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ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme Intel LGA1851 E-ATX Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme Intel LGA1851 E-ATX Motherboard Overview The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme is the ultimate expression of Intel Z890 platform technology. Built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on LGA1851, it pushes every boundary — DDR5 up to 8800MHz, six M.2 slots, dual PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slots, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10 Gigabit + 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and a full-colour 5-inch LCD screen for vibrant imagery or live system stats. This is the definitive Intel enthusiast platform. 5-Inch Full-Colour LCD Screen A built-in 5-inch full-colour LCD screen sets the Maximus Z890 Extreme apart from any other motherboard. Display custom imagery, animated wallpapers, or live system statistics — CPU temperature, clock speeds, memory usage, and more — directly on the board itself. It's a statement piece that transforms your build into a showcase. Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 Slots Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots provide full bandwidth for the latest discrete graphics cards and future multi-GPU or accelerator configurations. An additional PCIe 4.0 x4 slot offers further expansion. This is the maximum PCIe 5.0 lane allocation available on the Z890 platform. Six M.2 Slots — Maximum NVMe Storage Six M.2 slots provide extraordinary storage expansion for the most demanding content creation and workstation builds. Whether you're running a Gen 5 NVMe OS drive, multiple high-speed scratch disks, or a RAID 0/1/5 array, the Z890 Extreme has the capacity to accommodate every storage scenario. Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports Two rear Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth with full Thunderbolt 4 certification — supporting daisy-chaining of up to six devices, dual 4K display output, and compatibility with the full ecosystem of Thunderbolt docks, eGPUs, and storage arrays. This is the highest-tier external connectivity available on a desktop motherboard. Dual LAN — 10GbE + 2.5GbE Two independent Ethernet ports — 10 Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit — provide unmatched wired networking flexibility. Use 10GbE for ultra-fast NAS transfers and low-latency gaming, while 2.5GbE handles secondary network connections or link aggregation. Combined with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, the Z890 Extreme offers the most comprehensive connectivity suite available. Memory — DDR5-8800 Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192GB with speeds up to 8800MHz OC — the highest DDR5 frequency support available on the Z890 platform. The dual 256Mbit BIOS flash ROM provides redundancy and BIOS FlashBack capability for safe updates without a CPU installed. Audio Realtek ALC4082 delivers 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF optical output and front panel audio header. The ALC4082 is one of Realtek's premium consumer audio codecs, providing exceptional signal-to-noise ratio for both gaming and audiophile listening. What's Included ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard, Wi-Fi antenna, SATA cables, M.2 screws and standoffs, quick start guide, support DVD, ROG accessories. Processor & Chipset Socket Intel LGA1851 (Socket V1) Chipset Intel Z890 Compatible CPUs Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Form Factor Extended ATX / E-ATX (305 x 277mm) Colour Black Memory Type DDR5-SDRAM (Non-ECC Unbuffered) Slots 4x DIMM (Dual-channel) Max Capacity 192GB Max Speed (OC) 8800MHz Storage M.2 Slots 6x M.2 (M-key) SATA III 4 ports (6Gb/s) Max Storage Drives 10 (6x M.2 + 4x SATA) RAID 0, 1, 5 Expansion Slots PCIe x16 (Gen 5) 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe x4 (Gen 4) 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 Networking LAN 1 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 2 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band Bluetooth 5.4 Rear I/O Thunderbolt 4 2x (40Gbps, TB4 certified) USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C 1x (20Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 5x (10Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 2x (10Gbps) LAN 2x RJ-45 (10GbE + 2.5GbE) Video Out 1x HDMI Audio 7.1ch Realtek ALC4082, S/PDIF out, Mic in Internal I/O USB 2.0 Headers 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Header 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header 1x SATA III Connectors 4x CPU Fan Header Yes Chassis Fan Headers 2x (PWM/DC) RGB LED Header Yes (Aura Sync) Front Panel Audio Yes ATX 24-pin Power Yes EPS 8-pin Power Yes 12V Power Connector Yes BIOS & OS BIOS 512Mbit UEFI AMI (Dual ROM) Features Clear CMOS button, BIOS FlashBack, Aura Sync, AI OC OS Support Windows 11