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ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W Intel motherboard

SKU CH-SAA9-CJAG9 MPN Z890

ATX motherboard with LGA 1851 socket, 16+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, Thunderbolt header

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Channel SupportedDual Channel
  • Memory FeatureSupports up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked

+CPU +Ultra 9 285K

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor
  • Robust 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • DDR5 memory up to 9066 MT/s overclocked across four slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gbps LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C with DP Alt mode

Socket LGA 1851 ATX motherboard

The ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W pairs an Intel Z890 chipset with the Core Ultra 9 285K processor. The board targets enthusiasts who want an AI-ready desktop platform with high-speed memory and storage headroom. Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB in dual-channel mode.

DDR5 memory tops out at 9066 MT/s overclocked

PCIe 5.0 x4 is available on one M.2 slot from the CPU, while three additional M.2 slots run at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset. Rear I/O includes a USB 20 Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and three USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports. Networking uses 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.

16+1+2+1 80 A DrMOS stages feed the CPU

A six-layer PCB, alloy chokes and durable capacitors back the power delivery. Large VRM heatsinks, dedicated M.2 and PCH heatsinks, plus hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 4 handle thermals. Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release and M.2 Q-Latch simplify assembly.

Highlights

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor
  • Robust 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • DDR5 memory up to 9066 MT/s overclocked across four slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 plus one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gbps LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C with DP Alt mode

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelZ890 AYW GAMING WIFI W+Ultra9 285K
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
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 Contents1x Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU
Cables
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

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W with the Core Ultra 9 285K or buy the board alone?

The bundle includes the Core Ultra 9 285K processor already installed in the LGA 1851 socket, so you receive a ready-to-run platform without a separate CPU purchase.

What does the 9066 MT/s memory rating mean once the system is built?

It is the maximum overclocked DDR5 speed the board can reach with XMP or ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile modules; actual speed depends on the memory kit and CPU memory controller quality.

Which USB standard does the rear 20 Gbps Type-C port use and what does it cap in practice?

The port runs at USB 20 Gbps and supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, so it can drive a display and transfer data at up to 20 Gbps simultaneously.

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