About Gigabyte Z890 Aero D Motherboard
Specification | Details |
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CPU Support | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs, socket LGA 1851 |
Chipset | Intel Z890 |
Form Factor & Size | E-ATX (approx. 30.5 × 28.5 cm) |
Memory | 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots; dual-channel; supports overclocked memory speeds (very high OC) up to many > 8 000 MT/s depending on kit; max 256 GB |
VRM / Power Delivery | 16+1+2 phases (twin digital design), 80A Smart Power Stage; 2× copper PCB; solid power connectors; robust chokes and capacitors |
Expansion / PCIe Slots | • 1 × PCIe 5.0 ×16 (full speed) • 1 × PCIe 5.0 ×16 (runs at ×8 when both full slots used) • 1 × PCIe 4.0 ×4 slot Reinforced / durable slot designs (UD Slot X, Armor, EZ-Latch) |
Storage | 4 M.2 slots: – 1 × PCIe 5.0 ×4 – 3 × PCIe 4.0 Multiple SATA 6 Gb/s ports RAID support for NVMe & SATA storage devices |
USB / I/O Connectivity | Dual Thunderbolt 5 Type-C ports (with DisplayPort Alt Mode), USB4 / USB-C, USB3.x, internal USB headers, front USB-C 20 Gb/s, etc. |
Display Outputs | HDMI, DisplayPort-in for monitors through USB-C / TB ports (depends on CPU/graphics) |
Networking / Wireless | WiFi 7 (latest standard) with directional antenna + dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports |
Audio | ESS ES9260 DAC on rear; high fidelity audio components; likely ALC897 or similar for front panel / auxiliary |
Cooling / Thermal Management | VRM Thermal Armor Advanced; M.2 Thermal Guard XL; heatpipe & integrated I/O shield for cooling; M.2 guards / extenders; good fan header layouts |
Build / Convenience Features | EZ-Latch designs (for PCIe & M.2), front USB-C headers, Q-Flash‐Plus (BIOS update without CPU/RAM), debug LEDs / EZ-Debug Zone, RGB/ARGB headers, Wifi antenna plug designs etc. |
OS / BIOS Support | UEFI BIOS, Windows 11 64-bit; full support for BIOS features like memory OC, XMP etc. |