MAINBOARD (1851) ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO DDR5

* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1.
*** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
**** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
***** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Audio Features
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
– ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC
– Gold-plated audio jacks
– Rear optical S/PDIF out port
– Premium audio capacitors

* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.

Intel® Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot

* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
– To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Intel® 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 2242/2260/2280  (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 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
SlimSAS slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately.

* 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
** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.

Front USB (Total 10 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)*
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

* USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A

Power Related 
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector

Storage Related 
6 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x SlimSAS connector

USB 
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.

Extreme Engine Digi+
– 10K Black metallic capacitors
– MicroFine alloy choke

ASUS Q-Design 
– M.2 Q-Latch
– M.2 Q-Release
– M.2 Q-Slide
– Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
– Q-Antenna
– Q-Code
– Q-Connector
– Q-Dashboard
– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot

Device [yellow green])
– Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution
– M.2 heatsink backplate
– M.2 heatsink
– Metal backplate
– VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY
– BIOS FlashBack™ button
– Clear CMOS button
– CPU Socket lever protector
– ProCool II
– Pre-mounted I/O shield
– SafeSlot
– SafeDIMM

Aura Sync
– Addressable Gen 2 header(s)

ROG M.2 PowerBoost
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
– Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
– Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
– Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS

* To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
– Aura Creator
– Aura Sync
– Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
– GameFirst
– Power Saving
– Hwinfo
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
Thunderbolt™ Share
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS
NPU Boost
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– ASUS MyHotkey
FlexKey