Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Intel 1851 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 4x M.2 Sockets, 2x USB-C Port, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI / 1x USB-C (USB4)
£323.60
Key Features
Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
Digital twin 16+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
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 : 4*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard L
Fast Networking : 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
Extended Connectivity : THUNDERBOLT™ 4 Type-C with DP-Alt, DisplayPort
High-Res Audio : ALC1220 & WIMA Audiophile Grade Capacitors
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
Infinite Memory Performance
D5 Bionic Corsa Technology.
Steady Power
Keeps your computing smooth.
D5 Bionic Corsa
Advanced AI-enhanced overclocking tech. for DDR5.
Comprehensive Thermal
Keep your system cool and efficient.
Hassle-free Assembly
Ultimate DIY-Friendly experience.
Tailored Computing
More superb, user-friendly, customized BIOS & software.
Born from Ultra Durable™
Built for longevity and reliability.
Memory
Infinite Memory Performance
AORUS gaming motherboards boost DDR5 memory performance and offer top-notch compatibility using various advanced methods.
*Memory overclocking and XMP support may vary. Please refer to the qualified vendor list (QVL) for details and note that product features may vary by model.
D5 Bionic Corsa
AI Overclockin For peak performance
AORUS AI Snatch
Auto-Overclocking Software by AI model
*Coming soon
AI SNATCH Engine
Advanced AI Overclocking Model
AI Design
For MB signal enhancement
AI-Driven PCB Design
Redefining PCB Design with AI
HyperTune BIOS
AI-Driven Advanced BIOS Optimization Technology
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.
16 VCORE Phases SPS 80A
Unlock the full power of your multi-core CPU for unmatched performance.
*8+8 phases parallel power design
VCCGT Phase DrMOS 40A
Optimized for integrated GPU performance and memory management within the CPU.
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
Level Up Epic VRM heatsinks for non-stop gaming
4X Massive cooling surface
Exceptional heat dissipation
Superior Heatpipe
5 W/mK thermal pad
M.2 Thermal Guard
with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate
* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.
6x optimized heat dissipation
M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
3x M.2 slots coverage
Small Vents, Big Cooling Power
* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.
Up To 7°C lower temperature
RL-ILM design
Reduce up to 4°C
Smart Fan 6
Cool. Quiet. Customized.
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.
WIFI EZ-Plug
The WIFI EZ-Plug design integrates Wi-Fi antenna plugs into one adapter, EZ to install.
EZ-Latch Designs
User-friendly designs simplifying the assembly process.
M.2 EZ-Latch Click
screwless installation for M.2 heatsink
M.2 EZ-Latch Click
M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
PCIe EZ-Latch Plus
Sensor Panel Link
Fast-Access Controls
Handy, Revert, Refresh
EZ Debug Zone Q-FLASH Auto Scan
More Quick Control Elements
Connectivity
All-round Connectivity
Experience ultimate connectivity with next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi solutions, delivering lightning-fast data transfer speeds.
All-round Connectivity
THUNDERBOLT™ 4
Wi-Fi 7
Directional Ultra-high Gain Antenna
2.5GbE LAN
Conquer gaming realms with unparalleled audio
True High-Fidelity Music
Audiophile Grade Capacitors
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.
PCIe UD Slot X
The latest PCIe UD Slot X offers unparalleled robustness, delivering superior protection for your graphics card.
10X load-bearing capacity
integrated, single-piece design anchored to a exclusive backplate
Inner Lining Rubber Strip
Safeguards your graphics card’s PCB against potential damage
Zinc Alloy
Provides effective EMI shielding for high-frequency signals
UD Power Connector
Our innovative UD Power Connector design enhances power conductivity and thermal dissipation.
Solid Pins
Delivers superior conductivity and signal transmission and reduces metal wear from repeated connections.
Ultra Durable PCIe Armor
Features a metal reinforcement plate for the PCIe x16 slot, enhancing stability and durability to support large graphics cards.
Tailored Computing
Collaborative Excellence in Computing
GIGABYTE motherboards showcases our devotion to BIOS improvement. Through synergy with our user community, we democratize next-level computing power.
UC BIOS
Restructured with user-centered and intuitive performance adjustment mechanisms.
Multi-Theme
Multiple BIOS skin with newly exclusive grayscale mode
AIO Fan Control
Adjust AIO fan speed in the BIOS
AI PerfDrive
GIGABYTE Control Center
A unified software platform encompassing multiple GIGABYTE product.
RGB Fusion
Personalize the RGB illumination on your motherboard and connected peripherals.
HWiNFO
Exclusive Partnership
Power Monitor
AORUS & HWiNFO Co-branded OSD
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 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
Support CUDIMM memory module
(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:
– 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB4® USB Type-C® port), 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 – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Support for up to triple-display at the same time
Audio
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0)
– 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
– BLUETOOTH 5.4
– Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard
Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1)
– 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
– BLUETOOTH 5.4
– Support for 11be 160MHz 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.
Chipset:
– 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
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)
Chipset:
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
– 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 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:
– 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®) ports on the back panel
*Support up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices
*Support up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices
*Support up to 10Gbps with USB 3.2 devices
Chipset:
– 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
– 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
– 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 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
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x R