The MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E is an ATX motherboard based on the Intel Z890 chipset and LGA 1851 socket, supporting Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). It combines DDR5 memory support with PCIe 5.0 expansion and four M.2 storage slots for modern desktop PC builds. Connectivity includes Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB connectivity up to 20Gbps through the front Type-C interface. The board also features a 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 55A DrMOS, Extended Heatsink Design and MSI EZ DIY features. Key Features Intel Z890 Platform: LGA 1851 socket supporting Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). DDR5 Memory: Four DDR5 UDIMM slots with up to 256GB capacity and memory overclocking support up to 9200+ MT/s. PCIe 5.0 Expansion: Primary CPU-connected PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 5.0 x16. Four M.2 Slots: One PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot and three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, plus four SATA 6G connectors. Integrated Networking: Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. High-Speed USB: Rear USB 10Gbps Type-C and front USB 20Gbps Type-C connectivity. Technical Specifications Component Specification MSI Model Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E Chipset Intel Z890 CPU Socket LGA 1851 CPU Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 UDIMM Maximum Memory 256GB Memory Support DDR (OC) MT/s / (JEDEC) MT/s Memory Features Intel XMP 3.0, memory overclocking, Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode, Non-ECC un-buffered memory, CUDIMM support Expansion Slots 3 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x1 Primary PCIe Slot PCIe 5.0 x16 from CPU M.2 Storage 4 × M.2; M.2_1 up to PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2_2 / M.2_3 / M.2_4 up to PCIe 4.0 x4; M.2_4 also supports SATA mode SATA 4 × SATA 6G RAID RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 for SATA and M.2 NVMe storage LAN Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz, up to 2.4Gbps Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Realtek ALC897, 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Display Outputs 1 × HDMI 2.1 up to 4K 60Hz, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 up to 4K 60Hz Rear USB 4 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 × USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 × USB 10Gbps Type-C Front USB Support 4 × USB 2.0, 4 × USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 × USB 20Gbps Type-C Power Design 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 55A DrMOS Form Factor ATX Dimensions 243.84 × 304.8 mm Operating System Windows 11 64-bit Compatibility & Important Information CPU compatibility is for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) using the LGA 1851 socket. This motherboard uses DDR5 memory; supported memory speeds vary according to the installed CPU and memory configuration. The primary PCIe expansion slot supports PCIe 5.0 x16 directly from the CPU. M.2_1 supports PCIe 5.0 x4 SSDs in 2280 and 2260 form factors. The remaining M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 x4, with M.2_4 also supporting SATA mode. HDMI and DisplayPort motherboard video outputs are available only when the installed processor features integrated graphics. Motherboard Specifications CPU Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 CPU CPU Socket Type LGA 1851 Chipset INTEL Z890 Form Factor ATX Memory Type DDR5 Memory Speed 9200 MHz Maximum Memory 256 GB Memory Slots 4 Slots M.2 Slots Yes Wireless LAN Yes Warranty Warranty 1 year Please to review Q: Which processors are compatible with the MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E? A: MSI specifies support for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) using the LGA 1851 socket. Q: Does this motherboard support DDR5 memory? A: Yes. It has four DDR5 UDIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 256GB and supports Intel XMP 3.0 and memory overclocking. Q: What is the maximum supported DDR5 speed? A: MSI specifies overclocked memory speeds up to 9200+ MT/s with a 1DPC 1R configuration. Supported speed varies according to the CPU and memory configuration. Q: Does it support PCIe 5.0 graphics cards? A: The primary CPU-connected PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 5.0 x16. Q: How many M.2 SSD slots does the motherboard have? A: It has four M.2 slots. M.2_1 supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4, while the other three support up to PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_4 also supports SATA mode. Q: Does it include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth? A: Yes. The motherboard has a pre-installed Wi-Fi 6E module supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, together with Bluetooth 5.3. Q: What wired network connection does it provide? A: It provides Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN. Q: Do the motherboard HDMI and DisplayPort outputs work with every compatible CPU? A: No. MSI specifies that the onboard HDMI and DisplayPort outputs are available only with processors featuring integrated graphics.
