Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
Introduction
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.
Specifications
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 4 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 4 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 0 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin) | 1 |
| Technical details | |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1851 |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 4 |
| Audio | |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Performance | |
| Number of HDDs supported | 8 |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11 |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1851 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1851 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Memory | |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 6400,9200 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 256 GB |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 9200 MHz |
| ECC ?ompatibility | Non-ECC |
| Storage controllers | |
| Number of HDDs supported | 8 |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 8 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| 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 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity | 0 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| 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) |
| LAN controller | Killer E5000 |
| Ethernet interface type | 5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Features | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11 |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1851 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC897 |
| Product colour | Black |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| ACPI version | 6.5 |
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version | 3.7 |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 243.8 mm |
| Depth | 304.8 mm |
| Other features | |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
