MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI7 ATX DDR5 Intel Motherboard
MPN MSI-Z890-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI · Brand MSI
The MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI7 is an ATX DDR5 motherboard for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors (LGA 1851), featuring PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, and DDR5 support up to 9200+ MT/s OC
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Overview
The MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI7 is an ATX form-factor motherboard built around the Intel Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket, designed to house Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Its power delivery architecture uses a 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 55A DrMOS components and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, supported by a 6-layer PCB constructed with 2 oz thickened copper — all aimed at sustaining consistent performance under extended workloads. Memory support spans four DDR5 UDIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. In a single-DIMM-per-channel, single-rank configuration, speeds reach up to 9200+ MT/s (OC); dual-rank configurations top out at 7200+ MT/s (1DPC) or 4800+ MT/s (2DPC). The board supports Intel XMP 3.0, JEDEC speeds from 4800 MT/s, and is compatible with CUDIMM modules. Storage options include four M.2 slots: the primary slot (M.2_1, CPU-direct) runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 and accepts 2280/2260 devices, while the remaining three chipset-connected slots operate at PCIe 4.0 x4. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports are also provided. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported for both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices. Expansion slots include one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU-direct) and three additional PCIe 4.0 slots from the chipset. Networking is handled by the Intel Killer E5000 5 Gbps wired LAN and the Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 module, which supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands (up to 320 MHz channels) at speeds up to 5.8 Gbps, along with MU-MIMO, MLO, 4KQAM, and Bluetooth 5.4. Connectivity on the rear panel includes one Thunderbolt 4 port (40 Gbps, Type-C) with DisplayPort 2.1 support (up to 8K@60 Hz or 4K@120 Hz via iGPU), HDMI 2.1 (4K@60 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60 Hz), and a full complement of USB ports spanning USB 2.0, USB 5 Gbps, USB 10 Gbps, and USB 20 Gbps (front header). Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio. Onboard RGB features include three JARGB_V2 (addressable) headers, one JRGB header, and four EZ Debug LEDs for fast fault diagnosis. Thermal management uses MSI's Frozr Guard system — an extended heatsink, 7 W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, choke thermal pads, and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II heatsinks. The board ships with a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX (243.84 mm x 304.8 mm) - Chipset: Intel Z890 - Socket: LGA 1851 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2) - Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, max 256 GB; up to 9200+ MT/s (OC, 1DPC 1R) - Storage: 4x M.2 (1x PCIe 5.0 x4 CPU, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4 Chipset); 4x SATA 6 Gb/s - PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 3x PCIe 4.0 (chipset) - Wireless: Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 - LAN: Intel Killer E5000 5 Gbps - Thunderbolt: 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, rear) - Display Out: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (iGPU only) - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-channel HD - OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| CPU Type | Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)LGA 1851 |
| Lan | Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN |
| 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) |
| Raid | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devicesSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| Slot | 3x PCI-E x16 slot1x PCI-E x1 slotPCI_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 Codec7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
| Model | Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GBMemory Support 9200 – 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 – 4800 (JEDEC) MT/sMax. overclocking frequency:1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9200+ MT/s1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/sSupports Intel® POR Speed and JEDEC SpeedSupports Memory Overclocking and Intel® XMP 3.0Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel modeSupports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memorySupports CUDIMMThe 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 |
| Storage | 4x M.2M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devicesM.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devicesM.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devicesM.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode,supports 2280/2260/2242 devices4x SATA 6G*Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions |
| Pcb Info | ATX243.84mmx304.8mm |
| Box Content | Quick Installation GuideEuropeon Union Regulatory NoticeShout-Out Flyer2xsata CablesEZ M.2 ClipsllEZ M.2 Clip ll RemoverCable StickerEZ Wi-Fi Antenna1toEZ conn-Cable(v1) |
| Internal Io | 1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)1x CPU Fan1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)5x System Fan2x 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 ports4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports |
| Led Feature | 4x EZ Debug LED |
| Back Panel Ports | DisplayPortKeyboard / MouseUSB 2.05G LANWi-Fi / BluetoothAudio ConnectorsFlash BIOS ButtonThunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C)HDMI™USB 2.0USB 5Gbps Type A portsUSB 10 Gbps Type C portsUSB 10 Gbps Type A ports |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI™Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*1x DisplayPortSupport DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*1x Type-C DisplayPortThunderbolt™ 4 port, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz**Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed |
| Onboard Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt4 ports (Rear)Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devicesSupports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devicesSupports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devicesSupports up to 5V/3A,15W power chargingEach port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devicesSupports up to 8K display |
| Wireless Lan & Bluetooth | Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slotSupports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8GbpsSupports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ beSupports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM* 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3.** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan |




