ASRock Z890 PRO-A WiFi Motherboard - Intel LGA1851 Platform

The ASRock Z890 PRO-A WiFi is an ATX motherboard engineered for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA1851 socket. Built on the Intel Z890 chipset, this motherboard delivers enhanced stability, durability, and efficiency for daily computing and gaming workloads.

Power Delivery and Memory Support

Featuring a robust 16+1+1+1+1 power phase design with Dr.MOS technology for VCore and GT, the Z890 PRO-A ensures stable power delivery even during demanding operations. The motherboard supports 4x DDR5 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, reaching speeds up to 9066MHz+ with overclocking. Maximum memory capacity extends to 256GB, with support for Intel XMP profiles and the exclusive Memory OC Shield technology to reduce electromagnetic interference during high-frequency operations.

Expansion and Storage Options

The motherboard provides comprehensive expansion capabilities with 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots, and 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot. Storage options include 4x SATA III ports and 4x M.2 slots: one Blazing M.2 supporting PCIe Gen5 x4 for next-generation SSDs, two Hyper M.2 slots with PCIe Gen4 x4, and one additional M.2 slot supporting both PCIe Gen4 x4 and SATA3. All M.2 slots feature heatsinks for optimal thermal management.

Connectivity and Networking

The Z890 PRO-A WiFi includes WiFi 6E (802.11axe) with extended 6GHz band support and Bluetooth 5.3, utilizing a dual-band 2x2 configuration with two antennas. Wired networking features a Realtek 2.5G LAN port, delivering 2.5x the bandwidth of standard gigabit ethernet. The motherboard offers extensive USB connectivity including 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port (rear), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports (20Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.2 Gen1, and 8x USB 2.0 ports across front and rear I/O.

Graphics and Display Outputs

Display options include 1x HDMI port, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, and 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port supporting up to 40Gbps data transfer and display output. Graphics specifications vary depending on CPU type.

Cooling and Thermal Management

The motherboard features aluminum heatsinks on critical components, 2oz copper PCB for improved thermal dissipation, and multiple fan headers (2x CPU Fan, 5x Chassis Fan, 1x AIO Pump Fan) with automatic PWM/DC detection. The Fan-Tastic Tuning utility enables precise fan curve customization through a visual interface.

Additional Features

Key features include BIOS Flashback for easy BIOS updates without CPU or RAM installed, Post Status Checker for quick troubleshooting, reinforced PCIe 5.0 steel slot with extra anchor points, Polychrome RGB headers for lighting customization, and Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD audio codec. The motherboard supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations for both SATA and NVMe storage devices.