDIMM) DDR5 DIMMs.

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 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.

BASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Core Ultra (Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes). Z890 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot. When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, the PCIe 5.0 slot runs x8 only.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary matches the page.

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 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.

BASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_3	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_3 or M.2_4 is used
M.2_4	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_3 or M.2_4 is used
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_6	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Up to 6 x M.2 slots. Core Ultra (Series 2): M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_3 and M.2_4 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_5 and M.2_6 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists no M.2 SATA support, so sata is false for every slot. The SlimSAS connector takes PCIe 4.0 x4 or up to 4 SATA devices through a cable sold separately and is not stored as an M.2 slot. M.2 slots from the CPU support RAID 0/1/5 only.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026Overview: 6 x M.2 slots, 1 x M.2 22110 PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Heatsinks for six M.2 slots, with four backplates.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary matches the page. The manual says M.2_3 or M.2_4 enabled makes PCIEX16(G5) run x8 only.

M.2 slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

6=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

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.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. The SlimSAS connector 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 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.

BASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Back panel list: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video output, 5 USB 10Gbps (4 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 HDMI (max 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 Wi-Fi module, 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 gold-plated audio jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. Thunderbolt 4 is stored as USB4 at 40 Gbps. A footnote gives USB Type-C power delivery output max 5V/3A without naming the port, so no rear power value is stored.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Internal connectors

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

AASRock 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.

BASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	60
USB-C header	10	1	1	Not available
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB (total 10 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+, 5/9/15/20V max 3A, PPS 3.3-21V max 3A), 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports. The 60W needs the 8-pin PCIe power connector and is 27W without it. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and is not listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout items 9 to 12: USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector (PD 3.0 up to 20V/3A 60W, only with the PCIE_8PIN_PWR connector connected, else 27W), USB 10Gbps Type-C connector, USB 5Gbps header and USB 2.0 header.6Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Six front USB headers in total: two USB-C, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.

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.

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.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 20261 CPU fan, 1 CPU OPT fan, 1 AIO pump and 4 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin, plus 1 W_PUMP+ header.6Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Four 4-pin PWM headers at the top (CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, AIO_PUMP, CHA_FAN1), three more chassis headers at the bottom and the W_PUMP+ header, 8 in total.

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.

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

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.6Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review counts three addressable RGB headers 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.

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.

06Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026The maker's list names only the three Addressable Gen 2 headers. The review mentions only addressable headers.

Networking

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

Realtek 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.

Intel I226, Realtek RTL81264Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two RJ45 interfaces: 2.5 GbE with an Intel I226-V and a Realtek RTL8126 5 Gbps. The -V suffix is dropped.5Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Intel I226-V 2.5GbE LAN and Realtek RTL8126 5GbE LAN.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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/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.

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

Wi-Fi standard

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

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 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/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: supports 320MHz channel bandwidth with the 6GHz frequency band.

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps.

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

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.

Intel BE2004Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names an Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 card with 320 MHz channels and up to 5.8 Gbps. ASUS does not name the module.5Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz) module on an M.2 2230 card. The review says the MT7927 on the X870E Hero is a different module.

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

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

Audio

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

Realtek 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.

Realtek ALC40821Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC 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.

Not available

ESS ES92191Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Audio features list ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC. ASUS writes no suffix letters.5Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026ESS Sabre ES9219 Quad DAC.

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/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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

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

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

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

No1Owner's manualdownload.asrock.com/Manual/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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Code is in the Special Features list and the manual shows a Q-Code LED in the layout.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 23 is the Q-Code LED, which gives a 2-digit error code.

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/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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors, miscellaneous: 1 x Start button (with FlexKey and ReTry buttons).

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/Z890I%20Nova%20WiFi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 5: AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 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.

Not available

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna are described with images.

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.

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.

55°C7Reviewglitched.online/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 9 285K at untweaked settings with a ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme AIO. CPU-Z stress test, 10 minutes in the second run. The reviewer reports a 55 C reading on the VRM, which is the board sensor, and a CPU power of 243 W. With Intel Extreme Tuning and no power limits the VRM reached 54 C. Ambient temperature is not stated. No probe or camera was used.

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 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.

1 x ARGB RGB extension cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x DDR5 fan holder, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages, 1 x ROG stickers, 6 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x ROG thank you card, 1 x ROG Bottle Opener, 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 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/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.

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026

Manual

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.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E25944, Revised Edition V5, March 2025, from dlcdnets.asus.com.

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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3years9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWWRTPVRead 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 year (US listing).

Both are also in the API. Back to all motherboards.