CPU

Supports Intel Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2), LGA1851* Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. ** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel Z890 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5 Support up to 7600+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/. ** 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.

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.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

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.

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.

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.

Back Panel I/O 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) 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

Internal I/O Connectors

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 System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4) header

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

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - Power Saving ASUS AI Advisor ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX 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 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey

BIOS

256 (128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 3 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

Windows 11  (22H2 & later)

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)