Asus ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI DDR5 Intel Motherboard

Key Features

ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI

The ROG Strix Z890-I Gaming WiFi is designed to dominate with Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2). Its advanced power design and AI solutions drive top-tier performance, while Thunderbolt™ 4, WiFi 7 and high-speed DDR5 slots offer cutting-edge connectivity. With the addition of the HIVE II and FPS card, this motherboard delivers the power and speed needed for elite gaming and demanding AI applications.

ASUS AI ADVISOR

Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way.

AI OVERCLOCKING

ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits.

AI COOLING II

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click.

AI NETWORKING II

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

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%.

DDR5 DOMINATION

Enhanced signal routing can push enthusiast-grade kits well beyond the 9 GT/s threshold on the Strix Z890-I.

DIMM FIT

DIMM Fit is an ASUS-exclusive BIOS feature that precisely analyzes individual memory modules to optimize performance and pinpoint potential issues.

AEMP III

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.

DIMM FLEX

DIMM Flex provides enthusiasts with a powerful new way to overclock their DDR5 memory modules.

FAN BRACKET

Designed to ensure high airflow for this motherboard’s dual M.2 slots or DRAM slots when you add a 30 mm or 40 mm fan.

ROG STRIX HIVE ii

The ROG Hive II is an exclusive accessory designed to deliver user-friendly access to hardware and software features.

ROG FPS Card

The ROG FPS card groups I/O onto a vertically-mounted card, saving valuable motherboard space and tidying cable management.

UNDENIABLY ROG STRIX

The ROG Strix Z890-I features a sleek, minimalist design that blends effortlessly with various system components. Its deep black PCB and metallic heatsinks give it a bold, intense look, while the L-shaped backplate adds both style and practical protection against sharp edges.

Specifications

Model : ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI

Chipset : Intel® Z890 Chipset

BIOS : 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability : WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System : Windows 11 (22H2 later)

CPU

Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors

(Series 2)*

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Memory

2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5

Support up to 9200+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

Supports DIMM Flex

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)

Graphics

1 x HDMI™ port

2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB

Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs

2.1.

In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to

8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or

16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP

alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.

VGA resolution support depends on

processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

While installing the operating

system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the

back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion Slots

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)*

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)

Storage

Total Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA

6Gb/s ports*

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)**

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type

2230/2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type

2230/2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)

2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports

PCIe RAID 0/1, SATA RAID 0/1.

M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with

PCIEX16(G5). When M.2_2 slot is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5) will run

x8 only.

Install ROG FPS Card to support 2 x

SATA 6Gb/s ports.

Ethernet

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 7*

2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 

Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**

Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to

5.8Gbps transfer rate.

Bluetooth® v5.4

*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the

operating system

For

Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions,

Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.

For

Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.

Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth

regulatory may vary between countries.

USB

Rear USB (Total 9 ports)

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (2 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)

3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)

1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 3 ports)

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB

Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional

USB 5Gbps ports

ROG STRIX HIVE II (Total 2 ports)

2 x USB 10Gbps ports ( 1 x USB Type-C®+ 1 x

Type-A)

ROG FPS Card (Total 3 ports)

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3

USB 2.0 ports

* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max.

5V/3A

Audio

ROG Strix Hive II Audio Features

- ROG Hyper-Grounding Technology

- ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC

- Silver-plated audio jacks

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

* All audio functions on ROG STRIX Z890-I

GAMING WIFI are supported through the ROG STRIX HIVE II.

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (2 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)

3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)

1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x HDMI™ port

1 x Wi-Fi module

1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port

1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling Related 

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header

1 x Extra Flow Fan header

Power Related 

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector

Storage Related 

2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 

USB 

1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB

Type-C®)

1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional

USB 5Gbps ports

Miscellaneous

2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

1 x 2-pin Power Button header

1 x Thermal Sensor header

2 x USB Type-C® connectors to install ROG

FPS card

ROG FPS card 

2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x Front Panel header

1 x Alteration PCIe Mode switch

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional

USB 2.0 ports

Special Features

Extreme Engine Digi+

- 5K Black metallic capacitors 

ASUS Q-Design 

- M.2 Q-Release Duo

- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe

SafeSlot)

- Q-Antenna

- Q-Dashboard

- Q-DIMM

- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

- M.2 heatsink backplate

- M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

- Fan bracket

ASUS EZ DIY

- BIOS FlashBack™ button

- BIOS FlashBack™ LED

- CPU Socket lever protector

- ProCool II

- Pre-mounted I/O shield

- SafeDIMM

- Backplate

Aura Sync

- Addressable Gen 2 headers

ROG STRIX HIVE II

1 x USB Type-C® connects to motherboard

2 x USB 10Gbps ports ( 1 x USB Type-C®+ 1 x

Type-A)

1 x Headphone jack with mic in

1 x FlexKey button 

1 x Power button 

1 x Volume control knob with mute button

Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA

[white], Boot Device [yellow green])

Software Features

ROG Exclusive Software

- ROG CPU-Z

- Dolby Atmos

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Creator

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)

- GameFirst

- Power Saving

HWiNFO

AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) 

ASUS AI Advisor

ASUS Driver Hub

ASUS GlideX

Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)

Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS

AI Overclocking Guide

ASUS EZ DIY 

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 

- ASUS EZ Flash

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- ASUS MyHotkey

NPU Boost

Accessories

Cables

1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 

1 x Panel Cable

ROG FPS Card

1 x ROG FPS Card

ROG STRIX HIVE II

1 x ROG STRIX HIVE II

1 x USB Type-C® power connection cable

Miscellaneous

1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

1 x Cable ties package

1 x ROG key chain

1 x ROG Strix stickers

Documentation

1 x Quick start guide

Form Factor

Mini-ITX Form Factor

6.7 inch x 6.7 inch (17 cm x 17 cm)