GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE

GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE is a high-performance ATX motherboard built to support the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors. Designed for gamers, power users, and content creators, it offers robust performance with next-gen features including DDR5 memory support up to 8800MHz (OC), PCIe 5.0 GPU and storage compatibility, and a comprehensive thermal design.

With 14+1+2 phase digital twin VRM power delivery, four M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0 x4, and ultra-fast USB4® Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 support, this board is built for speed and stability. Easy installation is made possible with EZ-Latch Plus and EZ-Latch Click screwless designs for M.2 and GPU slots. Additional features include advanced BIOS with AI optimization, Q-Flash Plus, real-time monitoring, and high-speed 2.5GbE LAN.

This motherboard is an ideal foundation for a powerful and future-ready PC.

Key Features

• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors (LGA1851 socket)

• 14+1+2 phase digital twin VRM power design for stable power delivery

• DDR5 support up to 8800MHz (OC), 4 DIMM slots, 256GB max

• 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with reinforced UD Slot X design for heavy GPUs

• 4x M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA)

• EZ-Latch Plus and Click for screwless GPU and SSD installation

• USB4® Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 (supports up to 4K @144Hz)

• Realtek 2.5GbE LAN for ultra-fast networking

• VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guard for enhanced cooling

• AI PerfDrive BIOS tuning, Q-Flash Plus, and system monitoring

• ATX form factor, fully compatible with Windows 11 64-bit

Detailed Specifications

CPU & Chipset

• Socket: LGA1851

• Chipset: Intel® Z890 Express

• Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors

Memory

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256GB total

• Supports speeds up to DDR5-8800MHz (OC)

• Dual channel architecture

• ECC (non-ECC mode) and XMP support

Graphics Output (CPU Dependent)

• 1 x USB4® Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 (3840x2160 @ 144Hz)

• 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 (3840x2160 @ 144Hz)

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (reinforced for GPU support)

• 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4

Storage

• 4 x M.2 slots:

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 (M2A_CPU)

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (M2B_CPU)

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (M2Q_SB)

  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA (M2M_SB)

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support for both NVMe and SATA drives

Networking

• Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet (2.5Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps)

Audio

• Realtek HD Audio Codec

• Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio

• Audio jack functions configurable via software

USB Ports

• Rear I/O:

  • 1 x USB4® Type-C

  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1

  • 4 x USB 2.0

• Internal Headers:

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header

  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers

  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports)

Cooling & RGB

• 5 x Fan headers (including water cooling support)

• 3 x Addressable RGB Gen2 headers

• 1 x Standard RGB LED header

• VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guard for temperature management

Internal I/O & Features

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

• 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

• Q-Flash Plus button for easy BIOS updates

• Trusted Platform Module header

• Reset button, power button, and Clear CMOS jumper

• 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors (Thunderbolt 5 support)

• Front panel and audio connectors

• BIOS with AI PerfDrive, Q-Flash, and Smart Backup

Bundled Software

• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

• LAN bandwidth management software

• GIGABYTE Control Center (for RGB and system management)

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)