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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.

MPG1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual cover: MPG Series Motherboard, MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI.

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.

MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI, 911-7E17-001, 911-7E17-006, 7E17-001R2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026MSI's German e-shop lists SKU 911-7E17-001.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-placas-baseRead 14 October 2026MSI's Spanish e-shop lists SKU 911-7E17-006.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Scan UK lists model number MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/8lbzxz3ej/MSI-MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFIRead 14 October 2026Part numbers listed: MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI, 7E17-001R and 911-7E17-001.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026Mfr Part Number: MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI.

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.

824142384343, 47113772607942Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026The e-shop barcode is EAN 4711377260794.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-placas-baseRead 14 October 2026The e-shop barcode is EAN 4711377260794, the same as in Germany.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Scan UK lists GTIN 4711377260794.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/8lbzxz3ej/MSI-MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 824142384343 and EAN 4711377260794.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DJPTRFN6 gives UPC 824142384343.

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.

Available5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026In stock on 2026-10-14.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 217 in Computer Motherboards.

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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$499.996Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review states a USD 499.99 MSRP. US prices exclude sales tax. Wccftech also lists 499.99 USD.7Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-motherboard-review/4Read 14 October 2026Product Info lists 499.99 USD.

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).

Gaming10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026The listing title says Gaming Motherboard. The MPG line is MSI's Performance Gaming line.

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

LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026

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

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

Intel Z8901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026

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

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)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)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), processor socket LGA1851. The manual says to go to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-14.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) LGA 1851.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual: this motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Core Boost is listed under Performance.

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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.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 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)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)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Form factor: ATX, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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82Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026German feature text: 8-Lagen-PCB aus 2 Unzen dickem Kupfer und Material in Server-Qualitaet. That is an 8-layer PCB of 2 oz thick copper and server grade material.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-placas-baseRead 14 October 2026Spanish feature text: PCB de 8 capas hecho con cobre de 2oz espesado y material de nivel grado servidor.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 20268-layer server grade PCB with 2 oz 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.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The component overview shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026LED Features list Mystic Light onboard LEDs: the Smart button toggles Mystic Light on all onboard LEDs and LED_SW1 EZ LED Control switches the onboard LEDs.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Copy of MSI's text: a carbon black colour scheme and sleek patterns illuminated by Mystic Light.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Pros list dual RGB zones.

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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.

20+1+1+12Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026German feature text: Direkte 20+1+1+1-Phasen-Stromversorgung, with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Copy of MSI's feature text: Direct 20+1+1+1 power design.

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.

202Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026The German text names 20 phases of the direct 20+1+1+1 design. Tech4Gamers and Profesional Review count 20 Vcore power stages.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 202620+1+1+1 VRM with 20 Vcore power stages.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

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.

110A5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Copy of MSI's feature text: 20 phases Vcore DRPS - SPS 110A, with 1 phase each for SA, GT and VNNAON.

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.

Renesas RAA2291316Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The PWM controller is a Renesas RAA-229131-W310AKX with Renesas R2209004-HBD power stages. Profesional Review also names the RAA229131. MSI does not name the controller in the sources read. The suffix is dropped.8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/12/03/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026A Renesas RAA 229131 drives the main VRM and a RAA 229134 the other rails, with 20 Renesas R2209004 110 A MOSFETs for the core. Stored as Renesas RAA229131.

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 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V power connectors (CPU_PWR1~2) 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.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). Supplemental PCIe Power Connector is also listed under Special Features.

Memory

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Memory type

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

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

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

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 20264x DDR5 UDIMM.

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.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20264 x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 256GB.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.

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.

9,200MT/s2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Memory support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s. Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 9200+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R up to 7200+ MT/s, 2DPC 1R up to 4800+ MT/s and 2DPC 2R up to 4800+ MT/s. The 1DPC 1R figure is stored for Core Ultra (Series 2), the only CPU family of the board.7Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-motherboard-review/4Read 14 October 2026The max DDR5 speed chart lists 9200 MT/s for this board.

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.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

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

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory: supports CUDIMM. The manual states no clock driver bypass limit. Support and POR boot frequency vary by CPU.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports CUDIMM.

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.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON 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 manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20263 x PCIe x16 slots. PCI_E1 from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x16 with BIOS adjustment to x8+x4+x4. PCI_E2 from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x8 with BIOS adjustment to x4+x4. PCI_E3 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4. The footnotes of the table are not in the extracted text, so lane sharing between PCI_E1 and PCI_E2 is not stored.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 up to x16 from the CPU, PCI_E2 PCIe 5.0 up to x8 from the CPU and PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 up to x4 from the chipset.

