{"product_id":"asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-btf-motherboard-atx-lga1851-socket-z890","title":"ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF ATX motherboard with LGA1851, Wi-Fi 7, USB4 and DDR5","description":"\u003ch1\u003eASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF ATX motherboard with LGA1851, Wi-Fi 7, USB4 and DDR5\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF, model 90MB1KG0-M0EAY0, is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z890 chipset and LGA1851 processor socket. Designed for gaming systems, enthusiast PCs and content-creation builds, it supports Intel Core Ultra processors from Series 2 and accommodates a single processor. Its combination of high-speed DDR5 memory support, extensive PCIe expansion, multiple M.2 storage connections, comprehensive wired and wireless networking, advanced audio and a substantial range of USB connectivity provides a flexible foundation for a high-end PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour 288-pin DIMM slots support up to 192 GB of DDR5 memory in a dual-channel architecture. The motherboard works with non-ECC, unbuffered memory and supports overclocked memory bus clocks of 4400 MHz and 4600 MHz. Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III and NitroPath technology are supported, while CUDIMM compatibility provides an additional memory option for supported configurations. These capabilities give builders access to substantial memory capacity and configurable high-speed operation for multitasking and demanding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion is provided through PCI Express and M.2 connectivity. The board includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot. Its M.2 provision consists of three sockets accepting 2242, 2260 and 2280 M.2 Key M devices, one socket supporting 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 Key M devices, and two additional Key M sockets for 2280 devices. Storage connectivity incorporates PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 M.2 interfaces with RAID support, alongside SATA-600 connectivity. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 capabilities are available on specified PCIe storage interfaces, giving users several supported approaches to configuring compatible drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal connectivity covers modern peripherals, displays, networking equipment and audio devices. The motherboard provides two Thunderbolt 4 connections that also support DisplayPort and USB4, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connection and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Internal headers extend this with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 connectivity, as well as an internal Thunderbolt 4 header and audio header. HDMI is included for onboard graphics output when used with a processor providing the required graphics capability, while DisplayPort 2.1 is among the motherboard's supported standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetwork connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 with support for the 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax\/be wireless standards, Bluetooth 5.4 and 5 Gigabit Ethernet. The listed interfaces additionally include both a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection and a 5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection, together with two aerial connections. ASUS AI Networking II and LANGuard are also part of the motherboard's hardware feature set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sound, the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF provides eight-channel HD Audio through a SupremeFX ALC4082 and ESS ES9219 audio solution. It supports High Definition Audio and Dolby Atmos, with external connections for audio line-out, microphone input and SPDIF output. This integrated audio configuration is designed to handle gaming and media sound without requiring the listed audio functionality to be supplied by a separate sound card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motherboard uses a 22+1+2+2 phase power design and incorporates ASUS Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS ProCool II, MicroFine Alloy Chokes and 10K Black Metallic Capacitors. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 are supported, alongside ASUS AI Overclocking, NPU Boost, the ASUS Extreme OC Kit and ROG M.2 PowerBoost. Power connections comprise a 24-pin main connector, two 8-pin ATX12V connectors, an 8-pin PCI Express power connector and a 12V-2X6 power connector. Together, these components form the board's power and performance-oriented platform, including support for overclocking functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooling hardware and control features are incorporated throughout the design to help manage temperatures during demanding operation. The motherboard includes a VRM heatsink design, M.2 heatsinks, an M.2 heatsink backplate and a chipset heatsink, while ASUS AI Cooling II and Fan Xpert 4 provide supported cooling-management functionality. A DDR5 fan holder is also supplied among the included accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASUS has equipped the board with a broad selection of installation, maintenance and troubleshooting features intended to make PC assembly and future upgrades more manageable. ASUS Q-Design and ASUS EZ DIY are complemented by Q-Slot, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Release Slim, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, Q-Code, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED, Q-Antenna and the ASUS Q-Connector. ASUS SafeDIMM, ASUS SafeSlot, a CPU socket lever protector, a metal backplate and a pre-mounted I\/O shield are also incorporated. Physical controls and recovery features include a BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button, FlexKey button, ReTry button and Start button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmware is based on an AMI BIOS with UEFI BIOS support, ASUS EZ Flash and ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode. CrashFree BIOS 3 provides an additional BIOS-related recovery feature, while supported wake functionality includes Wake on LAN and wake on PME. Other hardware capabilities include Quick Charge 4+, ASUS Aura Sync and Polymo Lighting II, adding charging and lighting-related functionality to the board's extensive feature set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF measures 30.5 cm wide by 24.4 cm deep and follows the ATX motherboard format. The package includes the motherboard itself together with four SATA Express cables, an ARGB RGB extension cable, DDR5 fan holder, M.2 SSD thermal pad, ASUS Wi-Fi Q-antenna, Q-Connector, three M.2 Q-Slide accessories, ROG stickers, six M.2 backplate rubber packages, an ROG thank-you card, ROG bottle opener and USB drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive software selection accompanies the motherboard. Included applications