Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Motherboard
Engineered for next-generation Intel platforms, the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE delivers advanced power delivery, high-speed storage, cutting-edge connectivity, and a DIY-friendly design for modern gaming and performance PCs.
Key Features
Next-Gen CPU & Power Design
- Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
- LGA1851 socket
- Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution for stable and efficient power
- New Power Monitor in HWiNFO for real-time CPU power phase monitoring
Infinite Memory Performance
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM)
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- D5 Bionic Corsa design for enhanced DDR5 performance
- Broad DDR5 support, including up to DDR5 9200(O.C.) and multiple overclocked tiers
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (operating in non-ECC mode)
- Supports non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 modules
- Supports CUDIMM memory modules
Intelligent Tuning & User Experience
- AI Perfdrive: Provides optimal, customized BIOS preset profiles
- Friendly UI in BIOS and software:
- Multi-theme interface
- AIO fan control
- Q-Flash auto scan
Efficient Thermal Design
- VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
- M.2 Thermal Guard L for M.2 SSD cooling
- Comprehensive full-metal thermal design and durable heatsinks
DIY-Friendly, Hassle-Free Assembly
- WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy Wi-Fi antenna installation
- EZ-Latch Plus: Screwless, quick-release design for PCIe and M.2 slots
- EZ-Latch Click: Screwless M.2 heatsink design
- Sensor Panel Link: Onboard video port for in-chassis panel setup
- Onboard power button, reset button, and Q-Flash Plus button
Ultra-Fast Storage
- 4 x M.2 slots total
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot
- Multiple PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 M.2 options
- SATA & PCIe M.2 support
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe SSDs and SATA storage
High-Speed Networking & Connectivity
- 2.5GbE LAN (Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip)
- Wi-Fi 7 with directional ultra-high gain antenna
- MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0)
- Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1)
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4/5/6 GHz, 11be 160MHz support
- Bluetooth 5.4
- THUNDERBOLT 4 Type-C with DP-Alt and DisplayPort support
- Extended USB connectivity including USB 3.2 Gen 2, Gen 1, and USB 2.0
Premium Audio
- Realtek ALC1220 high-definition audio codec
- Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio
- WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors
- S/PDIF Out support
Ultra Durable PCIe Design
- PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics cards
- Ultra Durable PCIe Armor: Metal back plate on PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability
Built to Endure
- Born from Ultra Durable Technology for longevity and reliability
- AORUS Series design focuses on steady power for smooth gaming
- GIGABYTE motherboards reflect ongoing BIOS refinement and collaboration with the user community
Specifications
CPU
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 |
| Support | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
| L3 Cache | Varies with CPU |
Chipset
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Z890 Express Chipset |
Memory
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | DDR5 |
| Supported Speeds | DDR5 9200(O.C) / 9066(O.C) / 8933(O.C) / 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) / 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C) / 7400(O.C) / 7200(O.C) / 7000(O.C) / 6800(O.C) / 6600(O.C) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600 MT/s |
| Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets |
| Max Capacity | 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Architecture | Dual channel |
| ECC Support | ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (operates in non-ECC mode) |
| Non-ECC Support | Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 |
| XMP | Supported |
| CUDIMM | Supported |
Onboard Graphics*
| Connector | Max Resolution & Notes |
|---|---|
| Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) | Thunderbolt monitor: up to 5120x2880@60 Hz, 24 bpp (single display) |
| Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) | USB4 Type-C monitor: up to 3840x2160@240 Hz (single display) |
| Front HDMI port | Up to 1920x1080@30 Hz |
| DisplayPort | Up to 4096x2304@60 Hz |
*Integrated graphics support requires a compatible CPU.
Audio
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Codec | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
| Digital Output | S/PDIF Out |
| Components | WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors |
LAN
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Controller | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip |
| Speeds | 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps |
Wireless Communication
PCB rev. 1.0 – MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- 2.4/5/6 GHz bands
- Supports 11be 160MHz standard
- Bluetooth 5.4
PCB rev. 1.1 – Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- 2.4/5/6 GHz bands
- Supports 11be 160MHz standard
- Bluetooth 5.4
Expansion Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, PCIe 5.0, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, PCIe 4.0, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
Storage
CPU:
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280), PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (M2A_CPU)
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280), PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (M2B_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280), PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280), SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 (M2M_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID Support:
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe SSDs
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA devices
USB
CPU:
- 1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port on back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (internal header)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red, back panel)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3 back panel, 2 via internal header)
Chipset + 2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 (4 back panel, 4 via internal headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
- 3 x system fan headers
- 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
- 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
- 1 x RGB LED strip header
- 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (for GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 / GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
- 1 x HDMI port (Note)
- 1 x power button
- 1 x reset button
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
- 1 x reset jumper
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
- 1 x DisplayPort (Note)
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 2 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
- iTE I/O controller chip
H/W Monitoring
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Fan fail warning
- Fan speed control
BIOS
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash
- AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Q-Flash Plus
- Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System
- Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Form Factor
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm |
