Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE DDR5 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard - White | Z890-A-ELITE-X-ICE
The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE motherboard is designed to deliver exceptional performance, optimal cooling, and a wide range of features to support the latest Intel Core Ultra processors. This high-end motherboard is perfect for enthusiasts and professionals seeking top-tier performance and cutting-edge technology.
Design and Build Quality: The Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE features a sleek and modern design with a black PCB and silver accents, complemented by RGB lighting elements. The motherboard is constructed with high-quality components and a robust 8-layer PCB, ensuring durability and stability even under heavy loads. The design includes an integrated I/O shield and reinforced PCIe slots for added strength and easier installation.
Power Delivery and VRM: At the heart of the Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE is a powerful 16+1+1 phase VRM design with 90A Smart Power Stages. This setup ensures stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU, even during intense overclocking sessions. The VRM is cooled by an advanced heatsink design with Fins-Array III technology and a triple-stack MOSFET heatsink, featuring 7 W/mK thermal pads for optimal heat dissipation.
Memory Support: The motherboard supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with four DIMM slots, offering speeds up to 8000MHz (OC). The advanced memory design ensures high performance and stability, making it suitable for demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, and large-scale data processing.
Connectivity and Storage: The Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE offers a comprehensive range of connectivity options to meet the needs of creators and professionals. It features dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort-Alt mode, providing up to 80 Gbps of bandwidth for high-speed data transfer and support for multiple displays. Additionally, it includes a 10GbE LAN port for ultra-fast wired networking and Wi-Fi 7 for cutting-edge wireless performance. For storage, the motherboard offers multiple M.2 slots, including a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot and several PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, all equipped with thermal guards to prevent throttling and ensure optimal performance.
Cooling and Thermal Management: The motherboard is equipped with advanced cooling solutions to maintain optimal temperatures. The VRM heatsink design with Fins-Array III technology and triple-stack MOSFET heatsink ensures efficient heat dissipation for the VRM components. Additionally, the M.2 thermal guards help to keep the M.2 SSDs cool, preventing thermal throttling and ensuring consistent performance. The motherboard also supports direct-to-chip liquid cooling for those who prefer a more customized cooling solution.
Audio and Aesthetics: The Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE boasts high-quality onboard audio with an ESS SABRE Hi-Fi DAC and ALC1220-VB codec, delivering exceptional sound quality for both gaming and multimedia applications. The motherboard also features RGB Fusion 2.0 with multiple RGB headers, allowing for extensive customization of lighting effects.
User-Friendly Features: GIGABYTE has included several user-friendly features to enhance the overall user experience. The Q-Flash Plus button allows for easy BIOS updates without the need for a CPU or memory installed. The motherboard also includes Q-Code diagnostic LEDs and Q-LEDs for real-time system information and troubleshooting assistance. Additionally, the integrated I/O shield, reinforced PCIe slots, and onboard power and reset buttons make installation and usage more convenient.
| SKU |
Z890-A-ELITE-X-ICE |
| GTIN |
4719331865221 |
| Specifications |
| CPU |
LGA1851 socket: Support for Intel Core Ultra Processor
L3 cache varies with CPU |
| Chipset |
Intel® Z890 Express Chipset |
| Memory |
Support for DDR5 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 / 5600MT/s memory modules.
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Support CUDIMM memory module (Refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
| Onboard Graphics |
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connector (USB4® USB Type-C® port), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs
Maximum resolution for Thunderbolt™ monitor: 5120x2880@60 Hz
Maximum resolution for USB4® USB Type-C® monitor: 3840x2160@240 Hz
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) |
| Audio |
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out |
| LAN |
Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication Module |
MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0)
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard |
| Expansion Slots |
CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1) |
| Storage Interface |
CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe and SATA storage devices |
| USB |
CPU:
- 1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C®) port on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
4 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x HDMI port (Note)
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module header
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x noise detection header
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Back Panel Connectors |
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks |
| I/O Controller |
iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring |
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
Noise detection |
| BIOS |
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Unique Features |
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup |
| Bundled Software |
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software |
| Operating System |
Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
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| Brand |
GIGABYTE |
| Weight |
6.000000 |
| Chipset Brand |
Intel Z890 |
| Socket |
Intel LGA 1851 |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
