What exclusive AI technologies does the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard feature?

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard features ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to simplify setup and improve performance.

What is the maximum memory supported by the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard?

The maximum memory supported by the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO motherboard is 192GB.

Are there any specific compatibility issues with certain NVMe heatsinks?

I recently bought the Z890 HERO motherboard with a Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB M.2 SSD that comes with a built-in heatsink. I had to remove the Z890 built-in heatsink (not my preference, but I had no better option) to install the 9100 Pro SSD on the M.2_1 slot - it was an either-or situation. Based on my experience with the Z890 motherboard, if you want to keep the Z890 built-in heatsinks, you need to buy M.2 SSDs that don't come with built-in heatsinks. Hope this helps.

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Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
Intel® LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (series 2)
Exclusive AI Technologies: ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking II to simplify setup and improve performance
Exclusive Overclocking & Memory Technologies: NitroPath DRAM Technology, NPU Boost, DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III to simplify setup and improve performance
Robust Power Solution: 22(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors

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ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

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Model
Brand	ASUS
Model	ROG MAXIMUS Z890 HERO

Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type	LGA 1851
CPU Type	Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)

Chipsets
Chipset	Intel Z890

Memory
Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard	DDR5 4400 / DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8666 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9000 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
Maximum Memory Supported	192GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel
Memory Feature	Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)* Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module Supports DIMM Flex NitroPath DRAM Technology DIMM FIT ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III) * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Expansion Slots
PCI Express 5.0 x16	Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 or x8/x4/x4 modes) When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
PCI Express 4.0 x16	Intel Z890 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x4	1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot

Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)	4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) * M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) Intel Z890 Chipset M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) SlimSAS slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via a transfer cable. The cable is purchased separately. When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
SATA RAID	* 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

Onboard Audio
Audio Channels	7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed	5Gbps + 2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4

Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports	2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports 5 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 port 1 x Wi-Fi module 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack button 1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard 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 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other 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 1 x W_PUMP+ headers Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header

Software Feature
BIOS Feature	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Software	ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - Dolby Atmos - Polymo Lighting II - Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - GameFirst - Power Saving - Hwinfo ASUS AI Advisor ASUS DriverHub ASUS GlideX Thunderbolt™ Share USB Wattage Watcher TurboV Core Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS NPU Boost AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS MyHotkey FlexKey
Windows 11	Windows 11 (22H2 & later)

Physical Spec
Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin	1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector

Features
Features	Extreme OC Kit - FlexKey button - ReTry button - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - MicroFine alloy choke 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 ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - Metal backplate - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Backplate - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 header(s) ROG M.2 PowerBoost Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher* - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A - Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.

Packaging
Package Contents	Cables 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Additional Cooling Kit 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110 Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x Q-connector 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 3 x M.2 Q-Slide packages 1 x ROG stickers 6 x M.2 rubber packages 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x ROG Bottle Opener Installation Media 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation 1 x Quick start guide

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