ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Plus Wi-Fi Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0

ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Plus Wi-Fi Intel LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0

ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.

Features:

• Intel LGA 1851 (Socket V1) Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
• PC ATX Intel Z890 Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 channels
• DDR5-SDRAM 4 DIMM Maximum internal memory: 192 GB
• HDD & SSD M.2, SATA III RAID support Number of storage drives supported: 8
• BIOS type: UEFI AMI 256 Mbit
• 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 5.4

Intelligent
Complete AI Solution
ASUS AI Solutions – including AI Advisor, AI Cooling II for thermal control and AI Networking II for real-time bandwidth optimization – offer smart assistance, efficient cooling and new levels of ultrafast connectivity.

AI Advisor
An ASUS technical expert that's always available to answer your questions.
* Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.

AI Cooling II
Optimized thermals, and reduced noise via dynamic adjustment of fan speeds, based on CPU temperatures.

AI Networking II
Optimized network performance, helping to ensure seamless connectivity and maximized WiFi 7 speeds.

Overclocking

NPU Boost
The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.
* This feature only supports Intel K series processors
** The overclocking performance may vary depending on the CPU series and motherboard used.
*** Testing was conducted with an Intel Arrow Lake QS Q2HA Ultra 9 285K processor, ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboard, GeForce RTX™ 4090 24GB graphics card, and XPG Lancer DDR5 memory modules (model AX5U6000C4016G).

Intelligent Control

UEFI BIOS
The UEFI interface delivers easy-to-use configuration options for PC beginners, and advanced features for veterans.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

BIOS Q-Dashboard
Simplify your motherboard configuration with BIOS Q-Dashboard. Its intuitive visual representation of hardware connections and corresponding BIOS settings takes the complexity out of setting up your system. Upgrade now, and discover the power of BIOS Q-Dashboard to easily and efficiently enhance your computing setup.

TurboV Core
TurboV Core is engineered for overclocking enthusiasts to elevate system capability with unprecedented simplicity. Accessed via ASUS DriverHub, TurboV Core provides intuitive configuration of CPU and DRAM parameters to unlock your computer's potential. No need to enter the BIOS, you can seamlessly modify settings directly from the Windows interface, and apply them right away without restart interruptions.

ASUS DriverHub
Simplify driver management with automatic detection, one-click installation and update for smooth, efficient system performance.

ASUS GlideX
Enable seamless screen sharing and control across PCs, tablets, and smartphones via USB or WiFi, supporting multiple platforms.

Power Saving
Provides easy-to-use configuration options for PC beginners and advanced features for veterans.

Armoury Crate
Customize Aura Sync RGB and control ASUS devices. Includes product registration and updates.

Performance
Premium Power Design
Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel processors. The motherboard is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 16(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80A each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future Intel processors.

Eight Layered PCB design
Enhanced stability and overclocking.

ProCool Power Connectors
Proprietary 8+8 pin connectors improve PSU connection.

TUF Components
TUF chokes and capacitors offer rock-solid durability and stability.

Digi+VRM Control
Real-time voltage control.

Memory & Storage

DRAM Overclocking Performance
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of TUF GAMING motherboards. With the motherboard, you can extract all the potential out of your DDR5 modules*, whether they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.
* Memory overclocking may vary between CPU series. Please refer to the spec table for detailed information.

AEMP III
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.*
*Results may vary according to individual system specifications. Currently, only 2-DIMM configurations are supported. Results are based on a test with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor and 2x16GB SK Hynix DDR5-6400 Clocked Unbuffered DIMM RAM, model HMCG78AHBCA326N.

DIMM Fit
DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility, and system stability.
Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay, or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.

M.2 PCIe 5.0 Support
This motherboard also features one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps*, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

Cooling
Cooler by Design

Cooler Compatibility
ASUS AIO coolers offer robust performance, high overclocking potential, bold aesthetics and customizable functionality for new TUF Gaming motherboards, empowering you to build your dream gaming rig.

Connectivity
Empowering Connection
This motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity with PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 and front USB 20Gbps Type-C® connectors.

PCIe 5.0 for Graphics Card​
PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards and backward compatibility with previous versions of the PCIe bus.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Support
Each port delivers up to 40Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Both ports can be employed for up to two external 4K displays.

Front USB 20Gbps Type-C®
This motherboard features a USB 20Gbps Type-C® front panel connector for speedy data transfers of up to 20Gbps.

Technical Specifications:

Processor manufacturer: Intel

Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1)

Compatible processor series: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)

Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM

Maximum internal memory: 192 GB

Memory slots type: DIMM

Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD

RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E

Component for: PC

Motherboard form factor: ATX

Motherboard chipset family: Intel