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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026

MPG1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual cover: MPG Series Motherboard, MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI.

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

ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI, 90MB1I90-M0AAY0, 90MB1I90-M0EAY01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The spec page names only the model. The part numbers come from the ASUS US eShop (90MB1I90-M0AAY0) and EU retailers (90MB1I90-M0EAY0).9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026Part Number 90MB1I90-M0AAY0.10Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/intel-motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-mainboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 15 October 2026Part number 90MB1I90-M0EAY0.

MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI, 911-7E17-001, 911-7E17-006, 7E17-001R2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026MSI's German e-shop lists SKU 911-7E17-001.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-placas-baseRead 14 October 2026MSI's Spanish e-shop lists SKU 911-7E17-006.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Scan UK lists model number MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/8lbzxz3ej/MSI-MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFIRead 14 October 2026Part numbers listed: MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI, 7E17-001R and 911-7E17-001.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026Mfr Part Number: MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI.

GTIN / EAN

4711387758830, 19710575883410Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/intel-motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-mainboard-socket-lga-1851-intel-z890-atx-ddr5Read 15 October 2026custompc.com.cy lists EAN 4711387758830 for part number 90MB1I90-M0EAY0.12Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/p2j5jubrv/Asus-ROG-STRIX-Z890-A-GAMING-WIFI-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 197105758834 and EAN 4711387758830 for the board, with release year 2024 and a white colour. The UPC is not tied to a part number on the page, so no variant row is made for it.

824142384343, 47113772607942Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026The e-shop barcode is EAN 4711377260794.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-placas-baseRead 14 October 2026The e-shop barcode is EAN 4711377260794, the same as in Germany.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Scan UK lists GTIN 4711377260794.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/8lbzxz3ej/MSI-MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFIRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 824142384343 and EAN 4711377260794.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DJPTRFN6 gives UPC 824142384343.

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

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Status

Available9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026The store lists the board in stock on 2026-10-15.

Available5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026In stock on 2026-10-14.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 217 in Computer Motherboards.

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.

$399.998Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msiRead 15 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 lists the ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI at 399.99 USD on B&H and Newegg in US retail pre-order listings, for the Core Ultra 200S launch. It is a retailer listing and not an ASUS statement of MSRP. US prices exclude sales tax. Tom's Hardware's review of 2024-12-19 calls it a sub-$400 board.

$499.996Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review states a USD 499.99 MSRP. US prices exclude sales tax. Wccftech also lists 499.99 USD.7Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-motherboard-review/4Read 14 October 2026Product Info lists 499.99 USD.

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

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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.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026ROG Strix is the gaming line of ASUS Republic of Gamers. The page sells the board for elite gaming.

Gaming10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026The listing title says Gaming Motherboard. The MPG line is MSI's Performance Gaming line.

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.

LGA18511Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026

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 Z8901Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026

Intel Z8901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026

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)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), with a link to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-15. A news box on the page also mentions a Core Ultra 200S Plus Series that needs a newer Windows 11, but the CPU line itself names only Series 2.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), processor socket LGA1851. The manual says to go to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-14.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) LGA 1851.

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

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026The page describes AI Overclocking, NPU Boost and TurboV Core CPU tuning for overclocking enthusiasts.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual: this motherboard is designed to support overclocking. Core Boost is listed under Performance.

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

ATX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 202612 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Form factor: ATX, 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026Power solution section: EIGHT-LAYER PCB.

82Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026German feature text: 8-Lagen-PCB aus 2 Unzen dickem Kupfer und Material in Server-Qualitaet. That is an 8-layer PCB of 2 oz thick copper and server grade material.3Maker product pagees-store.msi.com/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-placas-baseRead 14 October 2026Spanish feature text: PCB de 8 capas hecho con cobre de 2oz espesado y material de nivel grado servidor.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 20268-layer server grade PCB with 2 oz copper.

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.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The chapter 1 layout shows the usual front-side power, fan, USB and system panel connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The component overview shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026The page lists Polymo Lighting on the I/O shroud and says ROG Strix boards have full lighting control of onboard RGB LEDs with Aura Sync.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026LED Features list Mystic Light onboard LEDs: the Smart button toggles Mystic Light on all onboard LEDs and LED_SW1 EZ LED Control switches the onboard LEDs.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Copy of MSI's text: a carbon black colour scheme and sleek patterns illuminated by Mystic Light.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Pros list dual RGB zones.

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+22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026Power solution: 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stages, written 16+1+2+2. The text says the VRM features 16+1+2+2 power stages, each rated up to 90 amps, while the table gives 80 A for the last two.

20+1+1+12Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026German feature text: Direkte 20+1+1+1-Phasen-Stromversorgung, with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Copy of MSI's feature text: Direct 20+1+1+1 power design.

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.

162Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 202616 VCCCORE stages.

202Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026The German text names 20 phases of the direct 20+1+1+1 design. Tech4Gamers and Profesional Review count 20 Vcore power stages.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 202620+1+1+1 VRM with 20 Vcore power stages.

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.

90A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026VCCCORE Power 90A, SPS.

110A5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Copy of MSI's feature text: 20 phases Vcore DRPS - SPS 110A, with 1 phase each for SA, GT and VNNAON.

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 ASP24326Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review page 1: the VRMs have 21 phases, 16 for Vcore. Power comes from the EPS connectors to a Digi+ ASP2432 PWM controller, then to 16 Monolithic Power Systems MPS2330 90A MOSFETs in a teamed configuration. Stored as ASUS ASP2432, the form used for other ASUS boards. The review is dated 2024-12-19.

