GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE ATX Motherboard — LGA1851, Intel Z890 Chipset, Supports Intel Core Ultra CPUs, 4x DDR5 9200MT/s (256GB), 4x M.2 (PCIe 5.0/4.0), PCIe 5.0 x16, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5GbE LAN, USB4 Type-C, DisplayPort 2.1, 7.1ch Audio, EZ-Latch, RGB, Windows 11

CPU & Chipset

• Socket: LGA1851
• Chipset: Intel® Z890 Express
• Supported CPUs: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2 / Arrow Lake-S)
• Key Technologies Supported:
  • Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (varies by CPU)

Memory Support

• Type: DDR5
• Slots: 4 x DIMM (dual-channel architecture)
• Max Capacity: 256GB (64GB per module)
• Max Speed: Up to 9200 MT/s (OC), supports XMP 3.0 / EXPO for DDR5 tuning
• ECC Support: Yes – via compatible CPUs (On-Die ECC support)

Expansion Slots

• PCIe Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (reinforced “UD Slot X”) – for high-end GPU installations
  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots – ideal for NVMe storage or peripheral expansion

Graphics Output (via Integrated Graphics on CPU)

• 1 x USB4 Type-C port (supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode, up to 3840x2160@144Hz)
• 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 (up to 3840x2160@144Hz)

Storage Features

• M.2 Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot (for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs)
  • 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA M.2 slots
• SATA Ports:
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID support (RAID 0/1/5/10)

Networking

• LAN: Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925 or Realtek RTL8922AE depending on PCB revision)
• Bluetooth: v5.4
• Note: Full Wi-Fi 7 functionality requires Windows 11 SV3 (Sun Valley 3) or later OS

USB & Connectivity

• Rear Panel I/O:
  • 1 x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A (480Mbps)
• Internal Headers:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header (supports additional 10Gbps ports)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 2 ports each)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 ports total)

Audio

• Codec: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1-channel HD Audio
• Features:
  • Gold-plated audio jacks
  • Impedance sensing for headphones
  • Front panel jack retasking
  • Dedicated audio PCB layers
  • Supports 32-bit/192kHz playback (line-in only)

Thermal & Power Design

• VRM Design:
  • Digital Twin 14+1+2 Phase VRM
  • 60A DrMOS Power Stages
• Cooling Solutions:
  • VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
  • M.2 Thermal Guard
• Power Connectors:
  • 24-pin ATX main power connector
  • Dual 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors

Form Factor & Operating System

• Form Factor: ATX (12" x 9.6")
• Operating System Compatibility:
  • Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Full Wi-Fi 7 support requires Windows 11 SV3 or later
• Integrated I/O Shield: Yes

Special Features & Durability

• AI Performance Tuning:
  • AI Perfdrive and HyperTune BIOS for AI-assisted overclocking and performance optimization
• RGB Fusion Lighting:
  • Supports customizable RGB lighting via motherboard software (ASUS Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, etc.)
• Enhanced Durability:
  • 2x Copper PCB for improved thermal conductivity
  • Premium chokes and capacitors for long-term reliability
• Q-Design Features:
  • EZ-Latch Plus (no-screw PCIe/M.2 installation)
  • Q-Connector (for easy front panel wiring)
  • Q-LED Diagnostics (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device)
  • M.2 Q-Latch and M.2 Q-Release
• BIOS Features:
  • BIOS FlashBack™ button (for BIOS updates without CPU installed)
  • CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS UEFI EZ Mode
• Security & Management:
  • TPM 2.0 Header
  • Overvoltage Protection
  • ESD Guards
  • SafeSlot Reinforcement