ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi Motherboard - DDR5, LGA 1851, ATX

ASRock Z890 Lightning WiFi Motherboard - DDR5, LGA 1851, ATX brings next‑generation platform features for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) systems on the LGA 1851 socket, delivering a powerful foundation for high‑performance desktops.

This ATX motherboard is built around the Intel Z890 chipset and supports Intel processors in the LGA 1851 (Socket V1) form factor, enabling full compatibility with the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPUs for demanding workloads and gaming.

Memory support is substantial and future‑proof, with four DIMM slots for DDR5‑SDRAM, non‑ECC operation, a maximum capacity of 256 GB and support for extremely high memory clocks up to 9466 MHz to benefit content creation, multitasking and memory‑intensive applications.

Storage options are flexible and versatile: multiple M.2 and SATA III interfaces are available, with four SATA III ports and RAID support for 0, 1, 5 and 10 configurations to combine performance and redundancy depending on your needs.

Connectivity is comprehensive, featuring USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and a dedicated USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector, dual Thunderbolt ports, HDMI 2.1 output and a high‑speed 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller (Killer E3100G). The board also integrates Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4 for cutting‑edge wireless performance.

On the audio and expansion side, you get Realtek ALC1220 7.1‑channel audio, a PCIe x16 Gen5 slot, an additional PCIe x16 Gen4 slot and a PCIe x4 Gen4 slot for graphics cards and high‑bandwidth add‑ons, plus plentiful fan headers, two 8‑pin EPS connectors and essential front panel connectors to support robust cooling and power delivery.

This motherboard suits a wide range of use cases: a high‑end gaming rig with fast networking and Thunderbolt peripherals, a content‑creation workstation leveraging high DDR5 capacity and PCIe Gen5 storage, or a workstation with RAID arrays for data protection. Its ATX form factor (305 × 244 mm) and UEFI AMI BIOS (256 Mbit) make installation and tuning straightforward for enthusiasts.

• Socket LGA 1851 for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
• 4× DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB, up to 9466 MHz
• Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.5 GbE Killer E3100G
• M.2 + 4× SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10
• Thunderbolt ×2, HDMI 2.1, Realtek ALC1220 7.1 audio