ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Motherboard

ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

News & Updates

• 2024/10/24: A new BIOS has been released to address bugs, including display issues from the graphics card during Windows 11 24H2 installation. Use the EZ Flash tool to update via the ZIP file from the ASUS website.

Key Specifications

• CPU Support:

  • Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851.
  • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and 3.0.

• Chipset:

  • Intel® Z890 Chipset.

• Memory:

  • 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5.
  • Supports speeds up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered.
  • Dual channel memory architecture with support for Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).

• Graphics:

  • 1 x HDMI™ port, 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) supporting DisplayPort.
  • Maximum resolution of 8K@60Hz (with DSC) via HDMI 2.1.

• Expansion Slots:

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot.

• Storage:

  • Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
  • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports various RAID configurations.

• Networking:

  • 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.

• Wireless & Bluetooth:

  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with a transfer rate up to 5.8Gbps.
  • Bluetooth® v5.4.

• USB Ports:

  • Total of 21 USB ports, including Thunderbolt™ 4 and various USB 5Gbps and 10Gbps ports.

• Audio:

  • ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound with high-definition audio CODEC ALC4082.
  • Supports 32-Bit/384 kHz playback.

• Form Factor:

  • ATX (12 x 9.6 inches / 30.5 x 24.4 cm).

Special Features

• Extreme OC Kit: Includes FlexKey, ReTry button, and Start button.
• Thermal Solutions: Enhanced cooling design with heatsinks and backplates.
• Aura Sync: RGB lighting synchronization.

Accessories Included

• Various cables, an additional cooling kit, an ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, installation media, and documentation.

Operating System Compatibility

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later).