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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and integrated I/O cover

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-JGY4-C9RMP MPN ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI

LGA 1851 ATX motherboard with 16+2+1+2 90A power stages, DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4 and five M.2 slots

  • 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 ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI

  • Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 16+2+1+2 power stages with 90A and 80A ratings for stable delivery
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9066+ MT/s with XMP 3.0 and AEMP III
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gbps LAN with Bluetooth 5.4 for fast connectivity
  • Five M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0 x4 and four PCIe 4.0 x4

AI-Ready Intel Platform

The ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It targets enthusiasts assembling advanced AI PCs who need high-speed connectivity and robust power delivery. The Intel Z890 chipset unlocks PCIe 5.0 and Wi-Fi 7 capabilities for demanding workloads.

Build Integration

Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode with XMP 3.0 profiles reaching 9066+ MT/s. A 16+2+1+2 stage VRM rated at 90 A per stage feeds the CPU through ProCool II connectors. Expansion includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4, and five M.2 sockets covering 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths. Rear I/O supplies Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-C, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 802.11 be with Bluetooth 5.4.

Buyer Guidance

Builders chasing maximum memory bandwidth and AI-accelerated features will match this board with high-frequency DDR5 kits and Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs. The four DIMM limit and ATX footprint rule out compact ITX cases. Users staying on older Intel platforms or needing ECC memory should select a different chipset.

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Price $239.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING 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 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA and RAID support* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
Audio & video
Sound channelsROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 support(22H2 later)
More details
BIOS256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

How many power stages does the 16+2+1+2 VRM deliver to the CPU under sustained load?

The board uses 16 Vcore stages rated at 90 A each, plus two VCCGT stages at 90 A, one VCCSA stage at 90 A and two VNN stages at 80 A, all fed through ProCool II connectors

What thermal solution handles the VRM and chipset when the system runs all day?

Massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads and an L-shaped heatpipe connect the VRM and chipset areas for continuous heat dissipation

Which processor socket and memory type must already be owned for this motherboard to function?

An Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU for the LGA 1851 socket and DDR5 CUDIMM modules are required to boot and operate the board

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