Description
MPG 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.
Less steps, control easily
Direct 20+1+1+1 Phases
One-click overclocking
Premium thermal design
Flawless connection and speed
Optimized UI / UX design
MSI’s premium MPG (MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING) series is engineered for gamers who demand strong performance and sleek design. Each product showcases cutting-edge aesthetics and vibrant colors, reflecting MPG’s commitment to exceptional design. With optimized configurations, MPG creates a visually striking and powerful gaming experience that leads the trends.
MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Moreover, we also introduce AI to MSI Center and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.
AI Engine
provides several categories for you to sync the applications you want to perform and automatically optimizing them to create a comfortable environment.
AI LAN MANAGER
optimizes networking performance and minimizes latency, providing a seamless online experience.
Frozr AI Cooling
automatically adjusts fan duty to make sure the system stays in cool, stable and high performance.
AI Boost
is an MSI exclusive feature. It overclocks NPU to improve higher AI performance.
PERFORMANCE & THERMAL SOLUTION
Extended Heatsink with
Heat-pipe
Double Sided M.2 Shield Frozr
8-Layer Server Grade PCB
with 2oz Thickened Copper
7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads
20+1+1+1 Phases VRM Power
Enlarged Chipset Heatsink
PCIe Supplemental Power
EZ DIY
- ONE-FINGER
- ONE HAND
- ONE STEP
- ONE GLANCE
- ONE CLICK
EZ PCIe Release
An easy-to-access physical button release mechanism that can help remove any PCIe card with a single tap, making it much easier to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device, streamlining the entire process and enhancing user experience.
EZ LED Switch
Tuning off all LEDs connected to motherboard by just one click.
The Pre-Installed I/O Shield offers a streamlined and hassle-free installation experience by eliminating the need to manually fit the I/O shield during motherboard setup. With its built-in design, it ensures proper alignment and a secure fit, providing both protection and convenience while enhancing the overall durability of your build.
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.
Avoid Collision Notification
Keep Out Zone
Double ESD Protection
MSI EZ Antenna makes the process effortless by simply attaching fasteners to the motherboard without rotation.
EZ Conn header (JAF_2)
MSI’s EZ Conn header(JAF_2) allows users to easily connect MSI EZ series fans (7 pin) or MSI liquid cooling (11 pin). If you don’t have the above products, we also provide a 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable, enabling you to connect ARGB light, system fan and USB device.
ARGB + SYS FAN + USB
MSI LIQUID COOLING
MSI EZ SERIES FAN
This cable takes care of the tedious part of the build process, makes motherboard front panel connections quickly and accurately.
MSI Driver Utility Installer automatically detects and presents suitable drivers and utilities once connected to the internet, install them with just a few clicks. Learn more
USB Drive includes the utilities and drivers for setup process. It can also be the USB drive to store BIOS files for BIOS update.
EZ DEBUG LED
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
EZ DIGI-DEBUG LED
Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor!
While overclocking can be overly complex for some, MSI Click BIOS X made it more accessible with multiple one-click overclock features for both processor and memory, allowing users to easily enhance system performance without delving into intricate settings.
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GAME BOOST
One-click CPU overclock automatically optimizes your CPU performance, instantly tuning it to the best possible level.
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AI BOOST
An intelligent algorithm boosts NPU performance to get the best possible AI performance when you need additional horsepower.
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XMP
Choose from preset XMP profiles to automatically overclock compatible DDR memory for optimal performance.
A host of features inject artificial intelligence into key aspects of your computing experience to make smarter, real-time optimizations. The MSI Center offers a clean, minimal interface to customize and manage your PC settings. The AI Engine, for example, automatically adjusts settings based on the applications you’re using, ensuring seamless performance.
MSI AI Boost offers three-stage NPU overclocking, allowing users to adjust NPU performance based on their specific needs. This easy-to-use feature makes NPU overclocking both convenient and accessible, enabling users to boost NPU power effortlessly. Tested by MSI OC LAB, AI Boost can achieve up to a 27% performance increase, significantly improving AI computing tasks.
