Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Motherboard

Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Motherboard

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Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master Motherboard Specification: 

CPU

• Socket: LGA1851, supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors

• L3 Cache: Varies depending on CPU (refer to “CPU Support List”)

Chipset

• Intel® Z890 Express Chipset

Memory

• Supported Memory: DDR5 9500(O.C) – 5600 MT/s (varies by module, overclocked options included)

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM)

• Dual channel architecture

• ECC Support: Yes, for Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 modules (non-ECC mode)

• Supports XMP and CUDIMM modules

• Configuration Notes: CPU and memory configuration impact supported memory types, speeds, and number of DRAM modules (refer to “Memory Support List” for details)

Onboard Graphics

• Intel® HD Graphics support via Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB4® USB Type-C®)

  • Resolution:

    • Thunderbolt™ monitor: 5120×2880@60 Hz (single output)

    • USB4® monitor: 3840×2160@240 Hz (single output)

• HDMI 1.4: Front HDMI port, up to 1920×1080@30 Hz

• Display Support: Up to triple-display simultaneously

Audio

• Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC with ESS ES9118 DAC

• Audio Formats: DTS:X® Ultra, High-Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1-channel support

• S/PDIF Out: Supported

• DSD Audio: Supported via front panel line out jack

LAN

• Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN (supporting 10/5/2.5/1 Gbps)

Wireless Communication

• Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)

  • Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz bands

  • Bluetooth 5.4

  • Wi-Fi 7 support for 320MHz channels (requires Windows 11 SV3)

• Note: Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz depend on country regulations

Expansion Slots

• CPU:

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (up to x16)

  • Note: PCIe x16 slot bandwidth shared with M2D_CPU connector

• Chipset:

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x1 mode)

Storage Interface

• CPU:

  • 3 x M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0/4.0) for NVMe SSDs

• Chipset:

  • 2 x M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0)

  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for both NVMe and SATA devices

USB

• CPU:

  • 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®)

• Chipset:

  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red) on back panel

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (internal header)

  • 12 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 2.0 ports (back panel + internal headers)

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V connectors

• Multiple fan and RGB headers

• M.2, SATA, USB, and temperature sensor headers

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®) ports

• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports

• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port

• 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)

• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out

I/O Controller

• Chip: iTE® I/O Controller

• Monitoring: Voltage, temperature, fan speeds, and water cooling flow rate

BIOS

• 256 Mbit flash, licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

• Features: PnP, DMI, WfM, SM BIOS, ACPI

Unique Features

• GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) support

• Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus

• Smart Backup support

Bundled Software

• Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

• LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System

• Supports Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

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• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
• Digital twin 18+1+2 phases VRM solution
• D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance
• AORUS AI SNATCH : Auto-Overclocking Software by AI models
• AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users
• Premium Compatibility : 4*DDR5 with XMP Memory Module Support
• DDR Wind Blade : Enhanced Active Cooling for Memory Modules
• WIFI EZ-Plug : Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
• EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
• EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
• Sensor Panel Link : Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
• Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW
• New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real-time monitoring on CPU power phases
• Ultra-Fast Storage : 5*M.2 slots, including 2* PCIe 5.0 x4
• Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard XL
• Fast Networking : 10GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
• Extended Connectivity : Dual THUNDERBOLT™ 4 Type-C with DP-Alt
• DTS : X® Ultra Audio : ALC1220 & Rear ESS SABRE Hi-Fi 9118 DAC
• Ultra Durable PCIe Armor : The metal back plate of PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability
• PCIe UD Slot X : PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card