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ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
Released October 2024.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published on 2024-10-24, the Core Ultra 200S launch day. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- LGA1851
- Chipset
- Intel Z890
- Form factor
- ATX
- M.2 slots
- 6
66 of 78 fields known.
At a glance
CPU core power stages
Higher than 97% of other motherboards.
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
3
Higher than 94% of other motherboards.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
Higher than 83% of other motherboards.
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB4
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 4 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 4 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- HDMI 2.1
- 2 Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 3.5 mm audio
- Optical S/PDIF
- 2 USB-C header
- 2 USB 3 header (19-pin)
- 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)
General
- Series
- ROG Maximus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026ROG Maximus is the ASUS line in the product name.
- Model numbers
- ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO, 90MB1ID0-M0AAY0, 90MB1ID0-MVAAY0, 90MB1ID0-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026The page's order configuration ids are 90MB1ID0-M0AAY0 (global page) and 90MB1ID0-MVAAY0 (US page). EU retailers list 90MB1ID0-M0EAY0 for the same board.10Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2822114Read 14 October 2026OX.ee lists product code 90MB1ID0-M0EAY0.
- GTIN / EAN
- 197105747227, 197105747234, 47113877472239Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWWRTPVRead 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DGWWRTPV gives UPC 197105747227 and 197105747234 and Mfr Part Number ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO. It does not say which part number each UPC belongs to.10Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2822114Read 14 October 2026OX.ee lists EAN 4711387747223 for product code 90MB1ID0-M0EAY0.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Board revision
- Not available
Platform
- CPU socket
- LGA18511Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026
- Chipset
- Intel Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026
- Supported processors
- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851. A News and Updates box on the page also names Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series, which needs Windows 11 25H2. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.
Board
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Form factor
- ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ATX form factor.
- Board dimensions
- Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).
- PCB layers
- Not available
Power delivery
- Power stage layout
- 22+1+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 202622(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages: 22 VCCCORE, 1 VCCGT, 2 VCCSA and 2 VNNAON.
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 222Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 22+1+2+2 power stages.
- VRM controller
- ASUS ASP24124Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026The main digital controller is an EPU DIGI+ ASP2412. The MOSFETs are 22 Infineon PMC41430 110 A for Vcore. Pokde.net also names an ASP2414 as a second controller. ASUS does not document either.5Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: PWM controller ASUS DIGI+ EPU ASP2412 and ASP2414, both marked undocumented. Vcore is Infineon PMC41430 at 110 A per power stage.
- CPU power connectors
- 8+8 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Power related connectors: 1 x 24-pin main power, 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power and 1 x 8-pin PCIe power.
- Extra slot power connector
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 20261 x 8-pin PCIe power connector. The manual says it must be connected for 60W on the front USB 20Gbps connector and without it only 27W is supported.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026PCIE_8PIN_PWR connector supports the 60W front USB PD.
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026
- Memory slots
- 41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026
- Max memory speed (overclocked)
- 9,200MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, CUDIMM, with Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The page lists no other module setups.
- CUDIMM support
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026The page and the manual list Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) as supported memory, and the overview describes AEMP III for CUDIMM. The maker does not mention clock driver bypass.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory configurations: you may install Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Un-buffered DIMM (CUDIMM) DDR5 DIMMs.
