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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU installed in LGA 1851 socket

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO Intel motherboard & Core Ultra 7 265K CPU combo

SKU CH-4K1X-S56PJ

Z890 ATX motherboard paired with a Core Ultra 7 265K, DDR5 up to 9200 MT/s, WiFi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and a 22+2+1+2 stage VRM

  • 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 7 265K

  • AI-ready platform for advanced computing workloads
  • 22+2+1+2 power stages deliver stable CPU current
  • DDR5 support up to 9200 MT/s for high memory bandwidth
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide fast wireless connectivity
  • Thunderbolt 4 ports enable high-speed peripheral expansion

Ready for Advanced AI PCs

This motherboard and CPU combo targets builders who want an LGA 1851 platform ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The Z890 chipset and 125W Arrow Lake chip deliver the compute headroom needed for demanding AI workloads and high-refresh gaming.

Installation notes and common pitfalls

The ATX board uses a 22+2+1+2 stage VRM with 110A, 90A and 80A power stages, so CPU power connectors must be fully seated. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256GB at 9200 MT/s, but populating all four can limit top frequency. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot drops to x8 when M.2_3 or M.2_4 are populated, a frequent oversight.

Capacity and headroom

Dual-channel DDR5 scales to 256GB, giving ample room for large datasets and heavy multitasking. The CPU provides 30MB L3 and 36MB L2 cache plus integrated Intel Graphics for quick-sync tasks. Storage includes one PCIe 5.0 M.2, additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. Networking tops out at 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps LAN plus WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Highlights

  • AI-ready platform for advanced computing workloads
  • 22+2+1+2 power stages deliver stable CPU current
  • DDR5 support up to 9200 MT/s for high memory bandwidth
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide fast wireless connectivity
  • Thunderbolt 4 ports enable high-speed peripheral expansion

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO+Ultra 7 265K
ModelROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO+Ultra 7 265K
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 7 265K 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

How do I verify the ASUS AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II features are active after I build the system?

Enter the UEFI and confirm AI Overclocking shows a predicted frequency for the Core Ultra 7 265K, then check that AI Cooling II has calibrated fan curves for the 22+2+1+2 power-stage VRM and chassis headers.

What comes in the combo box and which essential parts must I purchase separately?

The package includes the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard and the Core Ultra 7 265K processor only; you must add DDR5 memory modules, an M.2 SSD, a graphics card, a CPU cooler, a power supply, and a case.

Which DDR5 speed should I choose for the four 288-pin slots that support up to 256 GB?

Pick a kit rated for the board's validated 9200+ MT/s XMP profile if you want maximum bandwidth, or any lower-speed DDR5 kit that fits your budget and capacity needs.

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