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Series

ProArt1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and spec summary: ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI.

GAMING PLUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and Special Features: B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI. GAMING PLUS is the series name in the product name.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI, 90MB1JD0-M0EAY06Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Model number 90MB1JD0-M0EAY0, which ASUS's own webshop also shows.8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Product code 90MB1JD0-M0EAY0.

B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI, 911-7E42-003, 7E42-003R, 601-7E42-02S2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026MSI Italy store order code 911-7E42-003 (SKU in the store feed) for B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI.5Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-n2008219103Read 15 October 2026Manufacturer number 7E42-003R.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/mz6xvk5k6/MSI-B860M-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026Part numbers: B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI, 7E42-003R, 601-7E42-02S, B860MGPW. The page's slot counts are wrong and are not used.

GTIN / EAN

4711387766163, 1971057661678Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Three-page product datasheet published 2024-12-20 by a European trade data supplier. Barcodes: EAN 4711387766163 and UPC 197105766167.

4711377286558, 8241423929355Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-n2008219103Read 15 October 2026EAN/GTIN 4711377286558.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/mz6xvk5k6/MSI-B860M-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI-DDR5-Micro-ATXRead 15 October 2026UPC 824142392935 and EAN 0824142392935. The aztekc.com listing gives the same UPC.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

11 October 20244Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 2026Article of 2024-10-11 lists the ProArt Z890-Creator WIFI among 17 new ASUS Z890 boards.

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Status

Available6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed with dozens of offers from German and Austrian shops on 2026-10-14.

Available2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026The product is listed for sale at 186 EUR on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$489.997Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 14 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists the ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi at 489.99 USD on Amazon.com, US, as a pre-order listing. It does not call the price an MSRP and US prices exclude sales tax. No ASUS price statement was found.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Product colour: Black.

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Creator1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ProArt is ASUS's creator line. The software list has ProArt Creator Hub and CreatonFirst, and the special features name Business Focused Features.8Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/e9c66cf9/6765d708ff41c0a4802cde27/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026The description says the board empowers creators of all levels.

Gaming3Reviewakiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/2034759.htmlRead 15 October 2026The review calls the GAMING PLUS series the entry class of MSI's gaming motherboards, below MEG, MPG and MAG.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

LGA18511Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: processor socket LGA1851.

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

Intel Z8901Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Intel B8601Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Intel B860 Chipset.

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, CPU row: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851. The manual points to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, CPU: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The manual says to check msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-15. BIOS updates can add series later.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 27 describes a CPU Over Voltage jumper for a flexible overclocking system. The software list has TurboV Core and AI Overclocking Guide. Intel's Z890 chipset supports CPU overclocking, which APH Networks quotes from Intel's page.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Page 2 quotes Intel's chipset page: the Z890 supports CPU (IA), BCLK and memory overclocking.

No4Press articlepugetsystems.com/labs/articles/z890-vs-b860-vs-h810Read 15 October 2026The chipset table lists overclocking for B860 as RAM only, and the text says the B860 chipset only supports memory overclocking. This is the chip maker's feature as Puget reports it. It is not a board spec.

Board

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, Form Factor row: ATX, 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Micro-ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (244 mm x 244 mm).

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm. The PIM datasheet lists 305 mm wide and 244 mm deep. The 305 mm side runs along the rear I/O edge.

Width244Height244mm(9.6 × 9.6 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (244 mm x 244 mm), stored as 244 mm x 244 mm. The MSI Italy store page states the PCB as 243.84mm x 243.84mm, the exact conversion of 9.6 in.2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026PCB Info: mATX, 243.84mm x 243.84mm. This rounds to the stored 244 mm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

83Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026An eight-layer PCB helps dissipate heat around the voltage regulators.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Page 3 says the board has an 8-layer PCB.

62Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026Key features: 6-layer server-grade level PCB.

Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The layout on page 16 shows the usual front-side power, fan and front-panel connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Overview of Components chapter shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

No3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026The page describes tone-on-tone black layers with metallic gold touches. Club386 says the board has no RGB lighting. The only lighting header type is Addressable Gen2.4Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 2026Matte-black look with subtle bronze accents and no RGB lighting.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: only the 4x EZ Debug LED and the RGB and ARGB headers. The complete LED list names no lighting on the board.

Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

16+1+2+23Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026Power section: 16+1+2+2 power stages (up to 90A). 16 for VCCCORE, 1 for VCCGT, 2 for VCCSA and 2 for VNNAON.4Press articleclub386.com/asus-goes-all-in-on-intel-z890-boards-with-thunderbolt-5-and-true-wi-fi-7Read 14 October 202616+1+2+2 phase power delivery.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Digi+ voltage-regulator module with a 16+1+2+2 90A power stage design.