ULTRA PERFORMANCE
- Power Solution
- memory
- PROTECTION
DIRECT 20+1+1+1 POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of Direct 20+1+1+1 Power Phases. Combining dual power connectors and 110A Smart Power Stage, MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.
20
PHASES
1
PHASE
1
PHASE
1
PHASE
CPU Power
Core Boost
Digital Power
OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION
The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.
- 8 PCB layers
- NPG-170D Server-grade PCB material
- 2oz Thickened Copper
MSI exclusive Performance Preset is a more intuitive way to boost performance by setting the power limitation as your preference.
There are four level settings – Intel Default Settings, MSI Performance Settings, MSI Extreme Settings and MSI Unlimited Settings.
OC Engine is a precision clock generator for extreme overclocking, allowing users to adjust base clock (BCLK) frequencies independently for enhanced CPU performance. It ensures stability while pushing system limits, making it ideal for overclocking enthusiasts aiming to maximize performance and achieve new records with safety and control.
DDR5 MEMORY SUPPORT WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.
Memory Extension Mode
Memory Extension Mode provides optimized memory parameters for enhanced capability at the same frequency, achieving lower latency and higher performance. Furthermore, Memory Extension Mode can combine XMP profiles to maximize memory frequency, enabling users to effortlessly discover the best configuration based on their requirements.
Performance Mode, Benchmark Mode, Memtest Mode and High Efficiency Mode provide users with the flexibility to swiftly identify the ideal configuration tailored to their requirements and memory overclocking capabilities.
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.
solid pin design
The 4-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors of MSI motherboards are all designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for a more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when handling high current loads.
Advantages of Solid Pin Power connector
- Improved stability : Larger contact area enhances stability during power delivery.
- Low impedance : Solid pins offer low impedance, enabling efficient power flow.
- Strong durability : The solid pin design ensures strong durability, capable of withstanding demanding conditions.
- Suitable for high-current applications.
Anti-corrosive Stainless Steel IO Shield
An extra layer of sponge materials along with corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as much more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.
* The image above is an illustrative reference. Please refer to specification pages for more details.
Over Current Protection
MSI motherboards prioritize safety with the embedded Overcurrent Protection (OCP), ensuring crucial components such as the USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC, and CPU are shielded from excessive current. This proactive defense mechanism curtails the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to safeguarding your hardware underscores MSI’s dedication to producing motherboards that prioritize durability and stability.
The Grounding Structure of Power Phases
The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI’s exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.
FROZR DESIGN
- FROZR GUARD
- FROZR SYNC
- FROZR CONTROL
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Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation, ensuring even high-end processors to run in full speed.
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Heat-pipe
Connecting two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.
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M.2 Shield Frozr
Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
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7W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performance.
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Enhanced M.2 Thermal
Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Enlarged heatsink design keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling.
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Enlarged PCH Heatsink
The enlarged heatsink design to reduce dust and noise as well as maintain high heat dissipation efficiency.
DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.
FOR CPU COOLER
FOR LIQUID COOLER
3A power deliver / Supports auto-detect
FOR SYSTEM FAN
Supports auto-detect
EXCLUSIVE EZ CONN. – JAF_2
3A power deliver(fan) / Supports dedicate MSI PC components.
Combo Fan Header
The MSI Combo Fan Header is a versatile component, functioning as both a pump and or fan header. The header will automatically detects whether it is either pump or PWM/DC fan, with it’s distinctive gray color ensuring easy identification
Cooling Wizard serves as a comprehensive solution for managing fan settings across all MSI products. It ensures superior cooling performance and noise reduction for your gaming PC, offering compatibility with PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable options, and intuitive temperature monitoring for optimal operation with one click.
Multiple Profiles
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Save up to 5 profiles for multiple occasions
Frozr AI Cooling targets CPU and GPU temperatures. The AI system detects CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts the fan duty of system fans to ensure optimal performance.
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.
TRILINK
- networking
- storage
- Expansion
HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
MSI’s premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.
5G LAN
2.5G LAN
Wi-Fi 7
EZ Antenna with Magnetic Stand
THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION – WI-FI 7
Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.
