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  • Page 1 Z890 MAX GAMING WIFI7...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3 Contents Safety information ....................... 4 About this guide ......................6 Z890 MAX GAMING WIFI7 specifications summary ..........8 Package contents ...................... 12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ..................13 Motherboard layout..................14 Motherboard rear and audio connections ..........27 1.3.1...
  • Page 4 Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
  • Page 5 Button/Coin Batteries Safety Information Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep out of reach of children. Do not incinerate or dispose of batteries in household trash. If ingested or inserted inside any part of the body, call a local poison control center for treatment information.
  • Page 6 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 7 Driver and Utilities FAQ Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for your motherboard. RAID Configuration Guide Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the RAID Configuration Guide. BIOS FlashBack™ Feature Please visit https://www.asus.com/support for more information on the BIOS FlashBack™...
  • Page 8 Z890 MAX GAMING WIFI7 specifications summary Support 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.
  • Page 9 Z890 MAX GAMING WIFI7 specifications summary 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Ethernet ASUS LANGuard 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.
  • Page 10 Z890 MAX GAMING WIFI7 specifications summary 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...
  • Page 11 Operating System Windows 11 (22H2 & later) ATX Form Factor Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
  • Page 12 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x Z890 MAX GAMING WIFI7 motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Miscellaneous 2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD Documentation 1 x Quick start guide NOTE: •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
  • Page 14 Motherboard layout CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CPU_12V_2 CPU_12V_1 BIOS_FLBK FLBK_LED U10G_16 U20G_C15 LGA1851 USB_3_E7 LAN_USB_E34 U5G_56 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 M.2(WIFI) M.2_1(SOCKET3) 2280 22110 PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX16(G4)_1 Intel ® M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 Z890 BATTERY PCIEX16(G4)_2 M.2_4(SOCKET3) M.2_3(SOCKET3) 22110 2280 2242 2260 2280 TB(USB4)_HEADER PCIEX16(G4)_3 ADD_GEN 2_3 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USB_E12...
  • Page 15 Layout contents CPU socket DIMM slots Expansion slots Fan and Pump headers Power connectors M.2 slot SATA 6Gb/s port USB 5Gbps Type-C Front Panel connector ® USB 5Gbps header 10. USB 2.0 header 11. Addressable Gen2 header 12. Clear CMOS header 13.
  • Page 16 LGA1851 CAUTION! • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...
  • Page 17 • Always install the DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
  • Page 18 CAUTION! Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. NOTE: To install a PCIe expansion card, please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site. PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX16(G4)_1...
  • Page 19 M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings.
  • Page 20 Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CPU_OPT CHA_FAN2 AIO_PUMP CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 CAUTION! • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
  • Page 21 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. CPU_12V_1 CPU_12V_2 ATX_PWR...
  • Page 22 ® ® chipset. • To install a SATA device , please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.
  • Page 23 USB 5Gbps Type-C Front Panel connector ® The USB 5Gbps Type-C connector allows you to connect a USB 5Gbps Type-C ® ® module for an additional USB 5Gbps Type-C port. The USB 5Gbps Type-C ® ® connector provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. U5G_C1 USB 5Gbps header The USB 5Gbps header allows you to connect a USB 5Gbps module for additional...
  • Page 24 11. Addressable Gen2 header The Addressable Gen2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB (ARGB) WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ADD GEN2_1 ADD GEN2_2 ADD GEN2_3 CAUTION! Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
  • Page 25 13. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to connect a COM port module. Connect the COM port module cable to this header, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. 14. Front Panel Audio header The Front Panel Audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio.
  • Page 26 17. Front Panel System header The Front Panel System header supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL • System Power LED header (+PWR_LED-) The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 27 Motherboard rear and audio connections 1.3.1 Rear I/O connection Rear panel connectors DisplayPort USB 10Gbps (Teal blue) Type-A port 16 USB 2.0 port 3 with BIOS FlashBack™ function Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port* BIOS FlashBack™ button port C15 USB 20Gbps Type-C ®...
  • Page 28 1.3.2 LAN port LEDs Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description Status Description No link No link GREEN Linked GREEN 2.5 Gbps connection BLINKING Data activity 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / LAN port ORANGE 10 Mbps connection...
  • Page 29 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to 2-channel Speakers Connect to 4-channel Speakers...
  • Page 30 Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers...
  • Page 31 IMPORTANT! Install a heatsink or AIO cooler after installing the CPU. Please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site, or to the user manual of the heatsink/ AIO cooler for steps on installing the heatsink/AIO cooler.
  • Page 32 CAUTION! Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. Letting go of the load lever immediately after releasing it may cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to your motherboard.
  • Page 33 IMPORTANT! Ensure the notches on the CPU are properly aligned to the tabs in the CPU socket, and the triangle mark on the CPU is aligned to the same corner as the triangle mark on the socket.
  • Page 35 DIMM installation DIMM removal...
  • Page 36 Motherboard installation (on selected models) Install the bundled I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. NOTE: Only install the I/O Shield if your motherboard does not have a pre-installed I/O shield. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’...
  • Page 37 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. IMPORTANT! • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports.
  • Page 38 USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light. • Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center.
