This high-end motherboard is excellent for enthusiasts and overclockers.
- 2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 / x8) and 1x PCIe 4.0 x4
- 4x DIMM slots for up to 192 GB DDR5 RAM at 8800 MHz (XMP 3.0, AEMP III & CUDIMM Support)
- 6x M.2 (including 3x PCIe 5.0 and 3x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
- USB on the I/O panel: 2x USB4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C, 5x USB 3.1 Type-A
- OC features: 29-phase VRMs, Dual BIOS, CMOS Reset, Digi+
- A total of 9x 4-pin connectors for fans & pumps
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 EXTREME: E-ATX motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 socket and Z890 chipset
The Maximus Z890 EXTREME is an E-ATX motherboard with the high-end Intel Z890 chipset and the LGA 1851 socket. It supports second-generation Intel Core Ultra processors codenamed Arrow Lake. The Intel Z890 motherboard natively supports USB4, offering data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps. Furthermore, the Maximus Z890 EXTREME impresses with full PCIe 5.0 connectivity, providing double the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.
The Maximus Z890 EXTREME is geared towards high-end gaming, ensuring you can enjoy even demanding games without interruptions. The high-quality voltage regulators provide stable power to the CPU, ensuring its high clock speeds are maintained over extended periods. Features like BIOS Flashback and Clear CMOS also allow you to recover your PC if something goes wrong. As usual, DDR5 RAM can also be pushed to higher clock speeds.
- Form factor:
E-ATX (305 x 277 mm) - Chipset:
Intel Z890 - Socket:
LGA 1851 (For Intel Core Ultra CPUs of the 2nd generation) - RAM:
4x DDR5 DIMM (up to 8800 MHz via XMP / OC / CUDIMM)
Quad- / Dual-Channel
Max. 192 GB - Slots (physical):
2x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrically x16 or x8/x8)
1x PCIe 4.0 x4 - Total maximum usable PCIe lanes: 44
- Internal connections:
4x SATA 6G (max.)
2x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4; 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110, CPU)
1x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4; 2242 / 2260 / 2280, CPU)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2242 / 2260 / 2280, CPU)
2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4; 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280, chipset)
1x USB-C (1 header, USB4 Gen 2x2, max. 20 Gbit/s)
1x USB-C (1 header, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
4x USB 3.0 (2 headers, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
4x USB 2.0 (2 headers, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x Front Panel Audio Header
1x 10-1-Pin System Panel Header
1x FlexKey Button
1x ReTry Button
1x Start Button
1x BIOS Switch Button
1x LN2 Mode Jumper
1x BCLK Button
18x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1x RSVD Header
2x RSVD Switches
1x Safe Boot Button
1x Slow Mode Switch - Fan headers:
1x CPU Fan (4-Pin)
1x CPU OPT Fan (4-Pin)
2x W_PUMP+ Header
1x WB_SENSOR Header
2x Case Fans (4-Pin)
2x Radiator Fans (4-Pin) - RGB headers:
2x 3-Pin ARGB (5 V)
2x 4-Pin RGB (12 V) - Status indicators:
5-inch LCD display - External connections:
2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
1x USB4 (Type C, USB4 Gen 2x2, max. 20 Gbit/s with DisplayPort)
5x USB 3.1 (Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
2x USB 3.1 (Type C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
1x HDMI
1x 2.5 Gigabit LAN (Intel I219V)
1x 10 Gigabit LAN (Marvell AQtion)
1x WiFi/Bluetooth module
2x 3.5 mm jacks (LED illuminated, Realtek ALC 4082)
1x S/PDIF Audio - Power supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX
2x 8-Pin ATX12V
1x 8-Pin PCIe ATX - Accessories:
1 x 1-to-3 ARGB splitter cable
1 x 1-to-2 ARGB splitter cable
2 x 1-to-4 fan splitter cables
2 x ROG braided SATA 6G cable packs
1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable pack
1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink
1 x M.2 pad pack for ROG Q-DIMM.2
2 x thermal pads for ROG Q-DIMM.2
2 x thermal pads for M.2 22110
1 x DDR5 fan mount
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-antenna
1 x Q-Connector
1 x ROG logo plaque sticker
1 x ROG screwdriver
1 x ROG sticker
1 x ROG VIP card
2 x M.2 Q-Slide packs
6 x M.2 backplate rubber packs
1 x ROG bottle opener
1 x USB stick with utilities and drivers
Manual
Colour
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Dimensions
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Length / Depth
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305 mm
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Width
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277 mm
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Height
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49 mm
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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E-ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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Intel
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CPU Socket
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1851
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Chipset
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Intel Z890
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Dual BIOS
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Yes
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Built-In I/O Shield
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Yes
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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192 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR5
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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8800 MT/s
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EEC Support
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No
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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Intel XMP 3.0
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 10 Gbit/s, 1x 2.5 Gbit/s
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Standard
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Wi-Fi 7
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Bluetooth Standard
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5.4
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Cooling
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Backplate
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Yes
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M.2 Heatsinks
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Yes
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Water Cooling
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Watercooling
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No
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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2x 8-Pin
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Required Power Connectors
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8-pin PCIe (1x)
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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2
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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USB 2.0 (internal) Header
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2
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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4
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RGB / LED connectors
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4x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG)
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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SPI TPM Header
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No
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External Ports
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USB4 Gen 2x2 (external) Type C
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1
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USB 3.1 (external) Type C
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2
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USB 3.1 (external) Type A
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5
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Display Connectors
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HDMI (1x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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3
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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3
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SATA 6G (internal)
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4
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Back Connect
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Back Connect
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No
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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2
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PCIe x4 slots (total)
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1
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PCIe 5.0 x16 mechanical slot
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2
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PCIe 4.0 x4 mechanical slot
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1
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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9
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC4082
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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Yes
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Lighting Colour
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RGB
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Lighting Compatibility
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ASUS Aura Sync
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Product Series
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Product Series/Family
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ROG
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Manufacturer Information | ASUS GLOBAL PTE. LTD. 15A Changi Business Park Central 1, 486035 Singapore, Singapore |
Responsible Person | ASUS GLOBAL PTE. LTD. 15A Changi Business Park Central 1, 486035 Singapore, Singapore |