GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS
GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS
The GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS motherboard is the cornerstone for building a PC equipped with second-generation Intel Core Ultra series processors. This ATX board, measuring 30.5×24.4cm, features an LGA 1851 socket and an Intel Z890 chipset, connecting all hardware components and facilitating fast data communication between them. It supports modern DDR5 memory and provides stable power distribution for the smooth operation of the entire system.
Intel Z890
Chipset
Intel 1851
Socket
ATX
Form factor
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS motherboard
- Combines an Intel Z890 chipset, LGA 1851 socket and ATX form factor
- Four DDR5 slots with support for up to 256GB of memory
- Equipped with one PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot and one USB4 port
- Features four M.2 slots and four SATA III connectors
- Network interface includes a Wi-Fi 7 wireless module and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port
- Powered by a digital system with a 14+1+2 phase design
- EZ-Latch Plus screwless elements and Q-Flash Plus button for easy installation
Stable power for Intel processors
The board uses a digital power system with a 14+1+2 phase design and 60A DrMOS elements. This system delivers a stable current directly to the processor, even under intense load. The power cascade maintains low operating temperatures with its advanced VRM Thermal Armor Advanced passive cooling, which prevents performance drops due to overheating.
Modern drives
Users have a total of four slots for M.2 NVMe drives. One of these slots operates on the PCIe 5.0 interface, offering extreme transfer speeds for the system drive. Passive M.2 Thermal Guard heatsinks protect the installed SSDs from thermal throttling. The remaining three slots use the PCIe 4.0 interface for ample capacity.
USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt ports
The rear panel features a USB4 Type-C port with DisplayPort-Alt mode support, transferring video at resolutions up to 3840×2160 pixels at 144Hz. The board also offers two internal connectors for additional Thunderbolt cards. This high-speed interface simplifies connecting external devices and transferring large files. The setup is completed by two standard external USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.
Network connectivity
Wireless connectivity is handled by an integrated Wi-Fi 7 module that works with the 802.11be standard. For a stable wired connection, there's a 2.5Gbps network port managed by a Realtek chip. The wireless module is complemented by Bluetooth version 5.4 for easy pairing with accessories. A high-gain omni-directional antenna improves signal reception.
EZ-Latch system
The screwless EZ-Latch Plus mechanism makes it easy to install a graphics card into the main PCIe 5.0 slot. Similarly, the EZ-Latch Click system simplifies the quick, tool-free installation of M.2 heatsinks. These design features significantly speed up the entire PC assembly process. Users will also appreciate the physical Q-Flash Plus button for easy BIOS updates.
Surround sound
Sound is processed by an integrated Realtek ALC1220 codec with support for multi-channel output. The board includes an optical S/PDIF output and three classic audio jacks on the rear panel. Built-in RGB headers are used to connect lighting, which can then be synchronised using GIGABYTE Control Center software. This allows users to easily coordinate the look of their entire build.
Port equipment
Storage
- SATA III count: 4
- M.2 count: 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) 2.5Gb/s, 2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
- Power: 24-pin, 2× 8-pin
- Cooling: number of PWM FAN (4-pin) - 6, water pump - 2× 4-pin
- Internal: TPM, RGB LED, 3× addressable RGB LED, front panel audio, 2× Thunderbolt 5 connector
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard, it's important to pay close attention to the socket type, form factor, and chipset. These are the most critical parameters, as they ensure the board's compatibility with 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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Gigabyte, founded in 1986, is an irreplaceable player in the field of computer components. They put great emphasis on key technologies and the strictest quality standards. The company produces a wide range of basic computer components such as motherboards and graphics cards, but also have many computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, desktops and even network solutions and servers on offer. Recently they also introduced a line of Gigabyte mobile phones.
This product is not an independently functional unit and may require professional installation.
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