The ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.

Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel processors. The motherboard is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 16(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80A each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future Intel processors.

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. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency.

This motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity with PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 and front USB 20Gbps Type-C® connectors. PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards and backward compatibility with previous versions of the PCIe bus.

Each port delivers up to 40Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Both ports can be employed for up to two external 4K displays. This motherboard features a USB 20Gbps Type-C® front panel connector for speedy data transfers of up to 20Gbps. A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

This motherboard utilizes an audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek — the Realtek ALC1220P. It features an unprecedented 120 dB signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio for the stereo line out and a 113 dB SNR for the line in, providing pristine audio quality. Additionally, an impedance-sensing circuit automatically adjusts gain to ensure an optimal volume range for your headphones.

FEATURES:

• Intel® Z890 Chipset


• ATX Form Factor


• Support for DDR5 up to 9066+MT/s, AEMPIII


• PCIe 5.0 support for graphics cards (with Intel Ultra CPUs)


• Rear Thunderbolt™ 4 support and front USB 20Gbps Type-C support


• WiFi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet support for faster data transfer


• PCIe Slot Q-release, Q-Antenna, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED and BIOS Flashback buttons for convenience


• Pre-mounted I/O shield to protect your ports


• Full RGB lighting control with Asus Aura Sync support

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Socket: Intel Socket LGA1851


• CPU: Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) Desktop Processors


• Chipset: Intel® Z890 Chipset


• DDR5 Memory: Support DDR5 9066+MT/s, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMPIII) supported


• Memory Channel: Dual


• DIMM Slots: 4


• Max Memory (GB): 256


• PCI-E 5.0 x16: 1


• PCI-E 4.0 x16: 1


• PCI-E 4.0 x4: 1


• PCI-E 4.0 x1: 2


• SATA 6G: 4


• M.2 Slot: 4


• RAID:
  
  
  
  • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10
  
  
  • SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
  
  
  • M.2 slot from CPU only support RAID 0/1/5
  
  
  
  


• LAN: Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard


• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: 2×2 Wi-Fi 7


• USB Ports Rear:
  
  
  
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
  
  
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
  
  
  • 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
  
  
  • 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
  
  
  
  


• USB Ports Front:
  
  
  
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
  
  
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 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
  
  
  
  


• Audio ports (Rear): Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC


• HDMI: 1


• DisplayPort: 1


• DirectX: 12


• Form Factor: ATX


• Operating System: Support for Windows® 10 64-bit/11 64-bit

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• Asus TUF Gaming Z890-PLUS WIFI Intel LGA1851 ATX Gaming Motherboard - Black x1