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ASUSGaming motherboard
ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
Released October 2024.4Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 14 October 2026The first LAN, Wi-Fi, audio and RST drivers on the ASUS support page are dated 2024/10/16, before the Core Ultra 200S launch on 2024-10-24. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- CPU socket
- LGA1851
- Chipset
- Intel Z890
- Form factor
- ATX
- M.2 slots
- 7
66 of 78 fields known.
At a glance
Rear USB ports
14
Higher than 95% of other motherboards.
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
3
Higher than 94% of other motherboards.
Rear USB-C ports
4
Higher than 88% of other motherboards.
Max memory speed (overclocked)
Higher than 83% of other motherboards.
CPU core power stages
Higher than 78% of other motherboards.
Ports
- 2 USB-C USB4
- 2 USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 7 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 3 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort 1.4
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- 2 3.5 mm audio
- Optical S/PDIF
- USB-C header
- 2 USB 3 header (19-pin)
- 3 USB 2.0 header (9-pin)
General
- Model numbers
- ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI, 90MB1IM0-M0EAY0, 90MB1IM0-MVAAY0, 90MB1IM0-M0AAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The page lists the model ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI. The part numbers come from the ASUS eShop pages and EU retailers.5Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1im0-mvaay0-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 14 October 2026The ASUS US eShop sells the board as 90MB1IM0-MVAAY0.6Maker product pageshop.asus.com/ca-en/90mb1im0-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 14 October 2026The ASUS Canada shop sells the board as 90MB1IM0-M0AAY0.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-7x-m2-5gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 14 October 2026Model Number 90MB1IM0-M0EAY0.
- GTIN / EAN
- 4711387756133, 1971057561377Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-7x-m2-5gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 14 October 2026Scan UK lists GTIN 4711387756133 for part 90MB1IM0-M0EAY0.8Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-90mb1im0-m0eay0-a3330090.htmlRead 14 October 2026The Geizhals page carries EAN 4711387756133 for 90MB1IM0-M0EAY0.11Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/info-asus_motherboardsRead 14 October 2026UPCitemdb lists UPC 197105756137 for the ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI. The list shows the UPC on the line above the product name. The UPC is for the US market.
- Announced
- Not available
- Status
- Available5Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1im0-mvaay0-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 14 October 2026On sale in the ASUS US eShop on 2026-10-14.8Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-90mb1im0-m0eay0-a3330090.htmlRead 14 October 202642 offers on 2026-10-14.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- 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-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026
- Chipset
- Intel Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026
- Supported processors
- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on LGA1851. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. A News and Updates box also names Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series, which needs Windows 11 25H2 and is not stored. Read on 2026-10-14.
Board
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Board dimensions
- Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 202630.5 cm x 24.4 cm. Scan UK lists 305 x 244 mm.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-7x-m2-5gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 14 October 2026Board Dimensions 305 x 244 mm.
Power delivery
- Power stage layout
- 18+1+2+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 202618(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages: 18 VCCCORE, 1 VCCGT, 2 VCCSA and 2 VNNAON.
- CPU core (Vcore) power stages
- 182Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The VRM features 18+1+2+2 power stages. VCCCORE is 18 stages at 110A.
- Vcore power stage rating
- 110A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026VCCCORE Power 110A, SPS.
