🧱 Chipset / CPU SupportIntel Z890 chipset; LGA 1851 socket; supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)⚡ Power / VRMs14 + 1 + 2 + 1 power stages, each ~ 80A DrMOS; large VRM heatsinks; 6-layer PCB; ProCool power connectors🧠 Memory (RAM)4 × DDR5 DIMM slots; supports Non-ECC, unbuffered; up to ~192-256 GB; very high overclocked speeds (e.g. 8666+ MT/s OC depending on module & CPU)💽 Storage Options4 × M.2 slots:
• M.2_1: Key M, 2280/22110, PCIe 5.0 x4
• Others: PCIe 4.0 (x4) M.2_2, M.2_3 (one supports 22110), M.2_4 supports smaller sizes & SATA modes.
4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports. RAID support via Intel Rapid Storage📦 Expansion Slots• 1 × PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot (for GPU)
• 2 × PCIe 4.0 ×16 (running in x4 mode)
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 ×1 slot🌐 Networking & WirelessOn-board WiFi 7 (802.11be), 2×2; supports 2.4/5/6GHz bands, 160 MHz bandwidth; Bluetooth 5.4. Also Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (with ASUS LANGuard)🔌 USB & I/ORear I/O includes:
• 1 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
• USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
• USB 5Gbps ports
• USB 2.0 ports
Front panel headers also include USB Type-C, USB 5Gbps, etc. Display outputs: HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4. BIOS FlashBack and other BIOS utility buttons🎧 AudioRealtek 7.1-channel high-definition audio codec; premium audio capacitors; shielding; supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback🌬️ Cooling & Build FeaturesHeatsinks on M.2, VRM, PCH; many hybrid fan headers; Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II; robust component design; pre-mounted I/O shield🖌️ Extras & AestheticsRGB support: addressable Gen 2 headers, Aura Sync; Q-Antenna for WiFi; Q-LED indicators; Q-Latch for M.2; PCIe slot Q-Release📏 Form FactorATX form factor
