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.