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ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Intel LGA1851 ATX Motherboard Overview The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero unleashes the full performance of Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via exclusive AI PC technologies, robust power delivery, and extensive PCIe 5.0 support. Angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting accents around the ROG logo deliver a signature aesthetic, while dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, dual LAN (5GbE + 2.5GbE), Wi-Fi 7, and six M.2 slots make it one of the most comprehensively connected ATX motherboards available. Polymo II Lighting The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero features Polymo II Lighting — ASUS's advanced polymer lighting technology that creates a distinctive, diffused glow around the ROG logo and key design accents. Unlike standard RGB LEDs, Polymo II produces a smooth, even illumination effect that elevates the board's visual impact without the harsh point-source look of conventional lighting. PCIe 5.0 & Six M.2 Slots A PCIe 5.0 x16 primary GPU slot delivers full bandwidth for the latest discrete graphics cards. Six M.2 slots provide extraordinary storage expansion — whether you're running a Gen 5 NVMe OS drive, multiple high-speed scratch disks, or a RAID 0/1/5 array across multiple drives. Four SATA III ports add further storage flexibility, supporting up to 10 drives total. Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports Two rear Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth with full TB4 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. An internal Thunderbolt header provides additional TB4 connectivity for front-panel implementations. Dual LAN — 5GbE + 2.5GbE Two independent Ethernet ports — Realtek 5 Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit — provide flexible wired networking. Use 5GbE for high-speed NAS transfers and low-latency gaming, while 2.5GbE handles secondary connections or link aggregation. Combined with Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4, the Z890 Hero offers comprehensive multi-path connectivity. Memory — DDR5-8800 Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192GB with speeds up to 8800MHz OC — the highest DDR5 frequency support on the Z890 platform. Dual-channel Non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 ensures maximum bandwidth for gaming and content creation workloads. Audio Realtek ALC4082 delivers 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF optical output at the rear and a front panel audio header. The ALC4082 provides exceptional signal-to-noise ratio for both gaming and audiophile listening. What's Included ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero 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 ATX (305 x 244mm) 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) 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe x16 (Gen 4) 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe x1 (Gen 4) 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 Networking LAN 1 Realtek 5 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 Gen2 Type-A 4x (10Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 1x (10Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 4x (5Gbps) LAN 2x RJ-45 (5GbE + 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 Thunderbolt Header 1x (internal TB4) SATA III Connectors 4x CPU Fan Header Yes Chassis Fan Headers 4x (PWM/DC) RGB LED Header Yes (Aura Sync + Polymo II) Front Panel Audio Yes ATX 24-pin Power Yes EPS 8-pin Power Yes 12V Power Connector Yes BIOS & OS BIOS 256Mbit UEFI AMI Features Clear CMOS button, AI OC, Aura Sync, Polymo II Lighting OS Support Windows 11