- Model:Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
- Intel Z890 chipset, LGA 1851 socket
- DDR5 memory support up to 9200+ MT/s
- PCIe 5.0 slot, 1x Gen 5 M.2, 3x Gen 4 M.2
- Wi-Fi 6E, 5G LAN, USB 10Gbps connectivity
- 3 Years Warranty from MSI
Overview
The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket. It features a robust 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 55A DrMOS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, and Core Boost technology for sustained gaming performance.
This motherboard delivers exceptional connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Intel Killer 5G LAN, and USB 10Gbps Type-C ports. Storage options include 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot (Lightning Gen 5) and 3x PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, plus 4x SATA 6G connections. The 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper ensures reliable circuit transmission.
Thermal management is handled by an extended heatsink design, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, and 7W/mK thermal pads. The motherboard supports DDR5 memory up to 9200+ MT/s with XMP 3.0 and Memory Boost technology. EZ DIY features include pre-installed I/O Shield, EZ M.2 installation, and EZ PCIe Clip II for easy GPU removal.
Additional features include Click BIOS X with Game Boost and AI Boost, MSI Center software suite, Mystic Light RGB synchronization, and comprehensive protection with TVS, OCP, and solid pin design power connectors.
- 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System 55A DrMOS with dual 8-pin CPU power
- PCIe 5.0 slot with Steel Armor II and 1x Lightning Gen 5 M.2
- Wi-Fi 6E and Intel Killer 5G LAN for high-speed connectivity
- DDR5 memory support up to 9200+ MT/s with XMP 3.0
- Extended heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II
- EZ DIY features: pre-installed I/O Shield, EZ M.2 installation, EZ PCIe Clip II
- USB 10Gbps Type-C and Type-A ports for fast data transfer
- Click BIOS X with Game Boost, AI Boost, and one-click overclocking
- Mystic Light RGB with A-Rainbow V2 support
- 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper
Specifications
- Chipset
- INTEL Z890
- CPU
- Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) LGA 1851
- Memory
- 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support DDR5 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9200+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MT/s Supports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0 Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM • The DIMM slots on this motherboard only have single-sided latches. • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.
- Onboard Graphics
- 1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DisplayPort Support DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
- Slot
- 3x PCI-E x16 slot 1x PCI-E x1 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- Audio
- Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Storage
- 4x M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices 4x SATA 6G *Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
- RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
- USB
- 4x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear) 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)
- LAN
- Intel® Killer™ E5000 5Gbps LAN
- Internal IO
- 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin) 1x CPU Fan 1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 5x System Fan 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1) 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports
- WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH
- Wi-Fi 6E module The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**, FIPS, FISMA * Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11. ** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
- LED FEATURE
- 4x EZ Debug LED
- BACK PANEL PORTS
- 01. DisplayPort 02. Keyboard / Mouse 03. USB 2.0 04. 5G LAN 05. Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 06. Flash BIOS Button 07. HDMI™ 08. USB 2.0 09. USB 5Gbps Type A ports 10. USB 10 Gbps Type C ports 11. USB 10 Gbps Type A ports 12. Audio Connectors
- OPERATING SYSTEM
- Support for Windows® 11 64-bit
- PCB Info
- ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm
Warranty
3 Years manufacturer warranty from MSI. Warranty service is provided by the brand's authorised service centre under the brand's own terms; keep the original invoice and the serial number for any claim, and we will guide you through the process. Details are in our Warranty Policy.