and utilities consist of ROG CPU-Z, AIDA64 Extreme with a one-year licence, Armoury Crate, ASUS AURA Creator, ASUS Fan Xpert 4, an Adobe Creative Cloud free trial, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS DriverHub, ASUS GlideX, HWiNFO, ROG GameFirst Utility, Thunderbolt Share, TurboV Core, USB Wattage Watcher and a 40-day WinRAR trial. This software collection complements the motherboard's firmware, monitoring, configuration, networking, cooling, lighting and system-management capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct name: ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 90MB1KG0-M0EAY0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: ASUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: ROG Maximus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct category: motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm factor: ATX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: Intel Z890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessor socket: 1 x LGA1851 socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum processor quantity: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible processors: Intel Core Ultra processors, Series 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum memory capacity: 192 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory slots: 4 x 288-pin DIMM slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory technology: DDR5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory type: non-ECC, unbuffered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory bus clocks: 4400 MHz (O.C.) and 4600 MHz (O.C.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory architecture: dual-channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory features: Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) III, NitroPath technology and CUDIMM support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion slots: 1 x CPU, 4 x 288-pin DIMM, 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 expansion sockets: 3 x M.2 Key M supporting 2242\/2260\/2280 devices, 1 x M.2 Key M supporting 2242\/2260\/2280\/22110 devices and 2 x M.2 Key M supporting 2280 devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed main storage ports: 6 x SATA-600 and 4 x M.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA storage interface: SATA-600 with 4 x 7-pin Serial ATA connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 storage interfaces: 2 x M.2 connectors supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 storage interfaces: 3 x M.2 connectors supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional PCIe 4.0 storage interface: 1 x M.2 connector supporting RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal USB connectivity: 2 x USB4, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB connectivity through internal headers: 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 4 x USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt connectivity: 2 x Thunderbolt 4\/DisplayPort\/USB4 external interfaces and 1 x internal Thunderbolt 4 header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay interface: 1 x HDMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard graphics: supported when used with a CPU providing the required graphics capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay standard: DisplayPort 2.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork interfaces: 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax\/be Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 5 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLAN interfaces: 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and 1 x 5 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless aerial connections: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio type: HD Audio, 8-channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio codec: SupremeFX ALC4082 \/ ESS ES9219\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio standards: High Definition Audio and Dolby Atmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio interfaces: 1 x line-out mini-jack, 1 x microphone mini-jack and 1 x SPDIF output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal audio interface: 1 x audio header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIOS type: AMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIOS features: UEFI BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash and ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep and wake features: Wake on LAN (WOL) and wake on PME\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower design: 22+1+2+2 phase design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower connectors: 1 x 24-pin main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX12V connectors, 1 x 8-pin PCI Express power connector and 1 x 12V-2X6 power connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessor and performance features: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, AI Overclocking and NPU Boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and BIOS hardware features: ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) III, CUDIMM support and CrashFree BIOS 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower, charging and networking hardware features: Quick Charge 4+, LANGuard, ASUS Extreme OC Kit, 10K Black Metallic Capacitors, ASUS Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS ProCool II, MicroFine Alloy Chokes, ROG M.2 PowerBoost and AI Networking II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical control and BIOS features: BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button, FlexKey button, ReTry button and Start button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting features: ASUS Aura Sync and Polymo Lighting II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY and installation features: ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS Q-Connector, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS SafeDIMM, ASUS SafeSlot, CPU socket lever protector, M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, PCIe Slot Q-Release, pre-mounted I\/O shield, Q-Antenna, Q-Code, Q-Dashboard, Q-LED, Q-Release Slim, Q-Slot and DIY Friendly Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling and structural features: M.2 heatsink, M.2 heatsink backplate, metal backplate, VRM heatsink design, AI Cooling II and chipset heatsink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded accessories: ARGB RGB extension cable, DDR5 fan holder, thermal pad for M.2 SSD, ASUS Wi-Fi Q-antenna, Q-Connector, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide, ROG stickers, 6 x M.2 backplate rubber packages, ROG thank-you card, ROG bottle opener and USB drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded cables: 4 x SATA Express cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded software: ROG CPU-Z, AIDA64 Extreme with one-year licence, Armoury Crate, ASUS AURA Creator, 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