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ATX motherboard in white finish with large VRM heatsinks, M.2 shields, and pre-mounted I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W Intel motherboard

SKU CH-SAA9-CJAG9 MPN Z890

ATX motherboard with LGA 1851 socket, 16+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, Thunderbolt header

  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Model Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W

CPU +Ultra 9 285K

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor
  • Robust 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • DDR5 memory up to 9066 MT/s overclocked across four slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gbps LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C with DP Alt mode

Socket LGA 1851 ATX motherboard

The ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W pairs an Intel Z890 chipset with the Core Ultra 9 285K processor. The board targets enthusiasts who want an AI-ready desktop platform with high-speed memory and storage headroom. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode.

DDR5 memory tops out at 9066 MT/s overclocked

PCIe 5.0 x4 is available on one M.2 slot from the CPU, while three additional M.2 slots run at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset. Rear I/O includes a USB 20 Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and three USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports. Networking uses 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.

16+1+2+1 80 A DrMOS stages feed the CPU

A six-layer PCB, alloy chokes and durable capacitors back the power delivery. Large VRM heatsinks, dedicated M.2 and PCH heatsinks, plus hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 4 handle thermals. Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch simplify assembly.

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Price $1,157.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameZ890 AYW GAMING WIFI W+Ultra9 285K
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsSupport Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 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 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA and RAID supportIntel 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 channelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* 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 ax
Bluetooth supportv5.3
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:
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
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), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)
More details
BIOS256(128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W with the Core Ultra 9 285K or buy the board alone?

The bundle includes the Core Ultra 9 285K processor already installed in the LGA 1851 socket, so you receive a ready-to-run platform without a separate CPU purchase.

What does the 9066 MT/s memory rating mean once the system is built?

It is the maximum overclocked DDR5 speed the board can reach with XMP or ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile modules; actual speed depends on the memory kit and CPU memory controller quality.

Which USB standard does the rear 20 Gbps Type-C port use and what does it cap in practice?

The port runs at USB 20 Gbps and supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, so it can drive a display and transfer data at up to 20 Gbps simultaneously.

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