MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI ATX Motherboard For Intel LGA1851 - Z890 Chipset - PCIe 5.0, 4x DDR5, 4x M.2, 2x Internal USB2.0 Header, 2x Internal USB3.2 Header, 1x Internal Type C Header

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

MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI

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.

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

EZ M.2 INSTALLATION

MSI's exclusive EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 CLIP II make M.2 installation seamless. Insert the SSD card into the slot and press it down to lock it in place with the clip. As fasten the SSD, flick the clip outwards and then the SSD is removed.  The process is smooth, and you don't need to use your tools like before. One finger can give you perfect DIY experience.

EZ M.2 CLIP II REMOVER

Introducing MSI's EZ M.2 CLIP II Remover, a handy tool designed to simply switching or repositioning the EZ M.2 CLIP II on your motherboard. This tool allows users to effortlessly detach the EZ M.2 CLIP II from the motherboard and reattach it to any desired M.2 slot. It is included in the accessory kit that comes with MSI motherboards.

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 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 once 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.

EZ LED Switch

Tuning off all LEDs connected to motherboard by just one click.

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(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.

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

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!

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 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.

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 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.

- 8 PCB layers
- NPG-170D Server-grade PCB material
- 2oz Thickened Copper

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 Z890 CARBON WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

- XMP SUPPORT
- MEMORY BOOST
- SMT PROCESS

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

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

4 - 7W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performance.

5 - Enhanced M.2 Thermal
Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Enlarged heatsink design keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling.

6 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Total 160Gbps Transmission Speed
Transfers large files faster than before

Adaptive bandwidth allocation
Supports simultaneous transfer of data, images, videos, and more

27W Power Delivery
Delivers up to 27W for rapid charging

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 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.

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.

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.