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Series

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.

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1I90-M0AAY0, 90MB1I90-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The spec page names only the model. The part numbers come from the ASUS US eShop (90MB1I90-M0AAY0) and EU retailers (90MB1I90-M0EAY0).9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part Number 90MB1I90-M0AAY0.10Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/intel-motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-mainboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 15 October 2026Part number 90MB1I90-M0EAY0.

GTIN / EAN

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.

4711387758830, 19710575883410Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/intel-motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-mainboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 15 October 2026custompc.com.cy lists EAN 4711387758830 for part number 90MB1I90-M0EAY0.12Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/p2j5jubrv/Asus-ROG-STRIX-Z890-A-GAMING-WIFI-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 197105758834 and EAN 4711387758830 for the board, with release year 2024 and a white colour. The UPC is not tied to a part number on the page, so no variant row is made for it.

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

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Status

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.

Available9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026The store lists the board in stock 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.

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$399.998Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msiRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists the ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI at 399.99 USD on B&H and Newegg in US retail pre-order listings, for the Core Ultra 200S launch. It is a retailer listing and not an ASUS statement of MSRP. US prices exclude sales tax. Tom's Hardware's review of 2024-12-19 calls it a sub-$400 board.

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.

€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.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

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

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026ROG Strix is the gaming line of ASUS Republic of Gamers. The page sells the board for elite gaming.

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.

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

LGA18511Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 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 Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026

Intel Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 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)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.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), with a link to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15. A news box on the page also mentions a Core Ultra 200S Plus Series that needs a newer Windows 11, but the CPU line itself names only Series 2.

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

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, NPU Boost and TurboV Core CPU tuning for overclocking enthusiasts.

Board

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

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor.

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor.

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

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)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).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026Power solution section: EIGHT-LAYER PCB.

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

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.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The chapter 1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan, USB and system panel 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.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026The page lists Polymo Lighting on the I/O shroud and says ROG Strix boards have full lighting control of onboard RGB LEDs with Aura Sync.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

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.

16+1+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026Power solution: 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages, written 16+1+2+2. The text says the VRM features 16+1+2+2 power stages, each rated up to 90 amps, while the table gives 80 A for the last two.

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.

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

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 202616 VCCCORE 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.

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.

90A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026VCCCORE Power 90A, SPS.

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 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.

ASUS ASP24326Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review page 1: the VRMs have 21 phases, 16 for Vcore. Power comes from the EPS connectors to a Digi+ ASP2432 PWM controller, then to 16 Monolithic Power Systems MPS2330 90A MOSFETs in a teamed configuration. Stored as ASUS ASP2432, the form used for other ASUS boards. The review is dated 2024-12-19.

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 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.

8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. The 8-pin CPU Power Plug LED in the manual is not a connector.

Memory

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Memory type

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

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 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.

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.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The manual says the same. Tom's Hardware prints 192 GB in its table, which is the older figure.

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.

9,200MT/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.

9,066MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Up to 9066+MT/s (OC) with Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The memory line says Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC, which does not count.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The memory line lists Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) with no bypass mode limit. Tom's Hardware ran 48 GB DDR5-8200 CUDIMM kits on this board.

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 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.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Z890 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode). The manual layout shows two slots, PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout: PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4). The Thunderbolt add-in card note says it must go in the PCIEX16(G4) slot.

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.

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_3 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_4 type 2280/22110 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_5 type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. A 2260 slot is stored as 2280. Only M.2_5 lists a SATA mode. The full slot list shows the other four without one, so their sata cell is false. The page names no lane sharing, and Tom's Hardware says the configuration does not change whatever is connected. The Special Features list names M.2 heatsinks and a backplate. The overview lists 4 x M.2 Heatsinks and says heatsinks cover every slot, so every slot is stored with a heatsink. M.2 slots from the CPU support RAID 0/1/5 only.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026Overview: 5 x M.2 slots, 1 x M.2 22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 x M.2 22110 and 2 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA. 4 x M.2 Heatsinks. Heatsinks cover every slot.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary and layout note: M.2_1 to M.2_5 as on the specification page. M.2 slots from the CPU only support RAID 0/1/5.

