Asrock Z890 Steel Legend WIFI DDR5 Intel Motherboard
Overview :
Steel Legend represents the philosophical state of rock-solid durability and irresistible aesthetics. Built around most demanding specs and features, the Steel Legend series aims at daily users and mainstream enthusiasts! Providing a strong array of materials/components to ensure a stable and reliable performance.
●Higher Capacitance: Greater charge storage for better support under high loads.
●Lower Ripple: Reduced power output fluctuations, improving quality.
●More Stable Output Current: Stable power supply, minimizing voltage impacts.
●Better Performance & System Stability: Increased reliability and consistent performance
VRM Design
18+1+1+1+1 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.
SPS (Smart Power Stage)
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
Power Connector
Hi-Density Power Connector
CPU overclocking requires higher current, ASRock Hi-Density Power connectors is able to withstand current higher traditional CPU 8-pin and ATX 24-pin connector, giving a more stable system as well as lowering the risk of fire under heavy overclocking.
2oz Copper PCB
2 ounce copper inner layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.
High Speed M.2 Solution
The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128GB/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.
DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASROCK Z890 Steel Legend WIFI does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.
Memory OC Shield
ASRock’s exclusive Memory OC Shield is a patented feature engineered to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) that could affect memory overclocking. By shielding memory modules from EMI noise and optimizing the layout, the Memory OC Shield enhances stability and reliability during high-frequency operations, enabling users to push their systems to the maximum potential.
DIY Friendly Design
Besides the M.2 SSD toolless design on the motherboard, ASRock up a notch by introducing this industry first M.2 heatsink quick release mechanism on the motherboard. The user friendly toolless design helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple
Enlarged M.2 Heatsink
The extra-large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink with toolless design is a user friendly quick release mechanism that helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple.
Intelligent Cooling Design
The extra-large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink with toolless design is a user friendly quick release mechanism that helps installing M.2 SSD super easy & simple.
Specification :
| Model | |
| Brand | ASRock |
| Model | Z890 Steel Legend WiFi |
| Supported CPU | |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1851 |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
| Chipsets | |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Memory | |
| Number of Memory Slots | 4x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | DDR5 5600 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 256GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| Memory Feature | Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9066+(OC) |
| 1DPC 1R Up to 9066+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively. | |
| 1DPC 2R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 5600 MHz Natively. | |
| 2DPC 1R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively. | |
| 2DPC 2R Up to 5800+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively. | |
| Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB | |
| Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 | |
| Expansion Slots | |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | CPU: |
| 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode* | |
| PCI Express 4.0 x16 | Chipset: |
| 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode* | |
| PCI Express x4 | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode* |
| * PCIE1 supports PCIe riser cards to extend one x16 slot to x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 slots. | |
| * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks | |
| Storage Devices | |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | CPU: |
| 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode* | |
| 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* | |
| Chipset: | |
| 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes* | |
| 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode* | |
| * Supports Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) | |
| * Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks | |
| SATA RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices |
| Additional RAID Controller | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| Onboard Audio | |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection |
| Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port | |
| Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel | |
| Nahimic Audio | |
| Onboard LAN | |
| LAN Chipset | Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Max LAN Speed | 2.5Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 be |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Rear Panel Ports | |
| Back I/O Ports | 2 x Antenna Ports |
| 1 x HDMI Port | |
| 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port | |
| 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s for USB4 protocol; 40Gb/s for Thunderbolt protocol)* | |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s) | |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports** | |
| 2 x USB 2.0 Ports | |
| 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port | |
| 1 x BIOS Flashback Button | |
| 1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack) | |
| 1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack) | |
| * Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging | |
| ** USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports. USB32_56 support Ultra USB Power. | |
| Internal I/O Connectors | |
| Onboard USB | 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
| 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports) | |
| 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s) | |
| Other Connectors | 1 x Thermistor Cable Header |
| 1 x SPI TPM Header | |
| 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header | |
| 1 x RGB LED Header* | |
| 3 x Addressable LED Headers** | |
| 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*** | |
| 5 x Chassis Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*** | |
| 1 x AIO Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*** | |
| 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector) | |
| * Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip | |
| ** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip | |
| *** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W). | |
| *** CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~5 and AIO_PUMP support the fan power up to 3A (36W). | |
| *** CPU_FAN2, CHA_FAN1~5 and AIO_PUMP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use. | |
| Software Feature | |
| BIOS Feature | 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support |
| Software | Software |
| ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning) | |
| ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software | |
| ASRock Polychrome SYNC | |
| * These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. | |
| UEFI | |
| ASRock EZ Mode | |
| ASRock Full HD UEFI | |
| ASRock My Favorites in UEFI | |
| ASRock Auto Driver Installer | |
| ASRock Instant Flash | |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Physical Spec | |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 12.0″ x 9.6″ |
| Power Pin | 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector) |
| 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector) | |
| Features | |
| Features | Superb Productivity |
| PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2) | |
| Dual Channel DDR5 | |
| Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Ports (40 Gb/s) | |
| Rock-Solid Durability | |
| Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB | |
| 18+1+1+1+1 Power Phase, 80A SPS for VCore+GT+SA with Enlarged Heatsink Armor | |
| Memory OC Shield | |
| Flexible Integrated I/O Shield | |
| 20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors) | |
| Ultrafast Connectivity | |
| 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module | |
| ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports | |
| EZ Update | |
| BIOS Flashback Button | |
| ASRock Auto Driver Installer | |
| EZ Troubleshooter | |
| ASRock Post Status Checker | |
| Packaging | |
| Package Contents | 2 x SATA Data Cables |
| 2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas | |
| 1 x Thermistor Cable |
