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ATX motherboard in dark finish with large heatsinks and integrated I/O cover

ASUS

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

SKU CH-6VH5-D21SZ

ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with 18+2+1+2 power stages, DDR5 to 8800 MT/s, three PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and 5 Gbps LAN

  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM192 GB
  • Memory highlightsSupport up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Clocked Unbuffered DI
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
  • Ready for advanced AI PCs with power and connectivity for demanding applications
  • Intel LGA 1851 socket supports Core Ultra Series 2 processors
  • Robust 18+2+1+2 power stages up to 110A with ProCool II connectors
  • Three PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with substantial cooling
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 5 Gbps LAN for fast networking

AI-ready Intel Z890 platform

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It targets builders who want a high-end foundation for AI workloads, gaming and content creation. The board delivers 18+2+1+2 power stages rated up to 110A each with ProCool II connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors. A C-shaped heatpipe links massive VRM heatsinks and an integrated I/O cover for thermal management.

Three PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots

Seven M.2 sockets accept 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives, all fitted with substantial heatsinks. The top three run at PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU, the remaining four at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports and Intel Rapid Storage Technology add RAID 0/1/5/10 across PCIe and SATA. Networking includes 5Gbps LAN, WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, while audio uses the ROG SupremeFX ALC4080 codec for 7.1 surround.

Suits AI-focused builders needing maximum M.2

Enthusiasts who want extensive Gen 5 storage, Thunderbolt 4 on the rear panel and AI-assisted overclocking, cooling and networking will benefit. The four DDR5 slots support up to 192GB at 8800+ MT/s with DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III. Users needing more than two full-size PCIe slots, legacy PCI or a smaller form factor should consider other models.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
Processor
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM192 GB
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)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_7 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
** M.2_2 & M.2_3 slots share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5). When M.2_2
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
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 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 slots (supports x16 mode)
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)
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s headers support additional 4 USB 5 Gbit/s ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 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 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Questions about this item

Will the M.2 heatsinks on the three PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 slots need periodic cleaning or replacement?

The board uses massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads and a C-shaped heatpipe. No moving parts are present, so only occasional dust removal is required.

Which component hits its thermal limit first when the 18+2+1+2 power stages run at full load continuously?

The VRM heatsink array with high-conductivity pads and C-shaped heatpipe is designed to absorb sustained output from the 110A, 90A and 80A stages. Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II adjusts chassis fans to keep temperatures in check.

How loud do the chassis fans get when AI Cooling II manages a full-load system all day?

AI Cooling II monitors CPU and motherboard temperatures, then automatically tunes the five 4-pin chassis fan headers and the AIO pump header for the lowest noise that still maintains safe thermals.

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