MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X

The V power makes the MEG Z890 UNIFY-X motherboard defeating all challenges among Z890 motherboards. Employing AI server-grade TLVR inductor to enhance overall efficiency and provide the extreme performance. It also equips all the latest technology such as DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Killer Wi-fi 7 and 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, and all the EZ DIY features and Supplemental PCIe Power, ready for all challenges of gaming and AI.

Specification

• Chipset : INTEL Z890
• CPU :
  – Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  – LGA 1851
• Memory :
  – 2x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 128GB
  – Memory Support 9600 – 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 – 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
  – Max. overclocking frequency:
  *1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9600+ MT/s
  * 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s
  – Supports 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 only have single-sided latches.
  ** Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.

• Onboard Graphics :
  2x Type-C DisplayPort
  Thunderbolt™ 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
  – 1x PCI-E x1 slot
  – PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
  – PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
  – PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x8 (From CPU)
  – PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)

  * PCI_E2 slot will run at x8 speed and PCI_E3 slot will run at x4 speed when installing PCIe Gen 5 M.2 device in M2_4 slot.
  ** PCI_E4 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot.

• Audio :
  – Realtek^® ALC4080 Codec
  – 7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
  – Supports S/PDIF output
  – Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
• Storage :
  – 6x M.2
  – M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
  – M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) 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 CPU+Chipset) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 + 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
  – M.2_6 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
  – 6x SATA 6G

  * M2_4 default from chipset, can support PCIe 5.0 x4 (From CPU) by manual BIOS adjustment.
  ** SATA3 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.
  *** 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)
  – Support up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices
  – Support up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices
  – Support up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices
  – Support up to 5V/3A,15W power charging
  – Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices
  – Support up to 8K display
• USB :
  – 4x USB 2.0 (Front)
  – 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
  – 8x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
  – 2x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
  – 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)
  * To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging for JUSBC1, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit.
• LAN : 1x Intel^® Killer E5000B 5G LAN
• Internal IO :
  – 1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)
  – 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
  – 2x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
  – 4x System Fan
  – 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)
  – 2x Front Panel (JFP)
  – 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
  – 1x Water Flow connector
  – 1x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW)
  – 1x Front Audio (JAUD)
  – 2x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN)
  – 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
  – 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
  – 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
  – 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
  – V-check point
  – 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/ be

  – Supports 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.
  ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.

• LED FEATURE
  – 4x EZ Debug LED
  – 1x EZ Digit Debug LED
• BACK PANEL PORTS
  
  1. USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
  2. Flash BIOS Button
  3. Clear CMOS Button
  4. Smart Button
  5. 5G LAN
  6. Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
  7. HD Audio Connectors
  8. USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
  9. Thunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
  10. USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
  11. Keyboard / Mouse
  12. USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
  13. Optical S/PDIF-Out
• OPERATING SYSTEM : Support for Windows^® 11 64-bit
• BOX CONTENT
  
• PCB Info :
  – ATX
  – 243.84mmx304.8mm

Overview

The MSI ENTHUSIAST GAMING (MEG) series sets the new standard for gaming excellence, offering raw power and precision engineering with sophisticated design philosophy. Each product in the series is crafted to meet the highest standards of gaming performance and elegance, making it the ultimate gaming experience that every gamer dreams of.

With mythological power, divine imagery, and ancient lore woven into every aspect of the product line, the MEG series delivers an immersive and captivating gaming experience that is unmatched in sophistication and performance. It transcends being just a collection of products; it represents the pinnacle of gaming luxury, revolutionizing the gaming world and becoming the top choice for discerning gamers worldwide.

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