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Series

ProArt1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and spec summary: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI.

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE. AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

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

ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI, 90MB1JD0-M0EAY06Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Model number 90MB1JD0-M0EAY0, which ASUS's own webshop also shows.8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Product code 90MB1JD0-M0EAY0.

B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE, B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE). The regulatory table lists B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE rev. 1.0 and rev. 1.1.3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026SKU B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE.

GTIN / EAN

4711387766163, 1971057661678Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Three-page product datasheet published 2024-12-20 by a European trade data supplier. Barcodes: EAN 4711387766163 and UPC 197105766167.

47193318668464Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Retailer product sheet of 2024-12-13 (pimberly feed): EAN 4719331866846, product code B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-intel-b860-lga1851-ddr5-pcie-50-3x-m2-25gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-atxRead 15 October 2026GTIN 4719331866846.

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

11 October 20244Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 2026Article of 2024-10-11 lists the ProArt Z890-Creator WIFI among 17 new ASUS Z890 boards.

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Status

Available6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with dozens of offers from German and Austrian shops on 2026-10-14.

Available5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-intel-b860-lga1851-ddr5-pcie-50-3x-m2-25gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-atxRead 15 October 2026Product page lists the board for sale on 2026-10-15.

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

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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.

$489.997Press 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 the ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi at 489.99 USD on Amazon.com, US, as a pre-order listing. It does not call the price an MSRP and US prices exclude sales tax. No ASUS price statement was found.

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

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Product colour: Black.

White4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Product colour: White.

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.

Creator1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ProArt is ASUS's creator line. The software list has ProArt Creator Hub and CreatonFirst, and the special features name Business Focused Features.8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026The description says the board empowers creators of all levels.

Gaming1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026AORUS is GIGABYTE's gaming line. The photo of the box reads Gaming Motherboard.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: LGA1851 socket.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Intel B8601Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, CPU row: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851. The manual points to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: LGA1851 socket, Intel Core Ultra Processors. The manual refers to the maker's website for the CPU support list. A retailer sheet says Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2. The Series 2 form is the one used for other LGA1851 boards. Read on 2026-10-15.

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

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 27 describes a CPU Over Voltage jumper for a flexible overclocking system. The software list has TurboV Core and AI Overclocking Guide. Intel's Z890 chipset supports CPU overclocking, which APH Networks quotes from Intel's page.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Page 2 quotes Intel's chipset page: the Z890 supports CPU (IA), BCLK and memory overclocking.

No11Reviewpugetsystems.com/labs/articles/z890-vs-b860-vs-h810Read 15 October 2026The chipset table lists overclocking for B860 as RAM only, and the text says the B860 chipset only supports memory overclocking. This is the chip maker's feature as Puget reports it. It is not a board spec.

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

ATX1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, Form Factor row: ATX, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm. The PIM datasheet lists 305 mm wide and 244 mm deep. The 305 mm side runs along the rear I/O edge.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Product 305 x 244 x 35 mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

83Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026An eight-layer PCB helps dissipate heat around the voltage regulators.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Page 3 says the board has an 8-layer PCB.

65Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-intel-b860-lga1851-ddr5-pcie-50-3x-m2-25gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-atxRead 15 October 20266-layer 2X copper PCB.6Reviewmuycomputer.com/2025/01/13/b860-aorus-elite-wifi-7-ice-analisis-la-gama-media-apunta-altoRead 15 October 2026A six-layer PCB with double copper.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout on page 16 shows the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and the 2-8 connector pages show the usual front-side 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.

No3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes tone-on-tone black layers with metallic gold touches. Club386 says the board has no RGB lighting. The only lighting header type is Addressable Gen2.4Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 2026Matte-black look with subtle bronze accents and no RGB lighting.

Yes6Reviewmuycomputer.com/2025/01/13/b860-aorus-elite-wifi-7-ice-analisis-la-gama-media-apunta-altoRead 15 October 2026Passive VRM heatsink with LED lighting. The article names customizable RGB lighting with RGB Fusion.

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.

16+1+2+23Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026Power section: 16+1+2+2 power stages (up to 90A). 16 for VCCCORE, 1 for VCCGT, 2 for VCCSA and 2 for VNNAON.4Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 202616+1+2+2 phase power delivery.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Digi+ voltage-regulator module with a 16+1+2+2 90A power stage design.

