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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and black PCB

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS Intel motherboard

SKU CH-YWKJ-BPKWR MPN Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with LGA 1851 socket, 16+1+2 digital power phases, DDR5 up to 9466 MT/s, four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, USB4, WiFi 7 and 5 GbE LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardSupport up to DDR5 9466+MT/s (OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB
  • Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on LGA 1851 socket
  • Stable power delivery via 16+1+2 digital VRM with premium chokes
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9466 MT/s with Intel XMP 3.0
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 5 GbE LAN for high-speed connectivity
  • Screwless M.2 installation and single-click GPU release simplify the build

Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS uses the LGA 1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset to support Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Four 288-pin slots accept DDR5 memory up to 256 GB with XMP 3.0 profiles. The 16+1+2 digital VRM design delivers steady power for demanding workloads.

Advanced VRM heatsinks manage thermals

Advanced VRM heatsinks provide better heat dissipation for the 16+1+2 power phase layout. Integrated I/O shield simplifies assembly and airflow. WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connect through a directional ultra-high gain antenna. A 5 GbE LAN port handles wired traffic without extra controllers.

EZ-Latch and DriverBIOS simplify the build

PCIe EZ-Latch Plus releases a graphics card with a single click. M.2 EZ-Latch Click and Plus enable screwless installation for heatsinks and SSDs across four M.2 slots. WIFI EZ-Plug attaches the antenna quickly. DriverBIOS loads the WiFi driver before the OS starts. Rear EZ Buttons give organised troubleshooting access.

Highlights

  • Ready for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on LGA 1851 socket
  • Stable power delivery via 16+1+2 digital VRM with premium chokes
  • DDR5 memory support up to 9466 MT/s with Intel XMP 3.0
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus 5 GbE LAN for high-speed connectivity
  • Screwless M.2 installation and single-click GPU release simplify the build

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
ChipsetIntel Z890
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardSupport up to DDR5 9466+MT/s (OC)
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureSupport Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
PCI Express 5.0 x16CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* The PCIEX16 slot 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:
- 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4(PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 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 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBLUETOOTH 5.4
Back I/O Ports1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x USB4 USB Type-C port (DisplayPort (Note))
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x DisplayPort (Note)
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors (For GIGABYTE Thunderbolt 5 add-in card only)
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
BIOS Feature1 x 512 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
Shipping weight2.50 kg
Package size356 × 292 × 89 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPU into the LGA 1851 socket without bending pins?

Align the triangle marker on the processor with the socket corner, lower it straight down without force, then secure the retention lever; the pins are in the socket, so keeping the CPU level prevents damage.

What maintenance does the 16+1+2 phase VRM heatsink need over time?

Dust the VRM fins with compressed air every few months and check that the thermal pads still contact the MOSFETs; dried pads should be replaced to keep temperatures stable.

At what point does the DDR5 9466 MT/s memory ceiling limit sustained workloads?

The board tops out at DDR5 9466 MT/s via XMP 3.0, so memory bandwidth caps there; pushing higher requires a different platform.

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