Gigabyte releases new Z890 motherboards for Intel Core Ultra 200S

Gigabyte presented its latest motherboards with the Z890 chipset on Thursday (October 10), designed specifically for the recently released Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs. The company showcased the various models during a live event and highlighted their key features.

Z890 motherboards are designed for power users looking for high performance with Intel’s Arrow Lake-S processors. Gigabyte offers a variety of models, from “modest” ones equipped with Wi-Fi 6E to more advanced options that support Wi-Fi 7. In addition, professional-grade models are designed for enthusiasts, with capabilities of intel· artificial intelligence and detailed temperature controls. voltage and BIOS settings.

A prominent feature in all models is the D5 Bionic Corsa technology. This AI-based functionality allows DDR5 RAM frequencies will be increased to 9500 MT/swhich allows users to maximize the performance of their system. This impressive speed exceeds Intel’s official standard, which supports a maximum of 6400 MT/s for its processors.

Focus on high-speed connectivity.

The new motherboards with Gigabyte’s Z890 chipset reflect the manufacturer’s commitment to offering high-speed data transfer and connection standards.

All models come with Support for PCIe 5.0 i Thunderbolt 4 portsensuring fast data transfer capabilities via compatible SSDs or supporting up to five monitors with DisplayPort 1.4a with 4K/8K resolution.

In terms of wireless connectivity, the motherboards support at least Wi-Fi 6E, which offers impressive transfer speeds of up to 9.6 Gb/s. The most advanced models even support the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, which provides improved bandwidth and ensures stable connections, even when multiple devices are connected to the network.

Facilities for the user

Gigabyte has also focused on improving the user experience while assembling their new motherboards.

A notable improvement is the addition of a visual LED indicator that lights up when a RAM module is installed in the wrong slot. This simple feature eliminates the hassle of consulting the manual to find the optimal settings for installing memory sticks.

Another useful addition is the PCIe EZ-Latch Pluswhich simplifies the installation of graphics cards on new Gigabyte motherboards. This feature eliminates the need for screws to secure GPUs to the PCIe slot, making setup faster and easier.

In addition, the M.2 EZ-Latch Click i M.2 EZ-Latch Plus they serve a similar purpose for SSDs and heatsinks, streamlining their installation.

Finally, the EZ WiFi connector introduced to simplify the connection of Wi-Fi antennas. Instead of requiring users to screw each antenna into the motherboard, this feature allows for a single connection via an adapter installed on the back of the motherboard, replacing the traditional dual connection setup that resembles cables coaxial

Thermal management

Gigabyte’s new motherboards designed for Intel Core Ultra 200S processors contain features to optimize thermal and voltage management.

The rear panel of these motherboards is equipped with strategically placed openings that allow airflow to cool the VRMs and M.2 slots. Combined with the innovative DDR wind shovel technology, this design ensures effective heat dissipation, keeping components functional even during demanding workloads.

A notable feature is the Thermal balance VRMwhich addresses a challenge presented by Intel’s latest CPUs: the main power point is located on top of the VRMs, leading to potential heat build-up in that area. To combat this, Gigabyte has developed a heat pipe that helps balance the temperature on both sides of the regulator module, as well as optimizing the PWM firmware for efficient heat dissipation.

In addition, the Independent load mechanism for reduced load is another unique feature of Gigabyte motherboards that improves thermal conductivity. This mechanism aims to reduce the operating temperature of the components by up to 4°C and prevents the integrated heat spreader (IHS) from deforming at high temperatures.

Coupled with the Core Ultra 200S processors’ wide thermal envelope and eight-layer PCB design, these improvements provide ample opportunities for overclockers to push the limits of their CPUs without excessive worry about overheating.

New BIOS features

The motherboards presented by Gigabyte are equipped with new BIOS features designed to improve the performance of computers with Intel Core Ultra 200S processors.

A prominent feature is NPU Overdrivewhich allows AI professionals and enthusiasts to increase NPU performance by up to 23%. This gives users the power they need for demanding applications.

For those more focused on maintaining optimal operating temperatures, AI PerfDrive offers a solution. This BIOS feature thoroughly assesses your computer’s usage profile and leverages AI to optimize system performance settings accordingly.

In addition, AIO fan control helps users identify the best operating profile for their system fans. Using AI, this feature assesses cooling requirements and determines the most effective cooling pattern to ensure efficient thermal management.

AI TOP: Gigabyte’s top-of-the-line Z890 motherboards

Gigabyte also highlighted its AI TOP series motherboards, designed to showcase the full capabilities of Intel Core Ultra 200S processors. This premium line includes three models:

• Z890 AORUS XTREME AI TOP
• Z890 AORUS MASTER AI TOP
• Z890 AI TOP

These motherboards are packed with premium features and share several impressive specifications, including support for two graphics cards working simultaneously, two high-performance 10GbE Ethernet ports, and two Thunderbolt 5 USB ports that can reach up to 120 Gbps.

With these advanced capabilities, Gigabyte’s Z890 AI TOP motherboards are poised to set new standards in the market, making them strong contenders for enthusiasts seeking maximum performance.

Price and availability

Gigabyte has confirmed that its new Z890 chipset motherboards will launch this October, probably around the 24th, which coincides with the launch of the Core Ultra 200V processors. However, the company has not provided a specific release date or price estimate for these components.