*Windows 11 compatibility only
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also improved battery life and provided better performance in crowded environments.
Intel KiLLER Performance Suite
Equipped with Intel Killer LAN / Killer Wi-Fi, you can use the Intel Killer Performance Suite. It not only prioritizes frequently used applications but also provides recommendations to optimize network quality.
- Application priority auto-detection
- Autonomous bandwidth analysis and management
- Smart AP selection with fast switching
- AI Overclocking recommends CPU overclock settings based on characterization (Applicable only to K-skus)
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI MPG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.
1x
4x
LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E WITH STEEL ARMOR II
LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.
SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.
1.2X WEIGHT ENDURANCE
Steel Armor II
Compared to the previous generation, Steel Armor II’s weight endurance has increased by 21%, ensuring excellent signal transmission quality.
PCIe supplemental power
The exclusive Supplemental PCIe Power connector provides dedicated power for the high-power demands of GPUs used in AI computing and gaming, ensuring stable, efficient, and sustained performance. Learn more about chassis compatbility.
Ready for the Future – Thunderbolt 5 Ready
Delivers up to 160 Gbps of total bandwidth transmission for the latest super-speed devices and drives. The ports can be employed for up to multiple external 8K displays, and support up to 27W of rapid power delivery charging.
*The MSI THUNDERBOLTM5 card is for illustrative purposes only and is not included in the package.
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Total 160Gbps Transmission Speed
Transfers large files faster than before
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Adaptive bandwidth allocation
Supports simultaneous transfer of data, images, videos, and more
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27W Power Delivery
Delivers up to 27W for rapid charging
Super Charger + makes fast charging (PD 27W) available on the dedicated front USB port for your PD-compatible devices. Besides charging efficiency optimization, it monitors USB output power, voltage and current in real-time.
Experience
- audio
- mystic light
- BIOS
- Software
audio boost 4
GLOW YOUR PC
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using Mystic Light utility of MSI Center, which has million colors and fancy LED effects. Enjoy the full control and creativity of your PC’s lighting with one software.
- Wave
- Steady
- Flame
- Breathing
- CPU Temperature
- Color Ring
- Lightning
- Receration
- Meteor
- Default
EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE
Add more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.
*Gen2 device only supports 7 RGB themes
MSI’s newly designed CLICK BIOS X offers an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly experience. The new design ensures that users of all experience levels can quickly access and adjust system configurations with ease.
MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
Exclusive UI of AIDA64 Extreme
MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme – MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.
Opt-in to Cyber Safety with Norton 360 Deluxe
Multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including our Secure VPN, plus Dark Web Monitoring – all in a single solution. With MSI motherboards, you can enjoy a 60-day free trial of Norton 360 Deluxe.
- Up to 50 GB PC cloud backup
- Real time Threat protection and Smart Firewall
- Password manager
- PC SafeCam
The MSI trial offer is not available for existing Norton customers. If you have an active Norton subscription, you will need to opt-out of the existing subscription to be eligible for this offer. For Important Subscription, Pricing and Offer Details, please refer to NortonLifeLock License and Services Agreement. NortonLifeLock Product and Service Privacy Notices.
MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
- Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 9200+ MT/s (OC)
- Ultra Performance: Direct 20+1+1+1 phases power, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material
- Frozr Guard: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- EZ DIY: EZ PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 M.2
- Ultra Connect: Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ 5G LAN + 2.5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution – The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
- Audio Boost 4: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Additional information
| Weight | 2 kg |
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Specification
| Chipset | INTEL Z890 |
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| 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/sSupports 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. |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI™ Support HDMITM 2.1 with FRL port, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz* 2x Type-C DisplayPort ThundeboltTM 4 ports, 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. |
| 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 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 (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/ 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 version 24H2. |
| LED FEATURE | 4x EZ Debug LED 1x EZ Digit Debug LED |
| BACK PANEL PORTS | 
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| OPERATING SYSTEM | Support for Windows® 11 64-bit |
| BOX CONTENT |  |
| PCB Info | ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm |
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