Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi Motherboard
With Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0, and Polymo backlighting, the ROG Strix Z890-A delivers blazing fast data transfer, exceptional connectivity, and customizable aesthetics that can be subtle or bold. This motherboard delivers the power and speed needed for high-end gaming and the demands of advanced AI PC applications.
- Support for Intel Core Ultra processors (2 series)
- Supports dual-channel DDR5 8600+ MT/s memory (OC)
- 16+1+2+2+2 digital VRM solution
AI NETWORKING II.
AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide reliable and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7
ASUS AI ADVISOR.
Utilizing artificial intelligence technology to understand natural language questions or describe scenarios, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward manner
NPU BOOST.
The integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra (2 series) processors effectively accelerates AI workflows, and NPU Boost lets you do even more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with a single click, increasing performance by up to 24%
DDR5 durability.
ROG has a rich history of delivering the highest memory performance, and DDR5 is no exception. Improved signal routing allows enthusiast kits to go beyond the 8 GT/s threshold on the ROG Strix Z890-A, with even higher speeds on the horizon. For power users, UEFI offers a wide range of options for fine-tuning and pushing performance to the limit
DIMM FIT.
DIMM Fit is an ASUS exclusive BIOS feature that accurately analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and identify potential issues. This maximizes system efficiency, compatibility and stability. Whether you are overclocking and looking for maximum performance, striving for the most responsive gaming experience, or creating content for which reliable stability is important, DIMM Fit will ensure optimization tailored to your needs and hardware configuration
AEMP III.
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware that enables unrivaled memory performance with the latest CUDIMM modules. Through a two-phase complex tuning process, AEMP III optimizes the clock driver first and then the memory frequency. The result is an optimal balance between performance and stability, even at the latest DDR5-8000 speeds and beyond
DIMM FLEX.
DIMM Flex provides enthusiasts with a powerful new way to overclock DDR5 memory modules. It uses specialized circuitry that can increase performance or eliminate potential stability issues depending on temperature readings. At nominal temperatures, it can utilize the extra space to increase speed and efficiency. And when temperatures rise, it can adjust memory behavior downward to maintain stability
VRM heatsink array.
Two thick heatsinks covering the power supply section provide strategic airflow channels for enhanced heat dissipation when running high-performance Intel Core Ultra (2 series) processors
WIFI 7.
Revolutionary WiFi 7 is 4.8 times faster than standard WiFi 6, thanks to technologies such as 320 MHz channels in the 6 GHz band and 4K QAM. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, opening up uncharted possibilities in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT
Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet.
Built-in Intel 2.5Gb/s Ethernet enables 2.5x faster wired connection speeds than standard Ethernet connections for fast file transfers, low-latency gaming and high-resolution video streaming
ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna.
Dual transceivers support 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands for higher throughput, while directional sensitivity allows for better signal quality and longer distance coverage. Disclaimer: WiFi 7 160 GHz and 320 GHz availability depends on regional legislation
PCIE 5.0.
The ROG Strix Z890-A offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support, and the top-most x16 expansion slot is protected by a SafeSlot retention bracket that will support the weight of the latest graphics cards. One of the integrated M.2 slots is designed for impressive read and write speeds of up to 16GB/s, while the remaining slots can provide 8GB/s data transfer. Each M.2 slot is equipped with powerful heatsinks to dissipate heat from the next-generation drives
TWO THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C PORTS.
Each port provides bi-directional bandwidth of up to 40Gbps for the latest ultrafast devices and drives. Both ports can be used to connect up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe throughput increases to 32 Gbps
USB Wattage Watcher.
USB Wattage Watcher allows users to monitor the current power being delivered to a device connected to the rear USB 10Gbps Type-C I/O port. With USB Wattage Watcher, users can monitor the device's charging power in real-time and check the device's fast charging status
DOLBY ATMOS.
ROG and Dolby have partnered to provide users with a superior gaming audio experience. Dolby Atmos extends the capabilities of traditional surround sound systems by adding height channels, allowing three-dimensional sound to be perceived from above, below and around the listener
SupremeFX.
ROG SupremeFX is a unique combination of hardware and software technologies that deliver superior sound. The Strix Z890-A implements the ALC4080 codec to deliver high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/384kHz on all channels. The output to the front panel is sent through the integrated Savitech amplifier, which can deliver high-definition audio to a wide range of speakers and headsets.