GIGABYTE Z890I Aorus Ultra DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z890I Aorus Ultra is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard measuring 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm, designed around the Intel Z890 Express Chipset and the LGA1851 socket with support for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Despite its compact footprint, it packs a dense feature set suited to high-performance gaming and content-creation builds where space is at a premium. Memory support is a standout: the board provides two DDR5 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, capable of accommodating up to 128 GB of system memory (64 GB per DIMM). Native speeds start at DDR5-5600 MT/s, with overclocked profiles reaching up to DDR5-9200 (O.C.) via XMP. CUDIMM and ECC Un-buffered DIMM modules (operating in non-ECC mode) are also supported. Connectivity is built for modern demands. Wireless networking is handled by the Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202 module, supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.4 and 160 MHz channel support. Wired networking is provided by a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. For ultra-fast peripherals, the rear panel includes one Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port rated up to 40 Gbps, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, complemented by internal headers for additional front-panel USB connectivity. Storage options include one CPU-attached M.2 slot (PCIe 5.0 x4, type 2280) and one chipset-side M.2 slot on the rear of the board (PCIe 4.0 x4, type 2280), plus two SATA 6 Gb/s connectors. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported for NVMe devices; RAID 0 and 1 for SATA devices. The single PCIe x16 slot runs at full PCIe 5.0 x16 bandwidth. Tool-less M.2 installation is facilitated by GIGABYTE’s EZ-Latch Click and EZ-Latch Plus mechanisms, while PCIe EZ-Latch Plus simplifies graphics card removal. Display output is handled via integrated graphics dependent on CPU support: one Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C port (up to 5120×2880@60 Hz via Thunderbolt or 3840×2160@240 Hz via USB4), one DisplayPort 2.1 (up to 4096×2304@60 Hz), and one HDMI 2.1 port (up to 4096×2160@60 Hz), enabling up to triple-display configurations. Audio is provided by a Realtek HD Audio CODEC supporting 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output with optical S/PDIF Out. The VRM is configured in a digital-twin 8+1+2 phase layout, with VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. managing thermals. GIGABYTE’s Aorus AI SNATCH feature enables one-click DDR5 performance optimisation. Board management is handled through an AMI UEFI BIOS with Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus support, allowing BIOS updates without an installed CPU. Two addressable RGB Gen2 headers are included for lighting control. The board carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: Mini-ITX, 17.0 cm x 17.0 cm – Socket: LGA1851 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2) – Chipset: Intel Z890 Express – Memory: 2x DDR5 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR5-5600 native to DDR5-9200 O.C. – Expansion: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 – Storage: 1x M.2 PCIe 5.0 (CPU), 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 (chipset, rear), 2x SATA 6Gb/s – Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202, Bluetooth 5.4 – LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE – USB (rear): 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 – Display: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C – BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash – Warranty: 3 Years