GIGABYTE Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI 7
The Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 is a micro-ATX motherboard for Intel Ultra Series 2 CPUs. It delivers DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, multi M.2 storage, USB4, strong VRMs, and user-friendly features for high-performance compact builds.
Features
Platform & CPU Support
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Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors using the LGA1851 socket.
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Based on the Intel Z890 chipset offering high bandwidth and modern I/O.
Power Delivery & Build
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Digital twin 12 + 1 + 2 phase VRM design with 60A Smart Power Stage components.
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Dual copper layers in the PCB and premium chokes/capacitors to maintain stability under load.
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Solid pin power connectors: ATX 24-pin + dual 8-pin CPU power.
Memory
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Four DDR5 DIMM slots (dual-channel) supporting up to 256 GB of RAM.
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Supports DDR5 XMP modules and higher OC profiles.
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Memory tuning features such as “D5 Bionic Corsa” for enhanced DDR5 performance and “AI PerfDrive” presets in BIOS for automatic optimization.
Expansion & Storage
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Three M.2 slots: one supporting PCIe 5.0 x4, and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots.
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Multiple full-length PCIe slots: primary PCIe 5.0 x16 with reinforced slot (“UD Slot X”) and a secondary PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.
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Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for legacy SSDs or HDDs.
Connectivity & Networking
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On-board Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with ultra-high gain directional antenna.
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2.5 Gb Ethernet LAN for wired networking.
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USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort Alt-mode, plus multiple USB 3.2 Gen1 and Gen2 ports.
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Front panel USB-C (10 Gb/s), DisplayPort, Sensor Panel Link (HDMI), etc.
Thermal & Cooling Features
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VRM Thermal Armor Advanced heat sinks.
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M.2 Thermal Guard L for the M.2 slots to prevent thermal throttling.
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Integrated I/O shield and design that promotes airflow.
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Tool-less or screwless mounting features (EZ-Latch, EZ-Latch Plus, EZ-Latch Click) for M.2 and PCIe slots.
DIY & Usability Enhancements
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Features for easier build: WiFi EZ-Plug for antenna, EZ-Debug Zone, power & reset buttons on board.
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Friendly BIOS UI with multi-theme options, automatic scanning for BIOS updates, fan control, and real-time monitoring (CPU power phases).
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RGB lighting headers: one RGB, several ARGB headers; Hi-Fi 8-channel audio with high-end audio capacitors for better sound quality.
Form Factor & Additional Specs
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Micro-ATX size, suitable for smaller case builds while retaining most premium features.
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Rear I/O includes DisplayPort, USB4, USB3.2, USB2.0, LAN, audio jacks, WiFi antenna connectors.
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Support for RAID on storage, plus overall robust build quality under Gigabyte’s Ultra Durable class.
Conclusion
The Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 is an excellent choice for those seeking a compact but powerful motherboard. It packs many flagship features—PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, strong DDR5 support, excellent thermal and power design—in a micro-ATX form factor. For gamers, creators or power users who want to build a high-performance system without going full ATX flagship cost, this board offers very strong value. Some premium features may go underutilized depending on workload, but overall it delivers a future-ready, versatile platform.
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) , MEDIATEK WIFI-7 MT7925 (PCB REV. 1.0) , REALTEK WIFI 7 RTL8922AE (PCB REV. 1.1) , 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) , 2 X PCI EXPRESS X16 SLOTS, SUPPORTING PCIe 4.0 AND RUNNING AT X4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2) |
| 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 |
| 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 , 4 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 2 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 | 1 X INTEL THUNDERBOLT 4 (NOTE 2) CONNECTOR (USB4 USB TYPE-C PORT) , 2 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 TYPE-A PORTS (RED) , 3 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORTS , 4 X USB 2.0/1.1 PORTS , 2 X ANTENNA CONNECTORS (2T2R) , 1 X DISPLAYPORT (NOTE 1) 1 X RJ-45 PORT , 1 X OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT CONNECTOR , 2 X AUDIO JACKS |
| 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 |