GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS
The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS motherboard serves as the foundation for PC builds featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. This ATX board, measuring 305 × 244 mm, uses the LGA 1851 socket and the advanced Intel Z890 chipset. This model offers a stable power delivery system and a wide range of modern interfaces for connecting internal and external components. Users can install DDR5 RAM and take advantage of the high-speed PCI Express 5.0 bus for graphics cards and fast NVMe storage.
Intel Z890
Chipset
LGA 1851
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS motherboard
- Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket
- 16+1+2 phase power delivery system with 60A DrMOS for the processor
- Four DIMM slots accommodate up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM
- Storage can be expanded with four M.2 slots and four SATA III ports
- Wireless connectivity provided by Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth version 5.4
- Fast wired network connection handled by a 5Gb/s LAN port
- Easy component installation with EZ-Latch Plus features
Power delivery
The power delivery system of the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 motherboard features a Twin Digital VRM design in a 16+1+2 phase configuration. The main VCORE processor power supply uses 60A DrMOS. The VCCGT phase uses 40A DrMOS and VCCSA relies on 60A DrMOS. The design, with two layers of copper in the PCB, efficiently dissipates heat and reduces temperatures under load. Power is supplied to the board by one 24-pin ATX connector and two 8-pin EPS connectors with Solid Pin technology.
Component cooling
The sophisticated VRM Thermal Armor Advanced passive cooling system uses 5W/mK thermal pads and an integrated IO Shield plate. Cooling for the solid-state drives in the M.2 slots is handled by M.2 Thermal Guard heatsinks and the patented M.2 EZ-Flex design. Users can connect four system fans and two water pumps to regulate temperatures within the PC case. There are also two processor fan connectors and a special RL-ILM mechanism to reduce mechanical pressure on the socket.
Memory and storage support
Four DIMM memory slots support dual-channel DDR5 RAM with a total capacity of up to 256GB. The internal memory per slot is 64GB. For data storage, there are four fast M.2 drive slots and four classic Serial ATA III connectors. One of the M.2 slots uses the fast PCIe 5.0 bus, while the remaining three operate on the PCIe 4.0 interface. The board supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 disk arrays.
Network features
Wireless communication is handled by a Wi-Fi 7 network adapter with an Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 controller model and an integrated Bluetooth version 5.4 interface. A directional, high-gain external antenna is included in the package. A wired internet connection is provided by a fast RJ-45 Ethernet port with a speed of 5Gb/s, controlled by a Realtek RTL8126 controller. The rear panel also offers one USB 4 Type-C port with DisplayPort-Alt support, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports.
Expansion slots
The motherboard offers one PCI Express x16 Gen 5.0 slot with PCIe UD Slot mechanical reinforcement for installing a graphics card. For other expansion cards, there are two PCI Express x16 Gen 4.0 slots operating in x4 mode. Internal connectors on the board include two Thunderbolt headers for fast data transfers and one TPM connector for a security module. The rear panel also features a DisplayPort version 2.1 video output supporting resolutions up to 3840 × 2160 pixels.
User features and audio
The M.2 EZ-Latch Plus and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus mechanical features enable easy, tool-free installation of components. Sound processing is handled by a Realtek ALC1220-VB audio chip combined with WIMA capacitors, which provide clear 7.1-channel audio. Users can customise the appearance with the RGB FUSION system, which controls one classic RGB LED header and three addressable ARGB LED headers. The rear panel also features a useful Q-Flash Plus button for easy BIOS updates.
Port selection
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 4
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot - 3× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1 (1 header)
- Rear USB 2.0: 4
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 3
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 2
- Rear USB 4.0: 1
Graphics
- DisplayPort 2.1
- Graphics outputs: DisplayPort
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Sound card: Realtek ALC1220
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm jack, optical S/PDIF
Other
- Rear: Power button, Reset button, Q-Flash Plus button, Clear CMOS button, RJ-45 (LAN) 5Gb/s, 2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
- Power: 24pin, 2× 8pin
- Cooling: number of PWM FAN (4 pins) - 6, water pump - 2× 4 pins
- Internal: TPM, RGB LED, 3× addressable RGB LED, front panel audio, 2× Thunderbolt 5 connector
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (also known as a mainboard), it's important to pay close attention to the socket type, form factor, and chipset. These parameters are the most crucial, ensuring compatibility between the board and the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the remaining connectors dictate which other components you'll need for your future computer.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Series
Compatibility
Colour
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