Technical Snapshot

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME is a E-ATX motherboard built on the Z890 chipset for Intel LGA 1851 processors. It supports DDR5 memory up to 256 GB across 4 DIMM slots. Expansion includes PCIe 5.0 with 5 M.2 slots. Connectivity features Wi-Fi 7 and 10GbE + 2.5GbE Ethernet.

Use Case
Enthusiast gaming, overclocking, high-end system builds
Compatibility
Intel LGA 1851 processors, DDR5 memory
Category
E-ATX Motherboard — Z890
ASUS ROG Maximus

ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME

Z890 · LGA1851 · E-ATX · DDR5 up to 256 GB

Determines which CPU processors are physically compatible. AM5 supports AMD Ryzen 7000/9000 series; LGA 1700/1851 supports Intel 12th–15th gen.
Socket Intel LGA 1851
Controls data flow between the CPU, RAM, storage, and expansion slots. Higher-end chipsets unlock overclocking, more PCIe lanes, and USB4.
Chipset Z890
Maximum total system memory capacity when all DIMM slots are populated with the highest-density modules.
Max RAM 256 GB
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express version. PCIe 5.0 delivers 128 GB/s total bandwidth, double that of PCIe 4.0.
PCIe Generation PCIe 5.0
MPN90MB1FM0-M0EAY0
EAN4711387337189
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Connectivity & I/O

Wireless Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet 10GbE + 2.5GbE
USB USB4 + Thunderbolt 5
Audio Codec ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1
M.2 Storage 5
PCIe Bus PCIe 5.0
I/O backplate visual — refer to official ASUS product page for high-resolution rear panel imagery

Motherboard Anatomy

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME board layout
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Full Specifications

Data sourced from official ASUS product specifications
Platform
Chipset Z890
Socket Intel LGA 1851
Form Factor E-ATX
Memory Type DDR5
DIMM Slots 4
Max RAM 256 GB
PCIe Generation PCIe 5.0
M.2 Slots 5
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4
LAN 10GbE + 2.5GbE
USB (Rear I/O) USB4 + Thunderbolt 5
Audio ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1
Series ROG Maximus

Support & Downloads

Z890 BIOS Update (Latest) Version 2024 · UEFI Firmware · Check ASUS support for latest version
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BIOS Recovery Tool ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 · USB-based recovery utility
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Z890 Chipset Driver Package AMD/Intel chipset drivers · Windows 10/11
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LAN / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Drivers Latest network drivers for this motherboard
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Audio Drivers Realtek / SupremeFX audio codec driver
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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME User Manual PDF · Complete installation and configuration guide
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Quick Start Guide PDF · Hardware installation quick reference
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Frequently Asked Questions

What socket does the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME use?

The ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME uses the Intel LGA 1851 socket, compatible with Intel desktop processors.

How much RAM does the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME support?

The ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across 4 DIMM slots.

Does the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME have Wi-Fi?

Yes, the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME features built-in Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.

How many M.2 slots does the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME have?

The ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME features 5 M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSD storage with PCIe 5.0 support.

What chipset does the ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME use?

The ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME is built on the Intel Z890 flagship LGA1851 chipset with PCIe 5.0, offering E-ATX form factor design for Intel platforms.

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