GIGABYTE Z890 AERO G
The Z890 AERO G is a creator-oriented ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs. It features DDR5, PCIe 5.0, five M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, dual 2.5GbE LAN, and strong thermal & power design.
Features
The Gigabyte Z890 AERO G is built for creators, power users, and professionals who need high bandwidth, storage, connectivity, and stability. It supports Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA 1851 socket and uses the Intel Z890 chipset. The board is loaded with premium components, extensive I/O, and innovative features for both performance and usability.
Power & VRM
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Uses a 16+1+2 twin digital VRM design with 80A Smart Power Stage MOSFETs.
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Dual-copper PCB layers and premium chokes/capacitors help with heat dissipation and electrical stability under load.
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Strong power connectors: an 8+8-pin CPU power design.
Memory Support
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Four DDR5 DIMM slots, dual-channel support.
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Memory speeds supported include DDR5-5600 base, with higher overclocked frequencies depending on modules.
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Maximum memory capacity is 256 GB (64 GB per slot) with supported modules.
Expansion & Storage
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Five M.2 slots total: one PCIe 5.0 ×4 M.2, the others PCIe 4.0.
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Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for legacy or additional storage.
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Two full-length PCIe 5.0 ×16 slots (primary at ×16, second at ×8) and an additional PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for expansion. Useful for GPUs or other PCIe cards.
Connectivity & Networking
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Dual 2.5 GbE LAN ports for high-speed wired networking.
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Built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with a directional ultra-high gain antenna.
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USB options include: Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, front USB-C 20 Gb/s port, multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 and Gen1, plus USB2.0 ports.
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A Sensor Panel Link via HDMI for visually monitoring system stats or hooking up small panels.
Thermal & Cooling Features
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“VRM Thermal Armor Advanced” heatsinks with high thermal conductivity pads to dissipate VRM heat.
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M.2 Thermal Guard L and extended heat-shielding for M.2 slots to prevent throttling.
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Integrated rear I/O shield and strong cooling layout to help with airflow and keeping stability for heavy tasks.
Audio & Extras
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High quality onboard audio with Realtek ALC1220 codec and audiophile-grade capacitors (WIMA, etc.).
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DIY-friendly designs: EZ-Latch for M.2 and PCIe slots, WIFI EZ-Plug for antenna connections, EZ-Debug zone, Q-Flash Plus for BIOS, etc.
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RGB customization: one RGB header and three ARGB headers for lighting.
Specifications Summary
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket & Chipset | LGA 1851, Intel Z890 |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 DIMMs, up to 256 GB |
| M.2 Slots | 5 (1× PCIe 5.0, 4× PCIe 4.0) |
| PCIe Slots | 2× PCIe 5.0 ×16 (x16/x8), 1× PCIe 4.0 ×4 |
| LAN | Dual 2.5 GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, directional antenna |
| USB / I/O | Thunderbolt 4, front USB-C 20Gb/s, multiple USB Gen2/1, USB2.0 |
| SATA Ports | 4 × SATA 6Gb/s |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1220, audiophile caps |
| Thermal Design | VRM Armor, M.2 heatsinks, etc. |
Conclusion
The Z890 AERO G is a premium choice for users demanding top-tier creativity, rendering, and content work. It balances extremely high storage options, fast networking, strong expansion, and resilient thermal and power delivery without compromise. If you’re building a creator workstation or enthusiast PC that must handle video editing, AI workloads, or multiple fast NVMe drives, this board offers excellent value. Its only downsides: premium price and you’ll need high-end components (CPU, cooling, RAM) to fully exploit its capabilities.
Specifications
| CPU | LGA 1851 SOCKET , SUPPORT FOR INTEL CORE ULTRA PROCESSORS |
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| CHIPSET | Z890 |
| MEMORY | SUPPORT FOR DDR5 UPTO 9200 MT/S (OC) MEMORY MODULES |
| VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS | 1 X HDMI PORT |
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | 2 X INTEL 2.5GBE LAN CHIPS (2.5GBPS/1GBPS/100 MBPS) , INTEL WI-FI BE202 (BE202NGW M ) , BLUETOOTH 5.4 |
| AUDIO | REALTEK ALC1220 CODEC , HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO 2/4/5.1/7.1 CHANNEL |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 1 X PCI EXPRESS X16 SLOT, SUPPORTING PCIE 5.0 AND RUNNING AT X16 (PCIEX16) , 1 X PCI EXPRESS X16 SLOTS, SUPPORTING PCIe 5.0 AND RUNNING AT X8 (PCIEX8) , 1 X PCI EXPRESS X16 SLOT , SUPPORTING PCIE 4.0 AND RUNNING AT X4 (PCIEX4) |
| STORAGE INTERFACES | 1 X M.2 CONNECTOR (SOCKET 3 , M KEY , TYPE 25110/22110/2580/2280 PCIe 5.0 X4/X2 SSD SUPPORT ) (M2A_CPU) , 1 X M.2 CONNECTOR (SOCKET 3, M KEY , TYPE 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 X4/X2 SSD SUPPORT) (M2B_CPU) , 1 X M.2 CONNECTOR (SOCKET 3, M KEY TYPE 22110/2280 PCIE 4.0 X4/X2 SSD SUPPORT) (M2Q_SB) , 1 X M.2 CONNECTOR (SOCKET 3 , M KEY , TYPE 22110/2280 SATA AND PCIE 4.0 X4/X2 SSD SUPPORT) (M2M_SB) , 4 X SATA 6GB/S CONNECTORS , 1 X M.2 CONNECTOR (SOCKET 3 , M KEY , TYPE 2280 PCIe 4.0 X4/X2 SSD SUPPORT ) (M2M_SB) |
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X 24- PIN ATX MAIN POWER CONNECTOR , 2 X 8 PIN ATX 12V POWER CONNECTOR , 1 X CPU FAN HEADER ,1 X CPU FAN/WATER COOLING PUMP HEADER , 3 X SYSTEM FAN HEADERS , 1 X SYSTEM FAN/WATER COOLING PUMP HEADER , 3 X ADDRESSABLE RGB GEN2 LED STRIP HEADERS , 1 X RGB LED STRIP HEADERS , 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 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 (FOR THE GC-TPM2.0 SOI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 MODULE ONLY ) ,1 X HDMI PORT (NOTE) , 1 X POWER BUTTON , 1 X RESET BUTTON , 1 X Q-FLASH PLUS BUTTON , 1 X RESET JUMPER , 1 X CLEAR CMOS JUMPER |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 2 X USB 2.0/1.1 PORTS , 1 X HDMI PORT (NOTE) , 2 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 TYPE-A PORTS (RED) , 1 X INTEL THUNDERBOLT 4 CONNECTORS (USB TYPE-C PORTS) , 2 X RJ-45 PORTS , 4 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORTS , 2 X SMA ANTENNA CONNECTORS (2T2R) 2 X AUDIO JACKS , 1 X OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT CONNECTOR |
| SIZE | ATX |
| UNIQUE FACTORS | SUPPORT FOR GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) , AVAILABLE APPLICATIONS IN GCC MAY VARY BY MOTHERBOARD MODEL , SUPPORTED FUNCTIONS OF EACH APPLICATIONS MAY ALSO VARY DEPENDING ON MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS. , SUPPORT FOR Q-FLASH , SUPPORT FOR Q-FLASH PLUS , SUPPORT FOR SMART BACKUP |