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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z890 AI TOP Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Y3BX-0B5VR MPN Z890 AI TOP

E-ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with DDR5 memory up to 256 GB, four M.2 slots, dual Thunderbolt 5, WIFI7 and twin 10 GbE LAN ports

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 /
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 256 GB maximum DDR5 capacity across four DIMM slots with XMP 3.0
  • 16+1+2 phase VRM with 80 A smart power stages for stable delivery
  • Dual 10 GbE LAN plus WIFI7 for high-speed wired and wireless networking
  • Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports and four M.2 slots for fast I/O expansion

LGA 1851 platform for Intel Core Ultra Series 2

This E-ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z890 chipset and the LGA 1851 socket to support Intel Core Ultra processors from Series 2. Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 256 GB of memory with XMP 3.0 profiles. Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, Wi-Fi 7 and twin 10 GbE LAN ports handle high-throughput peripherals and networking. The board targets workstation builds that need maximum connectivity and expandability.

Sustained-load behaviour and thermal design

A 16+1+2 phase power delivery uses 80 A smart power stages to feed the CPU during long render or compile sessions. VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard dissipate heat across the voltage regulators and four M.2 slots. This cooling layout keeps clock speeds stable when all cores run at high frequency for extended periods.

PCIe 5.0 and Thunderbolt 5 interface limits

The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot runs at x16; a second CPU-linked x16 slot runs at x8 and shares bandwidth with the first. A chipset-linked PCIe 4.0 x4 slot becomes unavailable when the corresponding M.2 connector is populated. Thunderbolt 5 provides up to 80 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for external storage and display chains.

Highlights

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 256 GB maximum DDR5 capacity across four DIMM slots with XMP 3.0
  • 16+1+2 phase VRM with 80 A smart power stages for stable delivery
  • Dual 10 GbE LAN plus WIFI7 for high-speed wired and wireless networking
  • Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports and four M.2 slots for fast I/O expansion

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ890 AI TOP
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
ChipsetIntel Z890
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200 / DDR5 9333 / DDR5 9466 / DDR5 9500
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0
Memory Feature4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Support CUDIMM memory module
PCI Express 5.0 x16CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
* The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.
If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCI Express 4.0 x16Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2L_SB connector. The PCIEX4 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2L_SB connector.
Serial ATA (SATA)8 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
Chipset:
- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2L_SB)
SATA RAIDRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Audio ChipsetESS ES9260 CODEC (rear panel audio)
- High Definition Audio
- 2-channel
Realtek ALC897 CODEC (front panel audio)
LAN Chipset2 x Marvell AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chips
Max LAN Speed2 x 10Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBLUETOOTH 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x DisplayPort In port
1 x HDMI port (Note)
2 x audio jacks
2 x Intel Thunderbolt 5 connectors (USB Type-C ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x RJ-45 ports
(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
Onboard USB2 x USB Type-C headers, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
4 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB4 USB Type-C port)
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
1 x
BIOS Feature1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Windows 11Windows 11 64-bit
Form FactorExtended ATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 11.2"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
FeaturesSupport for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
Shipping weight3.52 kg
Package size371 × 330 × 95 mm

Questions about this item

How much power do the 16+1+2 phase 80A VRM stages draw under sustained load?

The 16+1+2 phase design uses 80A smart power stages for efficient delivery to Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors.

Which DDR5 memory kits are required to reach the listed speeds up to 9500 MT/s?

Four 288-pin DDR5 DIMMs supporting XMP 3.0 profiles up to 9500 MT/s, maximum 256 GB total with 64 GB per module.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 x16 graphics card run at full speed in the chipset-linked PCIEX4 slot?

The PCIEX4 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 and shares bandwidth with the M2L_SB connector; installing an M.2 device there disables the slot.

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