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.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20265 x M.2 Key M slots. M2_1 from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_2 from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_3 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_4 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280/22110. M2_5 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 and up to SATA 6Gb/s, 2260/2280. 2260 is stored as 2280. The installation steps for M2_1 and for M2_2 to M2_5 all use a Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink, so every slot has a heatsink. The manual does not say what the SATA mode of M2_5 turns off. M2_1 to M2_4 list no SATA mode, so sata is false for them.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 20265x M.2. M.2_1 from the CPU up to PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_2 from the CPU up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_3 from the chipset up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_4 from the chipset up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 22110/2280/2260. M.2_5 from the chipset up to PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode, 2280/2260.

M.2 slots

6=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

3=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.

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.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.

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 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.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON 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	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	10	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports from the CPU with DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A from the Z890 chipset and 8 USB 10Gbps Type-A from an RTS5420 hub (10 Type-A in total), 1 HDMI, 1 2.5Gbps LAN and 1 5Gbps LAN (RJ45), 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, 2 Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the Flash BIOS, Clear CMOS and Smart buttons. Thunderbolt 4 is stored as USB4 at 40 Gbps with tb_usb4 thunderbolt_4, as on the other boards. The USB-C 10Gbps port has no stated DP Alt Mode.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026USB: 10x USB 10Gbps Type A (rear) and 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (rear). Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports (rear) with up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices, up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices and up to 5V/3A, 15W power charging. The e-shop says DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C and the manual says DisplayPort 2.1. Only DP Alt Mode is stored.

Rear USB ports

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13=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Internal connectors

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

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.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	27
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with USB PD up to 27W fast charging, 2 USB 5Gbps connectors for 4 additional ports and 2 USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional ports. The JTBT5_1 Thunderbolt 5 expansion card connector is for an add-in card and is not listed.

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.

71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump/system fan and 5 system fans, all 4-pin. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector and the 3-pin water flow connector is a sensor, so neither is counted.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 20261x CPU Fan, 1x Combo Fan and 5x System Fan.

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.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20263 x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors (JARGB_V2_1~3).

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.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1).

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 Killer E5000, Intel I2261Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026LAN: 1 x Intel Killer E5000B 5Gbps LAN controller and 1 x Intel I226V 2.5Gbps LAN controller. The suffix letters are dropped.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 20261x Intel Killer E5000B 5G LAN and 1x Intel I226V 2.5G LAN.

Ethernet ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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).

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

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 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7).

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 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz). 6 GHz depends on each country's 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.

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.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.

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

Intel 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 Killer BE1750x2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

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.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated and refers to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4.

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 ALC1220P1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Audio: Realtek ALC1220P codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P Codec, 7.1-channel USB High Definition Audio, S/PDIF output.

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.

Not available

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.

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

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Flash BIOS button on the back panel (item 4).

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel item 5: Clear CMOS button. The manual also lists a Clear CMOS jumper.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026LED Features: 1 x EZ Digi-Debug LED, which shows progress and error codes during and after POST with a Debug Code LED table. 4 x EZ Debug LED (CPU, DRAM, GPU, boot device) come on top.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The debug code LED panel sits on the top right of the board and can also show temperatures.

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).

No8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/12/03/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the board has no on-board power button and names it as a loss. The rear has the Flash BIOS, Clear CMOS and Smart buttons.

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

Not available

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026BIOS Features: 1 x 256 Mb flash. 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.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed 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 connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless heatsink with an end button), EZ PCIe Release and EZ 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.

83°C8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/12/03/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Core Ultra 285K at the BIOS performance profile (PL1 250 W, PL2 295 W, maximum 287 W in HWiNFO), Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD cooler, 32 GB DDR5, RTX 4080, BIOS 7E17v1A3. The review runs a CPU stress test at stock and reads surfaces with a FLIR One thermal camera and sensors with HWiNFO. The stress tool, duration and ambient temperature are not stated. Full stock VRM sensor 83 C and exterior camera 86 C. In the relaxed stock profile the sensor read 57 C. The HWiNFO sensor reading is stored. Tech4Gamers writes 65 C with a 285K and a DeepCool Mystique 360 but gives no method, so it is not stored.

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

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

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

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.

Quick installation guide, European Union regulatory notices, USB drive, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x 1 to 2 RGB extension cable, 1 x ARGB extension cable, 1 x EZ Front panel cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x Cable sticker, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents list on page 21.

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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

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFI4Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

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

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/de/mb/MPG%20Z890%20CARBON%20WIFI.pdf2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026The e-shop links the specification sheet PDF at storage-asset.msi.com. The PDF was not opened. The e-shop text carries the same specification table.

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.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI User Guide, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The PDF was created in November 2024. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own download page was not read.

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).

3years5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Scan UK: 36 months, direct.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years (US listing).

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