Expansion slots
- Expansion slots
Physical slot Electrical lanes PCIe generation Connected to Count PCIe x16 16 5 CPU 1 PCIe x16 4 4 Chipset 1 PCIe x1 1 4 Chipset 1 Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Core Ultra (Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes). Z890 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot. When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, the PCIe 5.0 slot runs x8 only.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary matches the page.- Full-length PCIe slots
- 2
- Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
- 5
Storage
- M.2 storage slots
Slot PCIe generation PCIe lanes Connected to Longest drive Takes SATA drives Heatsink Shares lanes with M.2_1 5 4 CPU M.2 22110 No Yes Not available M.2_2 4 4 CPU M.2 2280 No Yes Not available M.2_3 5 4 CPU M.2 2280 No Yes PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_3 or M.2_4 is used M.2_4 5 4 CPU M.2 2280 No Yes PCIEX16(G5) slot runs at x8 when M.2_3 or M.2_4 is used M.2_5 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes Not available M.2_6 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes Not available Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Up to 6 x M.2 slots. Core Ultra (Series 2): M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_3 and M.2_4 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_5 and M.2_6 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. The page lists no M.2 SATA support, so sata is false for every slot. The SlimSAS connector takes PCIe 4.0 x4 or up to 4 SATA devices through a cable sold separately and is not stored as an M.2 slot. M.2 slots from the CPU support RAID 0/1/5 only.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026Overview: 6 x M.2 slots, 1 x M.2 22110 PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and 3 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Heatsinks for six M.2 slots, with four backplates.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specification summary matches the page. The manual says M.2_3 or M.2_4 enabled makes PCIEX16(G5) run x8 only.- M.2 slots
- 6
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 3
Rear ports
- Rear ports
Type Version Count Max link rate (Gbps) Thunderbolt or USB4 DP Alt Mode USB-C USB4 2 40 Thunderbolt 4 Yes USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 10 Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 4 10 Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 5 Not available Not available HDMI HDMI 2.1 1 Not available Not available Not available Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 2.5 Not available Not available Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 5 Not available Not available 3.5 mm audio Not available 2 Not available Not available Not available Optical S/PDIF Not available 1 Not available Not available Not available - Rear USB ports
- 11
- Rear USB-C ports
- 3
- Fastest rear USB port
- 40Gbps
- Thunderbolt
- Yes
Internal connectors
- Internal USB headers
Header Max data rate (Gbps) Headers Front ports served Power out (W) USB-C header 20 1 1 60 USB-C header 10 1 1 Not available USB 3 header (19-pin) 5 2 4 Not available USB 2.0 header (9-pin) 0.48 2 4 Not available Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB (total 10 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+, 5/9/15/20V max 3A, PPS 3.3-21V max 3A), 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports. The 60W needs the 8-pin PCIe power connector and is 27W without it. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and is not listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout items 9 to 12: USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector (PD 3.0 up to 20V/3A 60W, only with the PCIE_8PIN_PWR connector connected, else 27W), USB 10Gbps Type-C connector, USB 5Gbps header and USB 2.0 header.6Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Six front USB headers in total: two USB-C, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.- Front USB-C header speed
- 20Gbps
- Fan headers
- 81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 20261 CPU fan, 1 CPU OPT fan, 1 AIO pump and 4 chassis fan headers, all 4-pin, plus 1 W_PUMP+ header.6Reviewgeekawhat.com/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Four 4-pin PWM headers at the top (CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, AIO_PUMP, CHA_FAN1), three more chassis headers at the bottom and the W_PUMP+ header, 8 in total.
Networking
- Ethernet controllers
- Intel I226, Realtek RTL81264Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two RJ45 interfaces: 2.5 GbE with an Intel I226-V and a Realtek RTL8126 5 Gbps. The -V suffix is dropped.5Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Intel I226-V 2.5GbE LAN and Realtek RTL8126 5GbE LAN.
- Ethernet ports
- 2
- Ethernet speed
- 5Gbps
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps.
- Wi-Fi module
- Intel BE2004Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names an Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 card with 320 MHz channels and up to 5.8 Gbps. ASUS does not name the module.5Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-reviewRead 14 October 2026Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz) module on an M.2 2230 card. The review says the MT7927 on the X870E Hero is a different module.
Audio
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.
- POST code display
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Code is in the Special Features list and the manual shows a Q-Code LED in the layout.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 23 is the Q-Code LED, which gives a 2-digit error code.
- Power button on the board
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Internal connectors, miscellaneous: 1 x Start button (with FlexKey and ReTry buttons).
- Dual BIOS
- Not available
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.
- Tool-free features
- Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna are described with images.
Measured
- Power draw idle
- Not available
- Power draw CPU stress
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x DDR5 fan holder, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages, 1 x ROG stickers, 6 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x ROG thank you card, 1 x ROG Bottle Opener, 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.
Links
- Product page
- rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-heroRead 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/specRead 14 October 2026
- Manual
- dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO/E25944_ROG_MAXIMUS_Z890_HERO_EM_V5_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E25944, Revised Edition V5, March 2025, from dlcdnets.asus.com.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 3years9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWWRTPVRead 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 year (US listing).
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- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero/spec
- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z890-hero
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWWRTPV
- Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2822114
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