




Challenger Z890M
- Compact M-ATX Form Factor (245 x 225mm) for space-efficient builds
- LGA1851 Socket with Intel® Z890 Chipset for Intel® Core™ Ultra processors
- Dual-Channel DDR5 Memory up to 128GB, with XMP support up to 7200MHz (OC)
- 4K-Ready Display Ports: HDMI™ 2.0 & DisplayPort 1.2
- Versatile PCIe Slots: PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x1, PCIe 4.0 x4
- High-Quality Audio:with Realtek ALC897 codec
- Advanced Networking: Realtek 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2
- Flexible Storage Options: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 M.2 slots, plus 3 SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB Connectivity: Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10G) and multiple USB 3.2 & 2.0 ports
- Optimized Power & Cooling: Dual ARGB headers, CPU and PUMP fan support, and SYS_FAN headers for cooling control
- Convenience Features: Front COM Port Header and CLR CMOS Button for easy setup
Overview
Specification
Support
- Model
- MS-Challenger Z890M
- Form Factor
- M-ATX (245 × 225 mm)
- CPU Socket
- Intel® LGA1851, compatible with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors
- Chipset
- Intel® Z890
- Memory
- 2 × DIMM DDR5 slots, supporting dual-channel up to 128GB
XMP frequency support up to 7200MHz (OC)
- Display Outputs
- 1 × HDMI™ 2.0 (4K@60Hz)
1 × DisplayPort 1.2 (4K@60Hz)
- Expansion Slots
- 1 × PCIe x16 (supports PCIe 5.0 x16 mode)
1 × PCIe x1 (supports PCIe 4.0 x1 mode)
1 × PCIe x4 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- Audio
- Integrated Realtek ALC897 audio codec
- Networking
- Realtek RTL8125BG/D 2.5G Ethernet
Intel® AX101 Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- Storage
- 1 × M.2 slot (PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 mode, supports 2242/2280)
1 × M.2 slot (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode, supports 2242/2280)
3 × SATA 6Gb/s ports
- USB Ports
- Onboard: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) header, supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 × USB 2.0 9-pin header, supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10G) front port
Rear Panel: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5G) ports
2 × USB 2.0 Type-A ports
- Additional Specifications
- 1 × 24 Pin ATX Power Connector
1 × 8+4 Pin +12V Power Connector
2 × 3 Pin ARGB Headers
1 × 4 Pin NRGB Header
1 × Front COM Port Header
CLR CMOS Button
1 × 4 Pin CPU_FAN Header
1 × 4 Pin PUMP Header for Water Cooling
2 × 4 Pin SYS_FAN Headers for Case Fans