ASUS Announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series Support on W880, Z890, Q870, B860 and H810 Motherboards

ASUS Intel 800 series motherboards receive BIOS updates for the latest Intel Core Ultra series processors; ROG Maximus Z890 Apex delivers world-record benchmarks 

•  Full BIOS support for Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S Plus Series processors is now available across ASUS W880, Z890, Q870, B860 and H810 motherboards
• ROG Maximus Z890 Apex with new Intel® processor achieves 4 world records, 1 global first place, 7 hardware first places, and highest Arrow Lake CPU-Z speed 

TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 23, 2026 — ASUS today announced full support for the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S Plus Series processors across its comprehensive lineup of Intel W880, Z890, Q870, B860 and H810 motherboards, enabling users to unlock the full performance potential of the latest Intel desktop platform. 

With updated BIOS releases, ASUS W880, Z890, Q870, B860 and H810 motherboards deliver optimized compatibility, improved system stability, and enhanced performance tuning capabilities for the new Core Ultra 200S Plus Series processors. From professional-grade Pro WS workstation motherboards to enthusiast-grade ROG and ROG Strix models, durable TUF Gaming, creator-focused ProArt, and reliable ASUS Prime motherboards, users can easily upgrade their systems and take advantage of the latest innovations in Intel desktop computing. 

"With the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors, Intel is proudly taking the first steps in a new era of enthusiast performance — delivering exciting new technologies that revolutionize the setup at a value that can’t be beat. In tandem with the latest 800-series chipset ASUS motherboards, users will benefit from a massive reduction in latency and fresh performance headroom for serious performance-per-dollar in both gaming and content creation," said Robert Hallock, VP, Enthusiast Channel Segment, Intel.  

Jonson Lee, Head of Motherboard Research & Development at ASUS, said, “ASUS is proud to work alongside Intel to bring the next wave of desktop performance to users worldwide. With full support for Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series processors across our Intel 800 series motherboard lineup, ASUS enables gamers, creators, and professionals to unlock the latest platform innovations with confidence, benefiting from lower latency, broader tuning headroom, and a more refined performance experience.”  

Record-breaking Intel processor performance  

Engineered for enthusiasts and overclockers, the flagship ROG Maximus Z890 Apex continues the ASUS tradition of pushing the limits of performance. Designed with extreme overclocking in mind, this motherboard has already achieved multiple world records and topped global benchmarks, demonstrating the strength of ASUS engineering and BIOS tuning. 

In the hands of world-class overclockers such as CENS and Elmor, the ROG Maximus Z890 Apex and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor paired with G.SKILL Trident Z DDR5 memory has delivered a series of outstanding results, including multiple record-breaking achievements such as: