ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Intel LGA1851 Z890 ATX Wi-Fi Motherboard

The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero unleashes the performance of Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) via exclusive AI PC technologies, robust power delivery, optimized thermal management, extensive PCIe 5.0 support, DDR5 slots and WiFi 7. Meanwhile, angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting accents around the ROG logo deliver a signature aesthetic that elevates system design.

AI Networking II:
AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.

NPU Boost:
The integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows - and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

UEFI BIOS:
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Glow Your Gaming World with Aura Sync:
Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

CPU:
• Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset:
• Intel Z890 Chipset

Memory:
• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
• Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
• Supports DIMM Flex
• NitroPath DRAM Technology
• DIMM FIT
• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)

Graphics:
• 1 x HDMI port
• 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs

Expansion Slots:
• Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)
• Intel Z890 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot

Storage:
• Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• 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 connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately.

Ethernet:
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
• 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:
• Wi-Fi 7
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
• Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
• Bluetooth v5.4

USB:
• Rear USB (Total 11 ports): 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C), 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C), 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• 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

Audio:
• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
• Audio Features: SupremeFX Shielding Technology, ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC, Gold-plated audio jacks, Rear optical S/PDIF out port, Premium audio capacitors

Back Panel I/O Ports:
• 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports
• 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
• 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x Wi-Fi module
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
• 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
• 1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors:
• Fan and Cooling Related: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers, 1 x W_PUMP+ headers
• 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

BIOS:
• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
• WOL by PME

Operating System:
• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Form Factor:
• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

• Cables: 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• Additional Cooling Kit: 1 x DDR5 fan holder, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
• Miscellaneous: 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages, 1 x ROG stickers, 6 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x ROG thank you card, 1 x ROG Bottle Opener
• Installation Media: 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
• Documentation: 1 x Quick start guide