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MSI MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI Intel motherboard
Mini-ITX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 on LGA 1851 with 10-phase 110A VRM, DDR5 to 8600 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, dual Gen5 M.2, 5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and 7.1 audio
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
- CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- ChipsetIntel Z890
- Number of Memory Slots2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory StandardDDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 /
- Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Option MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI
- MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
- MEG Z890 ACE
- MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI
- MPG Z890 EDGE TI WIFI
- PRO Z890-A WIFI
- PRO Z890-P WIFI
- Z890-S WIFI
- Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI
- MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI
Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.
- Direct 10-phase 110A VRM sustains heavy CPU loads
- DDR5 overclocks to 8600+ MT/s via Memory Boost
- PCIe 5.0 x16 plus Gen5 M.2 deliver 128GB/s bandwidth
- Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz channel and 5G LAN for fast networking
- Mini-ITX LGA 1851 board supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Compact Intel Z890 platform
The MSI MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI is a Mini-ITX motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) in the LGA 1851 socket. It delivers a direct 10-phase power design with 110A Smart Power Stages plus dedicated SA, GT and VNNAON phases. The board supports dual-channel DDR5 up to 128GB with XMP 3.0 profiles and rated overclock speeds of 8600+ MT/s on single-rank modules.
Ideal for small-form-factor builders
This board suits enthusiasts assembling a high-performance Mini-ITX system who need PCIe 5.0 graphics bandwidth, Gen5 M.2 storage and 5G wired networking alongside Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Users requiring more than two memory slots, additional full-size PCIe expansion or more than two SATA ports should consider a larger form factor instead.
Verify CPU cooler clearance and power connectors
Confirm that your chosen CPU cooler fits within Mini-ITX case limits and does not obstruct the VRM heatsink or the M.2_1 slot. Ensure the power supply provides an 8-pin EPS connector for the 10-phase VRM and that your DDR5 kit appears on the board's qualified vendor list for the desired MT/s rating.
Highlights
- Direct 10-phase 110A VRM sustains heavy CPU loads
- DDR5 overclocks to 8600+ MT/s via Memory Boost
- PCIe 5.0 x16 plus Gen5 M.2 deliver 128GB/s bandwidth
- Wi-Fi 7 with 320MHz channel and 5G LAN for fast networking
- Mini-ITX LGA 1851 board supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1851 |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 2x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | DDR5 4800 / DDR5 5000 / DDR5 5200 / DDR5 5400 / DDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| Memory Performance Profile | Intel XMP 3.0 |
| Memory Feature | Memory Support 8600 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8600+ MT/s - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s Supports Intel POR Speed and JEDEC Speed Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory Supports CUDIMM |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) *PCI_E1 support manual BIOS adjustment to X8+X8 / X8+X4+X4 |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 2 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280 devices M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280 devices *M.2_4 & 2x SATA are supported by 5-in-1 XPANDER |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio |
| LAN Chipset | Intel Killer E5000B 5G LAN |
| Max LAN Speed | 5Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Back I/O Ports | 1 x Flash BIOS Button / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x Smart Button / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / 2 x Antenna Bracket / 2 x Audio Jacks / 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
| Onboard USB | 2 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1 x USB 20Gbps Type C ports |
| Other Connectors | 1 x CPU Fan 1 x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan) 1 x System Fan 1 x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2) 2 x Front Panel (JFP) 1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1 x Front Audio (JAUD) 1 x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN) 1 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Form Factor | Mini ITX |
| Power Pin | 1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 1 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) |
| Shipping weight | 1.13 kg |
| Package size | 356 × 279 × 102 mm |
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Questions about this item
What DDR5 memory kit do I need to reach the 8600+ MT/s overclocking speed shown on this board?
A 1DPC 1R DDR5 kit rated for 8600+ MT/s with Intel XMP 3.0 will hit the maximum overclocking frequency on the two 288-pin slots.
Will my PCIe 4.0 graphics card run at full speed in the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot of this Z890I Edge TI?
Yes, the PCI_E1 slot is backward compatible and will operate a PCIe 4.0 card at its native x16 bandwidth.
How can I confirm the Wi-Fi 7 radio is using a 320 MHz channel after I install the board?
Open the Killer Intelligence Center or Windows Wi-Fi settings and verify the active link shows a 320 MHz channel width.
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