ROG Maximus Z890 HERO BTF
The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF features hidden connectors for motherboard power, graphics card power, USB ports and fan cables, enabling an ultra-clean build for your Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) rig. Like the standard Z890 Hero, it also boasts ASUS-exclusive AI-enhanced tuning, DIY-friendly innovations, PCIe® 5.0, and DDR5 slots with NitroPath DRAM Technology that enables advanced memory overclocking headroom and stability. Meanwhile, Polymo Lighting II elevates your overall system aesthetic.
Advanced BTF Design
With the combination of a BTF graphics card, motherboard and chassis, you can enjoy a full hidden-connector experience. This Advanced BTF approach is achieved through the new graphics card high-power slot available on BTF motherboards, which can deliver up to 600 watts to BTF graphics cards. With a full set of BTF components, builders can eliminate visible cables for an extra-clean aesthetic.
HIDDEN-CONNECTOR DESIGN
The hidden-connector design can be ideal for first-time builders, because it provides easier cable management. The absence of visible cables also creates a clean and tidy look that would normally require an expert.
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*.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Supported processor sockets |
LGA 1851 |
| Compatible processor series |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor socket |
LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
| Unbuffered memory |
Yes |
| Maximum internal memory |
256 GB |
| ECC сompatibility |
Non-ECC |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Number of storage drives supported |
10 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Parallel processing technology support |
Not supported |
| Internal I/O |
| 12V power connector |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers |
1 |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
4 |
| Number of CPU fan connectors |
2 |
| CPU fan connector |
Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Yes |
| Front panel connector |
Yes |
| Front panel audio connector |
Yes |
| Number of SATA connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack |
1 |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity |
2 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Yes |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
4 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Features |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 11 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC4082 |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel Z890 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Expansion slots |
| 6th M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| 6th M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 5th M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| 5th M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 4th M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| 4th M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| 3rd M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
4.0 |
| 2nd M.2 largest key size |
2280 |
| 1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation |
5.0 |
| 1st M.2 largest key size |
22110 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
6 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots |
1 |
| BIOS |
| BIOS memory size |
256 Mbit |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
4.62 kg |
| Package height |
108 mm |
| Package depth |
312 mm |
| Package width |
370 mm |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Depth |
244 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
| Packaging content |
| Drivers included |
Yes |
| Antenna included |
Yes |
| Cables included |
SATA |
| Other features |
| Maximum internal memory |
256 GB |
| mSATA ports quantity |
0 |
