MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X DDR5 Intel Motherboard

MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X DDR5 Intel Motherboard

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.

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.

Tuning Controller

Tuning Controller is an exclusive accessory designed for overclocking enthusiasts. It allows users to fine-tune overclocking parameters easily with just one click. Featuring multiple shortcut buttons, the Tuning Controller simplifies the complex overclocking process, making it more accessible for power users aiming to optimize system performance with precision.

DIRECT 20+2+1+1 POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 20+2+1+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 110A Smart Power Stage, MEG Z890 UNIFY-X is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI MEG 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.

Feature

Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket

Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9600+ MT/s (OC)

Ultra Performance: Direct 20+2+1+1 Phases, TLVR Inductors, 110A SPS, OC Engine, 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: Aluminum Cover, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate, 9W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature.

EZ DIY: EZ PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna.

Ultra Connect: Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, Intel® Killer™ 5G LAN, and Full-speed Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 Solution - The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission.

Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Onboard 6x M.2 Connectors with Lightning Gen 5 Solution, Front USB 20G with 60W USB Power Delivery.

Audio Boost 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience.

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

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*

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)

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

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

LED FEATURE

4x EZ Debug LED

1x EZ Digit Debug LED

BACK PANEL PORTS

USB 10Gbps (Type-A)

Flash BIOS Button

Clear CMOS Button

Smart Button

5G LAN

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

HD Audio Connectors

USB 10Gbps (Type-C)

Thunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C)

USB 10Gbps (Type-C)

Keyboard / Mouse

USB 10Gbps (Type-A)

Optical S/PDIF-Out

OPERATING SYSTEM

Support for Windows® 11 64-bit

PCB Info

ATX

243.84mmx304.8mm