Z890 Aorus Master

FEATURES

Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
Digital twin 18+1+2 phases VRM solution
D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance
AORUS AI SNATCH : Auto-Overclocking Software by AI models
AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users
Premium Compatibility : 4xDDR5 with XMP Memory Module Support
DDR Wind Blade : Enhanced Active Cooling for Memory Modules
WIFI EZ-Plug : Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
Sensor Panel Link : Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW
New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real-time monitoring on CPU power phases
Ultra-Fast Storage : 5xM.2 slots, including 2x PCIe 5.0 x4
Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard XL
Fast Networking : 10GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
Extended Connectivity : Dual THUNDERBOLT 4 Type-C with DP-Alt
DTS : X Ultra Audio : ALC1220 & Rear ESS SABRE Hi-Fi 9118 DAC
Ultra Durable PCIe Armor : The metal back plate of PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability
PCIe UD Slot X : PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card

SPECIFICATIONS

CPU
LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel Core Ultra Processors
L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset
Intel Z890 Express Chipset

Memory
Support for DDR5 9500(O.C) / 9466(O.C) / 9333(O.C) / 9200(O.C)/ 9066(O.C) / 8933(O.C) /8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/s memory modules.
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Support CUDIMM memory module
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
- 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB4 USB Type-C ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs
When a Thunderbolt monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (single display output).
When a USB4 USB Type-C monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 3840x2160@240 Hz (single display output).
x Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.)
x Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3

• 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz
  x Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
  (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
  Support for up to triple-display at the same time

Audio
Realtek ALC1220 CODEC
x The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
ESS ES9118 DAC chip
Support for DTS:X Ultra
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1-channel
x You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 5.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
Marvell AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip
(10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

Wireless Communication module
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
x Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
xx Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.

Expansion Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
x The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
x The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2DCPU connector. The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2DCPU connector.
Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1)

Storage Interface
CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2ACPU)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2BCPU)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2DCPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2PSB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB
CPU:
- 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C ) ports on the back panel
xSupport up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices
xSupport up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices
xSupport up to 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices
Chipset:
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Hub:
- 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:
- 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
4 x system fan headers
4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
4 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x noise detection header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
Voltage Measurement Points
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU

Back Panel Connectors
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB Type-C ports)
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x audio jacks
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
x Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
Noise detection

BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
x Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup

Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

What's in the box
1 x Z890 AORUS MASTER Motherboard (ATX form-factor)
1 x I/O Shield (pre-installed or separate)
2 × SATA III cables
1 x Wi-Fi 7 Antenna with EZ-Plug
2 x Thermistor cables (for temperature monitoring)
1 x Wi-Fi Microphone (for noise detection/fan control)
1 x G-Connector (front-panel GPU)
1 x DDR Wind Blade (active RAM cooling fan)
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
1 x Installation & Support Guides
1 x AORUS Stickers and Badge