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The manual says M.2_3 or M.2_4 enabled makes PCIEX16(G5) run x8 only.","expansion_slots":"The specification summary matches the page.","supplemental_pcie_power":"PCIE_8PIN_PWR connector supports the 60W front USB PD.","cudimm_support":"Memory configurations: you may install Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Un-buffered DIMM (CUDIMM) DDR5 DIMMs."}},{"url":"https://www.profesionalreview.com/2024/10/24/asus-rog-z890-maximus-hero-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["vrm_controller","ethernet_controllers","wifi_module","release_date"],"notes":{"vrm_controller":"The 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.","ethernet_controllers":"Two RJ45 interfaces: 2.5 GbE with an Intel I226-V and a Realtek RTL8126 5 Gbps. The -V suffix is dropped.","wifi_module":"The 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.","release_date":"Review published on 2024-10-24, the Core Ultra 200S launch day."}},{"url":"https://pokde.net/review/asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["vrm_controller","ethernet_controllers","wifi_module","dac_chip"],"notes":{"vrm_controller":"Spec table: PWM controller ASUS DIGI+ EPU ASP2412 and ASP2414, both marked undocumented. Vcore is Infineon PMC41430 at 110 A per power stage.","ethernet_controllers":"Intel I226-V 2.5GbE LAN and Realtek RTL8126 5GbE LAN.","wifi_module":"Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz) module on an M.2 2230 card. 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