ASUS The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero unleashes the performance of Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) via exclusive AI PC technologies, robust power delivery, optimized thermal management, extensive PCIe® 5.0 support, DDR5 slots and WiFi 7. Meanwhile, angular design elements and Polymo II Lighting accents around the ROG logo deliver a signature aesthetic that elevates system design. ASUS AI INTELLIGENCE AI NETWORKING II AI Networking II combines intelligent technologies to continuously optimize network performance, provide trustworthy and seamless connectivity, and unleash the full speed of WiFi 7*. *Features may vary by model. AI OVERCLOCKING Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI COOLING II Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. ASUS AI ADVISOR Using AI technology to understand natural-language questions or scenario descriptions, ASUS AI Advisor allows users to explore the functionality and advanced features of ASUS motherboards in a simple and straightforward way. Overclocking NPU Boost The integrated NPU in Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) efficiently accelerates AI workflows — and NPU Boost lets you do more with it. This BIOS feature overclocks the NPU with just one click, increasing performance by up to 24%. UEFI BIOS The UEFI interface delivers easy-to-use configuration options for PC beginners, and advanced features for veterans. DIFFERENTIAL SENSING Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn’t ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately. DDR5 DOMINATION Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits can be driven far beyond the 9 GT/s mark on the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero*. M.2 SLOTS WITH ROG M.2 POWERBOOST The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero features three PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slots and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots onboard, all of which support ROG M.2 PowerBoost to help ensure that every onboard M.2 device can operate simultaneously at optimal performance. PCIE 5.0 EXPANSION SLOT The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim fully supports next-gen graphics cards. UEFI BIOS The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. ASUS DriverHub ASUS DriverHub streamlines the installation and management of ASUS drivers and utilities to keep your hardware up-to-date and performing optimally. This standalone application automatically detects current driver versions and presents available updates in a list view. By default, it supports ASUS motherboards, and users are invited to install ASUS DriverHub after OS installation. Additionally, ASUS DriverHub offers one-click installation and update checks, making it easier for users to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently. Categories: GAMING COMPONENTS, INTEL, MAINBOARD
