MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI motherboard

MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1), Compatible processor series: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 256 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III, Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125D, Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: ATX, Motherboard chipset family: Intel

Z890 GAMING WIFI is designed with durable components to provide great gaming experience. Designed with Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power and exclusive EZ DIY features, it's ready for 24/7 non-stop gaming of Intel Core Ultra processors.

MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Moreover, we also introduce AI to MSI Center and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.

One Finger for EZ GPU Installation
The new EZ PCIe Clip II, located on the first slot, features the rebounding force mechanism that allows for easy removal of the graphics card by pressing the tail-like lock with one finger. Due to this exquisite design, users can uninstall the graphics cards effortlessly, even in the cramped case spaces.

12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System
Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MSI Gaming series motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION
The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.


Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.

M.2 Shield Frozr
Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.

Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink
The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are runnging at high speed.

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink
The enlarged heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Compatible processor series: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Supported processor sockets: LGA 1851

Memory

Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots: 4
Memory slots type: DIMM
Memory channels: Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility: Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds: 4800,5600,6400,7200,8800 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max): 8800 MHz
Maximum internal memory: 256 GB

Storage controllers

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA III
Number of HDDs supported: 7
Number of storage drives supported: 4
Feature: RAID support
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

Internal I/O

USB 2.0 connectors: 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: 1
Number of SATA III connectors: 4
Total number of SATA connectors: 4
Feature: ATX Power connector (24-pin)
Feature: EPS power connector (8-pin)
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin): 1

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
DisplayPort version: 1.4
Thunderbolt ports quantity: 1

Network

Feature: Ethernet LAN
Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller: Realtek RTL8125D
Feature: Wi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model: Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Feature: Bluetooth
Bluetooth version: 5.4

Features

Motherboard chipset: Intel Z890
Audio chip: Realtek ALC897
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Product colour: Black
Component for: PC
Motherboard form factor: ATX
Motherboard chipset family: Intel
Windows operating systems supported: Windows 11

Expansion slots

PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots: 1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots: 2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots: 2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots: 1
Number of M.2 (M) slots: 3
1st M.2 largest key size: 2280
1st M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 5.0
2nd M.2 largest key size: 2280
2nd M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0
3rd M.2 largest key size: 2280
3rd M.2 highest PCI Express generation: 4.0

BIOS

BIOS type: UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size: 256 Mbit
ACPI version: 6.5
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version: 3.7

Weight & dimensions

Width: 243.8 mm
Depth: 304.8 mm