Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Master LGA1851 ATX Motherboard

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 5x M.2, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, WIFI7, 10GbE LAN, EZ-Latch

Feature

• Gigabyte Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
• Digital twin 18+1+2 phases VRM solution
• D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance
• AORUS AI SNATCH : Auto-Overclocking Software by AI models
• AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users
• Premium Compatibility : 4*DDR5 with XMP Memory Module Support
• DDR Wind Blade : Enhanced Active Cooling for Memory Modules
• WIFI EZ-Plug : Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
• EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
• EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
• Sensor Panel Link : Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
• Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW
• New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real-time monitoring on CPU power phases
• Ultra-Fast Storage : 5*M.2 slots, including 2* PCIe 5.0 x4
• Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard XL
• Fast Networking : 10GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
• Extended Connectivity : Dual THUNDERBOLT™ 4 Type-C with DP-Alt
• DTS : X® Ultra Audio : ALC1220 & Rear ESS SABRE Hi-Fi 9118 DAC
• Ultra Durable PCIe Armor : The metal back plate of PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability
• PCIe UD Slot X : PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card

• 18+1+2 Twin Digital VRM Design

  • 110A Smart Power Stage*
  • 8-Layer PCB
  • Low-Loss PCB
  • 2X Copper PCB
  • Premium Choke and Capacitor
  * 9+9 Phases parallel power design

• Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) Support

• UD Power Connector

  • 24 pin ATX with UD Solid Pin
  • 8+8 pin CPU with UD Solid Pin

• 4 x DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5
  with Memory UD Slot

• 5 x M.2 Slots

  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 UD Slots
  • 3 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots

• Full-length PCIe slots

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 with PCIe UD Slot X
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot with PCIe UD Slot
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot with PCIe UD Slot

AORUS gaming motherboards boost DDR5 memory performance and offer top-notch compatibility using various advanced methods.

Effortlessly Boost Your DDR5 Memory Speed

• Auto-Overclocking Software by AI model
• Unleash Ultimate Performance with One-Click Activation.
• Auto CPU & DDR5 Memory Boost
• With just a single click, unleash the full potential of CPU & DDR5 memory, instantly boosting your gaming and work efficiency.

One-Click Acceleration:

Enhance CPU & DDR5 speeds with a single click.

• Real time Analyze
• OC accuracy UP
• EZ to Pro

• Enhanced Computing Power
• Fast AI Performance
• EZ to Peak
• Safe OC
• Less Power Usage
• Fast AI Performance

Accelerate AI processing for greater performance

Maximize performance in a snap

Enable users to easily become overclocking experts through a simple interface.

EZ to Peak

Smart & Safe overclocking

Protect your motherboard through multiple over-temperature and over-current safeguards.

Sturdy VRM Design

Steady Power

Better Play AORUS Series, steady power keeps your gaming smooth.

Digital Twin VRM Design

Delivers consistent, high-powered performance to elevate your overclocking to the next level.

18 VCORE Phases SPS 110A

Unlock the full power of your multi-core CPU for unmatched performance.

*9+9 phases parallel power design

1 VCCGT Phase DrMOS 40A

Optimized for integrated GPU performance and memory management within the CPU.

2 VCCSA Phases SPS 80A

Deliver reliable power to your CPU-connected PCIe lanes for uninterrupted performance.

Cooling

Comprehensive Thermal

AORUS motherboards come with advanced full-metal thermal design and durable heatsinks to keep your system cool and efficient

Premium VRM Thermal Armor for Superior Cooling

“Stay Cool, Game On”

High-coverage MOSFETs with integrated molded heatsinks

10x larger surface area for enhanced heat dissipation

• With up to 10 times the surface area of traditional coolers, this advanced design significantly boosts MOSFET cooling performance.

True one-piece heatsink design

• Outperforms competitors’ multi-piece solutions
• Integrated design and expanded surface area deliver exceptional cooling performance

Multi-cut design with channels for improved airflow

• More grooves, more airflow.
• Better airflow, cooler system.

SuperiorHeatpipe for optimal heat transfer

• Designed for optimal thermal conductivity
• Ensures efficient heat transfer and maintains system stability

7 W/mK thermal pad for efficient thermal conductivity

• High-performance thermal pad
• Keeps your system cool and running at peak efficiency

M.2 Thermal Guard XL

with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate

* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.

9x optimized heat dissipation

M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.

4x M.2 slots coverage

DDR Wind Blade

Active cooling, easy installation.

* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.

10°C lower temperature

Small Vents,
Big Cooling Power

* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.

Easy & Friendly

Hassle-free Assembly

Our cutting-edge motherboard is designed for the ultimate DIY experience. Creating your own PC becomes a delightful and smooth process.

Connectivity

All-round Connectivity

Experience ultimate connectivity with next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi solutions, delivering lightning-fast data transfer speeds.

Ultra Durable™

Born from Ultra Durable™

Technology embodies our commitment to excellence, providing gamers with a platform that’s not only powerful but also built for longevity and reliability. AORUS series motherboards are engineered to endure and excel.

CPU	LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors L3 cache varies with CPU * Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.
Chipset	Intel® Z890 Express Chipset
Memory	Support for DDR5 9500(O.C) / 9466(O.C) / 9333(O.C) / 9200(O.C)/ 9066(O.C) / 8933(O.C) /8800(O.C) /8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) /8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600MT/s memory modules. 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)
Onboard Graphics	Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: – 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB4® USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs When a Thunderbolt™ monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 5120×2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (single display output). When a USB4® USB Type-C® monitor is installed, the maximum resolution supported is 3840×2160@240 Hz (single display output). * Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, “Back Panel Connectors,” for more information.) * Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3- 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×1080@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version.(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) Support for up to triple-display at the same time
Audio	Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC * The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.ESS ES9118 DAC chip Support for DTS:X® Ultra High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 5.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN	Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication Module	Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW – 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands – BLUETOOTH 5.4 – Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) * Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country’s regulations.
Expansion Slots	CPU: – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. * The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2D_CPU connector. The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2D_CPU connector.Chipset: – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1)
Storage Interface	CPU: – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU) – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2D_CPU) Chipset: – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) – 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB	CPU: – 2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports on the back panel Chipset: – 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Hub: – 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, available through the internal USB header Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs: – 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: – 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 4 x system fan headers 4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 4 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) 1 x HDMI port (Note) 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers Voltage Measurement Points
Back Panel Ports	1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB4® USB Type-C® ports) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R) 2 x audio jacks 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
I/O Controller	iTE® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring	Voltage detection Temperature detection Fan speed detection Water cooling flow rate detection Fan fail warning Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.Noise detection
BIOS	1 x 256 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Feature	Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System	Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Warranty	3 Years
Note**	**Prices, Specifications & Features are subject to change without notice