MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI w/ DDR5-9200(OC), 4x M.2 Slots, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Black
Product Info

MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Unite as OneMAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with Killer Wi-Fi 7 solution and 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power and exclusive EZ DIY features, it's ready for the battlefied of Intel Core Ultra processors.
- Thunderbolt™ port: Thunderbolt™ 4 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chain, Multi-Port Accessory Architecture and USB 4.0 compliant.
- 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.
- Extended Heatsink Design: MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circut design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.
- Lightning Gen 5: The latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed.
- Quadruple M.2 Connectors: Onboard quadruple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance.
- 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.
- 5G Network Solution: Featuring premium 5G LAN to deliver better network experience.
- Latest DDR5 Memory: A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory and MSI Memory Boost technology.
- 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 MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2).
- Form Factor: ATX
- Socket Type: LGA 1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890

Ultra Power - 16 Duet Rail Power System with 90A Smart Power Stage
With exclusive Core Boost technology and dual 8 pin power connectors, the MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
- Digital PWM IC
- 16 Duet Rail Power System (90A / SPS)
- 1-Phase SA Power
- 1-Phase GT Power
- 1-Phase VNNAON Power

Frozr Design
Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink design, 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.
XMP profilesin 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 OC, supports Intel XMP.

1 x Fortified PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.
- 1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot* (with Steel Armor II** and EZ PCIe Release)
- 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots*
*Support x16/x4/x4
**MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.

Gen5 M.2 Connector
The MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard features the latest M.2 slots:
- 1 x Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot* (with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr)
- 3 x Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots*
*with M.2 Shield Frozr II

EZ DIY
The DIY Friendly designs optimize the assemble process and experience.
EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II: MSI patented 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.

Ultra Connect
5G LAN: An Intel Killer 5G LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 40Gbps, with 8K display support*.
Wi-Fi 7: Features the full-speed Wi-Fi 7 solution (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.4 technology.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 4 & S/PDIF output.
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Specifications
Make and Model | MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
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Part Number | MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK 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 only 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 HDMI™ 2.1 with FRL, maximum resolution of 4K 120Hz* 2x Type-C DisplayPort Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, supporting DisplayPort 1.4 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. |
Slot | 3x PCI-E x16 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) |
Audio | Realtek® ALC1220P Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output |
Storage | 4x 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 22110/2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 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 Thunderbolt4 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 (Rear) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 3x 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 | Intel® Killer™ E5000 5Gbps LAN |
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 Fan 1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 6x System Fan 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2) 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 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 2x 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 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. |
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 MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- 1 x Quick Installation Guide
- 1 x European Union Regulatory Notice
- 1 x Shout-Out Flyer
- 2 x SATA Cables
- 1 x EZ M.2 Clips II
- 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover
- 1 x USB Drive
- 1 x Cable Sticker
- 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna
- 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2)
- 1 x EZ Front Panel Cable