GIGABYTE Z890 UD

GIGABYTE Z890 UD is a performance-driven ATX motherboard engineered for the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, delivering next-gen speed, stability, and advanced connectivity for gaming, productivity, and content creation. With support for DDR5 memory up to 9200MHz (OC), a robust 12+1+2 phase digital twin VRM, and ultra-fast storage options including PCIe 5.0 and four M.2 slots, the Z890 UD is built to power modern, high-performance desktop systems.

Equipped with USB4® Type-C, DisplayPort 2.1 support, Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, and efficient thermal solutions like VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guard, this board balances high-speed functionality with long-term reliability. Tool-free PCIe EZ-Latch design simplifies hardware installation, while the intuitive BIOS and real-time Power Monitor in HWinfo make system tuning easy for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Key Features

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

• Advanced 12+1+2 digital twin VRM power design

• Supports DDR5 up to 9200MHz (OC), 256GB max across 4 DIMMs

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-end graphics cards

• 4 x M.2 slots including 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 and hybrid SATA/PCIe 4.0 support

• PCIe EZ-Latch for screwless GPU installation

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

• Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed networking

• Advanced cooling: VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guard

• AI PerfDrive BIOS profiles, Q-Flash Plus, Smart Backup

• ATX Form Factor, fully compatible with Windows 11 64-bit

Detailed Specifications

CPU & Chipset

• Socket: LGA1851

• Chipset: Intel® Z890 Express

• CPU Support: Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)

Memory

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots (up to 256GB)

• Supported speeds: up to DDR5-9200MHz (OC)

• Dual-channel architecture

• ECC (non-ECC mode) and XMP support

• Compatible with CUDIMM memory modules

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 GPUs)

• 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 combo (M2M_SB)

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (NVMe & SATA)

Networking

• Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN (2.5Gbps / 1Gbps / 100Mbps)

Audio

• Realtek® High Definition Audio CODEC

• Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel configurations

• Customizable jack functionality via bundled audio software

USB Connectivity

• Rear I/O:

  • 1 x USB4® Type-C

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)

  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1

  • 4 x USB 2.0

  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

• Internal Headers:

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C header

  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports total)

Cooling & RGB

• 5 x system/cooling fan headers

• 1 x CPU fan header

• 1 x CPU fan/water pump header

• 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers

• 1 x standard RGB LED strip header

• M.2 Thermal Guard and VRM heatsinks included

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

• 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

• Front panel header and audio header

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card headers

• Power and reset buttons

• Q-Flash Plus button

• Serial port header

• Reset jumper and Clear CMOS jumper

BIOS & Monitoring

• AMI UEFI BIOS (256Mbit Flash)

• Voltage, temperature, fan speed, and water flow rate monitoring

• Smart fan control and failure warnings

• Supports Q-Flash, Q-Flash Plus, Smart Backup

Software

• GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

• Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

• LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)