The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO BT is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, making use of the Socket 1851 platform. Built around the Intel Z890 chipset, this black-coloured board measures 305 x 244 x 244 mm and is aimed at enthusiasts and power users who demand top-tier performance from their system. It supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, with overclocked speeds reaching up to 9200 MHz. Onboard audio is handled by the Realtek ALC4082 chip, delivering 7.1-channel sound output, while connectivity is further enhanced by S/PDIF output and a front panel audio connector.
Connectivity and Expansion
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO BT offers extensive connectivity options. It features six M.2 slots, including support for PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 generations, with the first slot accommodating sizes up to 22110. A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is available for discrete graphics cards. For storage, four SATA III connectors are provided. USB connectivity is comprehensive, including six USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, and a Thunderbolt header.
Wireless and Network Capabilities
Networking on this board is handled by a dual-LAN setup combining an Intel 2.5GbE chip and a Realtek 5GbE chip, providing wired speeds of up to 5000 Mbps. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 via the 802.11be standard along with Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring fast and reliable wireless performance for modern setups.
Product number manufacturer:
90MB1KG0-M0EAY0
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
6
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
4
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
2
Internal I/O
1st M.2 maximum slot size:
22110
1st M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
2nd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
2nd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
3rd M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
3rd M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
4th M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
4th M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
5.0
5th M.2 maximum slot size:
2280
5th M.2 slot PCI Express generation:
4.0
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
4
Front panel audio connector:
Thunderbolt header (5-pin):
1
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
2
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
9200 (OC) MHz
Networking
Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip, Realtek 5GbE LAN chip
Network technology (wired):
Packaging content
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Sockets
Technical details
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