ROG Maximus Z890 HERO
The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero unleashes the performance of Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) via exclusive AI PC technologies, robust power delivery, optimized thermal management, extensive PCIe® 5.0 support, DDR5 slots and WiFi 7. Meanwhile, angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting accents around the ROG logo deliver a signature aesthetic that elevates system design.
Specifications
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 8800 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 192 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Number of HDDs supported | 4 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 10 |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity | 2 |
| USB connector type | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC4082 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Product colour | Black |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 6 |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| Clear CMOS button | Yes |
| Package width | 370 mm |
| Package depth | 312 mm |
| Package height | 108 mm |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
