Gigabyte Z890 AORUS MASTER – Intel Z890 ATX Motherboard, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, 10GbE

The Gigabyte Z890 AORUS MASTER is a flagship-class ATX motherboard engineered for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, delivering extreme performance, advanced AI tuning, enterprise-grade networking, and next-generation connectivity.

Designed for enthusiasts, creators, and professional system builders, it features a digital 18+1+2 phase VRM, PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage, DDR5 up to 9500MHz (OC), dual Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, 10GbE LAN, and Wi-Fi 7. Combined with advanced thermal armor, AI-powered overclocking, and tool-less installation features, it provides a no-compromise platform for high-end workstations and gaming PCs.

Key Features

✅ Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2, LGA1851)
✅ Digital Twin 18+1+2 phase VRM power design
✅ DDR5 memory support up to 9500 MT/s (OC), up to 256GB
✅ D5 Bionic Corsa memory optimization technology
✅ AORUS AI SNATCH AI-based auto overclocking
✅ AI PerfDrive BIOS performance profiles
✅ 5× M.2 slots including 2× PCIe 5.0 x4
✅ PCIe 5.0 x16 Ultra Durable graphics slot with metal reinforcement
✅ Dual Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alt-Mode
✅ 10GbE LAN + Intel Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
✅ Advanced VRM Thermal Armor & M.2 Thermal Guard XL
✅ Tool-less EZ-Latch design for PCIe and M.2 installation
✅ Integrated I/O shield and onboard power/reset buttons
✅ Premium DTS:X Ultra audio with ESS SABRE DAC

Built for Extreme Performance

The Z890 AORUS MASTER is designed for sustained high workloads and extreme tuning:

• High-efficiency 18+1+2 digital VRM for stable CPU power delivery
• Active DDR Wind Blade memory cooling system
• AI-driven overclocking and system optimization
• Real-time power phase monitoring via HWiNFO integration
• Optimized PCB layout for signal integrity at ultra-high memory speeds

This makes it ideal for:

• High-end gaming systems
• Professional content creation workstations
• AI and data-heavy workloads
• Extreme overclocking builds

Full Technical Specifications

CPU

Socket: LGA1851
Supports: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
L3 Cache: Varies by CPU

Chipset

Intel Z890 Express

Memory

4 × DDR5 DIMM slots
Maximum capacity: 256GB (64GB per DIMM)
Dual-channel architecture

Supported speeds:
DDR5 5600 to 9500 MT/s (OC)

Supports:
• XMP profiles
• ECC UDIMM (non-ECC mode)
• Non-ECC UDIMM
• CUDIMM memory modules

BIOS

256 Mbit flash
AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Graphics Output

Via CPU integrated graphics:

• 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort + Thunderbolt video)
– Up to 5120×2880@60Hz (Thunderbolt monitor)
– Up to 3840×2160@240Hz (USB-C monitor)

• 1 × Front HDMI (up to 1920×1080@30Hz)

Audio

Realtek ALC1220 codec
ESS ES9118 SABRE DAC
DTS:X Ultra
2 / 4 / 5.1-channel audio
Optical S/PDIF output

Networking

Wired:
Marvell AQtion AQC113C 10GbE (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M)

Wireless:
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz bands
Bluetooth 5.4
320MHz channel support

Expansion Slots

CPU:
• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16

Chipset:
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x1)

Storage

M.2:

CPU controlled:
• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4 (25110/22110/2280)
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 (22110/2280)
• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4 (22110/2280)

Chipset controlled:
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 (2280)
• 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA (2280)

SATA:
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s

RAID Support

NVMe & SATA:

RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10

USB Connectivity

Rear panel:

• 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C
• 6 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 2 × USB 2.0

Internal:

• 1 × USB-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
• 2 × USB 2.0 headers

Internal Connectors (Summary)

• 24-pin ATX power
• 2 × 8-pin CPU power
• 9 × fan / pump headers
• 5 × M.2 connectors
• 4 × SATA
• RGB Gen2 & RGB headers
• TPM header
• Noise detection header
• Temperature sensor headers
• Voltage measurement points
• Front panel & audio headers
• Power & reset buttons
• Clear CMOS jumper

Rear I/O Panel

• Q-Flash Plus button
• Clear CMOS button
• 2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
• 6 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 2 × USB 2.0
• RJ-45 10GbE
• 2 × Wi-Fi antenna connectors
• 2 × audio jacks
• Optical S/PDIF out

Form Factor

ATX
305 × 244 mm

Operating System Support

Windows 11 64-bit

Ideal For

• Enthusiast gaming PCs
• Professional workstation builds
• Content creators and streamers
• High-speed storage arrays
• 10Gb networking environments
• AI-accelerated workloads