MSI MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI ITX Motherboard For Intel LGA1851 - Z890 Chipset - 2x DDR5 Dimm, 4x M.2, 1x Internal USB2.0 Header, 1x Internal USB3.2 Header, 1x Internal Type C Header

1MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI

- Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 8600+ MT/s (OC)
- Ultra Performance: Direct 10+1+1+1 Power Phases, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 14-layer PCB made by 1oz thickened copper and server-grade level material
- Frozr Guard: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, Frozr Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, Smart Button 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 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 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI

MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI is a mini-ITX Z890 motherboard with incredible power and expansion. It features robust power design, Killer Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 connecitvity. The 5-in-1 Xpander brings this motherboard more connectivities. It is definetly the best mini-ITX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra processors.

MPG

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.

PERFORMANCE & THERMAL

CONNECTIVITY

EZ DIY

Ready for Ai PC

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.

EZ BUTTON

SMART BUTTON
One button with multiple hardware control. You can set up the different functions in the BIOS. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control with just one click.

FLASH BIOS BUTTON
Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required.

CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
Restore the BIOS to the default settings - helpful in 99% of the cases to successfully boot again.

Pre-Installed I/O Shield

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.

EZ MOUNTING

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.

EZ Antenna

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 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.

EZ Front Panel Cable

This cable takes care of the tedious part of the build process, makes motherboard front panel connections quickly and accurately.

EZ DRIVER INSTALLATION

MSI Driver Utility Installer automatically detects and presents suitable drivers and utilities once connected to the internet, install them with just a few clicks.

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 IDENTIFY

HEADER WITH DIFFERENT COLOR
To better differentiate between pin headers for different purposes, mark the pump sys header and ARGB headers in white, PCIe 8-pin header in gray, and designate the pin headers for JAF_2 in white (for users who need to use JAF_1), enabling users to manage cables more efficiently.

IDENTIFY M.2 SIGNAL SOURCE
The motherboard has a detailed M.2 signal source list printed on it, allowing you to easily identify them.

IDENTIFY USB SPEED
Change the way USB speeds are described to numbers (rather than the confusing names like USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) for better understanding

EZ OVERCLOCKING

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.

GAME BOOST
One-click CPU overclock automatically optimizes your CPU performance, instantly tuning it to the best possible level.

AI BOOST
An intelligent algorithm boosts NPU performance to get the best possible AI performance when you need additional horsepower.
*Enabled with compatible processors.

XMP
Choose from preset XMP profiles to automatically overclock compatible DDR memory for optimal performance.

EZ OPTIMIZATION

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.

AI BOOST

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.

DIRECT 10+1+1+1 POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 10+1+1+1 phases power design. Combining 110A Smart Power Stage, MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

- 10 PHASES Vcore POWER SPS 110A
- 1 PHASE SA POWER
- 1 PHASE GT POWER
- 1 PHASE VNNAON 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.

- 14 PCB layers
- NPG-170D Server-grade PCB material
- 1oz Thickened Copper

EZ OC TUNING

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.

PERFORMANCE PRESET
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.

CPU LITE LOAD CONTROL
CPU Lite Load Control is a feature that allows for easy adjustment of the AC/DC loadline settings. It is primarily used to fine-tune the CPU's operating voltage to optimize power consumption and thermal performance. The system can maintain stable performance while improving energy efficiency, reducing overall power consumption and temperature. This feature is ideal for users who want more precise control over system power management.

BCLK CONTROL
MSI motherboards feature a dedicated clockgen, enabling flexible BCLK overclocking. Users can choose to sync CPU and SOC BCLK or adjust them separately, allowing for precise, independent tuning of each for optimal performance. This flexibility enhances the overclocking experience, letting users fine-tune settings for improved stability and system efficiency.

OC Engine

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.

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.

LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.

OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.

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 Z890I EDGE TI WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

- XMP SUPPORT
- MEMORY BOOST
- SMT PROCESS

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
1. Improved stability : Larger contact area enhances stability during power delivery.
2. Low impedance : Solid pins offer low impedance, enabling efficient power flow.
3. Strong durability : The solid pin design ensures strong durability, capable of withstanding demanding conditions.
4. 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.

- CPU / PWM IC
- DDR memory Slots
- Rear & Front USB ports

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.

COOLING OVERVIEW

1 - Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation, ensuring even high-end processors to run in full speed.

2 - Frozr Heatsink
The active cooling solution is ready to release the maximum performance.

3 - M.2 Shield Frozr
Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

4 - MOSFET Baseplate
Baseplate on the back to keep MOSFET in lower temparature, ensuring better heat dissipation effect.

5 - 7W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performance.

6 - Heat-pipe
Connecting two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.

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

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.

FROZR AI COOLING

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.

AUTO DETECT FAN

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.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

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

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.

*The M.2 slot on 5-in-1 XPANDER card only supports the single sided SSD.

5 IN 1 XPANDER

The 5-in-1 XPANDER Card is an exclusive expansion card for the MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI. It provides a total of 1x Gen 4 M.2 slot, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C port (with 27W PD), 2x 5Gbps Type-C ports, 2x SATA ports, and 1x JFP_2. This allows users to enjoy excellent expandability while opting for an ITX motherboard.

1 - JFP_2
2 - USB 20Gbps Type-C (with 27W PD)
3 - 2x SATA
4 - 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A (via 5-in-1 XPANDER USB 5Gbps Cable)
5 - M.2 Gen 4

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E WITH STEEL ARMOR

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.

REINFORCED, HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

TBT4 SUPPORT

DAISY CHAIN
Connect multiple Thunderbolt™ devices in a daisy chain, allowing data, power, and video signals to flow from the computer to up to five accessories. Alternatively, use a Thunderbolt™ hub or dock to consolidate all accessories into a single connection to your Thunderbolt™ computer.

EXTERNAL STORAGE / DOCKS
Thunderbolt™ lets gamers play large file-sized games directly from an external drive, freeing up computer storage. Creators can quickly back up large video and photo files for peace of mind. With 40 Gbps bandwidth, Thunderbolt™ efficiently handles data and video, ideal for heavy workloads and fast file transfers.

VIDEO DISPLAY
Rich display options: Up to two 4K 60 Hz displays or one 8K 60 Hz display on a single connection.

SUPER CHARGER +

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.

AUDIO BOOST 5

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.

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.

CLICK BIOS X

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 CENTER

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.