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ATX motherboard, dark heatsinks with integrated silver I/O cover, four DDR5 slots, multiple M.2 shields, L-shaped heatpipe visible

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI S LGA 1851 ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-RER4-8YZJ0

Z890 ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with 16+2+1+2 power stages, DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s, WiFi 7, 2.5Gbps LAN, five M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4 and 7.1 audio

  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM192 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel
  • Memory highlightsSupport up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked

Model ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI S

  • Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with LGA 1851 socket
  • Robust 16+2+1+2 phase power delivery using 90A and 80A stages
  • Optimised thermal design with massive heatsinks, thermal pads and L-shaped heatpipe
  • AI-enhanced overclocking, cooling, networking and NPU boost built in
  • DDR5 support up to 9066 MT/s with DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit and AEMP III

AI-ready Intel Z890 platform

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI S uses the Intel Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket for Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It targets builders who want an ATX board prepared for advanced AI workloads with extensive connectivity and overclocking headroom.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover and high-conductivity thermal pads are linked by an L-shaped heatpipe to cool the 16+2+1+2 90A and 80A power stages. ProCool II connectors and MicroFine alloy chokes support efficient delivery, while AI Cooling II manages fan headers to balance airflow and acoustics during typical use.

Sustained-load behaviour

AI Overclocking and NPU Boost adapt frequencies and voltages in real time as thermal conditions change across long sessions. DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit and AEMP III maintain memory stability at up to 9066 MT/s, while the VRM thermal mass and heatpipe prevent throttling during extended compute or AI tasks.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI S
Processor
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
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
Compatibility
Windows 11 support(22H2 later)
More details
BIOS256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1851 socket without bending pins?

Align the triangle marker on the processor with the socket corner, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever until it clicks — the lever tension is the step most builders rush.

Which onboard component will need attention after several years of operation?

The BIOS firmware stored in the 256 Mb UEFI AMI chip should be updated periodically to maintain compatibility and stability.

What thermal limit appears first when the 16+2+1+2 power stages run at sustained load?

The VRM heatsink temperature rises first; the integrated I/O cover and L-shaped heatpipe are designed to spread that heat before it throttles the 90A stages.

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