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Micro ATX motherboard, dark PCB with silver heatsinks, LGA 1851 socket, four DDR5 slots

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z890M GAMING X Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8HG7-22QPT MPN Z890M GAMING X

Micro ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 on LGA 1851 with four DDR5 slots up to 256 GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, three M.2, four SATA, 2.5 Gbps LAN and Wi‑Fi 802.11 be

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

Model Z890M GAMING X

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on LGA 1851 socket
  • Four DDR5 slots reach 256 GB capacity with XMP 3.0 profiles
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot provides high bandwidth for modern graphics cards
  • Three M.2 connectors plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for flexible storage
  • 5 Gbps LAN and Wi‑Fi 802.11 be deliver fast wired and wireless networking

Socket and processor support

This Micro ATX motherboard uses the LGA 1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and the Intel Z890 chipset. It suits builders who want a compact board with a full enthusiast feature set. The platform targets gaming and workstation workloads that benefit from high memory speeds and modern connectivity.

Memory capacity and layout

Four 288‑pin DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB in dual channel mode with XMP 3.0 profiles. Speeds range from 5600 MT/s to 9200 MT/s overclocked, covering mainstream and high‑end kits. The board also accepts ECC un‑buffered DIMMs that operate in non‑ECC mode for added flexibility.

Storage and rear I/O limits

Three M.2 sockets and four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide multiple drive options with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support. The rear panel includes one HDMI, one DisplayPort, 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi‑Fi 802.11 be, a PS/2 combo port, two USB 2.0, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 and three audio jacks for 7.1 channel sound. One PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot handle graphics and add‑in cards.

How it compares

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Price $143.99
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Specifications

Product
Model nameZ890M GAMING X
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 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots3 x M.2
SATA and RAID support0/1/0+1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 3 x Audio Jacks / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Shipping weight1.18 kg
Package size267 × 254 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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Questions about this item

What does the single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot cap at in practice?

The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 speeds with a compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor and a PCIe 5.0 graphics card or add-in card.

What physical space and mounting points does the Micro ATX board need inside the case?

The board uses the standard Micro ATX layout with four mounting holes that align with Micro ATX standoffs in compatible cases.

How is the DDR5 memory installed and which step is often missed?

Insert DDR5 DIMMs into the four 288-pin slots until the retention clips click, then enable the XMP 3.0 profile in BIOS to reach the rated overclock speeds.

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