Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Intel 1851 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x DisplayPort / 1x USB-C (USB4)

Socket1851
CPU CompatibilityIntel Ultra
ChipsetIntel Z890
Form FactorATX
Memory SlotsDDR5 - 4 Slots
M.2 CompatibilityPCIe 5 / PCIe 4 / PCIe 3
USB C HeaderYes

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Key Features

Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution
D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance
AORUS AI SNATCH : Auto-Overclocking Software by AI models
AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users
Premium Compatibility : 4*DDR5 with XMP Memory Module Support
WIFI EZ-Plug : Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
Sensor Panel Link : Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW
New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real-time monitoring on CPU power phases
Ultra-Fast Storage : 4*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard L
Fast Networking : 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
Extended Connectivity : THUNDERBOLT™ 4 Type-C with DP-Alt, DisplayPort
High-Res Audio : ALC1220 & WIMA Audiophile Grade Capacitors
Ultra Durable PCIe Armor : The metal back plate of PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability
PCIe UD Slot X : PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card

Infinite Memory Performance
D5 Bionic Corsa Technology.

Steady Power
Keeps your computing smooth.

D5 Bionic Corsa
Advanced AI-enhanced overclocking tech. for DDR5.

Comprehensive Thermal
Keep your system cool and efficient.

Hassle-free Assembly
Ultimate DIY-Friendly experience.

Tailored Computing
More superb, user-friendly, customized BIOS & software.

Born from Ultra Durable™
Built for longevity and reliability.

Memory
Infinite Memory Performance
AORUS gaming motherboards boost DDR5 memory performance and offer top-notch compatibility using various advanced methods.
*Memory overclocking and XMP support may vary. Please refer to the qualified vendor list (QVL) for details and note that product features may vary by model.

D5 Bionic Corsa
AI Overclockin For peak performance

AORUS AI Snatch
Auto-Overclocking Software by AI model
*Coming soon

AI SNATCH Engine
Advanced AI Overclocking Model

AI Design
For MB signal enhancement

AI-Driven PCB Design
Redefining PCB Design with AI

HyperTune BIOS
AI-Driven Advanced BIOS Optimization Technology

Sturdy VRM Design
Steady Power
Better Play AORUS Series, steady power keeps your gaming smooth.

Digital Twin VRM Design
Delivers consistent, high-powered performance to elevate your overclocking to the next level.

16 VCORE Phases SPS 80A
Unlock the full power of your multi-core CPU for unmatched performance.
*8+8 phases parallel power design

VCCGT Phase DrMOS 40A
Optimized for integrated GPU performance and memory management within the CPU.

VCCSA Phases SPS 80A
Deliver reliable power to your CPU-connected PCIe lanes for uninterrupted performance.

Cooling
Comprehensive Thermal
AORUS motherboards come with advanced full-metal thermal design and durable heatsinks to keep your system cool and efficient
Level Up Epic VRM heatsinks for non-stop gaming
4X Massive cooling surface
Exceptional heat dissipation

Superior Heatpipe
5 W/mK thermal pad

M.2 Thermal Guard
with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate
* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.
6x optimized heat dissipation
M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.

3x M.2 slots coverage

Small Vents, Big Cooling Power
* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.
Up To 7°C lower temperature

RL-ILM design
Reduce up to 4°C
Smart Fan 6
Cool. Quiet. Customized.

Easy & Friendly
Hassle-free Assembly
Our cutting-edge motherboard is designed for the ultimate DIY experience. Creating your own PC becomes a delightful and smooth process.

WIFI EZ-Plug
The WIFI EZ-Plug design integrates Wi-Fi antenna plugs into one adapter, EZ to install.

EZ-Latch Designs
User-friendly designs simplifying the assembly process.

M.2 EZ-Latch Click
screwless installation for M.2 heatsink

M.2 EZ-Latch Click
M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
PCIe EZ-Latch Plus

Sensor Panel Link

Fast-Access Controls
Handy, Revert, Refresh

EZ Debug Zone Q-FLASH Auto Scan
More Quick Control Elements

Connectivity
All-round Connectivity
Experience ultimate connectivity with next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi solutions, delivering lightning-fast data transfer speeds.

All-round Connectivity
THUNDERBOLT™ 4
Wi-Fi 7
Directional Ultra-high Gain Antenna
2.5GbE LAN
Conquer gaming realms with unparalleled audio
True High-Fidelity Music
Audiophile Grade Capacitors

Ultra Durable™
Born from Ultra Durable™
Technology embodies our commitment to excellence, providing gamers with a platform that’s not only powerful but also built for longevity and reliability. AORUS series motherboards are engineered to endure and excel.

PCIe UD Slot X
The latest PCIe UD Slot X offers unparalleled robustness, delivering superior protection for your graphics card.

10X load-bearing capacity
integrated, single-piece design anchored to a exclusive backplate
Inner Lining Rubber Strip
Safeguards your graphics card’s PCB against potential damage
Zinc Alloy
Provides effective EMI shielding for high-frequency signals

UD Power Connector
Our innovative UD Power Connector design enhances power conductivity and thermal dissipation.

Solid Pins
Delivers superior conductivity and signal transmission and reduces metal wear from repeated connections.

Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
Features a metal reinforcement plate for the PCIe x16 slot, enhancing stability and durability to support large graphics cards.

Tailored Computing
Collaborative Excellence in Computing
GIGABYTE motherboards showcases our devotion to BIOS improvement. Through synergy with our user community, we democratize next-level computing power.

UC BIOS
Restructured with user-centered and intuitive performance adjustment mechanisms.

Multi-Theme
Multiple BIOS skin with newly exclusive grayscale mode

AIO Fan Control
Adjust AIO fan speed in the BIOS
AI PerfDrive

GIGABYTE Control Center
A unified software platform encompassing multiple GIGABYTE product.

RGB Fusion
Personalize the RGB illumination on your motherboard and connected peripherals.

HWiNFO
Exclusive Partnership

Power Monitor
AORUS & HWiNFO Co-branded OSD

CPU
LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors
L3 cache varies with CPU
* Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.

Chipset
Intel® Z890 Express Chipset

Memory
Support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 9066(O.C) / 8933(O.C) / 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) / 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/s memory modules.
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Support CUDIMM memory module
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
– 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB4® USB Type-C® port), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
When a Thunderbolt™ monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 5120×2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (single display output).
When a USB4® USB Type-C® monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 3840×2160@240 Hz (single display output).
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, “Back Panel Connectors,” for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3 – 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1080@30 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Support for up to triple-display at the same time

Audio
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0)
– 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
– BLUETOOTH 5.4
– Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard
Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1)
– 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
– BLUETOOTH 5.4
– Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country’s regulations.

Expansion Slots
CPU:
– 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
Chipset:
– 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)

Storage Interface
CPU:
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
Chipset:
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
– 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB
CPU:
– 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®) ports on the back panel
*Support up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices
*Support up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices
*Support up to 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices

Chipset:
– 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
– 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
– 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x R

Weight 2.25 lbs
Manufacturer

EAN

Manufacturer Code

Manufacturer’s Website:
www.gigabyte.com
Warranty:
Gigabyte 3-Year Return-To-Base Warranty
Warranty Length: 3 years
Warranty Type:Return-To-Base
Warranty Coverage: Gigabyte’s 3-year warranty includes a 30-day DOA period covering manufacturing defects and faults. If a product becomes faulty within the first 30 days of purchase, it can be returned to Target under the 30-Day DOA agreement, at which point we will replace it where possible, or offer account credit. If it becomes faulty after the first 30 days the product will be repaired or replaced with a graded unit. Account credit will be unavailable outside of the 30-day DOA agreement. The end user will need to return it to the reseller they purchased it from originally. If the unit is found faulty within the first 30 days of purchase, it can be returned to the reseller to claim under DOA with Target – a proof of end-user purchase WILL be required.
Warranty Instructions: RESELLERS – please raise a Target RMA.
END USERS – in the first instance, please return it to the reseller you originally purchased it. Target is unable to deal with end-user warranty issues. In the event an end-user is unable to contact the reseller, they must contact Gigabyte directly via Gigabyte Returns.
Warranty Information: https://www.gigabyte.com/uk/Support/Consumer/Warranty
Warranty Contact: Gigabyte Returns

BACK PANEL I/O PORTS

USB 2.0 ports quantity4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Microphone inYes
S/PDIF out portYes
HDMI ports quantity1
DisplayPorts quantity2
Thunderbolt ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2

BATTERY

Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Battery typeCR2032
Number of battery cells1
Battery weight3 g
Lithium weight per battery0.07 g

BIOS

Battery technologyLithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
BIOS memory size256 Mbit
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
Clear CMOS buttonYes
Clear CMOS jumperYes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version2.7

EXPANSION SLOTS

PCI Express x16 slots1
Number of M.2 (M) slots4

FEATURES

Motherboard chipsetIntel Z890
Motherboard form factorATX
Product colourBlack
Audio output channels7.1 channels
PC health monitoringFan, Temperature, Voltage
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Component forPC
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220

GRAPHICS

DirectX version12.0

INTERNAL I/O

USB 2.0 connectors2
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
TPM connectorYes
EPS power connector (8-pin)Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
Number of SATA III connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
Total number of SATA connectors4
12V power connectorYes
RGB LED pin headerYes

LOGISTICS DATA

Country of originChina
Products per shipping (inner) case1 pc(s)

MEMORY

Maximum internal memory256 GB
Non-ECCYes
Supported memory clock speeds5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8200,8266,8400,8600,8800 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory module capacities1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 24GB, 32GB, 40GB, 48GB, 64GB
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory clock speed (max)8800 MHz
ECC ?ompatibilityNon-ECC

NETWORKING

Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth version5.4
Ethernet LANYes
BluetoothYes
Wi-FiYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelMediaTek MT7925

OTHER FEATURES

Weight2.23 kg

PACKAGING CONTENT

Bundled softwareNorton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Batteries includedYes

PACKAGING DATA

Package weight2.5 kg
Package depth270 mm
Package height80 mm
Package width335 mm

PROCESSOR

Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Supported processor socketsLGA 1851
Maximum internal memory supported by processor256 GB

STORAGE CONTROLLERS

RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Number of HDDs supported8
RAID supportYes
Number of storage drives supported4
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Warranty period3 year(s)

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Height35 mm
Width305 mm
Depth244 mm