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ASUS · LGA 1851 · Z890M

ASUS Prime Z890M-PLUS WiFi

Micro-ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 10-phase VRM · 7 (802.11be)

Quality
71
VRM
41
Value
80
Amazon
$170
ASUS Prime Z890M-PLUS WiFi
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$170
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Overall71.2
VRM41.0
Chipset100.0
Expansion / storage110.0
Connectivity60.0
Audio45.0
Quality / price79.6
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Written analysis

ASUS Prime Z890M-PLUS WiFi at a glance

The ASUS Prime Z890M-PLUS WiFi uses the Micro-ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and Z890M chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 8666 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 41.0, placing the power delivery in the mid-range class. The board lists 10 CPU power phases, 80 A power stages in a 10(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is a sensible match for mainstream processors, with conservative tuning on higher-power chips.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 110.0: exceptionally well equipped . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 4 ×16 slots.

On-board storage consists of 3 M.2 slots and 6 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280. That is enough NVMe capacity for a multi-drive gaming or creator setup without immediately relying on an add-in card.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 60.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) ; wired networking is 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 8 rear connections and 1 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 45.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC892/ALC897. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 71.20, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 79.6—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Motherboard
ASUS Prime Z890M-PLUS WiFi
Chipset / socket
Z890M / LGA 1851
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$170
Availability
In stock
Price updated
4 days, 2 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
10 (80 A)
Power design
10(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A)
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 8666 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
4
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 4
3

Storage

M.2 slots
3
M.2 lengths
2280
SATA ports
6

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K@60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K@120Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C 5 Gbps
1
Front USB-C PD
15 W
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4/5/6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC892/ALC897
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Features DIMM Fit and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII). Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. While installing the operating system, it is recommended to connect your monitor to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
Expansion notes
One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot supports x4 mode. Two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots support x1 mode. Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site for more details.
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2280 · CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
M.2_3
4.0 4 · 2280 · Chipset
RAID
SATA / PCIe (['0', '1', '5', '10'])
Storage notes
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 slot from the CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
USB notes
The rear 20Gbps USB Type-C port supports DP Alt mode. A Thunderbolt (USB4) header is available, but the number of ports it supports is not specified. A note indicates that 'USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth', which is associated with both the rear USB 2.0 ports and the front USB 2.0 headers. A USB Type-C port supports power delivery up to 15W (5V/3A), but it is not specified whether this applies to the front or rear port; it has been attributed to the front port.
Audio notes
Features include jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack-retasking, audio shielding, premium audio capacitors, and dedicated audio PCB layers. Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback. A chassis with a front panel HD audio module is required for 7.1 surround sound output.
Networking notes
2x2 Wi-Fi 7, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate. Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system. For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 requires 24H2 or later for full functions; older versions only support Wi-Fi 6E. No driver is available for Windows 10. Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulations may vary between countries. The Bluetooth version may vary; refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website.
Button notes
The text mentions a 'Clear CMOS header', which requires a jumper, not a dedicated physical button.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · 1 OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · 3 ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM · Thunderbolt
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Support up to 8666+MT/s (OC),  Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III(AEMPIII)
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x HDMI™ port***  
1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output****
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
**Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
****Supports max. 4K@120Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
****** While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion slots

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
Intel® Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Intel® Z890 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® 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.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
1x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) **
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports**
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
** USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth.

Internal I/O

Fan 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
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V CPU Power connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Chassis Intrusion 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 (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header

Rear I/O

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)
1x USB 10Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Wireless

Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require  24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only support Wi-Fi 6E.
For Windows 10, please note that no driver is available , please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Audio

Realtek 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.

Special features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers

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