Gigabyte Z890 AORUS PRO ICE Intel 1851 Socket Motherboard

Z890 AORUS PRO ICEKEY Motherboard

The Z890 AORUS PRO ICEKEY is engineered for next-generation Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), delivering advanced power design, high-speed storage, and intelligent AI-driven tuning in a refined ATX platform.

Key Features

• CPU Support
• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
• LGA1851 socket

• L3 cache varies by CPU

• Power & Performance

• Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution
• New power monitoring in HWinfo for real-time CPU power phase tracking
• AORUS AI SNATCH: Auto-overclocking software driven by AI models

• AI Perfdrive: Provides optimal, customized BIOS preset profiles

• Memory & Cooling

• D5 Bionic Corsa for infinite memory performance
• Premium compatibility: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM)
• Supports DDR5 up to 9500(O.C) MT/s and a wide range of high-frequency profiles:
  • 9500(O.C) / 9466(O.C) / 9333(O.C) / 9200(O.C) / 9066(O.C) / 8933(O.C) / 8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) / 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C) / 7400(O.C) / 7200(O.C) / 7000(O.C) / 6800(O.C) / 6600(O.C) / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600 MT/s
• Dual channel memory architecture
• Supports:
  • ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (operates in non-ECC mode)
  • Non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16
  • Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • CUDIMM memory modules

• DDR Wind Blade: Enhanced active cooling for memory modules

• User-Friendly Design

• WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy Wi‑Fi antenna installation
• EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe and M.2 slots with quick-release, screwless design
• EZ-Latch Click: M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
• Sensor Panel Link: Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup

• Friendly UI in BIOS and software:

  • Multi-theme interface
  • AIO fan control
  • Q-Flash auto scan

• Storage & Expansion

• Ultra-fast storage with 5 × M.2 slots:
  • 1 × PCIe 5.0 x4
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID 0/1/5/10 support for both NVMe SSDs and SATA storage
• Ultra Durable PCIe Armor: Metal back plate on PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability

• PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics cards

• Thermals

• Efficient thermal design:

  • VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
  • M.2 Thermal Guard L

• Networking & Connectivity

• Fast Networking:
  • Realtek® 5GbE LAN
  • Intel® Wi‑Fi 7 with directional ultra-high gain antenna
• Extended Connectivity:
  • Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Type‑C with DP-Alt

• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Gen 2, Gen 1, and USB 2.0 options

• Audio

• High-res audio with Realtek® ALC1220
• WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors
• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support

• S/PDIF Out support

• Form Factor & OS

• ATX form factor (30.5 cm × 24.4 cm)
• Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Detailed Specifications

Chipset

BIOS

Graphics

Audio

LAN & Wireless

Expansion Slots

Storage

RAID Support

USB Connectivity

Internal Connectors

• 1 × 24‑pin ATX main power connector
• 2 × 8‑pin ATX 12V power connectors
• 1 × CPU fan header
• 1 × CPU fan/water cooling pump header
• 4 × system fan headers
• 2 × system fan/water cooling pump headers
• 3 × addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
• 1 × RGB LED strip header
• 5 × M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 × front panel header
• 1 × front panel audio header
• 1 × HDMI port (note: front output as specified above)
• 1 × USB Type‑C® header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support)
• 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 2 × USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 1 × Trusted Platform Module header (for GC‑TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
• 1 × Q‑Flash Plus button
• 1 × noise detection header
• 1 × power button
• 1 × reset button
• 1 × reset jumper
• 1 × Clear CMOS jumper
• 2 × temperature sensor headers

Rear Panel I/O

• 4 × USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 × antenna connectors (2T2R)
• 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 × Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type‑C®) connectors
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A ports (red)
• 1 × RJ‑45 LAN port
• 1 × optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 2 × audio jacks

Form Factor & Operating System