Description
ROG Maximus Z890HERO
The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero unleashes the performance of Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) via exclusive AI PC technologies, robust power delivery, optimized thermal management, extensive PCIe® 5.0 support, DDR5 slots and WiFi 7. Meanwhile, angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting accents around the ROG logo deliver a signature aesthetic that elevates system design.
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- AI Cooling IIOne-click fan tuning
- OverclockingEffortless performance boost
- DDR5Max. 192GB, NitroPath DRAM Technology,DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III
- Extensive Gen 5x3 onboard M.2 slots,and x1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
- Performance
- Cooling
- Gaming Immersion
- Connectivity
Extreme Power & Performance
- DUAL PROCOOL II POWERCONNECTORS
- 22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A)POWER STAGES
- EXPANSION SLOTS
・ 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
・ 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot
・ 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 Slot
- Intel® Socket LGA1851For Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- DDR5, 4 X DIMM・ Max. 192GB
・ Dual Channel
- 6 X M.2 slots
・ 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
・ 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
・ 3 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
ASUS AIINTELLIGENCE
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AI NETWORKING II
AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.
*Features may vary by model.
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ai OVERCLOCKING
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before.
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AI COOLING II
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.
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ASUS AI ADVISOR
Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.
* Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.
PerformanceOVERCLOCKING
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NPU BOOST
The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.
* The overclocking performance may vary depending on the CPU series and motherboard used.
** Testing was conducted with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K processor, ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard, GeForce RTX™ 4090 24GB graphics card, and XPG Lancer DDR5 memory modules (model AX5U6000C4016G).
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DIFFERENTIAL SENSING
Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn’t ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.
PerformanceMEMORY
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DDR5 DOMINATION
Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven far beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero*.
*Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.
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NitroPath DRAM Technology
Frequency up to 400 MT/s higher
Slot retention force enhanced by 57%
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DIMM FIT
DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues.
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DIMM FLEX
DIMM Flex employs specialized circuitry that can boost performance or address potential stability issues, depending on temperature readings.
* Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU, graphics card, motherboard, and memory modules.
** The comparison chart is based on a test with an Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245K processor, ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME motherboard, ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 OC Edition 24GB graphics card, and G.SKILL DDR5 memory modules (model F5-8800C4255H24GX2-TZ5CK). -
AEMP III
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory.
ROG Ultimate Power Solution22(110A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) Power Stages
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Thermal Management
- Multiple temperature sources
- 4-pin fan headers
- AIO pump header
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Cooler Compatibility
CONNECTIVITY
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PCIE 5.0 EXPANSION SLOT
The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim fully supports next-gen graphics cards.
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USB Ports
TWO THUNDERBOLT™ 4 TYPE-C® PORTS
ONE USB 20Gbps & ONE USB 10GbpsType-C® front panel connectors
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wifi7
- 320MHz
- 6GHzband
- 4096QAM
- up to 4.8Xultra-fast WiFi speeds
2.5Gb ETHERNET
5Gb ETHERNET
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Gaming Audio
ROG SupremeFX
Dolby Atmos
TWO THUNDERBOLT™ 4 TYPE-C® PORTS
ONE USB 20Gbps & ONE USB 10Gbps
EZ PC DIY
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M.2 Q-Release
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New M.2 Q-LATCH
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PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE SLIM
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START BUTTON
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Q-CODE
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CLEAR CMOS& BIOS FLASHBACK™
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
- BIOS Q-DASHBOARD
- Advanced Mode
BIOS Q-DASHBOARD
Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.
SOFTWARE
- ASUS DriverHub
- TURBOV CORE
- Thunderbolt Share
- Dolby ATMOS
- ASUS GLIDEX
- HWiNFO
- AIDA64 EXTREME
- Armoury Crate
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.
PERSONALIZATION
Glow your gamingworld with aura sync
Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.
Dare to Be Green
We at the Republic of Gamers are on a mission to create a sustainable future where all gamers can flourish on the planet we call home.
Every step counts, and as part of ROG’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future, ROG has begun to utilize post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and paper materials certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™) in the packaging of motherboard.
Gallery
Awards
Platinum
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Recomended
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Platinum
Intel’s new non-HyperThreading high-end roadmap
Platinum
Intel’s new non-HyperThreading high-end roadmap
Hardwareinside: Recommended top class
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO leaves nothing to be desired.
Allround-PC: Technology Award
With the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero, Asus definitely offers a strong high-end motherboard […] that should be particularly interesting for overclockers.
Gold
a full-featured motherboard for your Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Video Reviews
KTU’s quick test of Intel’s new generation high-end CPU, Core Ultra 9 285K, with the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO! The fact that it’s high-end and can be operated with air-cooling changes …… DIY!
I’m BUILDING the ULTIMATE PC GAMER
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INTEL! What did you do it?
Maximus Z890 is expensive as hell
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Media Reviews
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PC Watch
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4Gamer.net
ASUS Introduces a Total of 10 Z890 Motherboards for Gamers with Core Ultra 200S Support
MOGALAB
A look at ASUS’ newly released Z890 motherboards! Preview Report
Boostudio
ASUS announces the Z890 chipset gaming motherboard! ASUS “Chipset Z890 Gaming Motherboard” is released! Motherboard Edition
Alza.cz
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO is the best choice you can give your Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor.
Overclockers.ua
ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is an excellent LGA 1851 build base for many years for a premium computer!
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Additional information
| Weight | 3 kg |
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Specification
Model
ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
News & Updates
Please visit our GLOBAL website to check and download the latest updates.
CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Memory
Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
Supports DIMM Flex
NitroPath DRAM Technology
DIMM FIT
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1.
*** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
**** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
***** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Expansion Slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)**
Intel® Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
– To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Storage
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel® Z890 Chipset
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
SlimSAS connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately.
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5
** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
Ethernet
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
USB
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 10 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)**
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
Audio
– Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
– High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
– Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel”
Audio Features
– SupremeFX Shielding Technology
– ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC
– Gold-plated audio jacks
– Rear optical S/PDIF out port
– Premium audio capacitors
* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Back Panel I/O Ports
5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ headers
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
Storage Related
6 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x SlimSAS connector
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header*
* The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot.
Special Features
– FlexKey button
– ReTry button
– Start button
Extreme Engine Digi+
– 10K Black metallic capacitors
– MicroFine alloy choke
ASUS Q-Design
– M.2 Q-Latch
– M.2 Q-Release
– M.2 Q-Slide
– Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
– Q-Antenna
– Q-Code
– Q-Connector
– Q-Dashboard
– Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
– Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– M.2 heatsink backplate
– M.2 heatsink
– Metal backplate
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– Backplate
– BIOS FlashBack™ button
– Clear CMOS button
– CPU Socket lever protector
– ProCool II
– Pre-mounted I/O shield
– SafeSlot
– SafeDIMM
Aura Sync
– Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
ROG M.2 PowerBoost
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
– Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
– Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
– Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
* To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.
Software Features
– ROG CPU-Z
– Dolby Atmos
– Polymo Lighting II
– Internet Security (1-year full version)
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
– Aura Creator
– Aura Sync
– Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
– GameFirst
– Power Saving
– Hwinfo
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
Thunderbolt™ Share
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
NPU Boost
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
– ASUS MyHotkey
FlexKey
BIOS
Manageability
Accessories
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x DDR5 fan holder
1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages
1 x ROG stickers
6 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
Operating System
Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
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