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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and LGA 1851 socket

ASRock

ASRock Z890 Nova WiFi Intel motherboard

SKU CH-KCMH-EQFAJ MPN Z890 Nova WiFi

ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with LGA 1851 socket, 20+1+2+1+1 power phases, four DDR5 slots up to 9200+ MHz, PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 x16 slots, four M.2 sockets, 7.1 audio

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 /
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB

Option Z890 Nova WiFi

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 20+1+2+1+1 power phase design with 110A SPS for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB dual-channel memory with XMP 3.0 profiles
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1-channel HD audio with Nahimic enhancement

Socket and audience

The ASRock Z890 Nova WiFi is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors using the LGA 1851 socket. It targets enthusiasts who want high memory throughput and multiple fast storage lanes on a mainstream desktop platform.

Upgrade scope

Moving from a Z790 board brings the new LGA 1851 socket, DDR5 support up to 9600 MHz, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and a 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRM rated at 110 A per stage. The jump is worth it when you need the CPU generation change and the extra M.2 Gen5 bandwidth.

Build experience

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots and clearly labelled M.2 sockets simplify assembly. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with M2_4, so populating that M.2 disables the second x16 slot. Thunderbolt 4 headers require careful cable routing to avoid blocking adjacent connectors.

Highlights

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 20+1+2+1+1 power phase design with 110A SPS for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB dual-channel memory with XMP 3.0 profiles
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1-channel HD audio with Nahimic enhancement

Specifications

BrandASRock
ModelZ890 Nova WiFi
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
ChipsetIntel Z890
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9600
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0
Memory FeatureSupports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9600MHz+(OC)*
- 1DPC 1R Up to 9600+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
- 1DPC 2R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively.
- 2DPC 1R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
- 2DPC 2R Up to 5800+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
PCI Express 5.0 x16CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
PCI Express 4.0 x16Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
* PCIE1 supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 slots.
* If PCIE2 is occupied, M2_4 will be disabled.
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
* Supports
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Additional RAID ControllerSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC4082
Audio Channels7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection
Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
Nahimic Audio
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8126
Second LAN ChipsetKiller E3100G
Max LAN Speed5Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports2 x Antenna Ports
1 x HDMI Port
1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol)*
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)**
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports**
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
2 x RJ-45 LAN Ports
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
* Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging
** USB32_56 are Lightning Gaming Ports. USB32_34 support Ultra USB Power.
Onboard USB2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
Other Connectors3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
1 x RGB LED Header*
3 x Addressable LED Headers**
2 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
4 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
1 x Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)***
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)
1 x Dr. Debug with LED
1 x Power Button with LED
1 x Reset Button with LED
* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up t
BIOS Feature256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
SoftwareSoftware
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- Killer Control Center
* These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
FeaturesSuperb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
- USB4 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s)
Rock-Solid Durability
- Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
- 20+1+2+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Memory OC Shield
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
- 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
Ultrafast Gaming
- 5G LAN, Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
- BIOS Flashback Button
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
Package Contents4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x M.2 Expansion Card
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
3 x Thermistor Cables
1 x Screw for M.2 Socket
1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket
Shipping weight2.99 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 89 mm

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Questions about this item

What case clearance does the ATX board with four 288-pin DDR5 slots and a 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRM need?

The board follows standard ATX dimensions, so any case that accepts ATX motherboards will fit the four DDR5 slots and the 20+1+2+1+1 phase VRM heatsink without extra clearance checks.

Which CPU power connectors must be seated for the 110A SPS VCore delivery on the LGA 1851 socket?

Connect both the 8-pin and the 4-pin EPS cables to the motherboard; missing the 4-pin connector is the common oversight that limits the 110A SPS VCore capability.

When should the 20K Black capacitors rated for 20000 hours be inspected or replaced?

The 20K Black capacitors are rated for 20000 hours of operation; plan a visual inspection around that interval and replace any that show bulging or leakage.

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