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MOTHERBOARDS
MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI
LGA 1851 · DDR5 · ATX
- CPU socket
- LGA 1851
- Chipset
- Intel Z890
- Form factor
- ATX; 304.8 × 243.84 mm
An ATX Intel Z890 motherboard for Core Ultra (Series 2) processors: four DDR5 slots rated up to DDR5-9200+ (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, four M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4), two rear Thunderbolt 4 ports, Realtek 5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Key strengths
PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot, plus three more PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots.
Two rear Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40 Gb/s), Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet and Intel Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.
DDR5 up to 9200+ MT/s (OC) with CUDIMM support, a rear Flash BIOS button and an EZ Digit Debug LED.
Before you buy
Only one of the four M.2 slots is PCIe 5.0, there are just four SATA ports, and the two extra x16-length slots are wired PCIe 4.0 x4.
Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 version 24H2, 6 GHz use depends on local regulations, and the Thunderbolt ports drop to 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices.
Works with
Products in this catalogue that list the same socket or memory type as the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI. A shared socket or memory type is necessary but not sufficient: check the exact CPU and memory support lists, and the BIOS version, before buying.
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Full specifications
Exact configuration: LGA 1851 · DDR5 · ATX · MSI global specification
23 specifications in 9 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Platform & board
3 items
Memory
3 items
- DIMM slots
- 4
Physical DDR5 DIMM positions; not a capacity or speed guarantee.
Source - Maximum listed memory
- 256 GB
Manufacturer capacity ceiling; CPU, BIOS and module validation apply.
Source - Memory type, slots and limit
- 4 DDR5 DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 256 GB; up to DDR5-9200+ (OC); Intel XMP; non-ECC unbuffered; CUDIMM support
MSI specifies Intel XMP 3.0. The overclocked speed is MSI's 1DPC 1R maximum; MSI lists 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. · CPU, BIOS and validated DIMM population determine supported capacity and speeds. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable.
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Expansion slots
2 items
- Expansion slots and electrical links
- 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16; 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4
PCI_E1 connects to the CPU; PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 connect to the chipset. All three are x16-length slots. · Electrical link widths, not a guarantee of the installed system’s performance.
Source - Primary expansion-slot link
- PCI_E1: CPU PCIe 5.0 up to x16
The stated PCI_E1 electrical link is separate from M.2 storage links. It does not establish the lane allocation of every expansion slot or measured GPU performance.
Storage
4 items
- M.2 storage slots
- 4
Storage M.2 positions; bandwidth and protocol are specified separately.
Source - SATA ports
- 4
SATA 6 Gb/s connectors; check lane sharing and drive power.
Source - Storage interfaces
- 1 × M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4; 3 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4; M2_4 also supports SATA; 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s
MSI labels the slots M.2_1 to M.2_4. M.2_1 and M.2_2 connect to the CPU; M.2_3 and M.2_4 connect to the chipset. · Check the exact slot protocol, supported module length and lane allocation before installation.
Source - SATA RAID modes
- RAID 0/1/5/10
Listed SATA controller modes require compatible drives and array setup. They do not establish NVMe RAID or a data protection guarantee.
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- NVMe RAID modes
- RAID 0/1/5/10
Listed M.2 NVMe controller modes require compatible drives and array setup.
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USB & rear connections
5 items
- Rear Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 2 × Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; up to 40 Gb/s; up to 15 W (5 V / 3 A) charging
Both ports are on the rear panel. Up to 40 Gb/s with Thunderbolt devices, 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices; actual operation depends on the connected device and cable.
- Processor-dependent display outputs
- 1 HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C DisplayPort outputs (DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20): up to 4K 120 Hz / 8K 60 Hz
These outputs require a processor with integrated graphics; graphics specifications vary with the installed CPU. MSI's specification page gives HDMI a 4K 120 Hz maximum while its datasheet quotes 8K 60 Hz for HDMI 2.1 FRL; check the manual if you need 8K over HDMI.
- Rear USB ports
- 4 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 3 USB 10 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 10 Gb/s Type-C; 2 Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s) Type-C
Rear port inventory only. Rated interface rates are not simultaneous measured throughput; Thunderbolt 4 ports run 20 Gb/s with USB4 devices and 10 Gb/s with USB 3.2 devices.
Source - Front USB header capacity
- 4 USB 2.0; 2 USB 5 Gb/s Type-A; 1 USB 20 Gb/s Type-C (USB PD 27 W)
Manufacturer-listed front connectivity requires compatible case ports and cabling. These are not additional rear-panel sockets.
Source - USB port and header capacity
- 2 × Thunderbolt 4 40 Gb/s (2 Type-C); 1 × USB 20 Gb/s (1 Type-C); 4 × USB 10 Gb/s (3 Type-A + 1 Type-C); 6 × USB 5 Gb/s (6 Type-A); 4 × USB 2.0
Manufacturer combined port/header totals; these are not all rear-panel sockets. Use the connection diagram and manual to locate them.
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Networking
1 item
- Network interfaces
- Realtek 8126 5 Gb Ethernet; Intel Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4
Wireless features require compatible OS, driver and router. 6 GHz availability depends on regional rules.
Source
Audio
1 item
- Onboard audio hardware
- Realtek ALC1220P codec; 7.1-channel
Manufacturer-listed onboard audio hardware, not a measured sound-quality result. Where alternatives are listed, no particular unseen controller revision is promised.
Source
Power, cooling & lighting
1 item
- Cooling headers
- 1 CPU fan; 1 combo pump/system fan; 6 system fan headers
Board headers, not included fans or a statement of their current limits.
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BIOS, software & diagnostics
3 items
- CPU support / BIOS source
- Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Check MSI's exact CPU support list and its required BIOS. Family support does not confirm the firmware installed on a retail board.
Source - Diagnostic indicators
- 4 EZ Debug LEDs; 1 EZ Digit Debug LED
Diagnostic indicators are not proof that a fault will be automatically repaired.
Source - Rear Flash BIOS button
- Yes
The rear-panel list and datasheet connection legend explicitly list a Flash BIOS Button. CPU-free recovery procedure and USB preparation require the board manual.
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