ASUS MAXIMUS-Z890-HERO DDR5 Motherboard
The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is a premium gaming and enthusiast-grade motherboard from ASUS, built for Intel’s latest processors. Designed with high-end performance in mind, it features robust power delivery, advanced cooling solutions, DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 slots, and ultra-fast connectivity options like Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4. With its sleek design, customizable RGB lighting, and AI-enhanced tuning features, the Z890 Hero delivers both style and power, making it ideal for gamers, overclockers, and PC builders who want cutting-edge performance.
Key Features
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Intel Z890 Chipset – Supports latest Intel Core processors for top-tier performance.
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Robust Power Delivery – High-performance VRMs with premium components for stable overclocking.
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DDR5 Memory Support – Optimized for high-speed, low-latency DDR5 RAM.
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PCIe 5.0 Slots – Ultra-fast graphics and storage bandwidth for next-gen GPUs and SSDs.
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Connectivity – Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual Ethernet ports, and Thunderbolt 4 support.
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Advanced Cooling – Heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and AI cooling technology for efficient thermal management.
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AI Features – AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking for easy optimization.
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SupremeFX Audio – High-definition sound with premium DACs for immersive gaming.
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Customizable RGB – Aura Sync lighting and extensive personalization options.
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Premium Build Quality – Sleek design with reinforced slots, durable components, and a modern aesthetic.
| CPU | Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z890 Chipset |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8666+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC,Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture DIMM Fit Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII) *Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. * Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
| Onboard Graphics |
1 x HDMI™ port**
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. **** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time. ***** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution. ******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card. |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input – Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel” Audio Features – SupremeFX Shielding Technology – ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC – Gold-plated audio jacks – Rear optical S/PDIF out port – Premium audio capacitors * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device. |
| LAN | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 – WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands – BLUETOOTH 5.3 – Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) |
| 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 * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only. – To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. |
| Storage Interface | 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 an adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately. * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5 ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only. |
| 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 * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A |
| Internal I/O Connector | 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* * The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. |
| Back Panel Connectors | 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 |
| 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 * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan(pump) you install. |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Unique Features | Extreme OC Kit – FlexKey button – ReTry button – Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ – 10K Black metallic capacitors – MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design – M.2 Q-Latch – M.2 Q-Release – M.2 Q-Slide – Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) – Q-Antenna – Q-Code – Q-Connector – Q-Dashboard – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – M.2 heatsink backplate – M.2 heatsink – Metal backplate – VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY – Backplate – BIOS FlashBack™ button – Clear CMOS button – CPU Socket lever protector – ProCool II – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeSlot – SafeDIMM Aura Sync – Addressable Gen 2 header(s) ROG M.2 PowerBoost Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support – Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher* – Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A – Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 (22H2 & later) |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Note** | **Prices, Specifications & Features are subject to change without notice |
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