  • Page 39 Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Ensure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: Monitor External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
  • Page 41 BIOS and RAID Support NOTE: For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Support tab of the product information site, or visit https://www.asus.com/support. Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
  • Page 42 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. IMPORTANT! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the <F5> hotkey.
  • Page 43 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
  • Page 44 RAID configurations The motherboard supports RAID configurations. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
  • Page 45 Appendix General notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 46 ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements.
  • Page 47 ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
  • Page 48 Notices for Wi-Fi model FCC RF Caution Statement WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC 5.925-7.125 GHz Caution Statement Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Page 49 KC: Korea Warning Statement NCC: Wireless Statement 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及 干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應 立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通 信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。 Japan RF Equipment Statement 屋外での使用について 5GHz帯 （W52/53） 及び6GHz帯 （LPI） の屋外での使用は、 電波法により禁じられています （法令に より許可された場合は除く） （ 6GHz帯は対応製品のみ） 。 法律および規制遵守 本製品は電波法及びこれに基づく命令の定めるところに従い使用してください。 日本国外では、 その国の法律または規制により、 本製品の使用ができないことがあります。 このような国では、 本 製品を運用した結果、 罰せられることがありますが、 当社は一切責任を負いかねますのでご了承 ください。...
  • Page 50 ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206). Full text of UKCA declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/. The WiFi operating in the band 5150-5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for the country listed below:...
  • Page 51 2014/53/UE. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à Il dispositivo non può essere utilizzato su Unmanned Aircraft Systems partir du site internet suivant : https://www.asus.com/fr/support/. (UAS) quando opera nella gamma di frequenza da 5945 a 6425 MHz in Austria (AT), Belgio (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Cipro (CY), Repubblica Ceca (CZ), Dans la plage de fréquences 5150-5350 MHz, le WiFi est restreint à...
  • Page 52 2014/53/EU. Cijeli (EE), Frankrig (FR), Tyskland (DE), Island (IS), Irland (IE), Letland (LV), tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na https://www.asus.com/support/. Luxembourg (LU), Holland (NL), Norge (NO), Rumænien (RO), Slovakiet (SK), Slovenien (SI), Spanien (ES), Schweiz (CH).
  • Page 53 Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövegét a Pienitehoiset sisäkäyttöön (LPI) Wi-Fi 5,945-6,425 GHz-laitteet: következő weboldalon tekintheti meg: https://www.asus.com/support/. Laite on rajoitettu sisäkäyttöön vain, kun se toimii 5945-6425 MHz taajuusalueella Itävalta (AT), Belgiassa (BE), Bulgariassa (BG), Kyproksella Az 5150-5350 MHz-es sávban működő...
  • Page 54 și cu celelalte prevederi relevante https://www.asus.com/support/. ale Directivei 2014/53/UE. Textul complet al declarației de conformitate UE este disponibil la adresa https://www.asus.com/support/. Wi-Fi-området 5150–5350 MHz skal begrenses til innendørs bruk for landene som er oppført i tabellen: Pentru ţările listate în tabelul de mai jos, reţelele WiFi care funcţionează...
  • Page 55 Direktive 2014/53/EU. Polno använder 5 945 till 6 425 MHz frekvensband i Österrike (AT), Belgien besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na https://www.asus.com/support/. (BE), Bulgarien (BG), Cypern (CY), Tjeckien (CZ), Estland (EE), Frankrike (FR), Tyskland (DE), Island (IS), Irland (IE), Lettland (LV), Luxemburg WiFi, ki deluje v pasovnem območju 5150–5350 MHz, mora biti v državah,...
  • Page 56 b. Пристрої дуже низької потужност (VLP) Wi-Fi 5,945–6,425 ГГц (портативн пристрої). Використання пристрою не дозволено на безп лотних л тальних апаратах (UAS) з д апазоном частот в д 5945 МГц до 6425 МГц у Австр я (AT), Бельг ї (BE), Болгар ї (BG), на К пр (CY), у Чеськ й Республ...
  • Page 57 ASUS offers a voluntary manufacturer’s Commercial Guarantee. • ASUS tilbyder en valgfri handelsmæssig garanti. • ASUS reserves the right to interpret the provisions of the ASUS • ASUS forbeholder sig retten til at fortolke bestemmelserne i ASUS’ Commercial Guarantee. handelsmæssige garanti.
  • Page 58 Wszelkie informacje na temat gwarancji można znaleźć na stronie https://www.asus.com/ua/support. https://www.asus.com/pl/support. Компан я ASUS не не се в дпов дальност за шкоду, запод яну життю, Informații despre garanția ASUS здоров’ю чи майну користувача або нших ос б внасл док використання...
  • Page 59 ASUS. • Bảo hành thương mại này của ASUS được cung cấp độc lập và ngoài Bảo đảm pháp lý theo luật định và không có cách nào ảnh hưởng đến hoặc giới hạn các quyền theo Bảo lãnh pháp lý. Để biết tất cả các thông tin bảo hành, vui lòng truy cập...
  • Page 60 Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 https://qr.asus.com/ProductSafety ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany ASUSTeK (UK) LIMITED Address: 1st Floor, Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL, England, United Kingdom ASUS GLOBAL PTE.