This motherboard is an excellent choice for high-end builds and AI enthusiasts.
- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16), 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x8) and 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)
- 4x DIMM slots for up to 256 GB DDR5-RAM at 9,500 MHz
- 4x M.2 (including 1x PCIe 5.0 and 3x PCIe 4.0) / 4x SATA 6G
- USB on the I/O panel: 2x Thunderbolt 5, 10x USB 3.1
- Total of 9x 4-pin headers for fans & pumps
- OC features: 22+1+2 phase VRMs, CMOS
- Supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Xtreme AI Top: E-ATX Motherboard with Intel LGA 1851 Socket and Z890 Chipset
The GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Xtreme AI Top is an E-ATX motherboard featuring the high-end Intel Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket. It supports 2nd-generation Intel Core Ultra processors, codenamed Arrow Lake. The Intel Z890 motherboard natively supports USB4, delivering data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbit/s. Furthermore, the GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Xtreme AI Top offers full PCIe 5.0 support, giving you double the bandwidth for graphics cards and NVMe SSDs compared to PCIe 4.0.
Built for Overclocking
The GIGABYTE Z890 Aorus Xtreme AI Top allows you to overclock your CPU with its 22+1+2 phase VRMs, unlocking your gaming PC's full performance potential. Additionally, the DDR5 RAM can also be overclocked. For added convenience, a Clear CMOS button is located on the I/O panel.
- Form Factor:
E-ATX (304.8 x 305 mm) - Chipset:
Intel Z890 - Socket:
LGA 1851 (For Intel Core Ultra 2nd Generation CPUs) - RAM:
4x DDR5 UDIMM (6,400 MHz, validated up to 9,500 MHz via OC / XMP 3.0)
Dual-Channel
Max. 256 GB - Slots (physical):
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrical x16, CPU)
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrical x8, CPU)
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (electrical x4, Chipset) - Total usable PCIe Lanes: 44
- Internal Connectors:
4x SATA 6G (max.)
1x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4/x2; 25110 / 22110 / 2580 / 2280, CPU)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2; 25110 / 22110 / 2580 / 2280, CPU)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2; 22110 / 2280, Chipset)
1x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 & SATA; 22110 / 2280, Chipset)
4x USB-C (2 Headers, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, max. 20 Gbit/s)
2x USB 3.0 (1 Header, USB 3.2 Gen 1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
4x USB 2.0 (2 Headers, max. 480 Mbit/s)
1x Noise Detection Header
1x Front Panel
1x Thunderbolt 4
1x Power Button
1x Reset Button
1x Clear CMOS Button
2x Temperature Sensor Headers - Fan Headers:
1x CPU Fan (4-Pin)
1x CPU Fan / Pump (4-Pin)
1x System Fan (4-Pin)
1x System Fan Extension Cable Header (up to three System Fans, 4-Pin)
1x System Fan / Pump Extension Cable Header (up to three System Fans / Pumps, 4-Pin) - RGB Headers:
1x integrated Extension Cable Header for ARGB and RGB (four ARGB headers and one RGB header) - External Connectors:
2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C, max. 80 Gbit/s)
10x USB 3.1 (Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
2x 10 Gigabit LAN (Marvell AQC113C)
2x 3.5 mm Jacks
1x Q-Flash Plus Button
1x OC Ignition Button
2x Antenna Connectors
1x S/PDIF Out - Power Supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX
2x 8-Pin +12V CPU
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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305 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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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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System Memory Subtype
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CUDIMM, UDIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (Standard)
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6400 MT/s
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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9500 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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2x 10 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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2
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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4
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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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1
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USB 2.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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2
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RGB / LED connectors
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1x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB), 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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Yes
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External Ports
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USB4 Gen 3x2 (external) Type C
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2
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USB 3.1 (external) Type A
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10
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Display Connectors
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Thunderbolt 4 (2x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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1
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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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3
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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9
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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Yes
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