MSI MPG Z390I Gaming Edge AC Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard
MPN MSI-MPG-Z390I-GAMING-EDGE-AC-WIFI · Brand MSI
The MSI MPG Z390I Gaming Edge AC WiFi is a Mini-ITX motherboard with Intel Z390 chipset, LGA 1151 socket for 8th/9th Gen Intel CPUs, dual M.2 slots, built-in 802.11ac WiFi with Bluetooth 5.0, and USB 3.1 Gen2 — all in a compact 6.7 x 6.7 in form factor
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Overview
The MSI MPG Z390I Gaming Edge AC WiFi is a Mini-ITX form factor motherboard built around the Intel Z390 chipset, designed for compact high-performance gaming systems. Measuring just 6.7 x 6.7 inches (17.0 x 17.0 cm), it fits into small form factor cases while delivering a feature set that rivals full-sized boards. The board supports 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors via the LGA 1151 socket. Two DDR4 memory slots accommodate up to 64 GB of RAM in dual-channel mode, with non-ECC unbuffered memory supported at speeds ranging from 2133 MHz up to 4800 MHz via overclocking and Intel XMP profiles. Storage options are well covered: two M.2 Key-M slots (M2_1 supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6 Gb/s; M2_2 supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 only) sit alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports, with Intel Optane Memory compatibility also confirmed. Note that SATA2 becomes unavailable when an M.2 SATA device is installed in the M2_1 slot. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported for SATA devices; RAID 0 and 1 for M.2 PCIe devices. Connectivity is a standout feature. The integrated Intel Wireless-AC 9462 card supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (MU-MIMO Rx) at up to 433 Mbps, paired with Bluetooth 5.0. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek 8111H Gigabit LAN controller. The rear I/O provides two USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A ports (10 Gbps), two USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, DisplayPort (up to 4096×2304 @ 60 Hz), HDMI (up to 4096×2160 @ 24 Hz), and optical S/PDIF out. Audio is driven by a Realtek ALC892 codec delivering 7.1-channel High Definition Audio with S/PDIF output. The single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot serves a dedicated GPU. Internal headers include a 4-pin RGB LED connector, CPU and water-pump fan headers, a chassis intrusion connector, and a TPM module connector — practical features for a builder-friendly compact board. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Mini-ITX, 6.7 x 6.7 in (17.0 x 17.0 cm) - Chipset: Intel Z390 - Socket: LGA 1151 (8th/9th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron) - Memory: 2x DDR4, up to 64 GB, up to 4800 MHz (OC), Dual-Channel, XMP support - Expansion: 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 - Storage: 4x SATA 6 Gb/s, 2x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4), Intel Optane Ready - WiFi: Intel Wireless-AC 9462, 802.11ac, up to 433 Mbps - Bluetooth: 5.0 - LAN: Realtek 8111H Gigabit - Audio: Realtek ALC892, 7.1-channel HD Audio, S/PDIF out - USB (rear): 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 2x USB 3.1 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0 - Display: 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI - Warranty: 3 Years - OS Support: Windows 10 64-bit
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z390 Chipset |
| Lan | 1 x Realtek® 8111H Gigabit LAN controller |
| USB | Intel® Z390 Chipset2 x USB 3.1 Gen2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps) Type-A ports on the back panel4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (SuperSpeed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB 3.1 connector)4 x USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) ports (2 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB 2.0 connector) |
| Raid | Intel® Z390 ChipsetSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devicesSupports RAID 0, RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC892 Codec7.1-Channel High Definition AudioSupports S/PDIF output |
| Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots |
| Memory | 2 x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 64GBSupports DDR4 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4500(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC) /2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz MHz Dual-Channel modeNon-ECC, un-buffered memoryIntel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
| Storage | Intel® Z390 Chipset4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports12 x M.2 slot (Key M)1M2_1 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2260/ 2280 storage devicesM2_2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4, 2260/ 2280 storage devicesIntel® Optane™ Memory Ready2The SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA device into M2_1 slot.Before using Intel® Optane™ memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website |
| Mounting | 4 mounting holes |
| Processor | Supports 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® Gold / Celeron® processors for LGA 1151 socket |
| Dimensions | 6.7 in. x 6.7 in. (17.0 cm x 17.0 cm)Mini-ITX Form Factor |
| Back Panel Ports | DisplayPortLANHD Audio ConnectorsUSB 2.0HDMIUSB 3.1 Gen1USB 3.1 Gen2Wireless / BluetoothOptical S/PDIF out |
| Onboard Graphics | 1 x DisplayPort, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60Hz1 x HDMI™ port, supports a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@24Hz*No Display support when using the Processor model with suffix “F” |
| Operating System | Support for Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Wifi & Bluetooth | Intel® Wireless-AC 9462 cardSupports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO Rx, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz up to 433 MbpsSupports Bluetooth® 2.1, 2.1 EDR, 3.0, 4.0, 5 |
| Internal Connectors | 24-pin ATX main power connector8-pin ATX 12V power connectorSATA 6Gb/s connectors2 x M.2 slots1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)1 x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)CPU fan 4-pin connector x 1Water Pump 4-pin connector x 1System fan 4-pin connector x 1Front panel audio connector x 12 x System panel connectorsChassis Intrusion connector x 14-pin RGB LED connector x 1Clear CMOS jumper x 1TPM module connector x 1 |
