The Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and Series 2 processors, fitting the LGA Socket 1851. Built around the Intel Z890 chipset, this board comes in a striking white finish and offers a well-rounded feature set for enthusiasts and power users alike. It supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, with overclocked speeds reaching up to 9500 MHz, giving users plenty of headroom for demanding workloads and gaming.
Connectivity and Expansion
The Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE is equipped with an extensive range of connectivity options. It features five M.2 slots and three SATA III connectors for versatile storage configurations, alongside a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest graphics cards. On the networking side, the board includes a 2.5G wired LAN port powered by the Realtek RTL8125 controller, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support, and Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring fast and reliable wireless communication. USB connectivity is handled by multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports, offering both speed and flexibility.
Audio and Software
Audio performance is delivered through the Realtek ALC1220-VB chip, supporting 7.1 surround sound output along with S/PDIF output for digital audio connections. The board runs on a UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit of memory and supports ACPI 5.0 and DirectX 12.0. Bundled software includes Norton Internet Security and LAN bandwidth management tools, rounding out a comprehensive package for a modern high-end build.
Product number manufacturer:
Z890 A ELITE X ICE
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
6
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
2
Internal I/O
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
EPS power connector (8-pin):
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
1
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds (OC):
9500 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Packaging content
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel Core Ultra Series 1, Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Sockets
Technical details
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