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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO ATX motherboard in dark finish with CPU installed

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO + Core Ultra 5 245K Combo

SKU CH-C1PW-VX741

Z890 ATX motherboard paired with a 245K processor on LGA 1851, 22+2+1+2 power stages, DDR5 up to 9200 MT/s, WiFi 7, Thunderbolt, 5 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps LAN, 7.1 audio.

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel

Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

+CPU +Ultra 5 245K

  • Ready for advanced AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
  • 22+2+1+2 power stages rated up to 110A for stable overclocking headroom
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9200 MT/s with NitroPath DRAM technology
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps LAN for fast connectivity
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and multiple M.2 slots for high-speed expansion

AI-Ready Z890 Platform

This combination pairs the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 5 245K processor on the LGA 1851 socket. The board delivers a 22+2+1+2 stage power design rated up to 110A per stage, plus ProCool II connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and metallic capacitors. It supports DDR5 memory up to 9200 MT/s across four slots with a 256GB maximum capacity. Connectivity includes WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps LAN, Thunderbolt 4, four SATA 6Gb/s ports and multiple M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 x4 modes.

Enthusiast Builder Fit

The bundle suits enthusiasts building a high-end AI-ready desktop who want integrated AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AI Networking II features alongside NitroPath DRAM Technology and NPU Boost. The 125W processor includes Intel Graphics but ships without a cooler, so a separate cooling solution is required. Users needing ECC memory, a different socket or a lower power envelope should consider other platforms.

LGA 1851 Socket Decides

The LGA 1851 socket is the single specification that determines compatibility; it accepts only Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and requires a matching cooler mounting pattern. DDR5 is the sole supported memory type with a 256GB ceiling across four 288-pin slots. PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics support comes from the CPU, while the Z890 chipset adds a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot at x4 and a PCIe 4.0 x1 slot.

Highlights

  • Ready for advanced AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
  • 22+2+1+2 power stages rated up to 110A for stable overclocking headroom
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9200 MT/s with NitroPath DRAM technology
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps LAN for fast connectivity
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and multiple M.2 slots for high-speed expansion

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO+Ultra 5 245K
ModelROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO+Ultra 5 245K
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
ChipsetIntel Z890
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory FeatureSupport up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
Supports DIMM Flex
NitroPath DRAM Technology
DIMM FIT
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
PCI Express 5.0 x16Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)**
** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
PCI Express 4.0 x16Intel Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x41 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) *
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SlimSAS slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separa
SATA RAID* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed5Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Back I/O Ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports
5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Onboard USB1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
1 x W_PUMP+ headers
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x ReTry button
1 x Start button
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header
BIOS Feature256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z
- Dolby Atmos
- Polymo Lighting II
- Internet Security (1-year full version)
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- GameFirst
- Power Saving
- Hwinfo
ASUS AI Advisor
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
Thunderbolt™ Share
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
NPU Boost
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
FlexKey
Windows 11Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
FeaturesExtreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- ReTry button
- Start button
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black metallic capacitors
- MicroFine alloy choke
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- Metal backplate
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- Backplate
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mo
Package Contents1 x Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU
Cables
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x DDR5 fan holder
1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna
1 x Q-connector
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages
1 x ROG stickers
6 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x ROG thank you card
1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

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Questions about this item

What size DDR5 modules and how many slots does the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO board accept?

The board has four 288-pin DDR5 slots supporting up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode with speeds up to 9200+ MT/s when overclocked.

Which CPU power connectors must be seated for the 22+2+1+2 stage VRM to deliver full current to the Core Ultra 5 245K?

Both ProCool II 8-pin connectors need to be fully inserted; the 22 110 A, two 90 A, one 90 A and two 80 A stages rely on both cables for stable 125 W operation.

When will the LGA 1851 socket ILM and thermal paste need attention on this combo?

Re-apply paste and check the independent loading mechanism whenever the cooler is removed or if temperatures rise above normal after extended 125 W loads.

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