M.2 slots

6=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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

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.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s 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 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.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING 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-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	30	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (2 x USB Type-C), 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 Type-A and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge), 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI, 1 Wi-Fi module, 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, plus the BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons. That is 10 USB ports, as the page totals them. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The Thunderbolt 4 rows carry the footnote 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W. The 10Gbps Type-C footnote says 5V/9V max 3.0A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2.0A, which is the 30 W of the port name. DisplayPort is max 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI is 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. The Thunderbolt 4 footnote says DP alt mode supports up to UHBR20, so dp_alt_mode is true for those ports. The page does not say whether the 10Gbps Type-C port has DisplayPort output. The Wi-Fi module and the buttons are not ports.

Rear USB ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

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Fastest rear USB port

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40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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Internal connectors

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

AASUS 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.

BASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING 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	2	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 additional ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 additional ports. The footnote on the Type-C connector says power delivery output 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W. Tom's Hardware prints 30 W PD/PPS for this connector in its table. The maker figure is used. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and has no row here.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 8 to 10: the USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector, the USB 5Gbps header and the USB 2.0 header.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=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.

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.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT Fan, 1 x AIO Pump and 5 x Chassis Fan headers, all 4-pin.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

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.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20263 x Addressable Gen2 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.

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.

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has only the three Addressable Gen2 headers and no 4-pin RGB header.

Networking

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

Intel 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.

Intel I2264Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 15 October 2026The ASUS support page for this model, read through its public data feed, lists Intel I226 LAN drivers. The specification page says only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. Tom's Hardware names an Intel i-226.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel i-226 (2.5 GbE).

Ethernet ports

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1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

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).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel.

Wi-Fi standard

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 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Wi-Fi 7 2x2, 320 MHz, 6 GHz, BT 5.4, 5.8 Gbps.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and its bandwidth depend on regulation, and Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later for full functions.

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.

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.

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.

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

Intel 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.

Intel BE2004Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 15 October 2026The same list has an Intel Wi-Fi driver and an Intel Bluetooth driver whose package name says BE200. The 2x2 Wi-Fi 7, 320 MHz and Bluetooth 5.4 specifications fit the Intel BE200. Tom's Hardware lists the same radio figures without naming the module.

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

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.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 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 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.

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The amplifier is not a DAC, so dac_chip is empty.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says a Realtek ALC4080 codec sits under the SupremeFX Faraday cage, with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.

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.

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.

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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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x Clear 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.

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The Special Features list names Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device) and no Q-Code. The manual layout contents list Q-LEDs and a Start button and no code display. The overview page has a generic Q-CODE text block that is not part of the spec list.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 19: Q-LEDs. No code display is listed.

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.

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).

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 16: Start button. Press the Start button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

Not available

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS. The feature lists name no dual BIOS.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

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

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 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.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna. The overview says the Q-Release heatsink has a switch for removal without screws, the Q-Latch holds an M.2 SSD with one press and the Q-Antenna fasteners snap into place.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026DIY-friendly design: M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, New M.2 Q-LATCH, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna.

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.

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.

44°C7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption / VRM Temperatures section: AIDA64 stress test on all threads for 30 minutes at stock settings, about 24 C ambient by the chart title. The text says the VRM peaked just under 45 C. The chart shows thermocouple 1 near 44 C and thermocouple 2 near 41 C at 30 minutes, so the probe reading is stored as 44. The exact value is not printed. The chart shows the CPU at about 243 W, while the text says about 210 W. The review names no CPU for this board, and the test system table on page 2 is a copy of the AMD one (Ryzen 9 9900X), so the CPU is 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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72W7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption chart: Asus Strix Z890-A Gaming idle 72 W. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, monitor excluded, Windows Balanced power plan, XMP enabled. The text says the same.

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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294W7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption chart: Asus Strix Z890-A Gaming load 294 W peak (average 183 W) in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, Cache and Memory enabled. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter. The graphics card is not loaded. The text says the CPU peaked around 210 W and never reached the 240 W limit.

In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

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.

1 x ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 5 x M.2 rubbers, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents. Tom's Hardware lists two Q-Latch packages, and the maker lists one.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents on page 13.

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Product page

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

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026

Manual

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.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS user manual E26409, version 2, dated 2025-07-28 on the ASUS support page.

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.

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

3years9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS US eShop: 3 year manufacturer warranty. US market.

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