12+1+1+12Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026Key features: 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK, 8+4-pin CPU power connectors.3Reviewakiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/2034759.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM text: a 12+1+1+1 phase power circuit with a large heatsink. The reviewer writes DRPS where MSI writes Duet Rail.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

163Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 202616 VCCCORE power stages with high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers in one package.

123Reviewakiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/2034759.htmlRead 15 October 2026VRM text: the 12 phases for the CPU core use P-PAK MOSFETs. MSI shows no current rating for them.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

90A3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026VCCCORE stages at 90A. The two VNNAON stages are 80A.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 202616+1+2+2 90A power stage design.

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VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

ASUS ASP24326Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026PWM controller row: ASP2432 (MP29005-A) and MP2940C (max 3 phases). ASP2432 is ASUS's own part name, in line with the ASUS ASP2412 on other ASUS boards, and the MP29005-A name is MPS's. The Vcore controller is stored. No review names a controller, and this is one aggregator. The same page lists 16 x 90A MP87691 smart power stages for VCORE.

Richtek RT3638AJ3Reviewakiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/2034759.htmlRead 15 October 2026Photo caption: the digital PWM controller is the Richtek RT3638AJ. MSI does not name the controller.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 24: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors. The manual says to connect the 8-pin plug, or both.

8+4 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 8-pin +12V power connector and 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector, besides the 24-pin ATX connector.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list names only the 24-pin and two 8-pin CPU connectors. No extra slot power connector is listed.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Power Connectors: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). Special Features lists a Supplemental PCIe Power Connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x DIMM slots, DDR5, dual channel.

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR5 memory slots.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: 4x DDR5 memory slots with single-sided latches.

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The manual of 2026/01/14, the PIM datasheet and Club386's launch article say 192GB. The live page is stored, as for the other ASUS Z890 boards.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supporting up to 256GB. The manual lists no speeds. They are on the product page.

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

9,066MT/s1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC). It gives no module setup for the figure, and Core Ultra (Series 2) is the only CPU family for this board.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: Support up to 9066+MT/s (OC).

8,800MT/s2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026Memory table: Memory Support 8800 to 6400 (OC) MT/s. 1DPC 1R up to 8800+, 1DPC 2R up to 7200+, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MT/s. The intro line of the same page says 8600+ MT/s, so the page disagrees with itself. The higher table value is stored, which fits the rule for the higher figure. The table names no CPU family and the board takes Core Ultra (Series 2) only.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 memory. It supports the on-die ECC function, which does not count.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Footnote: Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports the On-Die ECC function.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory row: Non-ECC, Un-buffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). ASUS does not say whether the clock driver is bypassed.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Memory: Supports CUDIMM. No clock driver bypass limit is stated, so it counts as supported.

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	8	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and pages 14 and 20: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots from the CPU (x16, or x8/x8 when both are used) and 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the Z890 chipset in x4 mode. The shared bandwidth table shows the second Gen 5 slot at x8, and the Gen 4 slot is disabled when M.2_5 is used.

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Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	1	4	Chipset	2
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Expansion Slots: 4x PCIe x16 slots. PCI_E1 from the CPU at up to PCIe 5.0 x16. PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 from the B860 chipset at up to PCIe 4.0 x1. PCI_E4 from the chipset at up to PCIe 4.0 x4. All four are full-length slots. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot, which is not listed.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes	Not available
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes	The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot is disabled

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 24: M.2_1 (CPU) takes 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4. M.2_2 (CPU) takes 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. M.2_3, M.2_4 and M.2_5 are from the Z890 chipset, 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4. Only M.2_5 also takes SATA, and it shares bandwidth with the PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. The ASUS product page and Geizhals say every slot has a heatsink. The manual lists the M.2 heatsink and the M.2 heatsink backplate. The two Thunderbolt 5 controller modules on the layout (M.2(TB5)_1 and _2) and the Wi-Fi module slot are not storage slots.3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026Heatsinks are included on the M.2 slots, and the M.2 Q-Release switch removes the heatsink without screws.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026A hinged M.2 Q-Release heatsink covers the four PCIe 4.0 slots and a small M.2 Q-Release heatsink covers the PCIe 5.0 slot.6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Besonderheiten: 5 x M.2 passive heatsinks.

BMSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_2	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No
M2_3	4	2	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	No

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, M.2 SSD Slots: M2_1 from the CPU at up to PCIe 5.0 x4 and takes 2242, 2260 and 2280. M2_2 from the B860 chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4 and takes 2260 and 2280. M2_3 from the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x2 and takes 2280. The block diagram marks all three PCIe only, so no slot takes SATA. The M.2 chapter shows a Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink on M2_1 only. M2_2 and M2_3 have no heatsink.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

3=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the B860 chipset (SATA_5 to SATA_8).

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	80	Thunderbolt 5	15	Yes
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	6	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	1	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	DisplayPort 2.1 input only	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 30: 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB Type-C), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C), 6 x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x DisplayPort (input only), 1 x HDMI, 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb and 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 gold-plated audio jacks, the Wi-Fi module and the BIOS FlashBack button. The DisplayPort input takes the output of a graphics card so that the Thunderbolt ports can carry it, so it is stored as other. The USB-C power output footnote says 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W for all three Type-C ports. ASUS names Thunderbolt 5 at up to 80 Gbit/s each way, shown as 80. Thunderbolt 4 is stored as 40. HDMI is 4K 60 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1 and needs a CPU with integrated graphics. The Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the BIOS FlashBack button are not ports.

BMSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Back Panel Connectors and the back panel chapter: 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port from the CPU with DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x clear CMOS button, 1x 5Gbps LAN (RJ45), 1x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 5Gbps Type-C, USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, 2x Wi-Fi antenna connectors and 3 audio jacks (line-in, line-out and mic-in). The block diagram shows the 5Gbps Type-A ports as two. The MSI Italy store page lists 2x USB 5Gbps Type A. HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 are on the Onboard Graphics row, only on processors with integrated graphics. The Thunderbolt port is written as USB4 and its power output of 5V/3A, 15W is from the MSI Italy store page.2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026Thunderbolt section: 1x Thunderbolt 4 port, up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices and up to 5V/3A, 15W power charging. USB list: 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear), 1x USB 5Gbps Type C (Rear), 1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) and 2x USB 2.0 (Rear). LAN: Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps. The page writes the DisplayPort over USB-C port as DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20. That is a video output detail and is not stored.

Rear USB ports

10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

7=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

80Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	15
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	1	2	Not available

Source1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 ports and 1 x USB 2.0 header for 2 ports. The USB-C power output footnote of 5V/3.0A is stored as 15 W for the front connector.

BMSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Internal USB Connectors: 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C front panel port (JUSBC1), 2x USB 5Gbps connectors that support four more ports, and 2x USB 2.0 connectors that support four more ports. The Thunderbolt 5 expansion card connector (JTBT5_1) is not a USB header.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

81Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x CPU fan, 1 x CPU OPT fan, 1 x AIO pump and 5 x chassis fan headers, all 4-pin. Page 23 lists each at 1 A and 12 W.

51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Fan Connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump or system fan and 3 system fan connectors make 5. The JAF_1 EZ Conn-Header V1 carries fan and ARGB lines together and is not counted.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

31Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 3 x Addressable Gen2 headers.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 2x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors. JAF_1 is a combination connector and is not counted.

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

01Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The internal connector list has 3 Addressable Gen2 headers and no 12 V RGB header.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, LED Features: 1x 4-pin RGB LED connector.

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Marvell AQtion, Intel I2261Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet and 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. ASUS names no chip model for either. Geizhals reads the 2.5Gb chip as Intel I226-V and names no model for the Marvell chip.6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026LAN rows: 10G Marvell (10GBase-T) and 2.5G Intel I226-V. The suffix V is left out.

Intel Killer E50001Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 1x Intel Killer E5000-CG 5Gbps LAN controller. Stored as the chip family without the suffix.2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN.5Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-n2008219103Read 15 October 2026LAN chip: Intel Killer E5000-CG, 5 Gigabit Ethernet.

Ethernet ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 30: Wi-Fi 7 module on the rear panel. A M.2 Key-E module sits in the Wi-Fi slot.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: the Wi-Fi 7 wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. 6 GHz and bandwidth rules vary between countries.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands. 6GHz depends on each country's regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

320MHz1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

Intel BE2006Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026WLAN row: Intel BE200 (Wi-Fi 7, 2x2), Bluetooth 5.4.