14+1+2+13Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Twin Hybrid Digital 14+1+2+1 Phases 60A DrMOS VRM. A search result for the gigabyte.com page and a JIB copy of its spec sheet write 14+1+2 with a 7+7 parallel Vcore design (14 Vcore, 1 VccGT, 2 VccSA). hwcooling.net counts 17 phases with 14 for Vcore. The first number is the same.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Title: Twin Hybrid Digital 14+1+2+1 Phases 60A DrMOS VRM.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

163Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 202616 VCCCORE power stages with high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers in one package.

143Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 202614 Vcore phases in a twin 7+7 design. JIB lists VCORE 14 phases of 60A DrMOS.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75587Read 15 October 2026VCORE 14 phases, 60A DrMOS, 7+7 parallel. VCCGT 1 phase of 40A and VCCSA 2 phases of 60A.

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.

90A3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026VCCCORE stages at 90A. The two VNNAON stages are 80A.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 202616+1+2+2 90A power stage design.

60A3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Twin Hybrid Digital 14+1+2+1 Phases 60A DrMOS VRM. JIB lists 60A for the 14 Vcore phases.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Twin Hybrid Digital 14+1+2+1 Phases 60A DrMOS VRM.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75587Read 15 October 2026VCORE: 14 phases, DrMOS 60A.

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.

ASUS ASP24326Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: ASP2432 (MP29005-A) and MP2940C (max 3 phases). ASP2432 is ASUS's own part name, in line with the ASUS ASP2412 on other ASUS boards, and the MP29005-A name is MPS's. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator. The same page lists 16 x 90A MP87691 smart power stages for VCORE.

onsemi NCP815377Reviewsogi.com.tw/talks/%E6%8A%80%E5%98%89GIGABYTE-B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/6270624Read 15 October 2026Review of 2025-03-06: the VRM is paired with an NCP81537 PWM controller. The review names no maker. NCP is the onsemi prefix. Single review. The maker and MuyComputer, GameGPU and Scan UK name no 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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 24: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors. The manual says to connect the 8-pin plug, or both.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors and the 24-pin ATX connector.

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

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list names only the 24-pin and two 8-pin CPU connectors. No extra slot power connector is listed.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM slots, DDR5, dual channel.

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM), dual channel. The manual lists only 6400/5600 MT/s modules and refers to the Memory Support List.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 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.

256GB2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The manual of 2026/01/14, the PIM datasheet and Club386's launch article say 192GB. The live page is stored, as for the other ASUS Z890 boards.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

9,066MT/s1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC). It gives no module setup for the figure, and Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family for this board.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC).

9,200MT/s3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Memory speeds 5600, 6400 and 9200 MHz, with 9200 as the highest. The page does not say overclocked and does not name a CPU family or module setup. Core Ultra 200S is the only CPU family for this board. MuyComputer, GameGPU and Scan UK write up to 9200 MT/s (OC).5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-intel-b860-lga1851-ddr5-pcie-50-3x-m2-25gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-atxRead 15 October 2026Overclocking support up to 9200 MT/s with Intel XMP.6Reviewmuycomputer.com/2025/01/13/b860-aorus-elite-wifi-7-ice-analisis-la-gama-media-apunta-altoRead 15 October 2026Spec sheet maximum 9200 MT/s. The review ran XMP at 6600 MT/s.10Reviewen.gamegpu.com/test-gpu/materinskie-platy/obzor-gigabyte-b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-iceRead 15 October 2026Overclocking frequencies up to 9200 MT/s. The review ran a DDR5-8000 kit.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 memory. It supports the on-die ECC function, which does not count.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Footnote: Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports the On-Die ECC function.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 modules operate in non-ECC mode.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). ASUS does not say whether the clock driver is bypassed.

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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.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	8	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and pages 14 and 20: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU (x16, or x8/x8 when both are used) and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the Z890 chipset in x4 mode. The shared bandwidth table shows the second Gen 5 slot at x8, and the Gen 4 slot is disabled when M.2_5 is used.

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 at x16. PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 are x16-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 4.0 running at x1.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

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	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes	The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is disabled

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 24: M.2_1 (CPU) takes 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4. M.2_2 (CPU) takes 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_3, M.2_4 and M.2_5 are from the Z890 chipset, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. Only M.2_5 also takes SATA, and it shares bandwidth with the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The ASUS product page and Geizhals say every slot has a heatsink. The manual lists the M.2 heatsink and the M.2 heatsink backplate. The two Thunderbolt 5 controller modules on the layout (M.2(TB5)_1 and _2) and the Wi-Fi module slot are not storage slots.3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026Heatsinks are included on the M.2 slots, and the M.2 Q-Release switch removes the heatsink without screws.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026A hinged M.2 Q-Release heatsink covers the four PCIe 4.0 slots and a small M.2 Q-Release heatsink covers the PCIe 5.0 slot.6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Besonderheiten: 5 x M.2 passive heatsinks.

