ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI – AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II, 16+2+2 Power (90A/Stage), WiFi 7, Thunderbolt™ 4, Gen 5 M.2, DDR5 9066+ MT/s, DIY-Friendly

CPU

• Support: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).

• Features: Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.

• Note: Refer to the ASUS support page for the CPU compatibility list.

Chipset

• Intel® Z890 Chipset for advanced performance and connectivity.

Memory

• Slots: 4 x DIMM, supporting up to 256GB DDR5.

• Speeds: Supports up to 9066+ MT/s (OC).

• Features: Dual channel architecture, Intel® XMP, DIMM Flex, DIMM FIT, and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII).

Graphics

• Ports:

  • 1 x DisplayPort (supports 8K @ 60Hz).

  • 1 x HDMI™ (supports 4K @ 60Hz).

  • 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs, up to 8K resolution).

Expansion Slots

• PCI Express Slots:

  • From CPU: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot.

  • From Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode).

Storage

• M.2 Slots (Total 5):

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4.

  • 4 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (with one supporting SATA).

• SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

• RAID Support: PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Network

• Ethernet: 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb with ASUS LANGuard.

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (2x2), supporting up to 5.8Gbps transfer rates and Bluetooth® v5.4.

USB Ports

• Rear (10 Total):

  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®).

  • 6 x USB 10Gbps (5 Type-A, 1 Type-C® with up to 30W PD/PPS fast-charging).

  • 2 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A).

• Front (7 Total):

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps (USB Type-C®).

  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 ports).

  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports).

Audio

• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound.

  • Impedance sensing, high quality playback, jack-detection, and up to 32-Bit/384kHz playback.

  • Features include shielding, Savitech SV3H712 AMP, and optical S/PDIF out.

Cooling and Power

• Cooling Headers: 1 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT, 1 x AIO Pump, 5 x Chassis Fan.

• Power Connectors:

  • 1 x 24-pin Main.

  • 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power.

Features

• ASUS Special Features:

  • Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release, SafeDIMM, and more.

  • Aura Sync: Addressable Gen 2 headers for RGB lighting.

  • Thermal Solution: M.2 heatsink with backplate.

  • Software: ROG CPU-Z, Dolby Atmos, Armoury Crate, AI Cooling II, and more.

Accessories

• Included:

  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables.

  • Thermal pad for M.2.

  • ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna.

  • M.2 Q-Latch package and more.

Form Factor

• Size: ATX (12" x 9.6").