Description
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO is a premium ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra desktop processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It uses the Intel Z890 chipset and is aimed at high-end gaming, enthusiast, and performance-focused systems. The board is designed with strong power delivery, large heatsinks, advanced cooling support, and a feature set that suits overclocking and heavy multitasking.
It supports DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 for next-generation graphics and storage, and a large amount of onboard expansion through multiple M.2 slots and SATA ports. Connectivity is one of its standout strengths, with high-speed USB, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and dual Ethernet. ASUS also includes premium build features such as tool-free installation elements, advanced BIOS controls, onboard troubleshooting functions, and enhanced audio, making it a flagship-class motherboard for users who want both performance and convenience.
Specifications
Model: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Form factor: ATX Chipset: Intel Z890 Socket: LGA 1851 CPU support: Intel Core Ultra desktop processors Memory type: DDR5 Memory slots: 4 x DIMM Maximum memory capacity: Up to 192GB Memory overclocking: Up to DDR5-8800 and higher depending on configuration
Expansion slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1
Storage: 6 x M.2 slots 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Networking: Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x 5Gb Ethernet
Rear I/O: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C 1 x USB Type-C 10Gbps Multiple USB Type-A ports 1 x HDMI Optical S/PDIF out Audio jacks BIOS FlashBack button Clear CMOS button
Audio: Premium onboard audio ESS DAC support
Power design: High-end VRM design with large heatsinks
Other features: PCIe 5.0 support Advanced DDR5 tuning AI overclocking features AI cooling features Tool-free M.2 installation features Onboard diagnostic and convenience functions Aura Sync lighting support
