The GIGABYTE Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE is a micro ATX motherboard for Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Despite its compact size, it offers a solid combination of features and I/O capability.
For external connectivity, the rear I/O panel has one USB4 Type C along with nine USB Type A ports of varying speeds. A 2.5Gbps network port is available, as well as WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Analog and digital audio connectors are present, along with a DisplayPort output for the Intel Xe-LPG graphics from the CPU.
Internally this motherboard has four DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 192GB of RAM. For storage, there are three M.2 slots and four SATA III ports. One PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot is available for a graphics card, as well as a PCIe 4.0 slot (x16 size but only x4 speed) for another add-in card.
For external connectivity, the rear I/O panel has one USB4 Type C along with nine USB Type A ports of varying speeds. A 2.5Gbps network port is available, as well as WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Analog and digital audio connectors are present, along with a DisplayPort output for the Intel Xe-LPG graphics from the CPU.
Internally this motherboard has four DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 192GB of RAM. For storage, there are three M.2 slots and four SATA III ports. One PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot is available for a graphics card, as well as a PCIe 4.0 slot (x16 size but only x4 speed) for another add-in card.
William George (Marketing Project Manager) Says:
This "ICE" variant has a white color scheme rather than the darker colors more commonly found on internal computer components. Because we don't use cases with windows, this is really only visible if you open up the system or look at the rear I/O panel (which is also white).
This "ICE" variant has a white color scheme rather than the darker colors more commonly found on internal computer components. Because we don't use cases with windows, this is really only visible if you open up the system or look at the rear I/O panel (which is also white).
Model: Gigabyte Z890M AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
Specifications
Socket | 1851 |
CPU Compatibility | Arrow Lake-S |
Form Factor | MicroATX |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Chipset | Z890 |
Network Connectivity | 2.5G Networking + WiFi 7 |
Network Controller | Realtek 2.5G + MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 |
Audio Controller | Onboard Realtek HD Audio |
Color | White |
Memory Support | |
Type | DDR5 |
Maximum Speed | 6400 MHz |
Number of Slots | 4 |
Maximum Size per Slot | 48 GB |
Maximum Amount Supported | 192 GB |
Onboard Video | |
Chipset Manufacturer | Intel |
Processor Type | CPU Dependent |
Maximum DisplayPort Resolution | 7680x4320 |
DisplayPort | 1 |
DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
USB | 4.0 |
Notes: | USB4 supports DP 2.1 |
External Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) | 1 |
USB 4 | 1 |
Audio Out | Stereo |
Audio In | Line-In/Microphone |
S/PDIF | Optical |
LAN (RJ45) | 1 |
Wireless Antenna Port | Yes |
Internal Connections | |
USB 2.0 | 2 (providing 4 ports) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C | 1 |
SATA III 6.0Gbps | 4 |
M.2 Connector | 3 |
M.2 Support | 1x 80mm PCIe 5.0, 1x 80mm PCIe 4.0, 1x 80-110mm PCIe 4.0 |
TPM (module sold separately) | 1 |
Compatible TPM | Gigabyte GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 |
SATA Controllers | |
SATA III 6.0Gbps Controller 1 | Intel Z890 (1-4) |
Expansion Slots | |
Slot 1 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
Slot 2 | Slot not available on this board |
Slot 3 | Slot not available on this board |
Slot 4 | PCI Express 4.0 x4 |
Additional Information | |
SLI Compatible | No |
Crossfire Compatible | No |
RAID Support | 0/1/5/10 |
Bluetooth | Yes (5.4) |
Integrated IO Shield | Yes |
BIOS Features | |
UEFI BIOS | Yes |
EZ Flash | Yes |
OC Profiles | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Height | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
Width | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
Net Weight | 1.33 kg (2.9 lbs) |