Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE 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)

Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Motherboard

Engineered for next-generation Intel platforms, the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE delivers advanced power delivery, high-speed storage, cutting-edge connectivity, and a DIY-friendly design for modern gaming and performance PCs.

Key Features

Next-Gen CPU & Power Design

• Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
• LGA1851 socket
• Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution for stable and efficient power
• New Power Monitor in HWiNFO for real-time CPU power phase monitoring

Infinite Memory Performance

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM)
• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
• D5 Bionic Corsa design for enhanced DDR5 performance
• Broad DDR5 support, including up to DDR5 9200(O.C.) and multiple overclocked tiers
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (operating in non-ECC mode)
• Supports non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 modules
• Supports CUDIMM memory modules

Intelligent Tuning & User Experience

• AI Perfdrive: Provides optimal, customized BIOS preset profiles
• Friendly UI in BIOS and software:
• Multi-theme interface
• AIO fan control
• Q-Flash auto scan

Efficient Thermal Design

• VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
• M.2 Thermal Guard L for M.2 SSD cooling
• Comprehensive full-metal thermal design and durable heatsinks

DIY-Friendly, Hassle-Free Assembly

• WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy Wi-Fi antenna installation
• EZ-Latch Plus: Screwless, quick-release design for PCIe and M.2 slots
• EZ-Latch Click: Screwless M.2 heatsink design
• Sensor Panel Link: Onboard video port for in-chassis panel setup
• Onboard power button, reset button, and Q-Flash Plus button

Ultra-Fast Storage

• 4 x M.2 slots total
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot
• Multiple PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 M.2 options
• SATA & PCIe M.2 support
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe SSDs and SATA storage

High-Speed Networking & Connectivity

• 2.5GbE LAN (Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip)
• Wi-Fi 7 with directional ultra-high gain antenna
• MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0)
• Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1)
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4/5/6 GHz, 11be 160MHz support
• Bluetooth 5.4
• THUNDERBOLT 4 Type-C with DP-Alt and DisplayPort support
• Extended USB connectivity including USB 3.2 Gen 2, Gen 1, and USB 2.0

Premium Audio

• Realtek ALC1220 high-definition audio codec
• Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio
• WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors
• S/PDIF Out support

Ultra Durable PCIe Design

• PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics cards
• Ultra Durable PCIe Armor: Metal back plate on PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability

Built to Endure

• Born from Ultra Durable Technology for longevity and reliability
• AORUS Series design focuses on steady power for smooth gaming
• GIGABYTE motherboards reflect ongoing BIOS refinement and collaboration with the user community

Specifications

CPU

Chipset

Memory

Onboard Graphics*

*Integrated graphics support requires a compatible CPU.

Audio

LAN

Wireless Communication

PCB rev. 1.0 – MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- 2.4/5/6 GHz bands
- Supports 11be 160MHz standard
- Bluetooth 5.4

PCB rev. 1.1 – Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- 2.4/5/6 GHz bands
- Supports 11be 160MHz standard
- Bluetooth 5.4

Expansion Slots

CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, PCIe 5.0, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

Chipset:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, PCIe 4.0, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)

Storage

CPU:
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280), PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (M2A_CPU)
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280), PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (M2B_CPU)

Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280), PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280), SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 (M2M_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

RAID Support:
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe SSDs
- RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA devices

USB

CPU:
- 1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port on back panel

Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (internal header)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red, back panel)
- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3 back panel, 2 via internal header)

Chipset + 2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 (4 back panel, 4 via internal 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 RGB LED strip header
• 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (for GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 / GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
• 1 x HDMI port (Note)
• 1 x power button
• 1 x reset button
• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
• 1 x reset jumper
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) port
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
• 1 x DisplayPort (Note)
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
• 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 2 x audio jacks

I/O Controller

• iTE I/O controller chip

H/W Monitoring

• Voltage detection
• Temperature detection
• Fan speed detection
• Water cooling flow rate detection
• Fan fail warning
• Fan speed control

BIOS

• 1 x 256 Mbit flash
• AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features

• Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
• Support for Q-Flash
• Support for Q-Flash Plus
• Support for Smart Backup

Bundled Software

• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System

• Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor