MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI 7 Intel LGA1851 DDR5 PCIe 5.0 Thunderbolt 4 ATX Motherboard

General

SKU	MSI-Z89-0GW

Features

Brand	MSI
Model Number	Z890 GAMING WIFI
CPU Socket Type	LGA 1851
Memory Type	DDR5
Outputs	DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C 4.0
Form Factor	Micro ATX
Key Features	Intel Z890 chipset with LGA1851 socket supporting Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot for full next-generation GPU bandwidth alongside PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 expansion slots PCIe 5.0 x4 primary M.2 slot from the CPU for next-generation NVMe storage alongside two additional PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots Four DDR5 UDIMM slots supporting up to 256GB with speeds up to 8800 MT/s via overclocking and Intel XMP 3.0 support Intel Wi-Fi 7 tri-band support across 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz with 320MHz bandwidth delivering speeds up to 5.8Gbps and Bluetooth 5.4 Onboard Thunderbolt 4 rear port supporting up to 40Gbps transfer speeds, 8K display output and daisy-chaining up to five devices Triple onboard graphics outputs including HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DisplayPort 2.1 supporting up to 8K 60Hz Thunderbolt 5 internal card connector for future expansion alongside USB 20Gbps Type-C on both rear and front panel headers

MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI 7 Intel LGA1851 DDR5 PCIe 5.0 Thunderbolt 4 ATX Motherboard

The MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI 7 is a high-performance Intel LGA1851 ATX motherboard built for enthusiast gaming and content creation. Powered by the Z890 chipset with PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory up to 8800 MT/s, Intel Wi-Fi 7 up to 5.8Gbps and onboard Thunderbolt 4, it is the ultimate platform for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors.

Processing & Platform

Built on the Intel Z890 chipset with an LGA1851 socket, the Z890 GAMING supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. The PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot delivers full next-generation GPU bandwidth, while additional PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots provide flexible expansion options for any high-end build configuration.

Memory & Storage

Four DDR5 UDIMM slots support up to 256GB of memory with speeds reaching 8800 MT/s via overclocking and full Intel XMP 3.0 support. A PCIe 5.0 x4 primary M.2 slot from the CPU delivers next-generation NVMe storage speeds, complemented by two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots from the chipset and four SATA 6G ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support.

Connectivity & Thunderbolt

Intel Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz tri-band support delivers wireless speeds up to 5.8Gbps alongside Bluetooth 5.4, while Realtek 2.5G wired LAN provides reliable network connectivity. Onboard Thunderbolt 4 delivers up to 40Gbps transfer speeds and 8K display support, with a Thunderbolt 5 internal connector for future expansion. USB 20Gbps Type-C is available on both the rear panel and front panel header for versatile high-speed connectivity throughout.

Specifications

General

Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions: 243.84mm x 304.8mm
Chipset: Intel Z890
Socket: LGA1851
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor Support
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Processors

Memory

Slots: 4x DDR5 UDIMM
Maximum Capacity: 256GB
JEDEC Speed: 4800 – 6400 MT/s
Overclocking Speed: 6400 – 8800 MT/s
Supported Configurations:
1DPC 1R: Up to 8800+ MT/s
1DPC 2R: Up to 7200+ MT/s
2DPC 1R: Up to 6400+ MT/s
2DPC 2R: Up to 5600+ MT/s
Memory Support: Non-ECC Unbuffered, Dual-Controller Dual-Channel, Intel XMP 3.0, CUDIMM

Expansion Slots

PCI_E1: PCIe 5.0 x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (From CPU)

Storage

M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (From CPU), Supports 2280/2260/2242
M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (From Chipset), Supports 2280/2260/2242
M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA (From Chipset), Supports 2280/2260/2242
SATA: 4x SATA 6G

RAID Support

SATA: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
M.2 NVMe: RAID 0, 1, 5
Onboard Graphics
1x HDMI 2.1 (Up to 4K 60Hz)
1x DisplayPort 1.4 (Up to 4K 60Hz)
1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DisplayPort 2.1 (Up to 8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz)

Audio

Realtek ALC897 Codec

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

Networking

Wired: Realtek 8125D 2.5G LAN
Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz (320MHz)
Max Wireless Speed: Up to 5.8Gbps
Bluetooth: 5.4 with MLO and 4KQAM

Thunderbolt

Rear Thunderbolt 4 Port: 1x (40Gbps)
USB4 Transfer Speed: Up to 20Gbps
USB 3.2 Transfer Speed: Up to 10Gbps
Power Delivery: Up to 5V/3A (15W)
Max Display Output: 8K
Daisy Chain: Up to 5x Thunderbolt 3 or 3x Thunderbolt 4 Devices
Internal Thunderbolt 5 Connector: Yes (RTD3 Supported)

Rear USB Ports

1x USB 20Gbps Type-C
6x USB 5Gbps Type-A
Front Panel USB Headers
1x USB 20Gbps Type-C
2x USB 5Gbps Type-A
4x USB 2.0

Internal Connectors

1x ATX Power Connector
2x CPU Power Connector
1x PCIe Power Connector (8-pin)
1x Thunderbolt 5 Card Connector
1x CPU Fan
1x Combo Fan (Pump/System Fan)
4x System Fan
1x EZ Conn Header
2x Front Panel Headers
1x Chassis Intrusion Header
1x Front Audio Header
1x Tuning Controller Connector
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED Connectors
1x RGB LED Connector
1x TPM Pin Header (TPM 2.0)
LED Features
4x EZ Debug LED
BIOS & Diagnostics
Flash BIOS Button
Clear CMOS Button