Exclusive AI Technologies : NPU Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II
Exclusive Memory Technologies : DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III to simplify setup and improve performance
Robust Power Solution : 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
Optimized Thermal Design : Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with an L-shaped heatpipe
Latest M.2 Support : One PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all with substantial cooling solutions
Abundant Connectivity : Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports, USB 10Gbps Type-C rear I/O port with up to 30-watt Power Delivery fast charging plus USB Wattage Watcher, five additional USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, and full support for next-gen graphics card, HDMI™ 2.1 and DisplayPort™ 1.4
High-Performance Networking : On-board Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A Gaming WiFi DDR5 ATX Motherboard - White
Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 16+1+2+2 power stages, DDR5 slots, DIMM Flex, AEMP III, WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, five M.2 slots, one PCIe® 5.0 NVMe® SSD slot with M.2 Q-release, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim, and full support for next-gen graphics card, two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, USB 10Gbps Type-C®rear I/O port with up to 30-watt Power Delivery fast charging, NPU Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and Polymo Lighting.
ASUS AI INTELLIGENCE
ASUS AI ADVISOR
Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.
AI OVERCLOCKING
ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits.
AI cOOLING II
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.
AI NETWORKING II
AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*.
Performance
OVERCLOCKING
NPU BOOST
The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.
MEMORY
DDR5 DOMINATION
Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 8 GT/s threshold on the Strix Z890-A.
DIMM FIT
DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues.
AEMP III
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory.
DIMM FLEX
DIMM Flex provides enthusiasts with a powerful new way to overclock their DDR5 memory modules.
ROG STRIX ULTIMATE POWER DESIGN
16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) Power Stages
COOLING
M.2 BACKPLATE
An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.
M.2 HEATSINKS
Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
VRM HEATSINK ARRAY
Two thick heatsinks covering the power delivery section provide strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while empowering high-performance Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU FAN HEADERS
A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers provides easy access to CPU coolers.
AIO PUMP FAN HEADER
A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.
4-PIN FAN HEADERS
The Strix Z890-A features five chassis fan headers, each supporting auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
Leading Connectivity
WIFI 7
The revolutionary WiFi 7 is up to 4.8X times faster than standard WiFi 6*, thanks to tech like 320 MHz channels** on the 6GHz band and 4K QAM*. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.
Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Onboard Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with speeds that are 2.5 times faster than standard Ethernet connections for speedy file transfers, low-latency gaming, and high-res video streaming.
PCIe 5.0
Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix Z890-A offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support.
TWO THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C® PORTS
Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Both ports can be employed for up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe bandwidth extends to up to 32 Gbps.
USB WATTAGE WATCHER
USB Wattage Watcher allows users to monitor the current wattage delivered to a device connected to the USB 10Gbps Type-C® rear I/O port. With USB Wattage Watcher, users can glance at their device's charging wattage in real-time and check on their device’s Fast-Charging status.
DOLBY ATMOS
ROG and Dolby® have partnered to bring superior gaming audio quality to users. Dolby Atmos expands on traditional surround sound systems by adding height channels, which enables immersive three-dimensional audio to be perceived from above, below and around the listener.
SupremeFX
ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix Z890-A implementation features the ALC4080 codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.
UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX
The ROG Strix Z890-A features a sleek white surface for a contemporary and stylish appearance that fits effortlessly into most system builds. Metallic heatsinks complement the clean design, while subtle Polymo lighting on the I/O shroud lets you choose between a refined, minimalist look or a vibrant, eye-catching display.
Specifications
Model : ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI
CPU
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel® Z890 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5
Support up to 8600+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information
8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or
16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP
alt mode, supports up to UHBR20.
**** VGA resolution support depends on
processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
***** While installing the operating
system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the
back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Expansion Slots
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel® Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed.
Storage
Total Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel® Z890 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
USB
Rear USB (Total 10 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)*
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®with up to 30W PD/PPD Fast-charge)**
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )*
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A, 15V max. 2.0A
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
** The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)*
6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®with up to 30W PD/PPD Fast-charge)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
Storage Related
5 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports