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Series

AORUS3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Aorus branding on the heatsinks, in the review of the Aorus Elite Wifi7 Plus.

GAMING X1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: Z890 GAMING X WIFI7. GAMING X is GIGABYTE's name for this line, below AORUS.

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

Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS, Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P9Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1013368/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-p.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.10Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-4719331880798Read 15 October 2026Reference Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Product number manufacturer: Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.

Z890 GAMING X WIFI71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover and title: Z890 GAMING X WIFI7. The regulatory pages list PCB revisions 1.0 and 1.1.8Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/936700/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer code Z890 GAMING X WIFI7.

GTIN / EAN

47193318807989Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1013368/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-p.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798 for manufacturer code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.10Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-4719331880798Read 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798.11Retailer pageawd-it.co.uk/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-lga-1851-z890-atx-motherboard-ddr5-wifi-7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798.

4719331864941, 8895230451522Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing shows Gigabyte SKU 0889523045152, the 13-digit form of UPC 889523045152. A search excerpt of aztekc.com lists the same UPC. That page was not readable.7Retailer pagegeeknetic.es/comparador-precios/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7/comprarRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331864941 for the Z890 GAMING X WIFI7.8Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/936700/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists Kod EAN 4719331864941 for manufacturer code Z890 GAMING X WIFI7. CustomPC.com.cy lists the same EAN in its page title.

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

9 March 20266Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-03-09 on GIGABYTE introducing the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus and Z890 Eagle WiFi7 Plus that weekend. GIGABYTE's own press release was not readable.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-03-09: GIGABYTE announces two new motherboards.

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Status

Available3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review's price table lists the board at Newegg, Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The listing shows a price of 8,490 THB on 2026-10-15.

Available5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Shows the board in stock at Amazon and Newegg on 2026-10-14.

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

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI72Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review of 2026-05-25: the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS is a revision of the non-PLUS board that improves the network controller and adds an Ultra Turbo mode. The non-PLUS board is the catalog's Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026They are refreshes of existing models, built to take the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.

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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.

$269.993Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the board a mid-range offering at $269.99 and shows $289.99 struck out next to $269.99 in its price table. CGMagazine labels $269.99 as the MSRP. US price, excl. sales tax.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review of 2026-08-08. The header says MSRP $269.99.

$259.996Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists Gigabyte Z890 Gaming X WiFi7 at $259.99 among US pre-order listings (B&H, Newegg and Amazon). It is a retailer pre-order price before the launch, excl. sales tax, and not a statement by GIGABYTE. The retailer is not named for this line.

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

Black3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table and verdict: Black.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Colour of product: Black.

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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.

Gaming3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026AORUS is GIGABYTE's gaming line. The review tests the board with games and calls it a mid-range Z890 board. No source names a segment word for this exact board. The same call is stored for the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.

Gaming9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00649606.htmlRead 15 October 2026The overview calls it a Gigabyte GAMING motherboard. The listing is marked as no longer on sale at LDLC, a French retailer. Other retailers still list the board.

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.

rev. 1.08Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The listing title says (REV.1.0). No other revision was found.

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

LGA18511Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page copies GIGABYTE's specification, in Spanish and English wording with typos. LGA1851 socket: support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. GIGABYTE's own pages block agents, so this copy and the retailer copies below stand in for the maker's spec page. Read on 2026-10-15.

LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

Intel Z8901Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Z890 Express Chipset.

Intel Z8901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.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)1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec copy: support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. The retailers Paradigit and JIB write Intel Core Ultra Series 2. Tom's Hardware says the board runs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus without a BIOS update. Read on 2026-10-15.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: LGA1851 socket, support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Retail listings name Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). Read on 2026-10-15.

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

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says you can overclock the CPU on the board and describes the Ultra Turbo modes in the BIOS.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026Ultra Turbo Mode is an automated overclocking system that applies frequency and voltage settings on top of Intel 200S Boost, for unlocked K and KF processors.

Yes10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

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

ATX1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.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)1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026An ATX model at 305 x 244 mm.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

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

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review describes the power, fan, USB and front-panel connectors on the front of the board, so it is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 1-1 layout 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.

Yes2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The VRM heatsink name now has lighting.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Aorus branding on the top left VRM heatsink is RGB backlit and a couple of RGB LEDs sit under the chipset heatsink. Controlled by Gigabyte Control Center and RGB Fusion.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026The card has a small touch of RGB under the chipset heatsink.

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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+22Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The box highlights 16 digital phases with 8+8 in parallel, a slight cut against the non-PLUS board.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026A total of 19 phases with 16 dedicated to Vcore, which fits the maker's 16+1+2.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE pairs the platform with a 16+1+2 twin digital power design.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The AORUS Elite has a 16+1+2 phase VRM.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies GIGABYTE's feature text: Twin 16+1+2 phase digital VRM.

