TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

ASUS TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI takes all the essential elements of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) processors and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive cooling system, this motherboard goes beyond expectations with rock-solid and stable performance for marathon gaming. TUF GAMING motherboards also undergo rigorous endurance testing to ensure that they can handle conditions where others may fail. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.

ASUS AI Solutions – including AI Advisor, AI Cooling II for thermal control and AI Networking II for real-time bandwidth optimization – offer smart assistance, efficient cooling and new levels of ultrafast connectivity.

AI Cooling II - Optimized thermals, and reduced noise via dynamic adjustment of fan speeds, based on CPU temperatures.

AI Networking II - Optimized network performance, helping to ensure seamless connectivity and maximized WiFi 7 speeds.

The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%.

TurboV Core is engineered for overclocking enthusiasts to elevate system capability with unprecedented simplicity. Accessed via ASUS DriverHub, TurboV Core provides intuitive configuration of CPU and DRAM parameters to unlock your computer's potential. No need to enter the BIOS, you can seamlessly modify settings directly from the Windows interface, and apply them right away without restart interruptions.

Stable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel processors. The motherboard is designed to meet the needs of high-core-count CPUs. It features 16(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages that integrate high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for up to 80A each. This configuration ensures optimal power delivery, efficiency, stability and performance for both current and future Intel processors.

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) is an advanced firmware feature that empowers users to achieve unparalleled memory performance with cutting-edge CUDIMM memory. Through a two-phase comprehensive tuning process, AEMP III first optimizes the clock driver and then the memory frequency. This results in the best balance between performance and stability, even at cutting-edge speeds of DDR5-8000 or higher.

DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues. This offers peak efficiency, compatibility, and system stability. Whether you are an overclocker seeking ultimate performance, a competitor pursuing the most responsive gameplay, or a content creator prioritizing rock-solid stability, DIMM Fit provides optimizations tailored to your needs and your hardware configuration.

This motherboard also features one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots to enjoy the fastest data transfers of up to 128 Gbps, and all M.2 slots support NVMe RAID configurations to take advantage of the latest available speeds.

This motherboard offers a versatile range of connectivity with PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 and front USB 20Gbps Type-C® connectors.

News & Updates

• 2024/10/24: A new BIOS has been released addressing various bugs, including no display from the graphics card when installing Windows 11 24H2. It is recommended to use the new EZ Flash tool to update directly using the ZIP file downloaded from the ASUS site.

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor, 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

CPU

• Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851, Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**, ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

• Intel® Z890 Chipset

Memory

• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192 GB, DDR5, Support 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), ** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

• 1 x DisplayPort**, 1 x HDMI™ port***, 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs****, 1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output******, ** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. *** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. ****In ThunderboltTM 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. ***** In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20. ****** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

Expansion Slots

• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2); 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, Intel® Z890 Chipset; 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*, Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)*, 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), Intel® Z890 Chipset; 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, * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only support RAID 0/1/5.

LAN

• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, TUF LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi 7, 2x2 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

Audio

• Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback* Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

USB Ports

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports); 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 port (1 x USB Type-C®), 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®), 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A), 3 x USB 5Gbps ports (3 x Type-A), Front USB (Total 7 ports); 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®), 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports, USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

OS Support

• Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Internal I/O Ports

• Fan and Cooling Related; 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers, Power Related; 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector, Storage Related; 4 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, USB; 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® ), 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports, Miscellaneous; 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers, 1 x Clear CMOS header, 1 x Chassis Intrusion header, 1 x COM Port header, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO), 1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header, 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Back 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

Software Features

• ASUS Exclusive Software, Armoury Crate - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - Power Saving, ASUS DriverHub, ASUS GlideX, TurboV Core, TUF GAMING CPU-Z, DTS Audio Processing, Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial), Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial), WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial), UEFI BIOS, ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey, NPU Boost

Special Features

• ASUS TUF PROTECTION - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - ESD Guards - TUF LANGuard - Overvoltage protection - SafeSlot - Stainless-steel back I/O, ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 Q-Release - M.2 Q-Slide - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Antenna - Q-Dashboard - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot, ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design, ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeDIMM, Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers

BIOS

• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

• WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

• Cables; 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, Miscellaneous; 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD, 1 x TUF GAMING sticker, 1 x TUF GAMING removable nameplate, Documentation; 1 x Quick start guide