LGA 1851 (Socket V1), Intel Z890 Chipset, 4 x DDR5-SDRAM up to 256GB, LAN, WLAN, 1 x RJ-45, 4 x SATA III, 4 x M.2(M), UEFI AMI, ATX

Key Features

• 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

Description

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 сompatibility	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