Which processors does the ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi support?

It uses the Intel Socket LGA1851 and supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).

How many M.2 slots does the Z890-E Gaming WiFi have?

The board provides seven M.2 slots: one M.2 22110 PCIe 5.0 x4, two M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4, three M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4, and one M.2 2280 running PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA.

What memory does this motherboard support?

It takes DDR5 across four DIMM slots in dual channel and supports speeds of 9200+ MT/s when overclocked.

What is the VRM power stage configuration?

The VRM uses an 18+1+2+2 topology with 18 VCCCORE stages handling 110A each, one 90A VCCGT stage, two 90A VCCSA stages and two 80A VNNAON stages.

Does the ROG Strix Z890-E have WiFi 7?

Yes, WiFi 7 is integrated alongside a Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port for wired networking.

Does this board have Thunderbolt ports?

There are two Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports on the rear panel for high-bandwidth devices and displays.

Can I fast charge a device from the motherboard's USB-C?

One rear USB Type-C port delivers up to 30W of Power Delivery fast charging.

How many SATA ports are on the Z890-E Gaming WiFi?

The board carries four SATA 6Gb/s ports for drives and optical devices.

What audio hardware does this motherboard use?

Audio is handled by SupremeFX with the ALC4080 codec and a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, rated for 120 dB SNR stereo playback and 110 dB SNR recording input with DOLBY ATMOS support.

What does NPU BOOST do?

NPU BOOST is a BIOS feature that overclocks the integrated NPU of Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with a single click for up to 24% more performance.

How is the Z890-E cooled?

Cooling includes a VRM heatsink array, an M.2 Combo-Sink with a direct-contact U-shaped heat pipe, four M.2 heatsinks, a chipset heatsink, an AIO pump header and five 4-pin PWM chassis fan headers.

What display outputs does the rear panel have?

The rear I/O includes one DisplayPort and one HDMI port, plus Clear CMOS and BIOS FlashBack buttons.

ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E DDR5 ATX Motherboard - WiFi 7

The ROG Strix Z890-E is ready to launch into lightspeed.

ROG Strix Z890‑E Gaming WiFi Overview

The ROG Strix Z890‑E Gaming WiFi combines an advanced power design with integrated AI capabilities to deliver top-tier performance. It is equipped with Thunderbolt™ 4, WiFi 7, high-speed DDR5 slots, and seven M.2 slots, providing broad connectivity and bandwidth for elite gaming and advanced AI PC applications.

ROG Strix Z890‑E Gaming WiFi Overview

The ROG Strix Z890‑E Gaming WiFi combines an advanced power design with integrated AI capabilities to deliver top-tier performance. It is equipped with Thunderbolt™ 4, WiFi 7, high-speed DDR5 slots, and seven M.2 slots, providing broad connectivity and bandwidth for elite gaming and advanced AI PC applications.

Extreme Power and Performance

Supports Intel® Socket LGA1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) and features expansion slots including 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot [CPU] and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (x4) [Chipset]. The board uses an 18(110A)+ 1(90A)+2(90A)+ 2(80A) power‑stage configuration, supports DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC) across 4 x DIMM in dual‑channel, and includes 7 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 3 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4), and 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA).

Extreme Power and Performance

Supports Intel® Socket LGA1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) and features expansion slots including 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot [CPU] and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (x4) [Chipset]. The board uses an 18(110A)+ 1(90A)+2(90A)+ 2(80A) power‑stage configuration, supports DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC) across 4 x DIMM in dual‑channel, and includes 7 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4), 3 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4), and 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA).

Comprehensive Cooling System

Cooling includes a VRM heatsink array, an upgraded M.2 Combo‑Sink with direct‑contact U‑shaped heat pipe, four M.2 heatsinks, an AIO pump header, chipset heatsink, and 5 x 4‑pin PWM chassis fan headers for flexible thermal management across components.

