Please visit our GLOBAL website to check and download the latest updates.

Please visit our GLOBAL website to check and download the latest updates.The Thunderbolt 5 features on this motherboard are only supported in Windows 11. To ensure the best experience, please install Windows 11 and update to the latest version to access the latest inbox drivers.

Support Intel^® Core^™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851Supports Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*** Refer to http://www.stzgcm.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.** Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Support Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851Supports Intel^® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0*** Refer to http://www.stzgcm.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.** Intel^® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Intel^® B860 Chipset

Intel^® Z890 Chipset

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5Support up to 8666+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered ,Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*Dual channel memory architectureDIMM FitSupports Intel^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory moduleASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit http://www.stzgcm.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5 Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*Dual channel memory architectureSupports Intel^® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory moduleASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)Support DIMM FitSupport DIMM Flex* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit http://www.stzgcm.com/support/download-center/.** Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

1 x DisplayPort**1 x HDMI^™ port*** 1 x USB 20Gbps port (USB Type-C®) supports DisplayPort video output***** Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.**** Supports max. 4K@120Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.***** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.****** While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor isconnected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

1 x HDMI™ port**2 x Intel^® Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (USB Type-C^®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***1 x Intel^® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C^®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***** Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1*** Supports up to 2 x 8K@60HZ (DSC mode) + 1 x 4K@60HZ monitors with DP in.*** Supports up to 1 x 8K@60HZ (DSC mode) + 1 x 4K@60HZ monitors without DP in. *** For resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. Thunderbolt^TM 5 bandwidth is limited by DisplayPort™ 2.1 with up to 77.4 Gbit/s. We recommend chain-connecting the monitors using verified Thunderbolt™ cables.**** In Thunderbolt^TM 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP alt mode, supports up to UHBR20.When the Thunderbolt^TM 5 port is used to output two displays via integrated graphics, the Thunderbolt 4 port on the motherboard will not be able to output any display.***** While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16(G5))Intel® B860 Chipset1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16(G4)_3) (supports x4 mode)3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (PCIEX16(G4)_1/2/4) (support x1 mode)- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to http://www.stzgcm.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)Intel^® Z890 Chipset*1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (http://www.stzgcm.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to http://www.stzgcm.com/support/download-center/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

Intel^® Core^™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)Intel^® B860 ChipsetM.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel^® Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)Intel^® Z890 ChipsetM.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 modes)M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)**4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel^® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.** M.2_5 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. When M.2_5 slot is operating, PCIe 4.0 x16 slot will be disabled.

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard

1 x Marvell^® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel^® 2.5Gb EthernetASUS LANGuard

Wi-Fi 6E2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*Bluetooth^® v5.3*** WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, supported only in Windows 11 or later** The Bluetooth^® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth^® v5.4*** *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. *** The Bluetooth^® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)Front USB (Total 5 ports)1 x USB 5Gbps connector (1 x USB Type-C^®)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports additional 2 USB 5Gbps ports1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports*USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Rear USB (Total 10 ports)2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (2 x USB Type-C^®)1 x USB4 / Thunderbolt™ port (1 x USB Type-C^®)6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A )1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A )Front USB (Total 5 ports)1 x USB 20Gbps (supports USB Type-C^®)1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports USB Type-C^® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playbackAudio Features - Audio Shielding- Premium audio capacitors- Dedicated audio PCB layers* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphones outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphones and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*Audio Features - Gold-plated audio jacks- Premium audio capacitors- Dedicated audio PCB layers* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.** A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C® with DP Alt mode)2 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI^™ port1 x Wi-Fi module1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port3 x Audio jacks

2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 USB Type-C^® ports 1 x USB4 / Thunderbolt™ Type-C^®port 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (6 x Type-A) 1 x USB 2.0 port (1 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort (Input only)1 x HDMI™ port1 x Wi-Fi module1 x Marvell^® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port1 x Intel^® 2.5Gb Ethernet port2 x Gold-plated audio jacks1 x Bioses FlashBack™ button

Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headersPower related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectorStorage related 2 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C^®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 portsMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers1 x Aura RGB header1 x Clear CMOS header1 x Chassis Intrusion header1 x COM Port header1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header1 x Thunderbolt^™ (USB4^®) header

Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headersPower Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectorStorage Related 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsUSB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C^® ) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 portsMiscellaneous3 x Addressable Gen2 headers1 x Clear CMOS button1 x COM Port header1 x CPU Over voltage jumper1 x Chassis Intrusion header1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin)1 x 10-1 pin Front System Panel header1 x Thermal Sensor header

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III-DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) - LANGuard- Overvoltage Protection- SafeSlot- Stainless-steel back I/OASUS Q-Design - Q-Antenna- Q-Dashboard- Q-DIMM- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])- Q-SlotASUS Thermal Solution- M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink designASUS EZ DIY- ProCool- Pre-mounted I/O shieldAura Sync- Aura RGB header- Addressable Gen 2 headers

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III /- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)- ESD Guards - LANGuard - Overvoltage protection- SafeSlot- Stainless-steel back I/OASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch- M.2 Q-Release- M.2 Q-Slide- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)- Q-Antenna- Q-Connector- Q-Dashboard- Q-DIMM- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])ASUS Thermal Solution- M.2 heatsink backplate- M.2 heatsink- VRM heatsink designASUS EZ DIY- Bioses FlashBack™ button- Bioses FlashBack™ LED- Box headers- Clear CMOS button- CPU Socket lever protector- ProCool II- Pre-mounted I/O shield- SafeDIMMAura Sync- Addressable Gen2 headersBespoke Motherboard Design & Business Focused Features- 24/7 reliability- Overcurrent protection

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2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI Bioses

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI Bioses

IT Management software supported- ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)

Cables2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna1 x M.2 rubber package1 x Screw package for M.2 SSDDocumentation1 x Quick start guide

Cables2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna1 x Q-connector2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages2 x M.2 rubber packages1 x ProArt accessory bagDocumentation1 x ACC Express activation key card1 x Quick start guide

Windows 11 (22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)

Windows 11 (22H2 & later)