Asus TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

Asus TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

A detailed review of the features of the ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI motherboard

This motherboard is an advanced choice for building high-performance systems, combining the latest technologies with military-grade durability. Here are the details of its features organized by components:

Processor and Chipset (CPU & Chipset):

• Processor Support:Specifically designed for Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (2nd generation) via LGA1851 socket.

• Chipset:It relies on the leading Intel® Z890 chipset to deliver maximum performance and stability.

• Supported technologies:Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 and 3.0 technologies to enhance processor speed.

Memory:

• Capacity and type:4 DDR5 RAM slots with a total capacity of up to 256GB.

• Speed:Supports ultra speeds of up to 9066+MT/s with overclocking (OC).

• Technologies:Support for new CUDIMM memory, DIMM Fit technology, with full compatibility with Intel® XMP profiles and ASUS AEMPIII technology for automatic performance tuning.

Graphics and Display:

• Thunderbolt™ 4 port:A Type-C port that supports video outputs up to 8K@60Hz and a transfer speed of 40Gbps.

• USB 20Gbps port:A Type-C port that supports display outputs (DP Alt Mode).

• Traditional ports:HDMI™ 2.1 port and DisplayPort 1.4 port to support 4K@60Hz resolution.

Expansion Slots:

• Main graphics card slot:A high-speed PCIe 5.0 x16 slot to support the latest graphics cards.

• Additional slots:A PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (operating in x4 mode), a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and two PCIe 4.0 x1 slots for connecting other expansion cards.

Storage Solutions:

• Fast M.2 slots:4 M.2 slots; the first one (M.2_1) is directly connected to the processor and supports fifth-generation PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds, while the other slots support PCIe 4.0 x4.

• SATA ports:4 SATA 6Gb/s ports for connecting traditional storage drives.

Networking:

• Wireless connectivity: Equipped with the latest Wi-Fi 7 network featuring a bandwidth of 160MHz and transfer speeds of up to 2.9Gbps.

• Bluetooth:Supports Bluetooth® v5.4.

• Wired Connection:Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port with TUF LANGuard protection.

USB Ports:

• Rear Panel (8 Ports):Includes Thunderbolt™ 4 port, 20Gbps Type-C USB port, 3 x 10Gbps USB ports, and 3 x 5Gbps USB ports.

• Front Ports (7 Enhanced Ports):Supports a front USB 20Gbps Type-C port (provides power up to 5V/3A), plus connectors for 5Gbps USB and USB 2.0 ports.

Audio System:

• Chipset:High-definition audio codec Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound.

• Audio Quality:High-quality stereo output with 120 dB SNR and 113 dB SNR recording input, supporting 32-Bit/192 kHz playback.

• Additional Features:Advanced audio isolation, premium audio capacitors, and an internal amplifier to enhance speaker quality.

Cooling & Protection:

• Cooling:Massive heatsinks for power circuits (VRM), and heatsinks with a backplate for all M.2 slots to ensure performance is not throttled by heat.

• TUF Protection:DIGI+ VRM digital power design, electrostatic discharge (ESD Guards) protection, overvoltage protection, and steel shielding for rear ports.

Smart Assembly Technologies (ASUS Q-Design & EZ DIY):

• PCIe Slot Q-Release:Dedicated button for easily releasing the graphics card with a single press.

• M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release, and Q-Slide:For easy installation and securing of M.2 drives without the need for small screws.

• Q-Antenna:Quick installation of the Wi-Fi antenna without twisting.

• Q-LED:LED indicators (for the processor, RAM, graphics card, and boot) for immediate fault diagnosis.

• BIOS FlashBack™:A button to easily update the BIOS interface via flash memory without the need to install a processor or RAM.

Specifications of the Asus TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI motherboard

Model

• TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

CPU

• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851

• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset

• Intel® Z890 Chipset

Memory

• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5

• Supports up to 9066+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

• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII)

Graphics

• 1 x DisplayPort (Supports max. 4K@60Hz)

• 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports 4K@60Hz)

• 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®)

• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®)

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors)

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

• 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots

Storage

• Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet

• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

• TUF LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band

• Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate

• Bluetooth® v5.4

USB

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports): 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4, 1 x USB 20Gbps, 3 x USB 10Gbps, 3 x USB 5Gbps

• Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector, 1 x USB 5Gbps header, 2 x USB 2.0 headers

Audio

• Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC

• High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input

• Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback

• Audio Shielding & Premium audio capacitors

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® port

• 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)

• 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)

• 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)

• 1 x DisplayPort

• 1 x HDMI™ port

• 1 x Wi-Fi module

• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port

• 5 x Audio jacks

• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

• 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Operating System

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor

• 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)