Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero (Wi-Fi) Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero (Wi-Fi) is a full-size ATX motherboard built on Intel’s Z890 chipset with the LGA1851 socket, designed to support Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). It pairs robust power delivery with intelligent AI-assisted software tools that cover overclocking, cooling, and networking — making the platform well suited for demanding workloads and enthusiast builds alike. On the memory side, the board provides four DDR5 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, supporting up to 256 GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 RAM including Clocked Unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMMs). Frequency support extends to 9200+ MT/s, and compatibility spans Intel XMP, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III), and NitroPath DRAM Technology. Storage is equally comprehensive: six Key-M M.2 slots are onboard, split between three PCIe 5.0 slots and three PCIe 4.0 slots, all supporting the ROG M.2 PowerBoost feature that enables simultaneous full-speed operation across all installed M.2 devices. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports and a SlimSAS connector complete the internal storage options. Expansion slots include one PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim), one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (operating at x4), and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot. The rear I/O panel is densely populated: two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports (supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video output), five USB 10 Gbps ports, four USB 5 Gbps ports, one HDMI output, dual Ethernet (Intel 2.5 Gb and Realtek 5 Gb), two gold-plated audio jacks, optical S/PDIF out, a BIOS FlashBack button, and a Clear CMOS button. Wireless connectivity is handled by a Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4. ASUS AI Networking II continuously optimises wireless and wired performance. Internal headers include multiple fan and AIO pump connections, three Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers, USB 20 Gbps and USB 10 Gbps internal connectors, and a Thunderbolt (USB4) header. Aesthetic touches include angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting around the ROG logo. A three-year warranty is included. Verifiable Specifications: – Socket: LGA1851 | Chipset: Intel Z890 – Form Factor: ATX – Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 256 GB, up to 9200+ MT/s – M.2 Slots: 3 x PCIe 5.0 + 3 x PCIe 4.0 (6 total, all Key-M) – SATA: 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s – PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 – Rear USB: 2 x TB4 Type-C, 5 x USB 10 Gbps, 4 x USB 5 Gbps – Video Output: 1 x HDMI, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (DP + TB video) – Ethernet: 1 x Intel 2.5 Gb, 1 x Realtek 5 Gb – Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 – Warranty: 3 Years