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2Q_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2N_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8. M2A_CPU takes 25110/22110/2580/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2, from the CPU. M2Q_SB and M2N_SB take 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2, from the chipset. The 2-8 text says the M.2 connectors support only M.2 PCIe SSDs and the table marks M.2 SATA SSDs as not supported, so SATA is false. 22110 is stored for 25110 and 22110 slots. The 2-8 steps remove a motherboard heatsink for M2A_CPU and M2Q_SB, and M2N_SB shares the M2Q_SB heatsink.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=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.

41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

Rear ports

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	80	Thunderbolt 5	15	Yes
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	6	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	DisplayPort 2.1 input only	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	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

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 30: 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB Type-C), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C), 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DisplayPort (input only), 1 x HDMI, 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb and 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 gold-plated audio jacks, the Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack button. The DisplayPort input takes the output of a graphics card so that the Thunderbolt ports can carry it, so it is stored as other. The USB-C power output footnote says 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W for all three Type-C ports. ASUS names Thunderbolt 5 at up to 80 Gbit/s each way, shown as 80. Thunderbolt 4 is stored as 40. HDMI is 4K 60 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1 and needs a CPU with integrated graphics. The Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the BIOS FlashBack button are not ports.

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6: 1 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort Alt mode, compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 DisplayPort (DisplayPort 2.1), 1 HDMI (HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3), 1 RJ-45 up to 2.5 Gbps, 1 optical S/PDIF out and 2 audio jacks. The manual does not name the 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Type-A. The store.aorus.com and JIB spec lists say Type-A, and the 40 Gbps rate for the USB4 port comes from the JIB listing. The Q-Flash Plus button and two antenna connectors are not ports. HDMI also exists as the internal F_HDMI header.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75587Read 15 October 2026Copy of the maker's spec list: 1 USB4 Type-C at 40 Gb/s with DisplayPort, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 USB 2.0. A Memory Express listing also says USB 4 Type-C (40Gbps).

Rear USB ports

10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

11=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

80Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=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.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	15
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	1	2	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 1 x USB 2.0 header for 2 ports. The USB-C power output footnote of 5V/3.0A is stored as 15 W for the front connector.

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (FU3C_10G, one port), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (two ports) and 2 USB 2.0/1.1 headers (two ports each). The manual gives no power output for the Type-C header.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x CPU fan, 1 x CPU OPT fan, 1 x AIO pump and 5 x chassis fan headers, all 4-pin. Page 23 lists each at 1 A and 12 W.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/water cooling pump, 3 system fan and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header. All are 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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

01Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (LED_C).

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.

Marvell AQtion, Intel I2261Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet and 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. ASUS names no chip model for either. Geizhals reads the 2.5Gb chip as Intel I226-V and names no model for the Marvell chip.6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026LAN rows: 10G Marvell (10GBase-T) and 2.5G Intel I226-V. The suffix V is left out.

Realtek RTL81253Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Realtek RTL8125. sogi.com.tw reads RTL8125D.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125.7Reviewsogi.com.tw/talks/%E6%8A%80%E5%98%89GIGABYTE-B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/6270624Read 15 October 2026Realtek RTL8125D 2.5GbE. The D suffix is left out.

Ethernet ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

10Gbps=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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 30: Wi-Fi 7 module on the rear panel. A M.2 Key-E module sits in the Wi-Fi slot.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the block diagram: an M2_WIFI socket carries the Wi-Fi module. Two antenna connectors (2T2R).

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. 6 GHz and bandwidth rules vary between countries.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

320MHz1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 160MHz wireless standard, for both module options.

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 BE2006Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026WLAN row: Intel BE200 (Wi-Fi 7, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.4.

Realtek RTL8922AE1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and the regulatory table: Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.0 and MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (module MT7925B22M) on PCB rev. 1.1. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value, as for the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The spec table lists the WLAN controller as Realtek RTL8922AE. The page text also says Intel 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 160MHz, which does not match the table and the manual.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026WLAN controller model: Realtek RTL8922AE.6Reviewmuycomputer.com/2025/01/13/b860-aorus-elite-wifi-7-ice-analisis-la-gama-media-apunta-altoRead 15 October 2026Realtek RTL8922AE on v1.0 or MediaTek MT7925 on v1.1, with Bluetooth 5.4.7Reviewsogi.com.tw/talks/%E6%8A%80%E5%98%89GIGABYTE-B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/6270624Read 15 October 2026The reviewed board has a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 card with Bluetooth 5.4, so it is the rev. 1.1 option.

