GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Pro ICE DDR5 Intel Motherboard ( White )
MPN GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-PRO-ICE-INTEL-MOTHERBOARD · Brand GIGABYTE · ATX
The GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Pro ICE is a white ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, featuring a 16+1+2 phase VRM, five M.2 slots (including PCIe 5.0), dual Thunderbolt 4, Intel Wi-Fi 7, and DDR5 support up to 256 GB
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Overview
The GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Pro ICE is an ATX-form-factor Intel motherboard built on the Z890 Express chipset and paired with the LGA1851 socket, making it fully compatible with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). Finished in a clean white aesthetic, it suits builders assembling a high-performance, visually cohesive system. Power delivery is handled by a digital twin 16+1+2 phase VRM solution, designed to provide stable, sustained current to demanding CPUs during heavy workloads and overclocking sessions. GIGABYTE's VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard L heatsinks work together to keep both the power stages and NVMe drives operating within safe thermal envelopes. Memory support is extensive: four DDR5 DIMM slots accommodate up to 256 GB of system RAM (64 GB per DIMM), with native speeds from 5600 MT/s and overclocked profiles reaching DDR5-9500 via XMP. CUDIMM modules are also supported. The AORUS AI SNATCH feature provides AI-assisted auto-overclocking, while AI Perfdrive generates optimised BIOS preset profiles automatically. Storage options are equally generous. Five M.2 Socket 3 connectors are onboard, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot (M2A_CPU) for next-generation NVMe drives, two PCIe 4.0 x4 slots direct from the CPU, and two additional PCIe 4.0 slots via the chipset. Four SATA 6 Gb/s connectors round out traditional storage, and both NVMe and SATA RAID modes (0, 1, 5, 10) are supported. Connectivity is a standout feature. The Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 module covers 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 802.11be 320 MHz support and Bluetooth 5.4. Wired networking is provided by a Realtek 5GbE LAN chip. On the rear I/O, two Intel Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports support up to 40 Gbps with Thunderbolt devices and also carry DisplayPort Alt Mode. Additional rear ports include two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, four USB 3.2 Gen 1, and four USB 2.0 ports. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC1220 codec paired with WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors, supporting up to 7.1-channel output and S/PDIF optical out. RGB enthusiasts will find three addressable Gen2 RGB headers and one standard RGB header onboard. The EZ-Latch Plus mechanism enables tool-free PCIe and M.2 installation, and the Q-Flash Plus button allows BIOS updates without a CPU or RAM installed. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1851 | Chipset: Intel Z890 Express - Form Factor: ATX (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm) - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB, DDR5-5600 native / DDR5-9500 O.C. - Storage: 5× M.2 (1× PCIe 5.0 x4, 2× PCIe 4.0 x4 CPU, 2× PCIe 4.0 chipset) + 4× SATA 6 Gb/s - Expansion: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4, 1× PCIe 4.0 x1 - Networking: Realtek 5GbE LAN + Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (Bluetooth 5.4) - USB (rear): 2× Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4× USB 2.0 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF optical out - VRM: 16+1+2 digital twin phases - OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit
Datasheet
| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z890 Express Chipset |
| CPU Type | LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel® CoreTM Ultra Processors L3 cache varies with CPU * Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more information |
| Lan | Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| USB | CPU: – 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®) ports on the back panel *Support up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices *Support up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices *Support up to 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices Chipset: – 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, available through the internal USB header – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel – 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Chipset+3 USB 2.0 Hubs: – 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
| Bios | 1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. Support for S/PDIF Out |
| Memory | Support for DDR5 9500(O.C) / 9466(O.C) / 9333(O.C) / 9200(O.C)/ 9066(O.C) / 8933(O.C) /8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/s memory modules.4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modulesSupport CUDIMM memory module(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
| 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. Noise detection |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| Expansion Slots | CPU: – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Chipset: – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1) |
| Unique Features | Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: – 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB4® USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs (Please use a processor with integrated graphics support to ensure full Thunderbolt™ functionality.) When a Thunderbolt™ monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 5120×2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (single display output). When a USB4® USB Type-C® monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 3840×2160@240 Hz (single display output). * Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3 – 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1080@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to triple-display at the same time |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| Storage Interface | CPU: – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU) Chipset: – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) – 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
| Back Panel Connectors | 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (Note) connectors (USB Type-C® ports) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 2 x audio jacks (Note) Please use a processor with integrated graphics support to ensure full Thunderbolt™ functionality |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x HDMI port (Note) 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x noise detection header 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU |
| Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 – 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands – BLUETOOTH 5.4 – Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) * Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.) ** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations |
