ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO ATX Gaming Motherboard - LGA1851, DDR5 256GB

When you demand excellence from every component in your battle station, the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO answers with unapologetic power and sophistication. Designed for those who live on the cutting edge of PC performance, this premium motherboard merges bleeding-edge technology with legendary ASUS ROG reliability. Built around the Intel Z890 chipset and tailored for Intel Core Ultra processors (LGA1851), the HERO delivers the foundation for elite-level gaming, productivity, and future-proofed expansion.

With DDR5 memory support up to 256GB, PCIe 5.0 readiness, and six M.2 slots, you're not just future-proofing - you're building tomorrow's powerhouse today. Ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7, dual high-speed Ethernet (including 5Gb LAN), and support for USB Type-C with 60W PD make connectivity a breeze whether you're gaming, streaming, editing 8K content or running intensive simulations. Throw in the ROG SupremeFX 7.1 audio, Thunderbolt 4, and an array of cooling and OC features, and this board becomes your ultimate command centre.

It's not just a motherboard. It's the motherboard legends are made on.

Features:

• Supports latest Intel Core Ultra processors on LGA1851 socket
• DDR5 support up to 256GB, with up to 9200+MT/s (OC) speeds
• 6 x M.2 slots & 4 x SATA ports for extreme storage flexibility
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen graphics and performance
• Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4 for lightning-fast wireless
• 2.5Gb + 5Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard for superior wired networking
• Thunderbolt 4, USB 20Gbps Type-C, and 11 rear USB ports for maximum I/O
• Premium ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Audio with QUAD DAC and gold-plated jacks
• Extensive OC features including FlexKey, ReTry, and onboard Start button
• Durable build quality with advanced power delivery and thermal design

Specifications:

• CPU Socket: LGA1851
• Chipset: Intel Z890
• Supported CPUs: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• Memory: 4 x DIMM slots, up to 256GB DDR5, 9200+MT/s (OC)
• Graphics Outputs: 1 x HDMI (up to 8K@60Hz), 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort support)
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
• Storage Support: 6 x M.2 slots (varied PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x SlimSAS connector (PCIe 4.0 x4 or 4 x SATA via adapter)
• LAN: 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2x2, up to 5.8Gbps), Bluetooth 5.4
• USB Rear I/O: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), 5 x USB 10Gbps (4 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C), 4 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A)
• USB Front I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C, 60W PD), 1 x USB 10Gbps (Type-C), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers (4 ports), 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports)
• Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 HD Audio (ALC4082), ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC, gold-plated jacks, Optical S/PDIF out, 120dB SNR playback
• Cooling & Power Headers: 6 x 4-pin fan/pump headers, 2 x 8-pin CPU power, 1 x 24-pin ATX, 1 x PCIe 8-pin
• Other Internal I/O: Thunderbolt header, 3 x Gen 2 ARGB headers, Front panel audio, FlexKey, ReTry, Start button, thermal sensor
• Form Factor: ATX

What's in the box
1 x ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Motherboard