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ATX motherboard in white finish with large silver heatsinks and CPU installed

ASUS

ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W Intel motherboard & Core Ultra 7 265K CPU

SKU CH-W5KH-RPT8G MPN Z890

A Z890 ATX motherboard paired with a Core Ultra 7 265K CPU, delivering 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7.

  • 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

Model Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W

+CPU +Ultra 7 265K

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor
  • Stable power from 16+1+2+1 80A DrMOS stages and ProCool connectors
  • DDR5 memory up to 9066 MT/s across four 288-pin slots
  • One PCIe 5.0 M.2 plus three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gb LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C with 30 W fast-charge

Advanced AI PC Platform

This combination pairs the ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W motherboard with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor on the LGA 1851 socket. The board delivers a 16+1+2+1 stage power design with 80A DrMOS for stable delivery. It targets builders who want an Advanced AI PC-ready foundation with DDR5 memory and high-speed connectivity. The CPU brings 30MB L3 cache, 36MB L2 cache and integrated Intel Graphics.

Enthusiast Builders vs Compact Systems

The ATX form factor, four M.2 slots with heatsinks and extensive rear I/O suit enthusiasts planning multi-GPU or multi-storage configurations. DIY-friendly features such as PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack simplify assembly and troubleshooting. Users building small-form-factor systems or needing legacy PCI slots should consider a different platform. The 125W processor also requires a capable cooler, which is not included.

DDR5 Memory Scaling to 9066 MT/s

The four 288-pin slots support dual-channel DDR5 up to 256GB and speeds of 9066+ MT/s when overclocked, with XMP and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile support. This memory ceiling is the key specification that determines whether the platform matches workload demands. Builders needing maximum memory bandwidth for AI compute or content creation will benefit; those restricted to lower-speed kits will not fully utilise the capability.

Highlights

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor
  • Stable power from 16+1+2+1 80A DrMOS stages and ProCool connectors
  • DDR5 memory up to 9066 MT/s across four 288-pin slots
  • One PCIe 5.0 M.2 plus three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gb LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C with 30 W fast-charge

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelZ890 AYW GAMING WIFI W+Ultra 7 265K
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 7 265K 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

What PCIe 5.0 speed does the M.2_1 slot cap at in practice?

The M.2_1 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 with a 2280 or 22110 drive, giving the full 5.0 bandwidth from the Core Ultra 7 265K CPU.

What physical space and clearance does the board need in the case?

ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, four 288-pin DDR5 slots, one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, four M.2 slots (2280/22110), and 4-pin headers for CPU, CPU OPT, AIO pump and four chassis fans.

How is the CPU installed and what step do builders often miss?

Open the LGA 1851 socket lever, align the Core Ultra 7 265K triangle marker, seat the processor gently, close and latch the lever, then apply thermal paste and mount the cooler — skipping the alignment marker is the common error.

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