Z890 AORUS PRO ICEKEY Motherboard
The Z890 AORUS PRO ICEKEY is engineered for next-generation Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), delivering advanced power design, high-speed storage, and intelligent AI-driven tuning in a refined ATX platform.
Key Features
- CPU Support
- Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
- LGA1851 socket
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L3 cache varies by CPU
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Power & Performance
- Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution
- New power monitoring in HWinfo for real-time CPU power phase tracking
- AORUS AI SNATCH: Auto-overclocking software driven by AI models
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AI Perfdrive: Provides optimal, customized BIOS preset profiles
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Memory & Cooling
- D5 Bionic Corsa for infinite memory performance
- Premium compatibility: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM)
- Supports DDR5 up to 9500(O.C) MT/s and a wide range of high-frequency profiles:
- 9500(O.C) / 9466(O.C) / 9333(O.C) / 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
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports:
- ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (operates in non-ECC mode)
- Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16
- Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- CUDIMM memory modules
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DDR Wind Blade: Enhanced active cooling for memory modules
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User-Friendly Design
- WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy Wi‑Fi antenna installation
- EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe and M.2 slots with quick-release, screwless design
- EZ-Latch Click: M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
- Sensor Panel Link: Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
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Friendly UI in BIOS and software:
- Multi-theme interface
- AIO fan control
- Q-Flash auto scan
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Storage & Expansion
- Ultra-fast storage with 5 × M.2 slots:
- 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4
- 4 × SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- RAID 0/1/5/10 support for both NVMe SSDs and SATA storage
- Ultra Durable PCIe Armor: Metal back plate on PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability
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PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics cards
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Thermals
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Efficient thermal design:
- VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
- M.2 Thermal Guard L
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Networking & Connectivity
- Fast Networking:
- Realtek® 5GbE LAN
- Intel® Wi‑Fi 7 with directional ultra-high gain antenna
- Extended Connectivity:
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type‑C with DP-Alt
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USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Gen 2, Gen 1, and USB 2.0 options
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Audio
- High-res audio with Realtek® ALC1220
- WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support
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S/PDIF Out support
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Form Factor & OS
- ATX form factor (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm)
- Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Detailed Specifications
Chipset
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z890 Express Chipset |
BIOS
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Flash | 1 × 256 Mbit flash |
| Type | Licensed AMI UEFI BIOS |
| Standards | PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Graphics
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Integrated Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics support (CPU dependent) |
| Thunderbolt™ 4 | 2 × Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB4® USB Type‑C®) ports, supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs |
| Max Resolution (Thunderbolt™ monitor) | 5120×2880 @ 60 Hz, 24 bpp (single display) |
| Max Resolution (USB4® Type‑C monitor) | 3840×2160 @ 240 Hz (single display) |
| Front HDMI | 1 × front HDMI port, max 1920×1080 @ 30 Hz |
Audio
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Codec | Realtek® ALC1220 |
| Audio | High Definition Audio |
| Channels | 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support |
| Digital Output | S/PDIF Out support |
| Components | WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors |
LAN & Wireless
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| LAN Chip | Realtek® 5GbE LAN (5 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) |
| Wireless | Intel® Wi‑Fi 7 BE200 |
| Wi‑Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
| Bands | 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wireless Standard | 11be 320 MHz support |
Expansion Slots
| Source | Slot | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 × PCI Express x16 | PCIe 5.0, runs at x16 (PCIEX16) |
| Chipset | 1 × PCI Express x16 | PCIe 4.0, runs at x4 (PCIEX4) |
| Chipset | 1 × PCI Express x16 | PCIe 4.0, runs at x1 (PCIEX1) |
Storage
| Source | Connector | Type & Interface |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1 × M.2 (M2A_CPU) | Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support |
| CPU | 1 × M.2 (M2B_CPU) | Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support |
| Chipset | 1 × M.2 (M2Q_SB) | Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support |
| Chipset | 1 × M.2 (M2P_SB) | Socket 3, M key, type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support |
| Chipset | 1 × M.2 (M2M_SB) | Socket 3, M key, type 2280, SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support |
| Chipset | 4 × SATA | SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
RAID Support
| Storage Type | RAID Levels |
|---|---|
| NVMe SSD | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| SATA | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
USB Connectivity
| Source | Ports | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 × Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 | USB Type‑C® on back panel |
| Chipset | 1 × USB Type‑C® | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 via internal header |
| Chipset | 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 | Type‑A (red) on back panel |
| Chipset | 6 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 ports on back panel, 2 via internal header |
| Chipset + 3 USB 2.0 hubs | 8 × USB 2.0/1.1 | 4 ports on back panel, 4 via internal headers |
Internal Connectors
- 1 × 24‑pin ATX main power connector
- 2 × 8‑pin ATX 12V power connectors
- 1 × CPU fan header
- 1 × CPU fan/water cooling pump header
- 4 × system fan headers
- 2 × system fan/water cooling pump headers
- 3 × addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
- 1 × RGB LED strip header
- 5 × M.2 Socket 3 connectors
- 4 × SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 × front panel header
- 1 × front panel audio header
- 1 × HDMI port (note: front output as specified above)
- 1 × USB Type‑C® header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support)
- 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
- 2 × USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 × Trusted Platform Module header (for GC‑TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
- 1 × Q‑Flash Plus button
- 1 × noise detection header
- 1 × power button
- 1 × reset button
- 1 × reset jumper
- 1 × Clear CMOS jumper
- 2 × temperature sensor headers
Rear Panel I/O
- 4 × USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 × antenna connectors (2T2R)
- 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 2 × Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type‑C®) connectors
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A ports (red)
- 1 × RJ‑45 LAN port
- 1 × optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 2 × audio jacks
Form Factor & Operating System
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX, 30.5 cm × 24.4 cm |
| OS Support | Windows 11 64-bit |
