MSI Intel Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard

The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). It features a robust 14+1+1+1 power delivery system, PCIe 5.0 expansion, and lightning-fast Gen 5 M.2 storage for demanding workloads and gaming. Dual connectivity options—5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6E—eliminate network bottlenecks, while the Frozr Guard cooling ecosystem maintains optimal thermal performance. Tool-free EZ DIY components streamline assembly, and MSI Click BIOS X with AI Engine automation simplifies optimization. Supports up to 256GB DDR5 memory with speeds reaching 9200+ MT/s, plus comprehensive rear I/O with USB 10Gbps ports and premium audio. Perfect for builders and enthusiasts seeking enterprise-grade stability and next-gen gaming performance.

Features
EZ DIY Assembly: Streamline hardware builds with tool-less EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks, EZ M.2 Clip II push-locks, and a single-finger rebounding EZ PCIe Clip II for rapid GPU removal.
Industrial-Grade VRM Delivery: Sustain demanding multi-threaded computing and AI processing via a 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System equipped with 55A DrMOS and dual 8-pin CPU power inputs.
Supplemental PCIe Power: Dedicated onboard 8-pin PCIe supplemental power connector supplies stable current for high-draw GPUs and heavy AI compute loads.
Next-Gen Expansion & Storage: Maximize transfer rates with a primary Lightning Gen 5 PCIe x16 slot, one Gen 5 x4 M.2 slot (128 Gbps), and three Gen 4 x4 M.2 slots (64 Gbps).
Frozr Guard Cooling Ecosystem: Maintain low thermal resistance using extended heatsinks, enlarged chipset cooling, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, and automated Frozr AI fan management.
High-Bandwidth Connectivity: Eliminate network bottlenecks with an Intel Killer 5G LAN controller, low-latency Wi-Fi 6E, front and rear USB 10Gbps Type-C connectivity, and the directional EZ Antenna.
Automated Optimization: Optimize clock speeds, NPU acceleration, and system diagnostics with MSI Click BIOS X, AI Engine, and Memory Extension Mode.

Specifications
CPU Socket: LGA 1851
Supported Processors: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Chipset: Intel Z890
Capacity & Slots: 4x DDR5 UDIMM slots, supporting up to 256GB total system memory
Frequency Speeds: DDR5 9200–6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400–4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Overclocking Thresholds: 1DPC 1R up to 9200+ MT/s; 1DPC 2R up to 7200+ MT/s; 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ MT/s; 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s
Supported Technologies: Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM), Intel XMP 3.0, Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode, Non-ECC unbuffered memory; single-sided latches
Expansion Slots
- PCI_E1 (Primary): 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (sourced from CPU) with Steel Armor II
- PCI_E2: 1x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot (sourced from Intel Z890 Chipset)
- PCI_E3: 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (sourced from Intel Z890 Chipset)
- PCI_E4: 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (sourced from Intel Z890 Chipset)
Storage Interfaces & RAID
- M.2_1 (CPU): 1x PCIe 5.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 form factor devices
- M.2_2 (Chipset): 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 22110/2280/2260 form factor devices
- M.2_3 (Chipset): 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260/2242 form factor devices
- M.2_4 (Chipset): 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 form factor devices
SATA Storage: 4x SATA 6Gbps ports
RAID Arrays: Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 across both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices
Wired Ethernet: 1x Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN controller
Wireless LAN: Pre-installed Wi-Fi 6E module (M.2 Key-E); MU-MIMO TX/RX, tri-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps; 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 (FIPS and FISMA certified)
USB Configuration
- Rear USB: 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C, 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 4x USB 2.0 Type-A
- Front Panel USB Headers: 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C header (1 port), 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A headers (4 ports), 2x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports)
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC897 Codec, 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
DisplayPort: 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K @ 60Hz)
HDMI: 1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K @ 60Hz)
Power Delivery, Cooling & Internal Headers
Power Inputs: 1x 24-pin ATX main connector, 2x 8-pin CPU 12V connectors, 1x 8-pin PCIe supplemental power connector
Cooling Headers: 1x 4-pin CPU fan (2A), 1x 4-pin Combo pump/system fan (3A), 5x 4-pin system fan headers
RGB Headers: 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connectors (JARGB_V2), 1x 12V RGB LED connector (JRGB)
System Headers: 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1), 2x Front Panel (JFP), 1x Front Audio (JAUD), 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI), 1x Tuning Controller (JDASH), 1x TPM 2.0 pin header
Diagnostics: 4x EZ Debug LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT)
Rear I/O Panel
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x Flash BIOS Button
- 1x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
- 4x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A
- 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A
- 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C
- 1x 5G RJ-45 LAN port
- 2x Wi-Fi / Bluetooth antenna connectors
- 3x 3.5 mm Audio jacks
Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions (L x W): 12.0 in x 9.6 in
Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H): 13.5 in x 11.2 in x 2.9 in
Net Weight: 4.35 lbs (Shipping Weight: 5.52 lbs)
Operating System Support: Windows 11 64-bit