ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
The ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO is an ATX motherboard with an Intel Z890 chipset. It supports Intel Core Ultra processors for the Intel 1851 socket and is ready for advanced AI PC builds. The board features a PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, offering full support for modern graphics cards. It supports DDR5 memory with overclocking up to 8800+ MT/s across four dual-channel DIMM slots, with a capacity of 192GB and featuring NitroPath DRAM Technology, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, and AEMP III. The board includes six M.2 slots, three supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 and three supporting PCIe 4.0 x4, all equipped with ROG M.2 PowerBoost for optimal performance. DIMM Fit is a BIOS feature that precisely analyses individual memory modules to optimise performance and identify potential issues.
Intel Z890
Chipset
Intel 1851
Socket
ATX
Form factor
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard
- Intel 1851 socket with support for Intel Core Ultra processors, robust 22+1+2+2 phase power, and AI technologies including ASUS AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II
- DDR5 memory technology with NitroPath DRAM for overclocking up to 8800+ MT/s, and DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit, and AEMP III features for high performance and stability
- Extensive connectivity with three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, three integrated PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with ROG M.2 PowerBoost, and a SlimSAS connector
- Cooling with massive heatsinks connected by a U-shaped heatpipe, attached to the power phases using high-conductivity thermal pads
- WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, a front-panel USB 20Gb/s connector with Quick Charge 4+ technology up to 60W, and the USB Wattage Watcher feature
- Easy installation with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, and Q-Antenna
Robust power and AI features
The motherboard utilises a 22+1+2+2 power solution rated at 110A per phase, with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and metallic capacitors. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration. The NPU Boost feature overclocks the NPU with a single click, increasing performance by up to 24%. AI Cooling II balances the thermal and acoustic properties of the PC build. AI Networking II combines technologies that optimise network performance, provide a reliable connection, and unlock the speed of WiFi 7. NitroPath DRAM technology enables frequencies up to 400 MT/s higher, and slot rigidity has been increased by 57%.
Advanced cooling and overclocking
The board is equipped with heatsinks integrated with the I/O panel, connected by a U-shaped heatpipe, and attached to the power phases using high-conductivity thermal pads. The board features a differential sensing circuit and an integrated circuit that simplify overclocking and tuning and enable more precise voltage monitoring. WiFi 7 offers a 320MHz-wide 6GHz band and 4096 QAM with the ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna. The ROG SupremeFX codec ensures a high-quality audio output with Dolby Atmos technology.
Personalisation
The BIOS Q-Dashboard simplifies motherboard configuration by providing a visual representation of hardware connections and their corresponding BIOS settings. The innovative M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, and M.2 Q-LATCH make installing storage devices easier. The Q-LED and Q-CODE diagnostic displays help with troubleshooting any potential problems. The Start button, FlexKey button, BIOS FlashBack button, and Clear CMOS button simplify control and configuration. ASUS Aura Sync offers pre-set lighting effects that can be synchronised across compatible ROG devices.
Port selection
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 6
- M.2 Slot - 3× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot - 3× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1 (1 header)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 4
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
- Rear USB4 Gen 3x2: 2
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, Thunderbolt
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm Jack, Optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: RJ-45 (LAN) 5Gbps, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps, BIOS switch, CMOS eraser, 2× Wi-Fi antenna
- Power: 24pin, 2× 8pin, 1× 8pin PCIe
- Cooling: number of PWM FANs (4-pin) – 6, Water pump – 4-pin
- Internal: RGB LED (4-pin), Temperature sensors
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard, it's important to pay close attention to the socket type, format, and chipset. These are the most critical parameters, ensuring the board is compatible with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the remaining connectors dictate which other components you'll need for your future PC build.Specifications
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
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