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026
- Memory slots
- 41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026
- Max memory speed (overclocked)
- 9,200MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM), with Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), the only CPU family of the board. 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-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Intel Core 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).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI/E26193_ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout shows PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4) as the only two expansion slots.- 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 x8 when M.2_3 and M.2_4 both hold a drive M.2_4 5 4 CPU M.2 2280 No Yes PCIEX16(G5) slot runs x8 when M.2_3 and M.2_4 both hold a drive 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 M.2_7 4 4 Chipset M.2 2280 Yes Yes Not available Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_3 and M.2_4 type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_5 and M.2_6 type 2280 and M.2_7 type 2242/2260/2280, all PCIe 4.0 x4, and M.2_7 also takes SATA drives. M.2_3 and M.2_4 share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5), which runs x8 when both hold a drive. The page lists no M.2 SATA support for the other slots, so their sata cell is false. Heatsinks: the Special Features list names M.2 heatsinks and a backplate and the overview page says heatsinks cover every slot. M.2 slots from the CPU support RAID 0/1/5 only.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Overview page: 7 x M.2 slots, 1 x M.2 22110 and 2 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 5.0 x4, 3 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA. Heatsinks cover every slot.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI/E26193_ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary footnote: M.2_3 & M.2_4 slots share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5), which runs x8 only when both hold SSDs.- M.2 slots
- 7
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
- 3
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 Not available Yes USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 10 Not available 15 Not available USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 1 10 Not available 30 Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 7 10 Not available Not available Not available USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 3 5 Not available Not available Not available HDMI HDMI 2.1 1 Not available Not available Not available Not available DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4 1 Not available Not available Not available Not available Ethernet (RJ45) Not available 1 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
- 14
- Rear USB-C ports
- 4
- 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 30 USB 3 header (19-pin) 5 2 4 Not available USB 2.0 header (9-pin) 0.48 3 6 Not available Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Front USB: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers for 4 ports and 3 x USB 2.0 headers for 6 ports. The manual states PD 3.0 up to 12V/2.5A 30W for the Type-C connector. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and is not counted.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI/E26193_ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout contents item 8: the USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector supports PD 3.0 up to DC 12V/2.5A, 30W fast charging.- Front USB-C header speed
- 20Gbps
- Fan headers
- 81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 20261 x 4-pin CPU Fan, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump and 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI/E26193_ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan header table: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT, AIO_PUMP and CHA_FAN1 to CHA_FAN5.
- RGB headers
- 01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has only the 3 Addressable Gen2 headers and no 12V RGB header. Mezha says the board has no classic 5050 RGB connector.9Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review-a-long-gameRead 14 October 2026The board has three ARGB Gen2 connectors and no room for classic 5050 RGB.
Networking
- Ethernet controllers
- Realtek RTL81264Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 14 October 2026The ASUS support page lists a Realtek LAN driver whose file name says Realtek 8126 8127, which fits the RTL8126 5 GbE chip named by Mezha.9Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review-a-long-gameRead 14 October 2026Review of 2024-12-02: wired network uses the Realtek RTL8126 5 Gb/s controller.
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Ethernet speed
- 5Gbps
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/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-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band.
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps.
- Wi-Fi module
- Intel BE2004Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 14 October 2026The ASUS support page lists Intel Wi-Fi and Intel Bluetooth drivers, so the module is from Intel. Mezha names the BE200.8Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-90mb1im0-m0eay0-a3330090.htmlRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (2x2, Intel BE200), Bluetooth 5.4.9Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review-a-long-gameRead 14 October 2026The board has an Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 module with 320 MHz bandwidth and up to 5.8 Gbps. This is the one name used. The maker does not name the module.
Audio
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.
- Clear CMOS button (rear)
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Clear CMOS button on the back panel.
- POST code display
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Code, listed under Q-Design. Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device) is separate.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Q-Code: the on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes.
- Power button on the board
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026Start button listed under internal connectors.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026The Start button removes the need to jump hard-to-reach pins during testing.
- Pre-installed I/O shield
- Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI/E26193_ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Special Features 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-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch (tool-free SSD latch), M.2 Q-Release (switch that removes the M.2 heatsink), M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna (Wi-Fi antenna snaps into place instead of two screwed fasteners, per the overview page).2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026Q-Release for the M.2 heatsink, 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 ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties pack, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 2 x M.2 Q-Slides, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 7 x M.2 Rubbers, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/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-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifiRead 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/specRead 14 October 2026
- Manual
- dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI/E26193_ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI/E26193_ROG_STRIX_Z890-E_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS user guide E26193, revised edition V2, April 2025, English. Direct link from the ASUS support API.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 3years5Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1im0-mvaay0-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 14 October 20263 year manufacturer warranty on the US eShop page. Scan UK lists 36 months.7Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/asus-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-7x-m2-5gbe-wifi7-tb4-atxRead 14 October 2026Warranty duration 36 months, return to base.
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Variants
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| Model number | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 90MB1IM0-M0EAY0 | 4711387756133 |
| 90MB1IM0-MVAAY0 | Not available |
| 90MB1IM0-M0AAY0 | Not available |
Sources
We read 11 sources for this motherboard. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi/spec
- Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi
- Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDrivers
- Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1im0-mvaay0-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi.html
- Maker product pageshop.asus.com/ca-en/90mb1im0-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-e-gaming-wifi.html
- Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/info-asus_motherboards
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