16+1+22Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key features: Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution. MemoryC prints Digital 16+1+2+1 Phases for the same board, and MaxMyBuild writes 2x8+1+2. The first number is the same.4Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026The title says 16+1+2 phases VRM. The key features line prints 16+1+2+1.5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Phase config 2x8+1+2, the same 16 Vcore stages in 8+8 parallel.

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.

163Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 202616 x OnSemi NCP302155 60A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore.

164Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026The first number of 16+1+2 is the Vcore rail, with 16 DrMOS stages. MaxMyBuild writes 2x8+1+2.

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.

60A3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review reads 16 OnSemi NCP302155 60A SPS stages and writes 960 A in total. The maker's 60A DrMOS figure is in the Profesional Review launch article.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The review writes 60A DrMOS stages for the VRM section.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The 16+1+2 phase VRM has 60 A DrMOS.

60A4Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: Digital 16+1+2+1 Phases 60A DrMOS VRM with Solid Capacitor. MaxMyBuild also writes 60A DrMOS. The 60A figure is the Vcore stage rating as the listing copies the maker's text.5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026VRM stages: 60A DrMOS.

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.

onsemi NCP815373Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names the OnSemi NCP81537 controller, fed by the 8-pin EPS connectors. onsemi is written as the other GIGABYTE board in the catalog writes it. Single review.

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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 pin1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20261 x 24-pin ATX main power and 2 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connectors.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors and the 24-pin ATX main power connector. No other power connector is listed.

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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. The list is complete, with two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors and a TPM header.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

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Memory type

DDR51Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel.

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel. Tom's spec table prints (2) DIMM slots, which is copied from the Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X. The same review's text and every other source say four.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.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.

256GB1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max. capacity 256 GB.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity).

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

9,466MT/s1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support up to DDR5 9466+ MT/s (OC). The copy names no CPU family. The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported speed. Tom's text writes 9,666 once, which is a typo against 9466 on every other page.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The motherboard lists support up to DDR5-9466 MT/s.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The speed list ends at 9466 (OC).

9,200MT/s2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The listing copies the maker's specification table: support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 9066 / 8933 / 8800 and lower speeds down to 5600MT/s. The board takes Core Ultra (Series 2), its only CPU family. The list names no module setup per speed. The Microcenter India listing below shows the same list. The manual (Rev. 1002) lists only 6400/5600 MT/s, and some retailer titles say up to 8800MHz (OC).3Retailer pagemicrocenterindia.com/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-mbRead 15 October 2026The specification tab copies the same maker list: DDR5 9200(O.C) down to 5600MT/s.

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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Paradigit lists ECC compatibility as non-ECC.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026ECC compatibility: non-ECC.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules that 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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The memory list names Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) with no bypass-mode limit.

Yes2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The memory block of the copied specification table says Support CUDIMM memory module and states no bypass mode limit. The manual (Rev. 1002) does not list it.3Retailer pagemicrocenterindia.com/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-mbRead 15 October 2026The same copied table lists support for CUDIMM memory modules.

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.

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

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

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU: 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 5.0 at x16 (PCIEX16), which only supports a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. Chipset: 2 x PCIe x16 slots, PCIe 4.0 at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2). Tom's spec table writes the first slot as x16/x8.

BGIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 running at x16, and takes only a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2 are x16-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 4.0 running at x4. The manual lists no lane sharing between slots. The M2_WIFI socket for the Wi-Fi module is not stored.

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

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2Q_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2M_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU: M2A_CPU (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2) and M2B_CPU (type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2). Chipset: M2Q_SB (type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) and M2M_SB (type 22110/2280, SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2). 25110 is stored as 22110. Only M2M_SB lists SATA. Tom's Hardware's text says the three lower sockets all run through the chipset, which the spec copy contradicts for M2B_CPU. The spec copy is stored. Tom's and CGMagazine say the board has no lane sharing, so shares_lanes_with is empty.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top socket has its own small heatsink and the three below share one heatsink. The bottom socket M2M_SB also supports SATA SSDs.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies the same four M.2 lines as the spec page, with M2A_CPU listed for 25110/22110/2580/2280 and the others for 22110/2280.

BGIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2Q_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2M_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8. M2A_CPU takes 25110/22110/2580/2280 and runs PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 from the CPU. M2B_CPU takes 22110/2280 and runs PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 from the CPU. M2Q_SB takes 22110/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 on the chipset. M2M_SB takes 22110/2280, SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 on the chipset. 22110 is stored for all four. The section 2-8 table marks M.2 SATA SSDs as supported on M2M_SB only. Heatsinks: the steps in 2-8 remove a motherboard heatsink with an M.2 EZ-Latch Click for M2A_CPU, and one heatsink that covers M2Q_SB, M2B_CPU and M2M_SB. MaxMyBuild lists heatsinks on all slots.5Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026M.2 layout 1x PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3x PCIe 4.0 x4, with M.2 heatsinks on all slots.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

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

41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 4 to 7).

