ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF ATX Motherboard, LGA 1851, DDR5, Wi-Fi 7 - 90MB1KG0-M0EAY0

• Intel LGA 1851 socket designed for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors
• Hidden-connector BTF design with rear connections and high-power graphics card slot
• Supports up to 256 GB dual-channel DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots
• Six onboard M.2 slots (three PCIe 5.0, three PCIe 4.0) and four SATA III ports
• Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, front USB 20Gbps Type-C, and PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion
• High-speed networking with onboard Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5 GbE, and 2.5 GbE

Designed for high-performance desktop builds, this Intel Z890 ATX motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It features a BTF hidden-connector layout and a dedicated graphics card high-power slot, routing cabling to the rear for tidy, unobstructed internal chassis management.

The board accommodates up to 256 GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots equipped with NitroPath DRAM technology. Comprehensive storage capabilities include three PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and four SATA III connectors, supporting up to ten drives with RAID functionality.

Extensive connectivity is provided by dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, a front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C connector, 5 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4. High-definition 7.1-channel audio is delivered via the onboard Realtek ALC4082 codec with an optical S/PDIF output.