MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI w/ DDR5-9200(OC), 5x M.2 Slots, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Black
Product Info
MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
Perform in StyleMPG Z890 CARBON WIFI employs a carbon black color scheme and stylish pattern over Mystic light RGB lighting to show a different identity. It is also powerful inside by featuring Killer 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 solution, Thunderbolt 4, Supplemental PCIe Power and the effortless EZ DIY designs, making this motherboard definetly one of the best Z890 ATX motherboards for Intel Core Ultra processors.
- Premium Thermal Design: Heavy plated heatsink with heat-pipe / high quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads / extra choke thermal pads / onboard M.2 Shield Frozr.
- EZ PCIe Release: A simple press of a button to effortlessly lock or unlock the PCIe slot, simplifying the installation and removal of the graphics card.
- EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II: The new tool-less design makes installing or removing your M.2 SSD and Shield Frozr much easier.
- Lightning Gen 5: The latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed.
- Latest DDR5 Memory: A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory and MSI Memory Boost technology.
- Quintuple M.2 Connectors: Onboard 5x M.2 connectors with one Lightning Gen 5 solution for the maximum storage performance.
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports: Thunderbolt™ 4 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at true 40Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chain, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 compliant.
- Dual LAN: Dual premium network solution for both Intranet and Internet, offering a smooth gaming experience for effective network connection.
- Wi-Fi 7: The latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel, achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.
- Audio Boost 4: Isolated audio with a high quality audio processor for the most immersive gaming experience.
Features
Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
The MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).
- Form Factor: ATX
- Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
Ultra Power+ - 24 Duet Rail Power System with 110A Smart Power Stage
With exclusive Core Boost technology and EZ OC Tuning functions, the MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
- Digital PWM IC
- 20-Phase direct CPU power (110A / SPS)
- 1-Phase SA Power
- 1-Phase GT Power
- 1-Phase VNNAON Power
Frozr Design
Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink design, Heat-pipe, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, extra choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II for improved thermal dissipation.
Frozr Sync: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers - including CPU fan header (2A), Combo fan (3A, supports both pump fan and system fan) and system fans.
Frozr Control: Manage speeds and temperature for all fans of your system in MSI Center with Cooling Wizard and Frozr AI Cooling.
4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (9200+ MT/s OC)*
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
Memory Extension Mode: Provides optimized memory parameters for enhanced capability at the same frequency, achieving lower latency and higher performance.
XMP Profiles in the MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 9200+ MT/s, supports Intel XMP.
Fortified PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
The MSI PCI Express Steel Armor II slot is reinforced with additional solder points on the motherboard, supporting 21% more graphics card weight compared to 1st Gen Steel Armor.
- 2 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slots* (one with Steel Armor II** and EZ PCIe Release)
- 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot*
*Supports x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4, x8/x4+x4/x4
**MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
Gen5 M.2 Connector
The MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI motherboard features MSI's M.2 slots:
- 1 x Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot (with magnetic double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr)
- 4 x Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots (with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr)
EZ DIY
The DIY Friendly designs optimize the assemble process and experience.
EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II: MSI patented magnetic Shield Frozr cover features a tool-free design so users don't have to worry about lost screws or overtightening.
EZ M.2 Clip II: Install or remove the SSD with a simple push of the latch, without using any screws.
EZ PCIe Release: With just one press of a button, users can easily install or remove the graphics card with one hand.
EZ Antenna: MSI's latest Wi-Fi antenna not only boasts a beautiful appearance but also features a magnetic design, making it easier to adjust the antenna's placement.
Smart Button: By simply pressing the Smart Button, users can reset the system or turn Mystic Light on/off without entering the BIOS.
Ultra Connect
5G LAN + 2.5G LAN: An Intel Killer 5G LAN & Intel 2.5G LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 7: Features the full-speed Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.4 technology.
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 40Gbps, with 8K@60Hz display support.*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Specifications
| Make and Model | MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI |
| Color | Black |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| CPU | Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) LGA 1851 |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9200+ MT/s • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s Supports Intel POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel XMP 3.0 Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM • The DIMM slots on this motherboard have single-sided latches. • Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/. |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI™ Support HDMITM 2.1 with FRL port, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz* 2x Type-C DisplayPort Thundebolt™ 4 ports, supporting DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 8K@60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. |
| Slot | 3x PCI-E x16 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) • PCI_E1 supports BIOS adjustment to x8+x4+x4* • PCI_E2 supports BIOS adjustment to x4+x4* |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220P Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Defination Audio Supports S/PDIF output |
| Storage | 5x M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices 4x SATA 6G *Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions. |
| RAID | •Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and Raid 10 for SATA storage devices •Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and Raid 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| Onboard Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports (Rear) Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices Supports up to 5V/3A,15W power charging Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices Supports up to 8K display |
| USB | 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 10x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear) 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front) *USB 20Gbps Type-C (Front) support USB PD 27W fast charging for JUSBC1 |
| LAN | 1x Intel® Killer™ E5000B 5G LAN 1x Intel® I226V 2.5G LAN |
| Internal IO | 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin) 1x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1) 1x CPU Fan 1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 5x System Fan 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2) 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Water Flow connector 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN) 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 ports 4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports |
| Wireless LAN & Bluetooth | Intel® Killer™ BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Supports 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 version 24H2. ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2. |
| LED Feature | 4x EZ Debug LED 1x EZ Digit Debug LED |
| Operating System | Support for Windows® 11 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX 243.84 mm x 304.8 mm |
| Weight | N/A |
Package Contents
- 1 x MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
- 1 x European Union Regulatory Notice
- 1 x Quick Installation Guide
- 1 x Cable Sticker
- 1 x Shout out flyer
- 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna
- 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II
- 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover
- 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2)
- 1 x USB Drive
- 2 x SATA Cables
- 1 x ARGB Extension Cable
- 1 x 1 to 2 RGB Extension Cable
- 1 x EZ Front panal cable