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

5.41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Bluetooth v5.4. The version may vary by the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4 for both module options.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC1220P1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

Realtek ALC8973Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC897, 7.1 channels. The manual names only a Realtek audio CODEC.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio chip: Realtek ALC897.6Reviewmuycomputer.com/2025/01/13/b860-aorus-elite-wifi-7-ice-analisis-la-gama-media-apunta-altoRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC897 with four Apaq polymer capacitors.7Reviewsogi.com.tw/talks/%E6%8A%80%E5%98%89GIGABYTE-B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/6270624Read 15 October 2026Realtek ALC897.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 50: BIOS FlashBack button and LED, with a BIOS FlashBack port on the rear panel (USB 2.0 Type-A).

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: Q-Flash Plus button on the board and a red Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel. It updates the BIOS with the system off.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Clear CMOS button is on the board (layout item 13, CLR_CMOS). The rear panel list on page 30 has no Clear CMOS button, so the rear panel button is stored as false.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS). The rear panel list has no button. A retailer copy lists a Clear CMOS button, which the manual does not.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 20: Q-LEDs with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No two-digit display is listed. APH Networks also sees four status LEDs.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Four status LEDs above the 24-pin connector show CPU, memory, graphics card and boot device.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows DB_PORT with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-character codes. Section 2-7 also lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). The maker's product photo shows the two-digit display beside the DIMM slots. sogi.com.tw writes an 80 port debug indicator.7Reviewsogi.com.tw/talks/%E6%8A%80%E5%98%89GIGABYTE-B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/6270624Read 15 October 2026The EZ-Debug Zone has an 80 Port debug indicator beside the power, reset and multi-function buttons.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The 22-item layout list and the internal connector list name no start or power button. The front system panel header only takes a chassis button.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: power button and reset button on the board for open-case use.

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 manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: BIOS is a 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated. TurboVS also says there is no dual BIOS.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated. The layout shows one BIOS chip, M_BIOS.

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

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes9Retailer pagecomputerassistance.co.ukRead 15 October 2026The product title says Fitted I/O Shield. The manual's box contents list no loose I/O shield and the maker's photo shows the shield fixed to the board.

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 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release (heatsink), M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna with a Q-connector. The ASUS product page says the Q-Antenna snaps in without screws.3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2 Q-Release switch removes the M.2 heatsink without screws. The Q-Antenna snaps into place without screws.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-5 and 2-8: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 SSD clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless heatsink). The WIFI EZ-Plug antenna connector is named in the retailer sheet title and in MuyComputer.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: PCIe 5.0 x16 with EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 with EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 Thermal Guard with EZ-Latch Click and Wi-Fi 7 with WIFI EZ-Plug.

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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60°C6Reviewmuycomputer.com/2025/01/13/b860-aorus-elite-wifi-7-ice-analisis-la-gama-media-apunta-altoRead 15 October 2026Cinebench R23 looped on a Core Ultra 9 285K in 10-minute and 30-minute runs at 100% CPU load, Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB cooler. The VRM temperature stabilised at 60 C. The sensor, power limits and ambient temperature are not stated.

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 boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x ProArt accessory bag, 1 x ACC Express activation key card, 1 x Quick start guide1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents, page 13.

B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE motherboard, User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One G Connector, Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package.

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026ASUS US product page.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICERead 15 October 2026The URL comes from the job evidence and search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Specifications were read from the user's manual, the maker's AORUS store page, a retailer sheet and reviews.

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS US specifications tab for ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI.

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Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdf1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI User's Manual, English edition V4, dated 2026/01/14. The link comes from ASUS's own manual list API on the product page.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE (B860 A ELITE WF7 ICE), hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

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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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.

3years6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 years.

3years3Maker product pagestore.aorus.com/de/b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Warranty 3 years on the store page for Germany.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/fd7dd44d/675c9597ae82cfa1740919e1/product-pdfRead 15 October 2026Warranty period 3 year(s).5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-b860-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-intel-b860-lga1851-ddr5-pcie-50-3x-m2-25gbe-wi-fi-7-usb-40-atxRead 15 October 202636 months, direct, for the UK market.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75587Read 15 October 2026Warranty 3 years.

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