This motherboard is excellent for high-end builds.
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16) and 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)
- 4x DIMM slots for max. 256 GB DDR5 RAM up to 8,800 MHz (XMP 3.0)
- 4x M.2 (of which 2x PCIe 5.0 and 2x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
- USB on the I/O panel: 1x USB4, 2x USB 3.1, 3x USB 3.0 and 4x USB 2.0
- OC features: 16+1+2 phase VRMs, CMOS reset, Q-Flash Plus button and power button
- A total of 7x connections for fans & pumps
- Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Elite WIFI7 ICE: ATX motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 socket and Z890 chipset
The GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Elite WIFI7 ICE is an ATX motherboard with the high-end chipset Intel Z890 and the LGA 1851 socket. It supports Intel Core Ultra processors of the second generation with the codename Arrow Lake. The Intel Z890 motherboard natively supports USB4, which offers data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbit/s. Furthermore, the GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Elite WIFI7 ICE impresses with full PCIe 5.0 connectivity, providing you with double the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.
The GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Elite WIFI7 ICE offers user-friendly features, ideal for your PC build. With a 16+1+2 digital VRM design for stable power supply, it is designed for demanding performance and beginner-friendly overclocking. The advanced cooling management ensures optimal temperatures, while the intuitive user interface in the BIOS allows for easy adjustments and control. These features make the motherboard the perfect choice for an efficient and powerful gaming system.
- Form factor:
ATX (305 x 244 mm) - Chipset:
Intel Z890 - Socket:
LGA 1851 (For Intel Core Ultra CPUs of the 2nd generation) - RAM:
4x DDR5 DIMM (5,600 MHz, up to 8,800 MHz via XMP / OC / CUDIMM)
Dual-Channel
Max. 256 GB - Slots (physical):
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrical x16 or x8/x8)
2x PCIe 4.0 x16 (electrical x4 or x4/x4) - Total maximum usable PCIe lanes: 44
- Internal connections:
4x SATA 6G (max.)
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; 2242 / 2260 / 2280, chipset)
1x USB-C (1 Header, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
2x USB 3.0 (1 Header, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
4x USB 2.0 (2 Header, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x HDMI (Sensor Panel Link)
1x Front Panel Audio Header
1x 10-1-Pin System Panel Header
1x Start Button
1x Reset Button + Jumper
1x Q-Flash Plus Button
1x Clear CMOS Jumper - Fan headers:
1x CPU Fan (4-Pin)
1x CPU OPT Fan (4-Pin)
1x W_PUMP+ Header
4x Case fans (4-Pin) - RGB headers:
3x 3-Pin ARGB (5 V)
1x 4-Pin RGB (12 V) - External connections:
1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)
2x USB 3.1 (Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
3x USB 3.0 (Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
4x USB 2.0 (Type A, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x DisplayPort
1x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
1x WiFi/Bluetooth module (RTL8922AE)
2x 3.5 mm jack (Realtek ALC 1220)
1x S/PDIF Audio - Power supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX
2x 8-Pin ATX12V - Accessories:
1x Wi-Fi 7 antenna
2x M.2 screws
2x SATA cables
1x G-Connector for easy connection of front panel cables
1x User manual and installation guide
Colour
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Primary Colour
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White
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Secondary Colour
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Silver
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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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244 mm
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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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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Power Specifications
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Power Stages (VRMs)
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16+1+2
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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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No
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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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256 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 (Standard)
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5600 MT/s
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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8800 MT/s
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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 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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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Header
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1
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Header
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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2
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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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1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 3x 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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Yes
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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 A
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2
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USB 3.0 (external) Type A
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3
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USB 2.0 (external) Type A
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4
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Display Connectors
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Display Port (1x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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2
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M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
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2
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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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1
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PCIe x4 slots (total)
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2
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PCIe 5.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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PCIe 4.0 x16 mechanical slot
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2
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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7
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC1220
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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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GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
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