ASUS TUF Gaming Z890 Plus WiFi DDR5 Motherboard

The ASUS TUF Gaming Z890 Plus WiFi Motherboard is built for gamers seeking durability, performance, and connectivity. Designed for AI computing and ready for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) with the LGA 1851 socket, and PCIe 5.0, it ensures compatibility with next-gen GPUs for enhanced gaming performance with PCIe 5.0 x16 compatible expansion slots and supports 4x DDR5 DIMM slots. With built-in WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5Gb Ethernet, the motherboard offers fast and stable network connectivity for seamless online gaming. Its robust power delivery, large VRM heatsinks, and AI Cooling optimise thermal performance, keeping your system cool during intense gaming sessions. The TUF Gaming Z890 Plus also includes 4x M.2 slots for high-speed storage, 4x SATA 6Gbps ports, 8x rear USB ports including Thunderbolt 4, 7x front USB ports, an ATX form factor and DIY-friendly features like Q-Release make upgrading easy.

Warning: This product contains a button battery
- If swallowed, a lithium battery can cause severe or fatal injuries with 2 hours.
- Keep batteries out of reach of children.
- If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Features

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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.

• 16+1+2+1 (80A), DrMOS - Premium power stages with enlarged VRM heatsinks
• AI Al Intelligence - Al Advisor, Al Cooling II & Al Networking Il
• NPU Boost - The BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click
• 8600+ MT/s, AEMP III, DIMM Fit - Effortlessly apply to unleash performance
• PCle 5.0 for Graphics Card Supports next-gen graphics cards and is robust for handling data- heavy tasks
• Empowering Connectivity One Thunderbolt™ 4 & front USB 20Gbps Type-c®
• DIY Friendly - PCle Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q- Release, M.2 Q-Slide, M.2 Q- Latch, BIOS Flashback™ Button
• Ultrafast Networking WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
• Aura Sync - Full RGB lighting control

Performance

• Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
• Expansion Slots
  1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
  1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
  (supports x4 mode)
  1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
  2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
• 16(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) Power Stages
• 4 x DIMM
  DDR5
  Dual Channel
  AEMP III
• 4 x M.2 Slots
  1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4
  1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4
  1 x M.2 2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4
  1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA

Cooling

• VRM Heatsinks
• Two M.2 Heatsinks for Four M.2 Slots
• CPU & CPU OPT Fan Headers & AIO Pump Header
• Chipset Heatsink
• 4 x Chassis Fan Headers

Gaming Immersion

• Realtek ALC1220P Audio Codec Exclusive DTS Audio Processing
  Audio Shielding
  Rear Optical S/PDIF Out Port
  Premium Audio Capacitors
  Dedicated Audio PCB Layers
  TUF Gaming Audio Cover
  Unique De-pop Circuit
• Aura Edge Lighting
• 3 x Addressable Gen2 RGB Headers

Connectivity

• DisplayPort HDMI™
• BIOS FlashBack™ Button
• 1 x USB 10Gbps
  1 x Thunderbolt™ 4
• 3 x USB 5Gbps
  1 x USB 20Gbps (with DP Alt mode)
• Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
  2 x USB 10Gbps
• WiFi 7
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  5 x Audio Jacks
• 1 x USB 20Gbps Connector
• 1 x USB 5Gbps Header
• 2 x Front USB 2.0 Headers

Intelligent - Complete AI Solution

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

AI Advisor

An ASUS technical expert that's always available to answer your questions.

ASUS AI Advisor is an ASUS technical expert that's always available to answer your questions. Owners of compatible ASUS motherboards can interact with this AI-powered technology using natural language to learn more about their hardware. For DIY beginners, it can provide easy-to-understand explanations of one-click Optimisation features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II, and for seasoned PC-building veterans, it can offer guidance and instructions on the latest features offered by ASUS.

* Availability of ASUS AI Advisor may vary by region.

AI Cooling II

Optimised thermals, and reduced noise via dynamic adjustment of fan speeds, based on CPU temperatures.

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. An ASUS-exclusive algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then it monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

AI Networking II

Optimised network performance, helping to ensure seamless connectivity and Maximised WiFi 7 speeds.

AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously Optimise network performance, providing trustworthy and seamless connectivity and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7.

Traffic Monitor

Armoury Crate’s Traffic Monitor tracks your current Wi-Fi channel usage. Move to a less congested channel by clicking the Channel Switch button (The “Channel Switch” function requires pairing with an ASUS router. If not paired with an ASUS router, the channel change process can be performed in the “Router IP” section of the Traffic Monitor.)

Direction Finder

Armoury Crate’s Direction Finder feature helps users detect the optimal antenna orientation for achieving the best WiFi signal strength (The Direction Finder is only compatible with connections in the 5GHz and 6GHz bands)

Fast Check

Armoury Crate’s Fast Check feature empowers users to rapidly detect WiFi signal strength.

Intelligent - Overclocking

NPU Boost

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%.

* This feature only supports Intel K series processors
** The overclocking performance may vary depending on the CPU series and motherboard used.
*** Testing was conducted with an Intel Arrow Lake QS Q2HA Ultra 9 285K processor, ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme motherboar