MSI Pro Z890-P WiFi LGA1851 ATX Motherboard

The MSI Pro Z890-P WiFi is an ATX form-factor motherboard built around Intel's Z890 chipset and the LGA1851 socket, making it compatible with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Designed for productivity-focused desktop builds, it combines a robust power delivery system with modern connectivity standards to handle demanding workloads and high-refresh-rate display output. At the heart of its power delivery sits a 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System using 55A DrMOS components, backed by dual 8-pin CPU power connectors. The board's 6-layer PCB incorporates 2oz thickened copper traces and server-grade materials, while the Frozr Guard thermal solution provides an extended heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7W/mK, and additional choke thermal pads to maintain stable temperatures during sustained loads. Memory support extends to DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with speeds reaching up to 9200+ MT/s in overclocked mode. The board supports Intel XMP 3.0 profiles, JEDEC and Intel POR speeds, non-ECC unbuffered modules, and the newer CUDIMM standard, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB across its memory slots. On the expansion side, the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot draws directly from the CPU, delivering the full bandwidth needed for current-generation discrete graphics cards. Additional PCIe 4.0 slots from the chipset accommodate secondary cards and other expansion devices. Four M.2 slots are available, with the primary slot supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 (Lightning Gen 5) for the latest NVMe SSDs; all M.2 slots feature the EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 Clip II for tool-free installation. Connectivity is anchored by Intel Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 and a 5G wired LAN port, alongside a Thunderbolt 4 port (40 Gbps, Type-C) on the rear panel. Rear I/O also includes HDMI, DisplayPort, a Type-C DisplayPort output, USB 10Gbps Type-A and Type-C ports, USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, and USB 2.0 ports. Internal headers support an additional USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel port, four USB 5Gbps Type-A headers, and four USB 2.0 ports, alongside three addressable V2 RGB headers and one standard RGB header. Audio is handled by the onboard Audio Boost solution for enhanced sound output. A Flash BIOS button on the rear panel allows firmware recovery without a CPU or memory installed. The board also carries a TPM 2.0 header for platform security requirements. — Verified Specifications — Socket: LGA1851 | Chipset: Intel Z890 | Form Factor: ATX | Color: Black CPU Compatibility: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Memory: DDR5 Dual Channel, up to 9200+ MT/s (OC), max 256 GB, XMP 3.0, CUDIMM supported Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) Additional Slots: PCIe 4.0 x1 (Chipset), PCIe 4.0 x4 ×2 (Chipset) Primary M.2: PCIe 5.0 x4 (Lightning Gen 5) Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 (Intel solution) Wired LAN: 5G Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, Type-C) Rear Video Out: HDMI, DisplayPort, Type-C DisplayPort Warranty: 3 Years | GTIN: 824142381458