Power up your workflow by including the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard in your computer build. Supporting Intel Core Ultra series 2 desktop processors with the LGA 1851 socket, professional content creators can outfit this motherboard to smoothly handle demanding applications and AI workloads.
Designed to help simplify builds, MSI's EZ technology makes it easy to install one M.2 PCIe 5.0 and three PCIe 4.0 SSDs to store your applications and important files. There are also four SATA III connectors available alongside four DDR5 DIMM slots. With one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x16/x4 slots, you can install powerful graphics cards and other compatible expansions.
The rear panel features two Thunderbolt 4 ports that can transfer up to 40 Gb/s with compatible devices or connect a USB-C compatible 8K display. The one USB-C and three USB-A ports work with 10 Gb/s devices. An internal header allows you to connect a front panel 20 Gb/s USB-C port. You may use the four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports with 5 Gb/s peripherals. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support and a 5 Gb/s Ethernet port provide you with connections to compatible network devices for smooth video streaming and fast file transfers.
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EZ M.2 Installation
MSI's 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 you unfasten the SSD, flick the clip outwards and you'll be able to remove the SSD. The process is smooth and you don't need to use tools like before. One finger can give you the perfect DIY experience.
EZ M.2 CLIP II Remover
Introducing MSI's EZ M.2 CLIP II remover, a handle tool designed for simply switching or repositioning the EZ M.2 CLIP II on your motherboard. This tool allows users to 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 GPU Installation & 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.
Flash BIOS Button
Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory are not required.
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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 motherboard circuitry ensures the case standoff keep-out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from scratching or damaging the motherboard.
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EZ Antenna
MSI EZ Antenna makes the process effortless by simply attaching fasteners to the motherboard without rotation.
EZ Conn-Design
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, they also provide a 1-to-3 EZ Conn-Cable, enabling you to connect an 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
Once connected to the internet, MSI Driver Utility Installer will detect and present suitable drivers and utilities automatically that you can download and install with just a few clicks. This feature will be ready in Windows 11 build 22H2 and requires network connectivity to automatically launch.
One Glance
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 and also functions as temperature monitor.
One Click
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.
Power Solution
Power Design - 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of 16+1+1+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 90A Smart Power Stage, the PRO Z890-A WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.
PCB Design
The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.
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 see 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.
MSI Game Boost enables one second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more fps.
Load-Line Calibration
What you see 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.
Memory
DDR5 Memory Support with High Performance
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement is the latest DDR5 memory. Combined with the dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, the PRO Z890-A WIFI is ready to deliver fast memory performance.
Protection
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All MSI motherboards 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.
Frozr Guard
Cooling Overview
Extended Heat Sink
An extended heat sink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.
M.2 Shield Frozr
A strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep your M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.
Heavy Plated VRM Heat Sink
The VRM heat sink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.
7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are running at high speed.
Enlarged Chipset Heat Sink
The enlarged heat sink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.
An extended heat sink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.
M.2 Shield Frozr
A strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep your M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.
Heavy Plated VRM Heat Sink
The VRM heat sink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.
7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are running at high speed.
Enlarged Chipset Heat Sink
The enlarged heat sink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.
Frozr Sync
System Cooling
Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.
Combo Fan
The MSI Combo Fan Header is a versatile component, functioning as both a pump and or fan header. The header will automatically detect whether it is either pump or PWM/DC fan, with its distinctive gray color ensuring easy identification.
Frozr Control
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.
Multiple Profiles
Save up to 5 profiles for multiple occasions.
Smart Fan & Manual Fan
Smart Fan
Allows users to change the temperature curve with the 4 dots provided.
Manual Fan
Allows users to change the temperature at a set percentage.
Allows users to change the temperature curve with the 4 dots provided.
Manual Fan
Allows users to change the temperature at a set percentage.
User Scenario
Follow MSI Center Mode
Adjust fan settings according to the mode selected in User Scenario.
BIOS Mode
Adjust fan settings in BIOS.
Customize by User
Customize fan settings by the users.
Adjust fan settings according to the mode selected in User Scenario.
BIOS Mode
Adjust fan settings in BIOS.
Customize by User
Customize fan settings by the users.
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.
Networking
Flawless Connection
A high bandwidth and low latency network solution provides incredible data transfer speeds for demanding users.
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Solution
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.
Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7
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.
Data Transfer Rate
The Wi-Fi 7 provides maximum speeds up to 5.8 Gb/s. 2.4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards, Wi-Fi 7 is set to be the wireless standard of the future.
Channel Size
Previous Wi-Fi generations have had to make do with 160 MHz channel widths. Wi-Fi 7 brings this width up to 320 MHz (on 6 GHz), ensuring better reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds.
High Order Modulation
The higher QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) value, the more data each packet can carry. Wi-Fi 7 improves the modulation scheme from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM, boosting peak transmission rates and network capacity.
Multi-Link Operation
Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.
Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7
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.
Data Transfer Rate
The Wi-Fi 7 provides maximum speeds up to 5.8 Gb/s. 2.4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards, Wi-Fi 7 is set to be the wireless standard of the future.
Channel Size
Previous Wi-Fi generations have had to make do with 160 MHz channel widths. Wi-Fi 7 brings this width up to 320 MHz (on 6 GHz), ensuring better reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds.
High Order Modulation
The higher QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) value, the more data each packet can carry. Wi-Fi 7 improves the modulation scheme from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM, boosting peak transmission rates and network capacity.
Multi-Link Operation
Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.
AI LAN Manager
MSI AI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.
- Automatically prioritizes games above other applications
- Allows to change applications' traffic priority
- Allows to customize bandwidth for each application
- Analysis Wi-Fi signals to select the best source
Storage
Fast and Future-Ready Storage
MSI PRO series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect almost any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster, and have a real advantage over your enemies.
Expansion
Lightning PCIe 5.0
Lightning Gen 5 PCIe
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of an x16 interface can reach 128 GB/s.
SMT PCIe 5.0 Slot
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminishes interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCIe 5.0 signal.
Steel Armor II
Compared to the previous generation, Steel Armor II's weight endurance has increased by 21%, ensuring excellent signal transmission quality.
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of an x16 interface can reach 128 GB/s.
SMT PCIe 5.0 Slot
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminishes interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCIe 5.0 signal.
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.
Thunderbolt 4 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.
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 Gb/s bandwidth, Thunderbolt efficiently handles data and video, making it 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.
Connect multiple Thunderbolt devices in a daisy chain, allowing data, power, and video signals to flow from the computer to up to five accessories.
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 Gb/s bandwidth, Thunderbolt efficiently handles data and video, making it 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.
Thunderbolt 5 Ready
Delivers up to 160 Gb/s 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.
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
Audio Boost 4
- High-performance ALC1220P audio processor
- High-quality audio capacitors
- High-quality audio jacks with S/PDIF
- Dedicated headphone amplifier
- Isolated audio signal
- De-pop protection
Isolated Analogy Structure
To provide a clear voice, MSI developed a unique structure - Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal framework of the audio connectors is separated from the internal layout, which ensures the sound quality is crisp.
Mystic Light
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.
Synchronized
Add more color if you want! The 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.
Software
MSI Center
MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboard features and unleash endless possibilities.
AIDA64
MSI motherboards provide a 60-day 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.
Norton 360
With multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including MSI's 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.