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White ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, multiple M.2 covers and rear I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-ZCMP-94217

ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 with 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS stages, DDR5 to 9066 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, Thunderbolt header and four M.2 slots

  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported192GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • Memory FeatureSupports up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked
  • PCI Express 5.0 x16Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
  • Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages deliver stable CPU power
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9066 MT/s with 192 GB max capacity
  • One PCIe 5.0 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gb LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C connectivity

AI-Ready Z890 ATX Platform

The ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA 1851 socket. It targets enthusiasts and professionals who need a robust foundation for advanced AI workloads, high-speed storage and next-generation connectivity. Four DDR5 slots support up to 192GB of memory with overclocked speeds reaching 9066+ MT/s.

Thermals, Noise and Power Delivery

A 12+1+2+1 phase design uses 80A DrMOS power stages, ProCool connectors, a 6-layer PCB, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable delivery. Large VRM heatsinks, dedicated M.2 and PCH heatsinks, plus hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II keep temperatures low and fan noise minimal under sustained loads. The board draws power through standard ATX and CPU connectors.

PCIe 5.0 M.2 Slot Decides Fit

One CPU-attached M.2 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 (Key M, 2280/22110) while three chipset-attached slots run at PCIe 4.0 x4 (Key M, 2280), all with integrated cooling. This layout determines whether your fastest drive gets the full 5.0 bandwidth or shares 4.0 lanes, making it the single specification that decides if the board matches your storage strategy.

Highlights

  • Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages deliver stable CPU power
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9066 MT/s with 192 GB max capacity
  • One PCIe 5.0 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gb LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C connectivity

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelZ890 AYW GAMING WIFI W
Part Number90MB1I60-M0AAY0
ChipsetIntel Z890
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported192GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory FeatureSupports up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
PCI Express 5.0 x16Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCI Express 4.0 x16Intel Z890 Chipset:
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Support Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA RAIDIntel 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 ChannelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 ax
BluetoothBluetooth v5.3
Back I/O Ports1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C with DP Alt mode)
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Onboard USB1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge)
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
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)
1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header
BIOS Feature256(128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- Power Saving
ASUS DriverHub
ASUS GlideX
USB Wattage Watcher
TurboV Core
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 for Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- ASUS MyHotkey
Windows 11Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & 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
FeaturesASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-steel back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsinks design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- BIOS FlashBack LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support
- Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wa
Package ContentsCables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
2 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1851 socket and what step is commonly missed?

Align the processor triangle with the socket marker, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever; the step often missed is removing the protective cover from the socket before placement.

Which components on the Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W will need replacement or maintenance over time?

The CMOS battery on the board will eventually need replacing to keep BIOS settings, and case fans connected to the four 4-pin chassis headers may require cleaning or swapping after extended use.

What is the first limit reached when running the DDR5 memory at 9066 MT/s continuously?

Sustained operation at 9066 MT/s typically hits the memory controller thermal or voltage stability ceiling first, causing the system to downclock or require increased cooling to maintain the overclock.

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