CPU & Chipset:

• CPU Support: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (LGA1851, Series 2), with support for Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0.
• Chipset: Intel® Z890 Chipset.

Memory:

• Memory Slots: 4 x DIMM slots, supporting up to 256GB DDR5 RAM.
• Memory Speed: Supports overclocking to 9066+ MT/s.
• Memory Types: Non-ECC, un-buffered (CUDIMM), with support for Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMPIII).
• Dual Channel: Yes, dual-channel memory architecture.

Graphics:

• Graphics Ports:
  • 1 x DisplayPort (supports up to 4K@60Hz as per DisplayPort 1.4).
  • 1 x HDMI™ port (supports 4K@60Hz as per HDMI 2.1).
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs.
  • In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, it supports up to 8K@60Hz (with DSC) or 4K@60Hz (dual displays), with bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps.

Expansion Slots:

• PCIe Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2).
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode).
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot.
  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots.

Storage:

• M.2 Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 slot (supports type 2242/2260/2280) for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors.
  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slots.
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA mode M.2 slot.
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• RAID Support: Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for both PCIe and SATA RAID configurations.

Networking & Connectivity:

• Ethernet: 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port with TUF LANGuard for added protection.
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), with a transfer rate of up to 2.9Gbps using 160MHz bandwidth. It supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bands.
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth® v5.4.

USB Ports:

• Rear USB Ports:
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports.
  • 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A ports.
• Front USB Ports:
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C® (supports up to 30W PD/PPS fast-charging).
  • 1 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports).
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports).

Audio:

• Audio Codec: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC, with support for:
  • Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs.
  • Internal audio amplifier for enhanced sound quality.
  • 120 dB SNR stereo playback and 113 dB SNR recording (Line-in).
• Supports 32-Bit/192 kHz playback for stereo output, but not for 7.1 Surround Sound due to HDA bandwidth limitations.
• Features include audio shielding, premium audio capacitors, and dedicated audio PCB layers for better sound quality.

Back Panel I/O Ports:

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports.
• 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A ports.
• 1 x DisplayPort.
• 1 x HDMI™ port.
• 1 x Wi-Fi module.
• 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port.
• 5 x Audio jacks.
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port.
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button.

Cooling:

• Fan Headers:
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header.
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header.
  • 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header.
  • 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers.
• Thermal Solutions:
  • Includes M.2 heatsink backplate, VRM heatsink design, and M.2 heatsink for optimal cooling.

Special Features:

• ASUS TUF PROTECTION: Includes DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, TUF LANGuard, and SafeSlot for enhanced durability.
• ASUS Q-Design: Features like M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Release Slim, and Q-DIMM for easier system build and maintenance.
• Aura Sync: Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers for customizable lighting.

Software:

• Armoury Crate: Includes Aura Creator, Fan Xpert 4, TurboV Core, and DTS Audio Processing.
• Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial) and WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial).
• TUF GAMING CPU-Z and USB Wattage Watcher.

Form Factor:

• ATX Form Factor: 12 x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Operating System:

• Supported OS: Windows 11 (22H2 & later).