- Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC)
- Ultra Performance: 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System 55A DrMOS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material
- Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II are built for high performance system and non-stop experience
- EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
- High-Speed Connectivity: Intel® Killer™ 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E Solution & USB 10Gbps Type-C port - a solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E is designed with durable components to provide great gaming experience. Designed with Wi-Fi 6E and 5G LAN, 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.
Carefully developed by MSI, allows SSD installation and removal without the need for screws, greatly enhancing convenience.
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.
14+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.
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 |
6400,9200 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) |
9200 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory |
256 GB |
| Storage controllers |
|---|
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| Number of storage drives supported |
8 |
| Number of HDDs supported |
8 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Graphics |
|---|
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Internal I/O |
|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| Total number of SATA connectors |
4 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Yes |
| Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin) |
1 |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ethernet interface type |
5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller |
Killer E5000 |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| 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) |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Features |
|---|
| Component for |
PC |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel Z890 |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC897 |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Product colour |
Black |
| 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 |
4 |
| 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 |