Intel Killer BE1750x2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026Wireless section: Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot. A retailer writes it as Killer BE1750K. MSI's wording is stored.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.41Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Bluetooth v5.4. The version may vary by the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.4. MSI says the version may be updated by the Wi-Fi chip vendor.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

Realtek ALC1220P1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

Realtek ALC8971Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: Realtek ALC897 Codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary and page 50: BIOS FlashBack button and LED, with a BIOS FlashBack port on the rear panel (USB 2.0 Type-A).

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The back panel list has no Flash BIOS button. The BIOS chapter describes updating with M-FLASH from inside the BIOS only.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Clear CMOS button is on the board (layout item 13, CLR_CMOS). The rear panel list on page 30 has no Clear CMOS button, so the rear panel button is stored as false.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back panel list: 1x Clear CMOS Button.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Layout item 20: Q-LEDs with four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, boot device). No two-digit display is listed. APH Networks also sees four status LEDs.5Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi/3Read 14 October 2026Four status LEDs above the 24-pin connector show CPU, memory, graphics card and boot device.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED Features and the Onboard LEDs chapter: 4x EZ Debug LED, which are single status LEDs for CPU, DRAM, GPU and boot device. No two-digit code display is listed.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026The 22-item layout list and the internal connector list name no start or power button. The front system panel header only takes a chassis button.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Overview of Components chapter lists no power or start button on the board.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary: BIOS is a 256 Mb flash ROM. Dual BIOS is not stated. TurboVS also says there is no dual BIOS.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, BIOS Features: 1x 256 Mb flash. No second BIOS is listed.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: Pre-installed I/O Shield.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications summary, ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release (heatsink), M.2 Q-Slide, Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna with a Q-connector. The ASUS product page says the Q-Antenna snaps in without screws.3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026M.2 Q-Release switch removes the M.2 heatsink without screws. The Q-Antenna snaps into place without screws.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features, EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (the M.2 chapter shows a screwless heatsink released with a button), EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ PCIe Clip II. The Akiba PC Hotline review describes the large lock lever of the graphics card slot and an EZ Antenna that is fixed by pushing it in.2Maker product pageit-store.msi.com/products/b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-shede-madriRead 15 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna.3Reviewakiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/2034759.htmlRead 15 October 2026The captions name the tool-free M.2 Shield Frozr II, the EZ M.2 Clip II and an EZ Antenna that is fixed by pushing it in. The Steel Armor graphics card slot has a large lock lever that is easy to operate.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

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74°C3Reviewakiba-pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/topic/special/2034759.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cinebench 2024 Multi Core run for at least 10 minutes with a Core Ultra 7 265K at the BIOS default limits (PL1 = PL2 = 250 W, IccMax 347 A), open frame at about 26 C, MAG CORELIQUID A13 360 with the fans at 50 percent PWM. HWiNFO64 Pro reads the VRM MOS sensor at an average of 64.1 C and a maximum of 74 C. The CPU drew a little under 200 W. A thermal image after 10 minutes agrees with the sensor. The maximum is stored. Gaming load (Cyberpunk 2077 for 30 minutes) peaked at 45 C.

Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Q-connector, 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x ProArt accessory bag, 1 x ACC Express activation key card, 1 x Quick start guide1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents, page 13.

Quick installation guide, European Union regulatory notices, 1 x SATA cable, 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ M.2 Clip II Remover, 2 x M.2 Screw and Standoff Sets1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: motherboard, 1 quick installation guide, 1 European Union regulatory notices, 1 SATA cable, 1 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1), 1 EZ Wi-Fi antenna, 1 EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 EZ M.2 Clip II Remover and 2 M.2 screw and standoff sets.

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifiRead 14 October 2026ASUS US product page.

www.msi.com/Motherboard/B860M-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI7Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/B860M-GAMING-PLUS-WIFIRead 15 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and no value comes from it.

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/proart/proart-z890-creator-wifi/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS US specifications tab for ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI.

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Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdf1Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI/E27671_ProArt_Z890-CREATOR_WIFI_EM_V4_WEB.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI User's Manual, English edition V4, dated 2026/01/14. The link comes from ASUS's own manual list API on the product page.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_b860m_gaming_plus_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI B860M GAMING PLUS WIFI User Guide in English, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The PDF was created on 2025-01-14. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years6Spec databasegeizhals.de/asus-proart-z890-creator-wifi-90mb1jd0-m0eay0-a3354446.htmlRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 years.

3years5Retailer pageoffice-partner.de/msi-b860m-gaming-plus-wifi-n2008219103Read 15 October 2026Garantie: 3 Jahre Herstellergarantie (Germany).

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