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.

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

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	3	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
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

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel connectors: 1 x USB4 Type-C port (DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks, 1 x optical S/PDIF out, 2 antenna connectors. The Type-C port shows DisplayPort video from the CPU's graphics, up to 3840x2160 at 144 Hz, with DisplayPort 2.1. The USB4 rate of 40 Gbps comes from Tom's Hardware. The 5 Gbps LAN rate comes from the LAN row (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps). No USB power output is stated. The buttons are not ports.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear I/O: one USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C port that the review says is USB4 and not Thunderbolt 4, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), three USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) and four USB 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 2.1 output, the Realtek 5 GbE port and an audio stack with two 3.5 mm jacks and S/PDIF out.

BGIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7

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	3	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
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_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6 back panel list: 1 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort output, compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and slower), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 DisplayPort (up to 3840x2160 at 144 Hz, DisplayPort 2.1), 1 RJ-45 up to 2.5 Gbps, 1 optical S/PDIF out and 2 audio jacks. The three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are not named Type-A in the manual. The only Type-C on the panel is the USB4 port, so they are stored as Type-A. The manual names the port USB4 and not Thunderbolt. USB4 is stored as 40 Gbps. The two antenna connectors are not ports. The HDMI port is the internal F_HDMI header.

Rear USB ports

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10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=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.

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Internal connectors

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

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

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	Not available	4

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Internal list: 1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support (10 Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header and USB 2.0/1.1 headers. The USB list says 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 on the back panel, 2 through the internal header) and 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 through headers), so the USB 2.0 headers serve 4 ports. The copy writes one USB 2.0 header and Tom's writes two, so the header count is left out. Tom's spec table prints the Type-C header as 20 Gbps, while its text, Noticias3D and the maker's list say Gen 2 at 10 Gbps.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The internal USB Type-C header is 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps.

BGIGABYTE Z890 GAMING X WIFI7

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_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: FU3C_10G (USB Type-C header, USB 3.2 Gen 2, one port), FU3A_5G (USB 3.2 Gen 1, two ports) and FUSB_1 and FUSB_2 (USB 2.0, two ports each). The manual states no USB power output for the Type-C header.

Front USB-C header speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

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

62Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026A total of 6 fan connectors.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Six 4-pin fan or pump headers, three above the DRAM slots, one on the right edge and two at the bottom.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT (CPU fan/pump), SYS_FAN1 to SYS_FAN3 and FAN4_PUMP (system fan/pump) are six fan headers.

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.

31Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20263 x addressable RGB Gen2 strip headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers (ARGB_V2_1 to ARGB_V2_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.

11Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20261 x RGB LED strip header.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (LED_C, 12 V).

Networking

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

Realtek RTL81262Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The LAN controller is a Realtek RTL8126, which doubles the bandwidth to 5GbE.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Ethernet controller Realtek RTL8126 (5 GbE).

Realtek RTL81255Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Lists Realtek RTL8125 2.5 GbE. The maker writes only Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. Single source.

Ethernet ports

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1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Wireless communication module: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 wireless communication module: a module is installed on both revisions listed.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax and be (Wi-Fi 7) for both module options.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on each country's regulations.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.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.

320MHz1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support for the 11be 320 MHz wireless standard.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026320 MHz module on the AORUS Elite. The Eagle has a 160 MHz Intel BE202.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW with 11be 320MHz.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11be 160MHz wireless standard, for both module options.

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

Intel BE2001Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW. The NGW suffix is the form factor. Stored as Intel BE200, as for other boards.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Wi-Fi 7 controller with Bluetooth 5.4 is an Intel BE200.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 (BE200NGW), 320 MHz, 6 GHz, 5.8 GHz, BT 5.4.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The AORUS Elite has an Intel WiFi 7 module of 320 MHz (Intel BE200NGW).8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW.

MediaTek MT79251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.1. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.

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

5.41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4. The copy adds that the version may change with updates.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BLUETOOTH 5.4 for both module options. LDLC writes Bluetooth 5.3, which the manual does not support.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC12201Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 codec, 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel, S/PDIF out. The line out supports DSD audio.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC1220, with WIMA capacitors. The review calls it the previous-generation flagship codec.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Audio chip: Realtek ALC1220-VB. The maker's spec writes Realtek ALC1220, which is stored.