Comprehensive Cooling System

Cooling includes a VRM heatsink array, an upgraded M.2 Combo‑Sink with direct‑contact U‑shaped heat pipe, four M.2 heatsinks, an AIO pump header, chipset heatsink, and 5 x 4‑pin PWM chassis fan headers for flexible thermal management across components.

Immersive Gaming and Audio Features

Includes Polymo Lighting and a comprehensive audio solution featuring SupremeFX with the ALC4080 codec plus the Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. Audio capabilities list impedance sense, 120 dB SNR stereo playback output, 110 dB SNR recording input, SupremeFshielding, DOLBY ATMOS®, and 3 x 3‑Pin Addressable Gen2 RGB headers for lighting control.

Immersive Gaming and Audio Features

Includes Polymo Lighting and a comprehensive audio solution featuring SupremeFX with the ALC4080 codec plus the Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. Audio capabilities list impedance sense, 120 dB SNR stereo playback output, 110 dB SNR recording input, SupremeFshielding, DOLBY ATMOS®, and 3 x 3‑Pin Addressable Gen2 RGB headers for lighting control.

Strix Z890-E connectivity specifications

Extensive Connectivity Options

Back‑panel and onboard connectivity include Clear CMOS and BIOS FlashBack™ buttons, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI™ port, 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type‑C® ports, 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type‑A), 9 x USB 10 Gbps ports (7 x Type‑A + 1 x USB Type‑C® + 1 x USB Type‑C® with up to 30W PD Fast‑charge), 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, Optical S/PDIF out, 2 x gold‑plated audio jacks, 1 x USB 20G connector (supports USB Type‑C®), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers, and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

Extensive Connectivity Options

Back‑panel and onboard connectivity include Clear CMOS and BIOS FlashBack™ buttons, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI™ port, 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type‑C® ports, 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type‑A), 9 x USB 10 Gbps ports (7 x Type‑A + 1 x USB Type‑C® + 1 x USB Type‑C® with up to 30W PD Fast‑charge), 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, WiFi 7, Optical S/PDIF out, 2 x gold‑plated audio jacks, 1 x USB 20G connector (supports USB Type‑C®), 2 x USB 5Gbps headers, and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

ASUS AI Advisor

ASUS AI Advisor uses AI to interpret natural‑language questions and scenario descriptions so users can explore motherboard functionality and advanced features easily. Owners of compatible ASUS motherboards can interact with the AI to learn about one‑click optimization utilities; availability may vary by region.

ASUS AI Advisor

ASUS AI Advisor uses AI to interpret natural‑language questions and scenario descriptions so users can explore motherboard functionality and advanced features easily. Owners of compatible ASUS motherboards can interact with the AI to learn about one‑click optimization utilities; availability may vary by region.

NPU BOOST One‑Click Overclocking

NPU BOOST is a BIOS feature that overclocks the integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with a single click, increasing performance by up to 24%. The overclocking result may vary depending on CPU series and motherboard used.

NPU BOOST One‑Click Overclocking

NPU BOOST is a BIOS feature that overclocks the integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) with a single click, increasing performance by up to 24%. The overclocking result may vary depending on CPU series and motherboard used.

The ROG Strix Z890-E features 16+2+2 power stages rated for 110 amps.

ROG Strix Ultimate Power Design (18+1+2+2 Power Stages)

The VRM uses an 18+1+2+2 power‑stage topology. Detailed specifications call out 18 VCCCORE power stages rated at 110A, 1 VCCGT power stage rated at 90A, 2 VCCSA power stages rated at 90A, and 2 VNNAON power stages rated at 80A to support high current demands for overclocking and stable CPU performance.

ROG Strix Ultimate Power Design (18+1+2+2 Power Stages)

The VRM uses an 18+1+2+2 power‑stage topology. Detailed specifications call out 18 VCCCORE power stages rated at 110A, 1 VCCGT power stage rated at 90A, 2 VCCSA power stages rated at 90A, and 2 VNNAON power stages rated at 80A to support high current demands for overclocking and stable CPU performance.