ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI LGA1851 ATX Motherboard
The ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for gamers and enthusiasts, built on the Intel Z890 chipset and featuring the new LGA 1851 socket. This board supports the latest Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) and is engineered with military-grade components to ensure durability and stable performance during intense gaming sessions.The motherboard offers a robust power delivery system with a 16+1+2+1 DrMOS design, using 80A power stages to provide clean and stable power to the CPU, even under heavy loads and with overclocking. For cooling, it includes enlarged VRM heatsinks and a comprehensive fan control system. It supports DDR5 memory, with four DIMM slots allowing for a maximum of 256GB of RAM and overclocked speeds up to 9066+ MT/s. Connectivity is a major highlight, with a suite of next-gen features. It includes integrated Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 for blazing-fast wireless networking, alongside an Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port for reliable wired connections. Storage options are plentiful, with four M.2 slots, one of which is a PCIe 5.0 slot capable of up to 128 Gbps data transfer speeds, and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. The board's I/O panel is well-equipped with a variety of USB ports, including Thunderbolt 4, USB 20Gbps (Type-C), and multiple 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports. It also features a dedicated PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest graphics cards. The TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI sports a sleek black-on-black aesthetic with subtle TUF branding and customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting. It also incorporates several user-friendly features to simplify the building process, such as the M.2 Q-Latch for toolless SSD installation and a BIOS FlashBack button for updating the BIOS without a CPU. The UEFI BIOS provides both easy-to-use "EZ Mode" for beginners and an "Advanced Mode" for experienced users to fine-tune their system.
Features of ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI
- The ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI motherboard is built on the Intel Z890 chipset and designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the LGA 1851 socket. It boasts a comprehensive set of features for high-performance gaming and demanding tasks.
- CPU: Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with LGA 1851 socket.
- Memory: Four DDR5 DIMM slots, supporting up to 256GB of RAM with overclocked speeds of 9066+ MT/s. It also supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) for enhanced memory performance.
- Power Design: A robust 16+1+2+1 DrMOS power stage design with 80A power stages for stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU.
- Cooling: Features enlarged VRM heatsinks, a multi-layered PCB for heat dissipation, and a comprehensive fan control system.
- M.2 Slots: Four M.2 slots for high-speed SSDs, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot capable of up to 128 Gbps transfer speeds. The M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations.
- SATA Ports: Four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional storage devices.
- PCIe Slots: One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest graphics cards, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots.
- Wireless: Integrated Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with a 2x2 antenna configuration and Bluetooth v5.4.
- Wired: An Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port with TUF LANGuard protection.
- USB: A wide array of USB ports on the rear and front panels, including a Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port, a USB 20Gbps (USB Type-C) port, and multiple 10Gbps and 5Gbps ports.
- Audio Codec: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC with premium audio capacitors and dedicated audio PCB layers for a high-quality audio experience.
- DIY-Friendly: Features like the M.2 Q-Latch for toolless SSD installation, PCIe Slot Q-Release, and a BIOS FlashBack button make system building and maintenance easier.
- BIOS: User-friendly UEFI BIOS with both an EZ Mode and an Advanced Mode for all levels of users.
- Lighting: Supports Aura Sync for customizable RGB lighting on the motherboard and connected devices.