Realtek ALC8975Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Lists audio codec ALC897. The maker writes only Realtek Audio CODEC. Single source, and it does not name a PCB revision.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Q-Flash Plus button. Unique features: support for Q-Flash Plus.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons. The review says the board has flashback capability.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted Q-Flash Plus button.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Q-Flash Plus button.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Q-Flash Plus button on the board and a red Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel (sections 2-6 and 2-7). 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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button. The internal list also has a Clear CMOS jumper.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has power, reset, Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted power, reset, Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The back panel list has no button.

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.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Diagnostics: a 2-character debug port with LEDs, and a four-LED debug area. The review's text describes the physical display. The maker's spec text read does not list it, and the maker's manual could not be read.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7 lists the quick buttons, the Q-Flash Plus button and four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). The manual lists no two-digit display and no debug code table.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x power button and 1 x reset button. A button on the rear panel counts.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The power and reset buttons moved to the rear panel on this PLUS model.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has power and reset buttons.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted power and reset buttons.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x power button and 1 x reset button.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: power and reset quick buttons on the board.

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

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026BIOS: 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

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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 connector2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026EZ-Latch systems mount the M.2 drives and heatsinks without tools and release the graphics card with a button on the side of the board. The Wi-Fi 7 antenna has an EZ-Plug fixing that is pushed in.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top PCIe slot has the PCIe EZ-Latch Plus button for releasing the graphics card. The quick-connect Wi-Fi 7 antenna ships in the box.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The primary x16 slot has GIGABYTE's EZ-Latch Plus release mechanism and the board uses the Wi-Fi EZ-Plug antenna design.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026The graphics card has a simplified release button, the Wi-Fi antennas mount without screw terminals and the SSDs mount without tools.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies GIGABYTE's feature text: WIFI EZ-Plug for quick Wi-Fi antenna install, EZ-Latch Plus for PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and no screws, and EZ-Latch Click for screwless M.2 heatsinks.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector2Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/products/gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wi-fi-7-intel-ddr5-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key features: WIFI EZ-Plug (quick Wi-Fi antenna installation), EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and screwless design) and EZ-Latch Click (M.2 heatsinks with screwless design).4Retailer pagememoryc.com/72260-gigabyte-z890-gaming-x-wifi7-motherboard-supports-intel-core-ultra-series-2-cpus-16-1-2-phases-vrm-up-to-8800mhz-ddr5-oc-1xpcie-5-0-3xpcie-4-0-wi-fi-7-2-5gbe-lan-usb-4.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features: PCIe UD Slot X with PCIe EZ-Latch Plus, PCIe M.2 design with M.2 EZ-Latch Plus and Thermal Guard, MOSFET heatsinks with M.2 EZ-Latch Click and 2x2 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.

64°C4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 202630-minute AIDA64 System Stability Test at stock settings with an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, Kingston DDR5-7600 and an Asus TUF RTX 4080, Windows 11 25H2. The system averaged 243 W during the test. VRM temperatures peaked at 64 C on the hottest of three sensors (number 3, under the top array of MOSFETs) and at 51 C on the other two. The review does not say what kind of sensor it used. The highest value is stored.

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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.

63W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Whole PC at the wall, measured with a Kill-A-Watt meter and without the monitor, at idle with the Windows Balanced power plan and stock settings. Same test system as the VRM result. The review calls 63 W the lowest so far among its tested boards.

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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.

337W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Peak system power at the wall in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, cache and memory enabled, measured with a Kill-A-Watt meter without the monitor. The graphics card was installed and not stressed. Same test system as the VRM result. The review gives 337 W.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

Manuals, Wi-Fi 7 quick-connect antenna, Q-Connector, 2 x SATA cables, M.2 drive pads, AORUS sticker3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Inside the retail packaging: manuals, a quick-connect Wi-Fi 7 antenna, a Q-connector, two SATA cables, some pads for M.2 drives and an Aorus sticker. No maker list was readable, so the review's wording is stored.

User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 4 packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1-2. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package.

Links

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Product page

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS13Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUSRead 15 October 2026The link is GIGABYTE's product page from the picked list. gigabyte.com is blocked for agents, so the page was not opened and its content is not used for any value.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-GAMING-X-WIFI711Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-GAMING-X-WIFI7Read 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

Spec sheet

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS/sp14Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS/spRead 15 October 2026The link is GIGABYTE's specification page, listed in search results. gigabyte.com is blocked for agents, so the page was not opened and its content is not used for any value.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-GAMING-X-WIFI7/sp12Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-GAMING-X-WIFI7/spRead 15 October 2026Specification tab of the same page. Not read for the same reason.

Manual

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www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z890_gaming_x_wifi7.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for the Z890 GAMING X WIFI7, 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.

3years3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 Years. The review is US based.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Warranty 3 Years. The market is Thailand.

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