The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF motherboard features an LGA 1851 CPU socket, designed to support Intel processors. It is built in the ATX form factor and supports a range of Wi-Fi versions, from Wi-Fi 4 to the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), ensuring excellent wireless connectivity. The motherboard also includes Bluetooth 5.4, RGB lighting for customization, and dual BIOS for easier recovery. Additionally, it lacks integrated graphics and an integrated CPU, and it does not support Bluetooth aptX or VGA connectors. The product comes with a 3-year warranty and is designed for optimal overclocking and easy BIOS resets.
The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF motherboard supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, offering high-performance capabilities for demanding tasks. It features 4 memory slots and supports dual-channel memory configuration, which enhances bandwidth for improved system performance. The motherboard also allows overclocking, with a maximum RAM speed of 9200 MHz, though it does not support ECC memory for error correction.
The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF motherboard offers a wide range of connectivity options, including 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports, 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports, and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed data transfer. It also includes an HDMI output for video connectivity, as well as 2 RJ45 Ethernet ports for networking. Notably, the board lacks USB 2.0 ports, VGA connectors, and DVI outputs, but provides USB Type-C support for versatile device connections.
The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF motherboard provides a variety of expansion connectors, including 6 M.2 sockets for high-speed storage, 4 SATA 3 connectors for additional drives, and 6 fan headers for system cooling. It also supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port through expansion. Notably, it lacks U.2 and mSATA connectors, while offering 4 additional USB 2.0 and 4 additional USB 3.0 ports through expansion for flexible connectivity.
The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF motherboard is equipped with 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-speed expansion, alongside 1 PCIe x4 slot for additional devices. It also features 1 PCIe x1 slot for smaller cards. Notably, there are no PCIe 4.0 x16, PCIe 3.0 x16, or PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, offering a more streamlined setup for modern components.
The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF motherboard delivers impressive audio performance with 7.1 audio channels and a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio for clear and high-quality sound. It also includes an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output and features 2 audio connectors for easy integration with external audio devices.
The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF motherboard offers robust storage support, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for flexible data management and redundancy. However, it does not support RAID 0+1 for additional RAID setups. This allows users to optimize storage performance and security according to their needs.
