ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero LGA1851 Gaming Motherboard – Bent Socket Pins – For Parts / RepairCondition: For Parts or Not Working
This ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero motherboard is being sold FOR PARTS OR REPAIR due to bent pins in the LGA1851 CPU socket and a memory channel issue.
Testing & Known Issues
- Boots to BIOS: The motherboard successfully boots into BIOS with a single stick of RAM installed in a working memory channel.
- Single-Channel RAM: The motherboard operates with one RAM stick in a single channel.
- Dual-Channel RAM Failure: Dual-channel memory operation fails.
- Bent CPU Socket Pins: Visible bent/misaligned pins are present in the LGA1851 CPU socket. Please examine the close-up photograph carefully.
- Additional Functionality: Other features, ports, expansion slots, and functions have not been fully verified.
Important: The bent socket pins may be responsible for the memory channel issue, but the exact cause has not been confirmed. Additional faults may be present. Successful booting to BIOS does not guarantee full functionality or long-term reliability.
Physical Condition
- Motherboard appears generally clean and in good cosmetic condition overall.
- Some minor surface marks, dust, and handling wear may be present.
- CPU socket has visible pin damage.
- Heatsinks, covers, and integrated rear I/O shield are present.
- Original ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero retail packaging is included.
Included Items
- ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero motherboard
- Original retail box and internal packaging
- Assorted cables, connectors, and accessories shown in the photographs
- Printed documentation shown in the photographs
Only the motherboard and pictured accessories are included. No CPU, RAM, SSD, or other components used during testing are included. Accessory completeness has not been verified.
Product Specifications
- Brand: ASUS
- Series: Republic of Gamers (ROG)
- Model: ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- CPU Socket: Intel LGA1851
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory Type: DDR5
- Expansion: PCIe 5.0 support
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, and USB
Please Read Before Purchasing
This motherboard is NOT fully functional and is intended for experienced technicians, motherboard repair specialists, or buyers seeking replacement components.
Although it successfully boots to BIOS using one RAM stick in a working memory channel, dual-channel memory operation fails and the CPU socket contains bent pins. Repair may require precision socket pin work or additional component-level troubleshooting.
No guarantee is made that the motherboard can be repaired or that additional problems are not present.
Please review all photographs carefully to evaluate the physical condition, visible socket damage, and included accessories before purchasing.
