Overview



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.




At-a-glance



  • 2.5G LAN with Intel Wi-Fi 7 Solution: upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking

  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

  • Enhanced Power Design: 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK , dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 6-layer server-grade PCB

  • EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna

  • Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop experience

  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot and Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2

  • Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket

  • Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8800+ MT/s (OC)

  • Thunderbolt™ 4: brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chain, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 compliant




Reasons to buy


  • 2.5G LAN with Intel Wi-Fi 7 Solution: upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
  • Enhanced Power Design: 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK , dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 6-layer server-grade PCB
  • EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna
  • Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop experience
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot and Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
  • Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
  • Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 8800+ MT/s (OC)
  • Thunderbolt™ 4: brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chain, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 compliant

Specification


Technical Description: MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI motherboard Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

Back panel I/O ports
Thunderbolt ports quantity:The number of ports (sockets) for Thunderbolt connections. Thunderbolt is a hardware interface that allows for the connection of external peripherals to a computer. It uses the same connector as Mini DisplayPort (MDP). It was released in 2011 and is used in Apple's 2011 MacBook Pro, as well as other devices.
1
DisplayPort version:
1.4
DisplayPorts quantity:Number of DisplayPorts. A DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio, USB, and other forms of data.
1
DVI-D ports quantity:This is the amount of DVI-I interfaces. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor. DVI-D means DVI digital, which means it can only support digital, but not analog.
0
HDMI version:
2.1
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity:Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.
0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
6
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
0

BIOS
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version:
3.7
ACPI version:
6.5
BIOS memory size:
256 Mbit
BIOS type:The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) initializes and tests system hardware components, and loads a bootloader or an operating system from a mass memory device. The BIOS additionally provides abstraction layer for the hardware, i.e. a consistent way for application programs and operating systems to interact with the keyboard, display, and other input/output devices. There are several types of BIOS, including the motherboard ROM BIOS, video BIOS, drive controller BIOS, network adapter BIOS, and SCSI adapter BIOS.
UEFI AMI

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

Features
Windows operating systems supported:Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.
Windows 11
Product colour:
Black
Audio output channels:An audio output channel is an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal produced by a device. A device may have several audio output channels.
7.1 channels
Audio chip:
Realtek ALC897
Motherboard chipset:The chipset connects the microprocessor to the rest of the motherboard.
Intel Z890
Motherboard chipset family:The category of motherboard chipset e.g. Intel, AMD.
Intel
Motherboard form factor:Design of the motherboard (ATX, BTX etc).
ATX
Component for:What this product is used as a part of (component for).
PC

Graphics
On-board graphics card:
No

Internal I/O
Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin):
1
EPS power connector (8-pin):
Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Yes
Total number of SATA connectors:
4
Number of SATA connectors:
0
Number of SATA II connectors:Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA II (revision 2.x) interface, formally known as SATA 3Gb/s, is a second generation SATA interface running at 3.0 Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 300MB/s.
0
Number of SATA III connectors:Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) (SATA) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface.
4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors:
2
USB 2.0 connectors:The end of a cable with a USB 2.0 connector. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), in addition to the "USB 1.x Full Speed" signaling rate of 12 Mbit/s. USB 2.0 connectors are usually colored black.
4

Memory
Maximum internal memory:The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.
256 GB
Supported memory clock speed (max):
8800 MHz
Supported memory clock speeds:Memory clock speed is the time it takes for a computer to complete basic operations. It refers to the computer's processing speed and is measured in hertz. It is however not such a reliable measure of a computer's speed as it doesn't take into account other factors like RAM and cache size.
4800,5600,6400,7200,8800 MHz
ECC ?ompatibility:
Non-ECC
Memory channels:
Dual-channel
Memory slots type:A memory slot, also known as a memory socket or RAM slot, is what allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually be 2 to 4 memory slots (sometimes more on high-end motherboards). The most common types of RAM are SDRAM and DDR for desktop computers and SODIMM for laptop computers, each having various types and speeds.
DIMM
Number of memory slots:
4
Supported memory types:Types of memory which can be used with the product.
DDR5-SDRAM

Network
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
WLAN controller model:
Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
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)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
Ethernet interface type:
5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes

Networking
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
WLAN controller model:
Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
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)
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
Ethernet interface type:
5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes

Processor
Supported processor sockets:The sockets (plugs) for processors that are supported (can be used) by the device.
Intel LGA1851
Compatible processor series:A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor socket:Mechanical component(s) that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the processor to be replaced without soldering.
LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Processor manufacturer:The manufacturer that produced the processor.
Intel

Rear panel I/O ports
Thunderbolt ports quantity:The number of ports (sockets) for Thunderbolt connections. Thunderbolt is a hardware interface that allows for the connection of external peripherals to a computer. It uses the same connector as Mini DisplayPort (MDP). It was released in 2011 and is used in Apple's 2011 MacBook Pro, as well as other devices.
1
DisplayPort version:
1.4
DisplayPorts quantity:Number of DisplayPorts. A DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to carry audio, USB, and other forms of data.
1
DVI-D ports quantity:This is the amount of DVI-I interfaces. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor. DVI-D means DVI digital, which means it can only support digital, but not analog.
0
HDMI version:
2.1
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity:Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. The VGA (D-Sub) connector is a 15 pin connector between a computer and a monitor. It was first introduced in 1987 by IBM.
0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity:
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity:
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity:
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
6
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
0

Storage controllers
RAID levels:RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.
0, 1, 5, 10
RAID support:The device uses RAID, which is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.
Yes
Number of HDDs supported:
7
Number of storage drives supported:
4
Supported storage drive interfaces:
M.2, SATA III
Supported storage drive types:
HDD & SSD

Weight & dimensions
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
304.8 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
243.8 mm


Product details


Z890 GAMING WIFI MSI 4711377291545

MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI motherboard Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

£236.82 and In stock

SKUZ890 GAMING WIFI

MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI motherboard Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

Quick Code: Q3060075 MPN: Z890 GAMING WIFI

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