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The ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is a premium Intel Z890 gaming motherboard designed for high-performance gaming PCs, creator workstations, streaming setups, and flagship ROG builds. Built for Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 on the LGA1851 socket, it delivers next-generation speed, advanced connectivity, premium cooling support, and strong upgrade potential.
With support for up to 256GB DDR5 memory, speeds up to 8800+MT/s OC, NitroPath DRAM Technology, DIMM Flex, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III, PCIe 5.0 graphics support, six M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, and Thunderbolt 4, the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is built for serious users who want elite desktop performance.
This motherboard also features ROG SupremeFX 7.1 audio with ALC4082 codec and ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC, Aura Sync, Polymo Lighting II, BIOS FlashBack, Clear CMOS, ASUS Q-Design features, AI Cooling II, AI Overclocking tools, and Armoury Crate software for a refined high-end build experience.
| Model | ROG Maximus Z890 Hero |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Gaming Motherboard |
| CPU Support | Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 |
| CPU Socket | LGA1851 |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 Chipset |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | Up to 8800+MT/s OC |
| Memory Features | Dual-channel architecture, Intel XMP, DIMM Flex, NitroPath DRAM Technology, DIMM FIT, ASUS AEMP III |
| Graphics Output | 1 x HDMI, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C with DisplayPort / Thunderbolt video output |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot |
| Storage | 6 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, 1 x SlimSAS connector |
| M.2 Support | PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 support |
| RAID Support | Intel Rapid Storage Technology with PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Ethernet | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, 2x2 802.11be, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz support, up to 5.8Gbps |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Rear USB Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 5 x USB 10Gbps, 4 x USB 5Gbps |
| Front USB Support | 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C connector with up to 60W PD/QC4+, 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C connector, 4 x USB 5Gbps ports, 4 x USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 |
| Audio DAC | ESS ES9219 QUAD DAC |
| Back Panel I/O | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 5 x USB 10Gbps, 4 x USB 5Gbps, 1 x HDMI, Wi-Fi module, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2 x gold-plated audio jacks, optical S/PDIF out, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button |
| Cooling Headers | CPU fan, CPU OPT, AIO pump, 4 x chassis fan, W_PUMP+ |
| RGB Headers | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers |
| Special Features | FlexKey, ReTry button, Start button, Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS Q-Design, BIOS FlashBack, Clear CMOS, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, Aura Sync, ROG M.2 PowerBoost |
| Software | Armoury Crate, Aura Creator, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II, GameFirst, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS DriverHub, GlideX, TurboV Core, Dolby Atmos |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Operating System | Windows 11 22H2 and later |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 12 x 9.6 inches / 30.5 x 24.4 cm |
| Included Accessories | ARGB RGB extension cable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, DDR5 fan holder, thermal pad for M.2 22110, ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, Q-connector, M.2 Q-Latch package, 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages, ROG stickers, 6 x M.2 rubber packages, ROG thank you card, ROG bottle opener, USB drive with utilities and drivers, quick start guide |
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