Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Intel LGA1851 ATX Gaming Motherboard

Unlock ultimate gaming potential with robust power delivery and next-gen connectivity for Intel LGA1851 processors.

Quick Specs

• Dominate your games with a motherboard built for peak Intel LGA1851 performance.
• Experience lightning-fast data transfers and future-proof connectivity.
• Ensure stable power delivery for overclocking and demanding components.
• Crafted with premium materials for enhanced durability and system longevity.
• Designed for gamers seeking ultimate control and a competitive edge.

Engineered for victory: The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is your command centre for elite gaming.

This is not merely a foundation for your system; it is the beating heart of a champion’s rig. Designed for the discerning South African gamer who demands uncompromising performance, this Z890 motherboard is built to harness the full potential of Intel LGA1851 processors. It’s for those who understand that victory is forged in the details: from the stability of power delivery during intense overclocking sessions to the seamless flow of data that defines split-second decision-making. This motherboard is the ultimate statement of intent, for those who play to win and refuse to settle for anything less than the pinnacle of gaming hardware.

Unleash raw power and unwavering stability

At the core of the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero lies its commitment to supreme power delivery. Engineered with robust VRM solutions and premium chokes, it ensures that your Intel LGA1851 CPU receives a consistently clean and stable power supply, even under the most demanding loads. This meticulous attention to power management is critical for achieving peak performance and unlocking the full potential of your processor through overclocking, providing a reliable foundation for all your gaming adventures. This makes it one of the best motherboards for gaming.

Connectivity redefined for the modern gamer

Experience the bleeding edge of connectivity with the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero. Featuring the latest high-speed USB ports, including USB Type-C with advanced power delivery capabilities (supporting up to 60W fast charging and detailed wattage monitoring), this motherboard ensures your peripherals are powered and connected without compromise. Coupled with advanced networking options, you gain the responsiveness and bandwidth necessary for uninterrupted online gaming, rapid file transfers, and the smooth operation of all your high-performance components. When searching for motherboards, look for this level of integrated connectivity.

Built to endure, designed to perform

The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is constructed with durability and longevity in mind. Utilizing premium-grade materials and rigorous testing protocols, this motherboard is built to withstand the rigors of competitive gaming and overclocking. Its robust design not only ensures reliability but also contributes to optimal thermal performance, keeping your system cool and stable when it matters most. Invest in a motherboard that is as resilient and determined as you are, ensuring you have the best motherboard for gaming needs.

The ultimate platform for your competitive edge

For the South African gamer who seeks absolute dominance, the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero offers an unparalleled platform. It’s designed to provide the responsiveness, power, and stability required to push your system to its limits. With its advanced features and premium construction, this motherboard is the definitive choice for those who demand the best and are ready to claim victory.

FEATURES:

• Secure your system’s power with advanced VRM and premium components for stable overclocking and peak Intel LGA1851 performance.
• Experience accelerated data transfer and device charging with versatile USB ports, including USB Type-C® with up to 60W fast charging.
• Establish a low-latency, high-speed gaming network with advanced connectivity options ensuring uninterrupted online play.
• Enhance system stability and longevity through superior build quality and thermal management.
• Take full command of your gaming rig with intuitive BIOS controls and comprehensive software suite.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• CPU
  • Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851*
  • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
  • * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
  • ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
• Chipset:
  • Intel® Z890 Chipset
• Memory
  • 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
  • Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
  • Dual channel memory architecture
  • Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
  • Supports DIMM Flex
  • NitroPath DRAM Technology
  • DIMM FIT
  • ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
  • * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to
  • CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
  • * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
• Graphics
  • 1 x HDMI™ port**
  • 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
  • * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates
  • ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1.
  • *** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please
  • check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
  • **** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
  • ***** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
  • ******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
• Storage
  • Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
  • Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *
  • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
  • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
  • M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
  • Intel® Z890 Chipset
  • M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • SlimSAS connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately.
  • * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5
  • ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
• Ethernet
  • 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
  • ASUS LANGuard
• Wireless & Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi 7*
  • 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
  • Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
  • Bluetooth® v5.4***
  • *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
  • For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
  • For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
  • ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
  • *** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
• USB
• Rear USB (Total 11 ports)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
  • 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 10 ports)
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)**
  • 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
  • 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 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
  • ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
• Audio
  • ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*
  • Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
  • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
  • High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
  • Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel”
• Audio Features
  • SupremeFX Shielding Technology
  • ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC
  • Gold-plated audio jacks
  • Rear optical S/PDIF out port
  • Premium audio capacitors
• Back Panel I/O Ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports
  • 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
  • 1 x HDMI™ port
  • 1 x Wi-Fi module
  • 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
  • 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
  • 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
  • 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
• Internal I/O Connectors
  • Fan and Cooling Related
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
  • 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
  • 1 x W_PUMP+ headers
• Power Related
  • 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
  • 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
  • 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
• Storage Related
  • 6 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • 1 x SlimSAS connector
• USB
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
  • 1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
  • 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• Miscellaneous
  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
  • 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
  • 1 x FlexKey button
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
  • 1 x Thermal Sensor header
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header*
  • * The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot.
• Special Features
  • Extreme OC Kit
  • FlexKey button
  • ReTry button
  • Start button
  • Extreme Engine Digi+
  • 10K Black metallic capacitors
  • MicroFine alloy choke
  • ASUS Q-Design
  • M.2 Q-Latch
  • M.2 Q-Release
  • M.2 Q-Slide
  • Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
  • Q-Antenna
  • Q-Code
  • Q-Connector
  • Q-Dashboard
  • Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
  • Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink
  • Metal backplate
  • VRM heatsink design
  • ASUS EZ DIY
  • Backplate
  • BIOS FlashBack™ button
  • Clear CMOS button
  • CPU Socket lever protector
  • ProCool II
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield
  • SafeSlot
  • SafeDIMM
  • Aura Sync
  • Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
  • ROG M.2 PowerBoost
  • Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
  • Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
  • Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
  • Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
  • * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.
• BIOS
  • 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Operating System
  • Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
• Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor
  • 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Intel LGA1851 ATX Gaming Motherboard – Black  x1
• ARGB RGB extension cable x1
• SATA 6Gb/s cables x4
• Additional Cooling Kit x1
• DDR5 fan holder x1
• Thermal pad for M.2 22110 x1
• ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
• Q-connector x1
• M.2 Q-Latch package x1
• M.2 Q-Slide packages x3
• ROG stickers x1
• M.2 rubber packages x6
• ROG thank you card x1
• ROG Bottle Opener x1
• USB drive with utilities and drivers x1
• Quick start guide x1

Why Asus?

Asus ROG is synonymous with elite gaming hardware, engineered for enthusiasts who demand peak performance and unwavering reliability. Trusted by gamers worldwide, ROG components deliver cutting-edge technology and superior build quality, ensuring your system is ready for any challenge. Choose Asus ROG for a competitive advantage that lasts.