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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and LGA 1851 socket

ASRock

ASRock Z890 Nova WiFi Intel motherboard

SKU CH-KCMH-EQFAJ MPN Z890 Nova WiFi

ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with LGA 1851 socket, 20+1+2+1+1 power phases, four DDR5 slots up to 9200+ MHz, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 x16 slots, four M.2 sockets, 7.1 audio

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 /

Model Z890 Nova WiFi

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 20+1+2+1+1 power phase design with 110A SPS for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB dual-channel memory with XMP 3.0 profiles
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1-channel HD audio with Nahimic enhancement

Socket and audience

The ASRock Z890 Nova WiFi is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors using the LGA 1851 socket. It targets enthusiasts who want high memory throughput and multiple fast storage lanes on a mainstream desktop platform.

Upgrade scope

Moving from a Z790 board brings the new LGA 1851 socket, DDR5 support up to 9600 MHz, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and a 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRM rated at 110 A per stage. The jump is worth it when you need the CPU generation change and the extra M.2 Gen5 bandwidth.

Build experience

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots and clearly labelled M.2 sockets simplify assembly. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with M2_4, so populating that M.2 disables the second x16 slot. Thunderbolt 4 headers require careful cable routing to avoid blocking adjacent connectors.

How it compares

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Price $165.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameZ890 Nova WiFi
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9600
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5 × 4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
* Supports
SATA and RAID supportSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID controllerSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4082
Sound channels7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
Nahimic Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek RTL8126
Second LAN controllerKiller E3100G
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s + 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsCPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2 × 2 Header (20 Gb/s)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
2 × 8 pin 12 V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.99 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 89 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

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Questions about this item

What case clearance does the ATX board with four 288-pin DDR5 slots and a 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRM need?

The board follows standard ATX dimensions, so any case that accepts ATX motherboards will fit the four DDR5 slots and the 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRM heatsink without extra clearance checks.

Which CPU power connectors must be seated for the 110A SPS VCore delivery on the LGA 1851 socket?

Connect both the 8-pin and the 4-pin EPS cables to the motherboard; missing the 4-pin connector is the common oversight that limits the 110A SPS VCore capability.

When should the 20K Black capacitors rated for 20000 hours be inspected or replaced?

The 20K Black capacitors are rated for 20000 hours of operation; plan a visual inspection around that interval and replace any that show bulging or leakage.

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