CPU | Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)* |
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** | |
* Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. | |
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. | |
Chipset | Intel® Z890 Chipset |
Memory | 2 x DIMM slots, max. 96GB, DDR5 Support up to 8800+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* |
Dual channel memory architecture | |
DIMM Fit | |
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module | |
Supports DIMM Flex | |
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) | |
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. | |
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. | |
Graphics | 1 x HDMI™ port** |
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** | |
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. | |
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. | |
*** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time. | |
**** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. | |
***** While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card. | |
Expansion Slots | Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)* |
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) | |
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). | |
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals. | |
Storage | Total Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* |
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)** | |
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) | |
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2230/2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) | |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*** | |
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1, SATA RAID 0/1. | |
** M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5). When M.2_2 slot is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only. | |
*** Install ROG FPS Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. | |
Ethernet | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet |
ASUS LANGuard | |
Wireless & Bluetooth® | Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth® v5.4*** *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. *** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications. |
USB | Rear USB (Total 9 ports) |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (2 x USB Type-C®) | |
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) | |
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) | |
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A) | |
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) | |
Front USB (Total 3 ports) | |
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) | |
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports | |
ROG STRIX HIVE II (Total 2 ports) | |
2 x USB 10Gbps ports ( 1 x USB Type-C®+ 1 x Type-A) | |
ROG FPS Card (Total 3 ports) | |
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports | |
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A | |
Audio | ROG Strix Hive II Audio Features |
- ROG Hyper-Grounding Technology | |
- ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC | |
- Silver-plated audio jacks | |
- Dedicated audio PCB layers | |
* All audio functions on ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI are supported through the ROG STRIX HIVE II. | |
Back Panel I/O Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (2 x USB Type-C®) |
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) | |
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A) | |
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A) | |
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) | |
1 x HDMI™ port | |
1 x Wi-Fi module | |
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port | |
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button | |
Internal I/O Connectors | Fan and Cooling Related |
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header | |
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header | |
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header | |
1 x Extra Flow Fan header | |
Power Related | |
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector | |
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector | |
Storage Related | |
2 x M.2 slots (Key M) | |
USB | |
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) | |
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports | |
Miscellaneous | |
2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers | |
1 x 2-pin Power Button header | |
1 x Thermal Sensor header | |
2 x USB Type-C® connectors to install ROG FPS card | |
ROG FPS card | |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports | |
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper | |
1 x Clear CMOS header | |
1 x Front Panel header | |
1 x Alteration PCIe Mode switch | |
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports | |
Special Features | Extreme Engine Digi+ |
- 5K Black metallic capacitors | |
ASUS Q-Design | |
- M.2 Q-Release Duo | |
- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) | |
- Q-Antenna | |
- Q-Dashboard | |
- Q-DIMM | |
- Q-Slot | |
ASUS Thermal Solution | |
- M.2 heatsink backplate | |
- M.2 heatsink | |
- VRM heatsink design | |
- Fan bracket | |
ASUS EZ DIY | |
- BIOS FlashBack™ button | |
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED | |
- CPU Socket lever protector | |
- ProCool II | |
- Pre-mounted I/O shield | |
- SafeDIMM | |
- Backplate | |
Aura Sync | |
- Addressable Gen 2 headers | |
ROG STRIX HIVE II | |
1 x USB Type-C® connects to motherboard | |
2 x USB 10Gbps ports ( 1 x USB Type-C®+ 1 x Type-A) | |
1 x Headphone jack with mic in | |
1 x FlexKey button | |
1 x Power button | |
1 x Volume control knob with mute button | |
Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) | |
Software Features | ROG Exclusive Software |
- ROG CPU-Z | |
- Dolby Atmos | |
ASUS Exclusive Software | |
Armoury Crate | |
- Aura Creator | |
- Aura Sync | |
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) | |
- GameFirst | |
- Power Saving | |
HWiNFO | |
AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) | |
ASUS AI Advisor | |
ASUS Driver Hub | |
ASUS GlideX | |
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) | |
Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) | |
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) | |
UEFI BIOS | |
AI Overclocking Guide | |
ASUS EZ DIY | |
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 | |
- ASUS EZ Flash | |
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode | |
- ASUS MyHotkey | |
NPU Boost | |
BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
Accessories | Cables |
1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable | |
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables | |
1 x Panel Cable | |
ROG FPS Card | |
1 x ROG FPS Card | |
ROG STRIX HIVE II | |
1 x ROG STRIX HIVE II | |
1 x USB Type-C® power connection cable | |
Miscellaneous | |
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna | |
1 x Cable ties package | |
1 x ROG key chain | |
1 x ROG Strix stickers | |
Documentation | |
1 x Quick start guide | |
Operating System | Windows 11 (22H2 later) |
Form Factor | Mini-ITX Form Factor |
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm) |