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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO BTF Motherboard
  • Model:ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO BTF
  • Supports Intel Core Ultra (LGA1851)
  • Intel Z890 chipset, ATX form factor
  • Up to 256GB DDR5, 4 DIMM slots
  • PCIe 5.0, WiFi 7, Thunderbolt 4, 6x M.2 slots
  • 3 Years Warranty from ASUS
₹ 63,600
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Model
ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO BTF
CPU
Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851*
CPU - Turbo Boost Support
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
CPU Notes
* 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 Slots
4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
Memory Speed Support
Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Memory Architecture
Dual channel memory architecture
XMP Support
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
DIMM Flex
Supports DIMM Flex
NitroPath DRAM Technology
NitroPath DRAM Technology
DIMM FIT
DIMM FIT
AEMP III
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
Memory Notes
* 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 Output
1 x HDMI™ port**
Graphics Thunderbolt Support
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
Graphics Notes
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. **** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time. ***** 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 - CPU
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes)**
Expansion Slots - Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
Expansion Slots - Chipset Additional
1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
Expansion Slot Notes
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Storage Supported
Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Storage - CPU
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Storage - CPU Additional 1
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Storage - CPU Additional 2
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
Storage - CPU Additional 3
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
Storage - Chipset
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Storage - Chipset Additional
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
SATA Ports
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Storage Notes
* 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 ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
Ethernet Additional
1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
LAN Features
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7*
Wireless MIMO
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wireless Bands
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Wi-Fi Speed
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® v5.4***
Wireless Notes
*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 supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. ** 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.
Rear USB Ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®); 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®); 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
Rear USB Total
Total 11 ports
Front USB Ports
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)**; 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®); 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports; 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Front USB Total
Total 10 ports
USB Power Output
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A; ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
Audio CODEC
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*
Audio Features
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Audio Additional Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology- ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC- Gold-plated audio jacks- Rear optical S/PDIF out port- Premium audio capacitors
Audio Notes
* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.
Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)1 x HDMI™ port1 x Wi-Fi module1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port2 x Gold-plated audio jacks1 x Optical S/PDIF out port1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button1 x Clear CMOS button
Internal I/O Connectors - Fan and Cooling
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x W_PUMP+ headers
Internal I/O Connectors - Power
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors1 x Graphics card high power slot1 x 12V-2X6 Auxiliary power connector
Internal I/O Connectors - Storage
6 x M.2 slots (Key M)4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Internal I/O Connectors - USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C® )2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Internal I/O Connectors - Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch1 x FlexKey button1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)1 x Start button1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header1 x Thermal Sensor header1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header*
Internal I/O Notes
* The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot.
Special Features - Extreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button- Start button
Special Features - Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black metallic capacitors- MicroFine alloy choke
Special Features - ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch- M.2 Q-Release- M.2 Q-Slide- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)- Q-Antenna- Q-Code- Q-Connector- Q-Dashboard- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])- Q-Slot
Special Features - ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate- M.2 heatsink- Metal backplate- VRM heatsink design
Special Features - ASUS EZ DIY
- Backplate- BIOS FlashBack™ button- Clear CMOS button- CPU Socket lever protector- ProCool II- Pre-mounted I/O shield- SafeSlot- SafeDIMM
Special Features - Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
Special Features - ROG M.2 PowerBoost
ROG M.2 PowerBoost
Software Features - ROG Exclusive Software
- ROG CPU-Z- Dolby Atmos- Polymo Lighting II- Internet Security (1-year full version)
Software Features - ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate- AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)- Aura Creator- Aura Sync- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)- GameFirst- Power Saving- Hwinfo
Software Features - Others
ASUS AI AdvisorASUS DriverHubASUS GlideXThunderbolt™ ShareTurboV CoreAdobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS Features
NPU BoostAI Overclocking GuideASUS EZ DIY- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3- ASUS EZ Flash- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode- ASUS MyHotkeyFlexKey
BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
WOL by PME
Accessories - Cables
1 x ARGB RGB extension cable4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Accessories - Cooling Kit
1 x DDR5 fan holder1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110
Accessories - Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna1 x Q-connector3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages1 x ROG stickers6 x M.2 rubber packages1 x ROG thank you card1 x ROG Bottle Opener
Accessories - Installation Media
1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
Accessories - Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
Operating System
Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
Dimensions
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )