Description
Z890 NOVA WIFI
Nova is the most significant energy discharge ever witnessed by mankind, it’s super-powerful which represents the performance our motherboard can deliver.
- Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851)
- 20+1+2+1+1 Power Phase, 110A SPS for VCore
- 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
- Supports Dual Channel, up to 9600+ (OC)
- 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16
- Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
- Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec
- Nahimic Audio
- 4 SATA3
- 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5 x4)
- 4 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4)
- 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4 & SATA3)
- 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)
- 6 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
- 5Gbps LAN, Killer 2.5G LAN
- 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth
- Supports Memory OC Shield, BIOS Flashback, 20K Caps with 1000uF Capacitance, M.2 Expansion Card
Optimized VRM Design
- Exclusive 20K Cap with 1000uF Capacitance – The upgraded 20K Black capacitor not only extends the lifespan to 20,000 hours but also increases the capacitance value from 560uF to 1000uF.
- SPS (Smart Power Stage) – Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
- Hi-Density Power Connector – CPU overclocking requires higher current, ASRock Hi-Density Power connectors is able to withstand current higher traditional CPU 8-pin and ATX 24-pin connector, giving a more stable system as well as lowering the risk of fire under heavy overclocking.
Premium PCB Solution
- 2oz Copper PCB – 2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
- 8 Layer PCB – The 8 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency, ensures a reliable and long-lasting system while delivering ultimate performance without any compromise.
Deluxe 6*M.2 Socket
Supports up to 6*NVMe M.2 SSDs and one of which is able to accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed. It is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs. to give a lightning fast data transferring experience.
Extreme Memory Overclocking
- DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support – Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.
- Memory OC Shield – ASRock's exclusive Memory OC Shield is a patented feature engineered to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) that could affect memory overclocking. By shielding memory modules from EMI noise and optimizing the layout, the Memory OC Shield enhances stability and reliability during high-frequency operations, enabling users to push their systems to the maximum potential.
DIY Friendly Design
- Graphics Card EZ Release – ASRock redesigned the PCIe slot installation method to cater to user needs, allowing for hassle-free installation and removal of the graphics card effortlessly.
- M.2 Heatsink Toolless Design – Besides the M.2 SSD toolless design on the motherboard, ASRock up a notch by introducing this industry first M.2 heatsink quick release mechanism on the motherboard. The user friendly toolless design helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple.
- M.2 Bottom Heatsink – The M.2 bottom heatsink is able to dissipate heat of the M.2 SSD efficiently through the motherboard PCB, maximize performance while maintaining system stability.
Enlarged M.2 Heatsink
- XXL M.2 Heatsink with Toolless Design – The extra-large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink with toolless design is a user friendly quick release mechanism that helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple.
Intelligent Cooling Design
- PWM/DC Fan Support – ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve and achieve quieter operation.
- Thermistor Header – The thermistor cable and thermistor header provide an additional source for temperature monitoring, offering customized thermal management solutions based on workload. Thermal management settings can be easily configured via Fan-Tastic Tuning or UEFI.
- Fan-Tastic Tuning – ASRock Phantom Gaming Tuning Fan-Tastic Tuning function enables users to auto-detect the minimum duty of each fan with a single click. Users can also easily adjust the fan curve via the visualized UI interface, meeting their system's cooling performance and noise reduction requirements.
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Advanced Thermal Design – Equipped with XXL aluminum heatsinks that cover the VRM, PCH, and M.2 areas, providing enhanced heat dissipation for stable operation and optimal performance.
Killer Networking
- Killer™ Ethernet E3100 – The Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps Ethernet controller is designed specially for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users. The enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.
- Killer GAMEFAST Technology – Killer GameFast Technology can free up to 10% of your CPU cycles and 20% of your memory to allow the user to enjoy a smooth gaming experienc – It is extremely easy to use. Just simply turning on the Killer GameFast enabled on the computer will do the work. You don't have to lift even a finger after that if you don't want to – All the settings are customizable according to the user's preference. The one thing that we can change as per the user is 'adding or removing processes to be stopped'.
- Killer Prioritization Engine – The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine ensures you get your lowest in-game latencies by prioritizing your gaming traffic above everything else – Automatically detect, classify, and prioritize network traffic for streaming videos and entertainment to give you the best possible online experience- Custom Control : The Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine works automatically, and the Intel® KillerTM Intelligence Center allows you to customize and prioritize your network traffic to your liking.
Wi-Fi 7
- Enhanced VR Experience – Wi-Fi 7 offers higher data throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation. These features ensure a smooth and real-time interactive experience, making the VR/AR experience more immersive and connected.
- Wi-Fi 7 802.11be – Latest WiFi 7 technology delivers extreme wireless internet speeds and low latency, with higher throughput and Multi-RU as well as puncturing technology. The new WiFi 7(802.11be) technology is able to accelerate cloud-based gaming, 8K video streaming, and video conferencing.
- Multi-link Operation(MLO) – Multi-link Operation (MLO) enables the simultaneous use of multiple bands and channels, boosting speed and throughput while reducing latency for a smoother, faster internet experience.
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New Wi-Fi Antenna Design – The new Wi-Fi antenna design is ideal for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications and ensures a stable connection.
Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C
Thunderbolt™ 4 technology brings speed and versatility to the most advanced USB Type-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. It enables lightning-fast data transfer up to 40Gbps and connects external monitors, Thunderbolt™, and USB devices with a single Thunderbolt 4 cable.
Optimized 5 Gb/s LAN
ASRock's 5Gb/s LAN Connector features an exclusive, patent-pending design, boasting superior electromagnetic interference resistance, ensuring high-speed stable performance and providing users with a better networking experience.
More than USB Transfer Speed
- Lightning Gaming Ports – Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!
- Ultra USB Power – Provides stable power and better sound experience! Ultra USB Power provides 5V power transformed from +12V power rail, whose voltage drop will be much lower than the +5V from the PSU under heavy loading, and prevents noise from other devices or RGB LED
Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header
The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.
Nahimic Audio
- Audio That Matters – Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
- Enhance Communication Quality – The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
- Sound Tracker – The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.
- Works on any devices! – Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices: Jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best experience.
Polychrome RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.
Deluxe Accessories
- M.2 Expansion Card – ASRock M.2 Expansion Card provides additional 4 M.2 slots allowing users to effectively utilize legacy SSDs and expand their SSD storage capacity.
- ARGB Splitter Cable – The ARGB Splitter Cable enables easy management of multiple ARGB devices through a single controller. With its splitting capability, it streamlines your lighting setup for a unified and dynamic aesthetic.
- Customized Thermal Management – The thermistor cable and thermistor header provide an additional source for temperature monitoring, offering customized thermal management solutions.
EZ Setting
- Auto Driver Installer – No need to worry about lack of disk drive! Asrock preinstall LAN driver to ensure that you are able to install all drivers needed in an easier way than using SCD.
- BIOS Flashback – Get the most convenient BIOS flashing with just a simple click. Users can easily achieve the latest BIOS support with a USB and power supply, No CPU, RAM or other components required.
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield – Unlike most so called pre-mounted I/O shield that is only decorated with fancy color schemes. We reserve more tolerance space and allow IO shield is adjustable when installing, thus fitting chassis perfectly without any mechanical issue.
Description
Specification
- Motherboard Type: Desktop
- Form Factor: ATX
- Socket: Intel 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- #Hide#DDR Type: DDR5
- CPU Support: Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Click here for CPU support - RAM Technology: “DDR5 (Dual Channel)
Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)
Supports Intel XMP” - RAM Slots: 4 x DIMM
- RAM Speeds: Up to 9600MHz+(OC)
- Maximum Memory: 256GB
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types - Graphics Ports: 1 x HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 - PCI/PCI Express: “1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (supports x16 mode)*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (supports x4 mode)*PCIE1 supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 slots.
If PCIE2 is occupied, M2_4 will be disabled“
- Storage: 4 x SATA III
6 x M.2Intel Core Ultra CPUs (Series 2):
M.2_1 (2280) – PCIe 5.0 x4
M.2_2 (2260/2280) – PCIe 4.0 x4Intel Z890 Chipset:
M.2_3 (2230/2242/2260/2280) – PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA
M.2_4 (2260/2280) – PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_5 (2260/2280) – PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_6 (2260/2280) – PCIe 4.0 x4 - RAID: “Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices” - Wireless: 802.11be 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be
Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band
Supports 320MHz channel bandwidth w/ 6GHz frequency band
1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity tech
Supports Bluetooth 5.4
Supports MU-MIMO - LAN: 5GB LAN & 2.5GB LAN
- Audio: 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
- USB Ports Supported: Rear:
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) (up to 15W PD 3.0)
4 x USB 10Gbps Type-A
4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A
2 x USB 2.0Front:
1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C
4 x USB 5Gbps
4 x USB 2.0 - Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x Antenna
1 x HDMI
1 x Optical SPDIF Out
2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40 Gb/s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1
2 x USB 2.0
2 x RJ-45 LAN
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x BIOS Flashback Button
1 x Line Out Jack
1 x Microphone Input Jack - Internal I/O Connectors: 3 x Thermistor Cable
1 x SPI TPM
1 x Power LED and Speaker
1 x RGB LED
3 x Addressable LED
2 x CPU Fan
4 x Chassis Fan
1 x AIO Pump Fan
1 x Water Pump Fan
1 x 24 pin ATX
2 x 8 pin 12V - .: 1 x Front Panel Audio
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1
1 x Front Panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2
1 x Dr. Debug with LED
1 x Power Button with LED
1 x Reset Button with LED - Accessories: 4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x M.2 Expansion Card
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
3 x Thermistor Cables
1 x Screw for M.2 Socket
1 x Standoff for M.2 Socket - Additional Features: See Overview
- Package Type: Retail
- Package Weight: 3.2200 kg
- Warranty: 3 Year Replacement Warranty
- #Hide#M.2 Slot(s): Yes (M.2)
- #Hide#No. LAN Ports: 2 x LAN
- #Hide#Max LAN Speed: 5GB LAN
- #Hide#Wi-Fi: Yes (Wi-Fi)
- #Hide#RGB Lighting: Out of the box RGB lighting
