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ASUSGaming motherboard
ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
Released October 2024.5Maker product pagerog.asus.com/support/webapi/product/GetPDBIOSRead 15 October 2026The ASUS BIOS list, read through its public data feed, starts with BIOS 0503 dated 2024-09-04. The first LAN, Bluetooth, audio and chipset drivers are dated 2024-10-16. Intel launched Core Ultra 200S and the Z890 chipset on 2024-10-24, which is the month used. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- LGA1851
- Chipset
- Intel Z890
- Form factor
- ATX
- M.2 slots
- 5
69 of 78 fields known.
At a glance
Max memory speed (overclocked)
Higher than 76% of other motherboards.
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB4
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 5 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- DisplayPort 1.4
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 3.5 mm audio
- Optical S/PDIF
- USB-C header
- USB 3 header (19-pin)
- 2 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)
General
- Series
- ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026
- Model numbers
- ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1I90-M0AAY0, 90MB1I90-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The spec page names only the model. The part numbers come from the ASUS US eShop (90MB1I90-M0AAY0) and EU retailers (90MB1I90-M0EAY0).9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part Number 90MB1I90-M0AAY0.10Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/intel-motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-mainboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 15 October 2026Part number 90MB1I90-M0EAY0.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4711387758830, 19710575883410Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/intel-motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-mainboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 15 October 2026custompc.com.cy lists EAN 4711387758830 for part number 90MB1I90-M0EAY0.12Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/p2j5jubrv/Asus-ROG-STRIX-Z890-A-GAMING-WIFI-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 197105758834 and EAN 4711387758830 for the board, with release year 2024 and a white colour. The UPC is not tied to a part number on the page, so no variant row is made for it.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Board revision
- Not available
Platform
- CPU socket
- LGA18511Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026
- Chipset
- Intel Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026
- Supported processors
- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), with a link to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15. A news box on the page also mentions a Core Ultra 200S Plus Series that needs a newer Windows 11, but the CPU line itself names only Series 2.
Board
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Form factor
- ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor.
- Board dimensions
- Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).
Power delivery
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 202616 VCCCORE stages.
- Vcore power stage rating
- 90A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026VCCCORE Power 90A, SPS.
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026
- Memory slots
- 41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026
- Max memory speed (overclocked)
- 9,066MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Up to 9066+MT/s (OC) with Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.
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 Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Z890 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode). The manual layout shows two slots, PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout: PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4). The Thunderbolt add-in card note says it must go in the PCIEX16(G4) slot.- 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 M.2_1 5 4 CPU M.2 22110 No Yes M.2_2 4 4 CPU M.2 2280 No Yes M.2_3 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 No Yes M.2_4 4 4 Chipset M.2 22110 No Yes M.2_5 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 Yes Yes Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_3 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_4 type 2280/22110 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_5 type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. A 2260 slot is stored as 2280. Only M.2_5 lists a SATA mode. The full slot list shows the other four without one, so their sata cell is false. The page names no lane sharing, and Tom's Hardware says the configuration does not change whatever is connected. The Special Features list names M.2 heatsinks and a backplate. The overview lists 4 x M.2 Heatsinks and says heatsinks cover every slot, so every slot is stored with a heatsink. M.2 slots from the CPU support RAID 0/1/5 only.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026Overview: 5 x M.2 slots, 1 x M.2 22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 x M.2 22110 and 2 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA. 4 x M.2 Heatsinks. Heatsinks cover every slot.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary and layout note: M.2_1 to M.2_5 as on the specification page. M.2 slots from the CPU only support RAID 0/1/5.- M.2 slots
- 5
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 1
Rear ports
- Rear ports
Type Version Count Max link rate (Gbps) Thunderbolt or USB4 Power out (W) DP Alt Mode USB-C USB4 2 40 Thunderbolt 4 15 Yes USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 10 Not available 30 Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 5 10 Not available Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 5 Not available Not available Not available DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4 1 Not available Not available Not available Not available HDMI HDMI 2.1 1 Not available Not available Not available Not available Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 2.5 Not available Not available Not available 3.5 mm audio Not available 2 Not available Not available Not available Not available Optical S/PDIF Not available 1 Not available Not available Not available Not available - Rear USB ports
- 10
- 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 15 USB 3 header (19-pin) 5 1 2 Not available USB 2.0 header (9-pin) 0.48 2 4 Not available Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 additional ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 additional ports. The footnote on the Type-C connector says power delivery output 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W. Tom's Hardware prints 30 W PD/PPS for this connector in its table. The maker figure is used. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and has no row here.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 8 to 10: the USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector, the USB 5Gbps header and the USB 2.0 header.- Front USB-C header speed
- 20Gbps
Networking
- Ethernet controllers
- Intel I2264Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 15 October 2026The ASUS support page for this model, read through its public data feed, lists Intel I226 LAN drivers. The specification page says only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. Tom's Hardware names an Intel i-226.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel i-226 (2.5 GbE).
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Ethernet speed
- 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi included
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel.
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Wi-Fi 7 2x2, 320 MHz, 6 GHz, BT 5.4, 5.8 Gbps.
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and its bandwidth depend on regulation, and Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later for full functions.
Audio
- Audio codec
- Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The amplifier is not a DAC, so dac_chip is empty.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says a Realtek ALC4080 codec sits under the SupremeFX Faraday cage, with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.
- DAC chip
- Not available
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel.
- POST code display
- No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The Special Features list names Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device) and no Q-Code. The manual layout contents list Q-LEDs and a Start button and no code display. The overview page has a generic Q-CODE text block that is not part of the spec list.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 19: Q-LEDs. No code display is listed.
- Power button on the board
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 16: Start button. Press the Start button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode.
- Dual BIOS
- No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS. The feature lists name no dual BIOS.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY: 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-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna. The overview says the Q-Release heatsink has a switch for removal without screws, the Q-Latch holds an M.2 SSD with one press and the Q-Antenna fasteners snap into place.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026DIY-friendly design: M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, New M.2 Q-LATCH, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna.
Measured
In the box
- In the box
- 1 x ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 5 x M.2 rubbers, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents. Tom's Hardware lists two Q-Latch packages, and the maker lists one.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents on page 13.
Links
- Product page
- rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026
- Manual
- dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS user manual E26409, version 2, dated 2025-07-28 on the ASUS support page.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 3years9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS US eShop: 3 year manufacturer warranty. US market.
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Variants
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| Model number | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 90MB1I90-M0EAY0 | 4711387758830 |
Sources
We read 12 sources for this motherboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/spec
- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDrivers
- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/support/webapi/product/GetPDBIOS
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