MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI motherboard Intel Z890 LGA 1851 (Socket V1) ATX

LGA 1851, 4x DDR5 9200 (OC) MT/s, 1x HDMI, 4x M.2, 4x SATA 6G, 2x Thunderbolt4, 5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 243.84 x 304.8mm

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: 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System 90A SPS, 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 PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna
• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
• Ultra Connect: dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 5G LAN with Intel Wi-Fi 7 Solution - the latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
• Audio Boost 4: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

Description

PRO Z890-A WIFI
PRO Z890-A WIFI offers a simple design with a harmonious silver color scheme that perfectly matches both white and black PC builds. It is engineered with many exclusive features of MSI including true Wi-Fi 7 with EZ Antenna, 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 M.2 with EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, and Supplemental PCIe Power, ready for the Intel® Core™ Ultra processors.

BUSINESS ELEGANCE
The PRO Series is tailored to professionals from all walks of life. The lineup features impressive performance and high quality, while aiming to provide users incredible experience. Users who care about productivity and efficiency can definitely count on the MSI PRO Series to assist you with multitasking and increasing efficiency.

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.

16+1+1+1 DRPS POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of 16+1+1+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 90A Smart Power Stage, PRO Z890-A WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

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	2
mSATA ports quantity	0
TPM connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	0
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of SATA II connectors	0
EPS power connector (8-pin)	Yes
CPU fan connector	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
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	256 GB
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 x64
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
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	256 GB
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	4
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	4
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	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
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), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet interface type	5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Features
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11 x64
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 x16 (Gen 5.x) slots	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots	2
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions
Width	243.8 mm
Depth	304.8 mm
Other features
mSATA ports quantity	0