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Series

TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026TUF Gaming is the ASUS line in the product name.

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

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

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

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

GTIN / EAN

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

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

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

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

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Status

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

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

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

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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

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

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

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

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Platform

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

LGA18511Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

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

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

Intel Z8901Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

Intel B8601Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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

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

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

No2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The ASUS spec lists the usual 24-pin, 8-pin and system panel connectors and the manual layout shows them at the usual board edges. No back-connect design is named.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout and the 2-8 connector pages show the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

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

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

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

Power delivery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

ASUS ASP24428Revieweinfoldtech.com/2026/01/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review reads the VRM controller as a proprietary Digi+ ASP2442GQW on the top side of the board, with Alpha & Omega 4L26 (80 A) stages. GQW is the package suffix, so ASUS ASP2442 is stored, in the form used for other ASUS boards. Single review. ASUS does not name the controller.

onsemi NCP815377Reviewsogi.com.tw/talks/%E6%8A%80%E5%98%89GIGABYTE-B860-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-ICE/6270624Read 15 October 2026Review of 2025-03-06: the VRM is paired with an NCP81537 PWM controller. The review names no maker. NCP is the onsemi prefix. Single review. The maker and MuyComputer, GameGPU and Scan UK name no controller.

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

8+8 pin1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Power related list: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026ProCool power connectors: proprietary 8+8 pin connectors.

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

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

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

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

Memory

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Memory type

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

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

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

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

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

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

9,066MT/s1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Support up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). The page names no CPU family or module setup. The footnote says supported speeds vary by CPU and memory configuration.

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

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

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The page lists Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory only. Its footnote says non-ECC DDR5 supports on-die ECC, which does not count.

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

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

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

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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 TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

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

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

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

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

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

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

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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 TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

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

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

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

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

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

M.2 slots

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PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

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

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

Rear ports

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

AASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

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

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

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

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

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

Rear USB ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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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 TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Front USB (total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 more ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 more ports. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and is not stored.

BGIGABYTE B860 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

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

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

Front USB-C header speed

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Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

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

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_b860_elite_wifi7_ice.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/water cooling pump, 3 system fan and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header. All are 4-pin.

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

31Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

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

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

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

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

Networking

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

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

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

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

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

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

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

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

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

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

Audio

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

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

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

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

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Features

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

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

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

Links

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Product page

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

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

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

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

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

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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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.

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

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

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