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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO — 22+1+2+2 110A VRM, Dual Thunderbolt 4 & 6x M.2 Slots

The definitive flagship Intel Z890 motherboard for Intel Core Ultra 200S Series processors on LGA 1851. Armed with a staggering 22+1+2+2 Phase 110A VRM, NitroPath DRAM technology (DDR5-8800+ MT/s), six M.2 slots (3x PCIe 5.0), Dual Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps), Dual LAN (5G + 2.5G), and Wi-Fi 7.

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO retail box and flagship ATX motherboard with Wi-Fi 7 and Polymo Lighting II
SocketIntel LGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
MemoryDDR5 NitroPath · 4 DIMM
Form FactorATX
SpeedDual Thunderbolt 4 · 5G LAN
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Board Map

Every connector, located before you unbox
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO top-down architecture showing 22+1+2+2 110A VRM, NitroPath DRAM slots and 6x M.2 slots
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Intel LGA 1851 CPU Socket — Centre

Supports Intel Core Ultra 200S Series processors with unlocked extreme overclocking capabilities.

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22+1+2+2 110A Power Stages — Top & Left

Massive interconnected aluminum VRM heatsinks with Polymo Lighting II keep power delivery ice cold.

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4 × DDR5 NitroPath DIMM Slots — Right

Patented NitroPath slot design reduces noise, enabling extreme memory overclocking beyond 8800+ MT/s (O.C.) up to 192GB.

4

PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with Q-Release Slim — Centre

Full 128 GB/s bandwidth graphics slot with tool-free tilt release.

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6 × M.2 NVMe Sockets — Across PCB

Six high-speed M.2 slots (including three PCIe 5.0 x4 slots) covered by heavy 3D heatsinks and backplates.

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Dual Front-Panel USB 20Gbps Connectors — Right

Includes Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and real-time USB Wattage Watcher.

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Power Delivery & Thermals

What feeds the socket, and what keeps it steady
22+1+2+2110A Power Stages
Dual ProCool II8-pin solid power inputs
Dual TB440Gbps Thunderbolt ports
6x M.2 SlotsTriple PCIe 5.0 M.2

22+1+2+2 Phase 110A Power Solution

Extreme power delivery engineered to effortlessly supply sustained power to flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 processors.

Dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40Gbps)

Two native rear Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40 Gbps bi-directional transfers, dual 4K / single 8K display output.

Dual Wired Ethernet (5G + 2.5G)

Features both a Realtek 5 Gbps gaming Ethernet port and an Intel 2.5 Gbps port alongside Wi-Fi 7 wireless.

ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 + ESS ES9219 DAC

Audiophile-grade 32-bit / 384 kHz playback delivering pristine soundstage clarity.

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Lane Map

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlotGraphics card slot · Q-Release Slim
~128 GB/s
M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 × 3Three Gen5 NVMe SSD slots
~128 Gb/s each
M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 × 3Three Gen4 NVMe SSD slots
~64 Gb/s each
Dual Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps)Two rear Type-C 40Gbps ports
40 Gb/s each
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) × 6Five Type-A + one Type-C
10 Gb/s each
Realtek 5 GbE + Intel 2.5 GbEDual gaming LAN controllers
5 Gb/s + 2.5 Gb/s
Wi-Fi 7 WirelessUltra-wide 320MHz wireless
5.8 Gb/s
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Rear I/O Bay

Port inventory: Everything on the panel, counted
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40Gbps)Blazing 40Gbps transfers, 8K video & power delivery
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)High-speed reversible connection
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Red)10 Gbps ultra-fast peripheral ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (Blue)5 Gbps high-speed peripheral ports
Clear CMOS ButtonInstantly reset BIOS settings from rear panel
BIOS FlashBack ButtonFlash BIOS without CPU or RAM installed
HDMI 2.1 Port4K 60Hz display output with HDR
5 Gbps LAN (RJ45)Realtek 5G ultra-high bandwidth gaming Ethernet
2.5 Gbps LAN (RJ45)Intel 2.5G gaming Ethernet interface
Wi-Fi 7 Q-Antenna ConnectorsTool-free snap-in Wi-Fi 7 antenna connectors
Optical S/PDIF Out + Gold Audio JacksSupremeFX 7.1 HD Audio with gold-plated connectors
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Will It Fit Your Build?

Check these before you add to cart

Processor

Supports Intel Core Ultra 200S Series processors on socket LGA 1851 with extreme overclocking.

Memory

DDR5 only — 4 NitroPath DIMM slots supporting up to 192 GB and speeds exceeding 8800+ MT/s.

Power Stages

22+1+2+2 110A VRM engineered for extreme Intel Core Ultra 9 overclocks.

Storage

6 × M.2 NVMe sockets (3x PCIe 5.0 + 3x PCIe 4.0) plus 4 SATA ports.

Thunderbolt

Dual Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps each) built-in on rear I/O.

Case

Standard ATX form factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) — fits standard ATX chassis.

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Full Specification Sheet

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO
CPU Socket Intel LGA 1851
CPU Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Chipset Intel Z890 Express
Form Factor ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Power Design 22+1+2+2 phase with 110A Power Stages
Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 NitroPath DIMM, dual channel
Max Memory 192 GB (up to DDR5-8800+ MT/s OC)
Primary Graphics Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot (Q-Release Slim)
Secondary PCIe Slot 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
M.2 Storage Sockets 6 × M.2 (3x PCIe 5.0 x4 + 3x PCIe 4.0 x4 with 3D heatsinks)
SATA Ports 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Thunderbolt 2 × Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40Gbps) with DP & PD
Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 320MHz) + Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet LAN Realtek 5 Gbps + Intel 2.5 Gbps Dual LAN
Audio ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 + ESS ES9219 Quad DAC (32-bit/384kHz)
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
What is NitroPath DRAM technology on the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero?+
NitroPath is ASUS's redesigned DRAM slot architecture that shortens gold finger pin lengths and eliminates noise interference, unlocking up to 400 MT/s higher DDR5 overclocking speeds and increased slot durability.
How many PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs can be installed simultaneously?+
The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero features three native onboard PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slots alongside three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, giving you a total of six high-speed M.2 SSD slots.
Does this board feature Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports?+
Yes, it includes two native Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports on the rear panel supporting 40 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth and 8K display output.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
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Can AHW Store build the complete PC around this motherboard?+
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