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Black ATX motherboard with silver VRM armor and multiple M.2 heatsinks

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER Intel motherboard

SKU CH-FJRH-WP00R MPN Z890 AORUS MASTER

ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with DDR5 to 9500 MT/s, PCIe 5.0, five M.2 slots, dual Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7 and 10 GbE LAN

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 /

Model Z890 AORUS MASTER

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 9500 MT/s overclocked with XMP 3.0 on four slots
  • 18+1+2 phase power design with 110A smart power stages for stable delivery
  • Five M.2 slots plus PCIe 5.0 x16 and 4.0 x16 for high-speed storage and graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7, 10GbE LAN and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast wired and wireless connectivity

Socket LGA 1851 Platform

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). It targets enthusiasts and professionals who need high memory capacity and extensive high-speed storage options in a full-size build. The board delivers a 18+1+2 phase power design with 110A smart power stages to support demanding multi-core workloads.

Five M.2 Slots and Dual Thunderbolt 4

Five M.2 connectors and four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide dense storage expansion without add-in cards. One PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot, one PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot handle graphics and accelerator cards. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and a front-panel USB-C header free up rear I/O for peripherals. Marvell AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN and WIFI7 deliver high-throughput networking. EZ-Latch mechanisms on M.2 and PCIe slots simplify installation.

VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guard

VRM Thermal Armor covers the 18+1+2 power delivery to maintain stable voltages during sustained heavy loads. Dedicated M.2 Thermal Guards keep each drive within operating limits during prolonged read or write sequences. The 5.1 channel audio subsystem and EZ-Debug Zone assist long-session stability and troubleshooting. Intel XMP 3.0 supports DDR5 memory speeds up to 9500 MT/s (O.C.) across four 288-pin slots with a 256GB maximum capacity.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineAORUS
Model nameZ890 AORUS MASTER
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 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 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots5 x M.2
SATA and RAID support0/1/0+1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channels5.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerMarvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed10 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
Rear panel ports1 x Clear CMOS Button / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x Q-Flash Plus Button / 2 x Audio Jacks / 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Size & build
Form factorATX
Shipping weight2.56 kg
Package size337 × 269 × 83 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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Questions about this item

How much power can the 18+1+2 phase VRM with 110A Smart Power Stages deliver before thermal limits appear?

The 18+1+2 phase design uses 110A Smart Power Stages backed by VRM Thermal Armor, giving sustained headroom for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs under full load.

What are the noise and heat levels when the VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guards run all day?

Large-surface VRM Thermal Armor and dedicated M.2 Thermal Guards dissipate heat passively, keeping fan curves low and acoustic output minimal during extended sessions.

Which DDR5 memory kit must I already own to reach the rated 9500 MT/s overclock?

A four-module DDR5 kit rated for 9500(O.C.) MT/s with Intel XMP 3.0 profiles is required; the board supports up to 256 GB across four 288-pin slots.

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