ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi Gaming Motherboard

Experience unmatched performance with the ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi motherboard. Designed for gamers and creators, it features advanced cooling solutions, robust power delivery, and speedy WiFi connectivity. Enjoy seamless multitasking, enhanced graphics support, and extensive customization options for your build. Perfectly tailored for high-end systems.

£262.75 £218.96
SKU
937-530-E82
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Features

General

SKU 937-530-E82

Features

Brand ASRock
Model Number 90-MXBPG0-A0UAYZ
Chipset Z890
Memory Capacity 192GB
Operating System Windows 11
Colour White
Key Features

Intel Z890 chipset

Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors

ATX form factor for standard cases

Dual-channel DDR5 memory support

Up to 128GB RAM capacity

PCIe 5.0 for graphics and storage devices

Multiple M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectivity

Integrated WiFi 7 for advanced wireless networking

High-quality audio capacitors and Nahimic Audio support

Robust power delivery system with premium components

Customizable RGB lighting with ASRock Polychrome SYNC

Flexible storage options with SATA and M.2 connectors

Good thermal performance with heatsinks and design

Enhanced connectivity options including multiple USB and HDMI ports

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Description

  ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi - 90-MXBPG0-A0UAYZ


ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi - 90-MXBPG0-A0UAYZ

The ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi motherboard is engineered for high performance and exceptional connectivity, making it a top choice for gamers and content creators alike. Designed for Intel 12th and 13th generation processors, this motherboard stands out with its robust build quality and cutting-edge features.

With support for DDR5 memory, the Z890 Lightning empowers users to experience faster data transfer speeds and enhanced system stability. Say goodbye to bottlenecks during demanding tasks, as this motherboard allows for memory speeds of up to 6400 MHz, ensuring that your system runs smoothly, no matter how intensive the workload.

One of the standout features of the ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi is its advanced thermal management system. Equipped with premium heat sinks and advanced cooling technologies, this motherboard guarantees optimal temperature control. This means you can push your hardware to its limits without worrying about overheating, ensuring peak performance during extended gaming sessions or intensive rendering tasks.

The board's extensive I/O capabilities provide multiple connection options, including Thunderbolt 4 support and several USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Whether you're connecting high-speed peripherals or additional storage solutions, the ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi has you covered. Plus, the integrated WiFi 6E connectivity ensures ultra-fast wireless performance, ideal for online gaming and streaming.

Incorporating a state-of-the-art audio chipset, this motherboard presents an immersive sound experience. Experience crystal clear audio quality with the ability to analyze and adjust your sound settings for unparalleled auditory performance. Gamers will appreciate the competitive edge this feature provides, immersing them deeper into their virtual worlds.

For enthusiasts looking to expand their system, the Z890 Lightning includes multiple PCIe 4.0 slots. This allows for the installation of additional GPUs or other expansion cards, offering a future-proof solution for upgrading your hardware. Whether you're a gamer looking for multi-GPU setups or a content creator requiring vast storage solutions, this motherboard meets all your needs.

The user-friendly BIOS interface allows for intuitive navigation and quick adjustments, making overclocking and system tuning accessible even for novices. With pre-set tuning profiles and easy management tools, you can unleash the full potential of your CPU and memory with minimal effort.

Additionally, the ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi features customizable RGB lighting. Personalize your gaming rig's aesthetics with a range of lighting effects that can sync with other components for a cohesive look. This enhancement allows you to showcase your unique style while maintaining a professional appearance.

In conclusion, the ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi motherboard is your gateway to high-performance computing. Whether for gaming, content creation, or everyday tasks, it promises reliability, speed, and advanced technology. Upgrade your build today and experience the difference that superior components can make.

Specification

Unique Feature

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 Gaming

Killer 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

CPU

Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (LGA1851RL-ILM)

Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology

Supports Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)

Supports Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)

Integrated NPU for dedicated AI acceleration

Chipset

Intel® Z890

Memory

Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology

4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots

Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 9466MHz+(OC)*

Supports Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)

Max. capacity of system memory: 256GB

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0x

1DPC 1R Up to 9466+ 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.

BIOS

256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Graphics

Intel® Xe LPG Graphics Architecture

1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS/FRL 8G Compatible, supports HDR, HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 120Hz

2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4, support HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz* Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors

which are GPU integrated.

Supports two 4K displays or one 8K display

Only the CPU's embedded graphics can be displayed through Thunderbolt™ ports.

If you want to display to a Thunderbolt™ monitor, please use CPU models with embedded graphics.

Audio

7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)

Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port

Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel

Nahimic Audio

LAN

2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s

Killer E3100G

Supports Killer LAN Software

Wireless LAN

802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module

Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/axe/be

Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* frequency band

Supports 320MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz* frequency band

1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology

Supports Bluetooth 5.4

Supports MU-MIMO

Wi-Fi 7 (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows® 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported

countries) through Windows® Update and software updates once available.

Slots

CPU:

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*

Chipset:

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*

1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*

1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)

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

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*

4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)

Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

RAID

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB

CPU:

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C (Rear) Chipset:

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)

8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Front)

6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)

All USB ports support ESD Protection

Connector

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 Connector (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 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)

2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)

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)

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.

Rear Panel I/O

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

HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks with LED)

Supports USB PD 3.0 up to 5V@3A (15W) charging

USB32_34 are Lightning Gaming Ports. USB32_56 support Ultra USB Power.

Software and UEFI

Software

ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)

Killer Control Center

ASRock Polychrome SYNC*

UEFI

ASRock EZ Mode

ASRock Full HD UEFI

ASRock My Favorites in UEFI

ASRock Auto Driver Installer

ASRock Instant Flash

These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.

Accessories

2 x SATA Data Cables

2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas

1 x ARGB Splitter Cable

1 x Thermistor Cable

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

2oz Copper PCB

OS

Microsoft Windows® 11 64-bit

Certifications

FCC, CE

ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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