ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero ATX Motherboard LGA1851 DDR5

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is a high-end ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA1851 platform. Built on the Intel Z890 chipset, it features six M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 support, dual LAN (Intel 2.5GbE and Realtek 5GbE), two Thunderbolt 4 rear ports, Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz bandwidth, and ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 audio.

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Key Features

• Socket LGA1851 — compatible with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) processors
• Intel Z890 chipset
• ATX form factor, 305 x 244 mm
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, Dual Channel, up to 256GB, DDR5-9200+ (OC); CUDIMM, XMP and AEMP III support
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 expansion slots
• 6 x M.2 slots: 3 x PCIe Gen5 x4 (CPU), 3 x PCIe Gen4 x4 (1 CPU + 2 Chipset)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports + 1 x SlimSAS (PCIe 4.0 x4 or 4x SATA via adapter)
• Dual LAN: Intel 2.5GbE + Realtek 5GbE, both with ASUS LANGuard
• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz, up to 5.8Gbps, with Bluetooth 5.4
• 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports (rear panel, 40Gbps each)
• ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1 Surround Sound Audio

Product Overview

The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is a flagship-tier Z890 motherboard designed for enthusiast Intel builds. Six M.2 slots — including three PCIe Gen5 x4 from the CPU — provide extensive high-speed storage options, and the ROG M.2 PowerBoost feature ensures stable power delivery to NVMe drives under sustained loads. Dual LAN ports cover both 2.5GbE and 5GbE wired connectivity, and two Thunderbolt 4 rear ports support high-bandwidth peripherals and displays. Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz bandwidth delivers up to 5.8Gbps wireless throughput. The Extreme OC Kit with FlexKey and ReTry buttons, plus the CPU OV jumper, support demanding overclocking configurations. The front panel USB 20Gbps Type-C connector supports up to 60W PD/QC4+ fast charging.

Delivery & Fulfilment

This product is sold by TechFinder UK, a UK-based sole trader business. All hardware is sourced through established UK suppliers and distribution partners. Customers can typically expect to receive their order within 3–5 business days from the date the order is placed, with free tracked delivery across the United Kingdom.

Why Buy from TechFinder UK?

• UK-based sole trader — genuine products, real accountability
• Sourced through established UK suppliers and distribution partners
• Secure checkout
• Free tracked UK delivery — typically 3–5 business days from the date the order is placed
• Pre- and post-purchase support available

Technical Specifications

• Socket: LGA1851
• Compatible Processors: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake)
• Chipset: Intel Z890
• Form Factor: ATX
• Dimensions: 305 x 244 mm
• Memory Type: DDR5, Dual Channel, CUDIMM / Non-ECC Unbuffered (UDIMM); XMP and AEMP III support; NitroPath DRAM Technology
• Memory Slots: 4 x 288-pin DIMM
• Max Memory: 256GB
• Memory Speed: Up to DDR5-9200+ (OC)
• PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode, Chipset), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 (Chipset)
• M.2 Slots: M.2_1 — PCIe Gen5 x4 (CPU, 2242/2260/2280/22110); M.2_2 — PCIe Gen4 x4 (CPU, 2242/2260/2280); M.2_3 — PCIe Gen5 x4 (CPU, 2242/2260/2280, shares bandwidth with PCIe 5.0 slot); M.2_4 — PCIe Gen5 x4 (CPU, 2242/2260/2280, shares bandwidth with PCIe 5.0 slot); M.2_5 — PCIe Gen4 x4 (Chipset, 2242/2260/2280); M.2_6 — PCIe Gen4 x4 (Chipset, 2242/2260/2280)
• SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s; 1 x SlimSAS (PCIe 4.0 x4 or up to 4x SATA via adapter cable, sold separately)
• RAID: PCIe/SATA — 0, 1, 5, 10; CPU M.2 — 0, 1, 5
• LAN: Intel 2.5GbE + Realtek 5GbE (dual LAN, both with ASUS LANGuard)
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz, up to 5.8Gbps
• Bluetooth: 5.4
• Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082, 7.1 Surround Sound, up to 32-bit/384kHz, ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC, S/PDIF-Out (Optical, rear)
• Onboard Graphics Output: 1 x HDMI 2.1 (max 8K@60Hz DSC); 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (DP, max 8K@60Hz DSC) — requires CPU with integrated graphics; no DisplayPort on rear panel
• Rear I/O: 4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x RJ-45 (2.5GbE + 5GbE), 2 x Audio jacks, 1 x S/PDIF-Out (Optical), BIOS Flashback button, Clear CMOS button
• Internal Headers: 4 x USB 2.0 (via 2 headers), 4 x USB 5Gbps (via 2 headers), 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C connector, 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C connector (60W PD/QC4+), 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header, 3 x ARGB Gen2, 4 x Chassis Fan, 1 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT Fan, 1 x AIO Pump, 1 x W_PUMP+, 1 x Front Panel, 1 x Front Panel Audio, 1 x Thermal Sensor, 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch, 1 x FlexKey, 1 x ReTry, 1 x Start button
• Power Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX, 2 x 8-pin EPS, 1 x 8-pin PCIe
• BIOS: 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Gross Weight: 4.23 kg
• Package Dimensions: 37 x 31 x 11 cm
• Warranty: 3 Years ASUS Manufacturer Warranty
• Package Contents: Motherboard, 1 x ARGB extension cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x DDR5 fan holder, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages, 1 x ROG stickers, 6 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x ROG thank you card, 1 x ROG Bottle Opener, 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers, 1 x Quick start guide

Product Identification

Model: ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
MPN: 90MB1ID0-M0EAY0
EAN: 4711387747223
UPC: 197105747227