GIGABYTE Z890M GAMING X Intel Z890 LGA1851 DDR5 Micro ATX Motherboard
- Intel Z890 Chipset with LGA1851 Socket for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Processors
- 4x DDR5 DIMM Slots Supporting Up to 256GB with Intel XMP Memory Support
- PCIe 5.0 x16 with 3x M.2 Slots Including PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe Storage
- 2.5GbE LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort, EZ-Latch & Advanced Thermal Design
GIGABYTE Z890M GAMING X Intel Z890 LGA1851 DDR5 Motherboard
Intel Z890 Micro ATX Motherboard for Core Ultra Series 2
The GIGABYTE Z890M GAMING X is a gaming-focused Micro ATX motherboard designed for compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors using the LGA1851 socket. Built around the Intel Z890 chipset, it combines DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 expansion, next-generation M.2 storage and 2.5GbE networking in a compact platform.
With four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB memory, a Digital 8+1+2 phase VRM solution, PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics expansion and three M.2 slots, the Z890M GAMING X provides a strong foundation for gaming, productivity, content creation and performance-focused desktop builds.
Product Features
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Support: Designed for compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors using the LGA1851 socket.
Intel Z890 Chipset: The Intel Z890 platform provides modern memory, storage, expansion and tuning capabilities for performance-oriented desktop systems.
Digital 8+1+2 Phase VRM: The digital power design provides stable and efficient power delivery for compatible Intel processors and critical motherboard components.
Power Monitoring: Real-time CPU power phase monitoring support provides additional system information through compatible HWiNFO software.
Four DDR5 DIMM Slots: Four DDR5 memory slots provide flexible memory configurations for gaming, productivity, content creation and demanding multitasking.
Up to 256GB Memory: Supports DDR5 memory capacities up to 256GB for compatible high-capacity system configurations.
Intel XMP Support: XMP memory module support simplifies configuration of compatible high-performance DDR5 memory kits.
D5 Bionic Corsa: GIGABYTE memory optimization technologies are designed to improve DDR5 memory compatibility and tuning potential.
PCIe 5.0 x16: The primary PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot provides high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible dedicated graphics cards.
PCIe EZ-Latch: GIGABYTE EZ-Latch provides a quick-release design that simplifies installation, removal and upgrading of compatible expansion hardware.
Three M.2 Slots: Three M.2 connectors provide extensive NVMe SSD expansion for operating systems, applications, games and professional files.
PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2: One M.2 connector supports PCIe 5.0 x4 storage, providing high bandwidth for compatible next-generation NVMe SSDs.
M.2 Thermal Guard: Dedicated thermal protection helps manage operating temperatures of compatible M.2 SSDs during sustained workloads.
VRM Thermal Armor Advanced: Advanced VRM thermal hardware helps dissipate heat from the motherboard power delivery components during demanding workloads.
2.5GbE LAN: Integrated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet provides fast wired networking for online gaming, downloads, streaming, NAS access and large local file transfers.
HDMI & DisplayPort: HDMI and DisplayPort provide flexible digital display connectivity when used with a compatible processor featuring integrated graphics.
AI Perfdrive: AI Perfdrive provides optimized and customizable BIOS preset profiles designed to simplify system performance configuration.
AIO Fan Control: Integrated fan control features provide convenient management for compatible cooling hardware and all-in-one liquid cooling systems.
Q-Flash Auto Scan: GIGABYTE BIOS and software features help simplify supported BIOS maintenance and update procedures.
Micro ATX Form Factor: The compact Micro ATX design combines performance-oriented features with a smaller footprint suitable for compatible compact and standard PC cases.
Product Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Series | GAMING X |
| Model | Z890M GAMING X |
| Product Type | Desktop Motherboard |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| CPU Socket | Intel LGA1851 |
| Processor Support | Intel Core Ultra Series 2* |
| Power Design | Digital 8+1+2 Phase VRM |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | Up to 256GB |
| Memory Profile | Intel XMP Support |
| Memory Optimization | D5 Bionic Corsa |
| Primary PCIe Slot | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| PCIe Installation Feature | EZ-Latch Quick Release |
| M.2 Slots | 3 x M.2 |
| High-Speed M.2 | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 |
| M.2 Cooling | M.2 Thermal Guard |
| VRM Cooling | VRM Thermal Armor Advanced |
| LAN | 2.5GbE Ethernet |
| Wireless | Not Specified / No Integrated WiFi Listed |
| Display Outputs | HDMI / DisplayPort |
| Performance Feature | AI Perfdrive |
| Cooling Control | AIO Fan Control |
| BIOS Feature | Q-Flash Auto Scan |
| Monitoring | CPU Power Phase Monitoring via Compatible HWiNFO |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
*Processor compatibility, memory capacity, achievable DDR5 performance and available PCIe functionality may depend on the installed processor, memory modules, motherboard revision, BIOS version and system configuration.
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 and LGA1851
The GIGABYTE Z890M GAMING X uses the Intel LGA1851 socket and supports compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors. Combined with the Z890 chipset, it provides a modern Intel platform for gaming and performance-focused desktop systems.
DDR5 Memory with Up to 256GB Capacity
Four DDR5 DIMM slots provide support for high-capacity memory configurations up to 256GB. Intel XMP support simplifies the configuration of compatible performance memory kits, while GIGABYTE memory optimization features are designed to improve DDR5 compatibility and tuning potential.
Digital 8+1+2 Phase VRM
The Digital 8+1+2 phase VRM solution provides efficient power delivery for compatible Intel processors. VRM Thermal Armor Advanced helps dissipate heat from key power delivery components during demanding workloads.
PCIe 5.0 Graphics Expansion
The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides high-bandwidth connectivity for compatible graphics cards. The EZ-Latch quick-release mechanism helps simplify graphics card installation, maintenance and future upgrades.
Triple M.2 NVMe Storage
Three M.2 slots provide extensive high-speed storage expansion. One slot supports PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe storage, allowing compatible next-generation SSDs to take advantage of increased storage bandwidth.
Advanced Thermal Design
VRM Thermal Armor Advanced helps manage power delivery temperatures, while M.2 Thermal Guard provides dedicated thermal management for compatible NVMe storage devices.
2.5GbE Wired Networking
Integrated 2.5GbE LAN provides higher network bandwidth than conventional Gigabit Ethernet when connected to compatible networking equipment. It is suitable for online gaming, high-speed internet, NAS access and large local file transfers.
AI Perfdrive and BIOS Features
AI Perfdrive provides optimized BIOS preset profiles for compatible system configurations. Additional BIOS and software features, including Multi-Theme interface options, AIO Fan Control and Q-Flash Auto Scan, help simplify system configuration and maintenance.
Compact Micro ATX Gaming Platform
The Micro ATX form factor provides a balance between compact dimensions and performance-focused features. This makes the Z890M GAMING X suitable for compatible smaller gaming cases as well as conventional desktop systems.
Important Compatibility Information
Before purchasing, confirm compatibility between the intended Intel Core Ultra processor, motherboard revision and installed BIOS version.
Maximum memory capacity and achievable DDR5 speed depend on the processor memory controller, installed memory modules, DIMM configuration and BIOS settings.
Motherboard HDMI and DisplayPort outputs require a compatible processor and graphics configuration. PCIe and M.2 bandwidth allocation may vary according to installed hardware and system configuration.
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