Renesas RAA2291316Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The PWM controller is a Renesas RAA-229131-W310AKX with Renesas R2209004-HBD power stages. Profesional Review also names the RAA229131. MSI does not name the controller in the sources read. The suffix is dropped.8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/12/03/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026A Renesas RAA 229131 drives the main VRM and a RAA 229134 the other rails, with 20 Renesas R2209004 110 A MOSFETs for the core. Stored as Renesas RAA229131.

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 pin1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Internal connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors and the 24-pin main power connector.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Connectors: 2 x 8-pin +12V power connectors (CPU_PWR1~2) and 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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. The 8-pin CPU Power Plug LED in the manual is not a connector.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). Supplemental PCIe Power Connector is also listed under Special Features.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20262Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 20264x DDR5 UDIMM.

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.

256GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The manual says the same. Tom's Hardware prints 192 GB in its table, which is the older figure.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20264 x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 256GB.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.

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/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Up to 9066+MT/s (OC) with Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The page says supported speeds and module counts vary with the CPU and memory configuration.

9,200MT/s2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Memory support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s. Max overclocking frequency: 1DPC 1R up to 9200+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R up to 7200+ MT/s, 2DPC 1R up to 4800+ MT/s and 2DPC 2R up to 4800+ MT/s. The 1DPC 1R figure is stored for Core Ultra (Series 2), the only CPU family of the board.7Reviewwccftech.com/review/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-motherboard-review/4Read 14 October 2026The max DDR5 speed chart lists 9200 MT/s for this board.

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The memory line says Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Non-ECC DDR5 supports On-Die ECC, which does not count.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory: 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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The memory line lists Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) with no bypass mode limit. Tom's Hardware ran 48 GB DDR5-8200 CUDIMM kits on this board.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory: supports CUDIMM. The manual states no clock driver bypass limit. Support and POR boot frequency vary by CPU.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports CUDIMM.

Expansion slots

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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 ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Z890 chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode). The manual layout shows two slots, PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout: PCIEX16(G5) and PCIEX16(G4). The Thunderbolt add-in card note says it must go in the PCIEX16(G4) slot.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON 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 manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20263 x PCIe x16 slots. PCI_E1 from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x16 with BIOS adjustment to x8+x4+x4. PCI_E2 from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x8 with BIOS adjustment to x4+x4. PCI_E3 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4. The footnotes of the table are not in the extracted text, so lane sharing between PCI_E1 and PCI_E2 is not stored.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 up to x16 from the CPU, PCI_E2 PCIe 5.0 up to x8 from the CPU and PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 up to x4 from the chipset.

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

2=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

3=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

5=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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 ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M.2_1	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M.2_2	4	4	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M.2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M.2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra Series 2: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280/22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_3 type 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4, M.2_4 type 2280/22110 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_5 type 2242/2260/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. A 2260 slot is stored as 2280. Only M.2_5 lists a SATA mode. The full slot list shows the other four without one, so their sata cell is false. The page names no lane sharing, and Tom's Hardware says the configuration does not change whatever is connected. The Special Features list names M.2 heatsinks and a backplate. The overview lists 4 x M.2 Heatsinks and says heatsinks cover every slot, so every slot is stored with a heatsink. M.2 slots from the CPU support RAID 0/1/5 only.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026Overview: 5 x M.2 slots, 1 x M.2 22110 at PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 x M.2 22110 and 2 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 x M.2 2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA. 4 x M.2 Heatsinks. Heatsinks cover every slot.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary and layout note: M.2_1 to M.2_5 as on the specification page. M.2 slots from the CPU only support RAID 0/1/5.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON 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	CPU	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2_5	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20265 x M.2 Key M slots. M2_1 from the CPU, up to PCIe 5.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_2 from the CPU, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_3 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280. M2_4 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2260/2280/22110. M2_5 from the Z890 chipset, up to PCIe 4.0 x4 and up to SATA 6Gb/s, 2260/2280. 2260 is stored as 2280. The installation steps for M2_1 and for M2_2 to M2_5 all use a Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink, so every slot has a heatsink. The manual does not say what the SATA mode of M2_5 turns off. M2_1 to M2_4 list no SATA mode, so sata is false for them.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 20265x M.2. M.2_1 from the CPU up to PCIe 5.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_2 from the CPU up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_3 from the chipset up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 2280/2260. M.2_4 from the chipset up to PCIe 4.0 x4, 22110/2280/2260. M.2_5 from the chipset up to PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode, 2280/2260.

M.2 slots

5=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

5=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.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.

Rear ports

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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 ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	30	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	5	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	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
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Back Panel I/O Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (2 x USB Type-C), 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 Type-A and 1 Type-C with up to 30W PD/PPS Fast-charge), 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI, 1 Wi-Fi module, 1 Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, plus the BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons. That is 10 USB ports, as the page totals them. ASUS names USB by speed, so 10Gbps is stored as USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 5Gbps as USB 3.2 Gen 1. The Thunderbolt 4 rows carry the footnote 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W. The 10Gbps Type-C footnote says 5V/9V max 3.0A, 12V max 2.5A and 15V max 2.0A, which is the 30 W of the port name. DisplayPort is max 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI is 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. The Thunderbolt 4 footnote says DP alt mode supports up to UHBR20, so dp_alt_mode is true for those ports. The page does not say whether the 10Gbps Type-C port has DisplayPort output. The Wi-Fi module and the buttons are not ports.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	10	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	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
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports from the CPU with DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C, 2 USB 10Gbps Type-A from the Z890 chipset and 8 USB 10Gbps Type-A from an RTS5420 hub (10 Type-A in total), 1 HDMI, 1 2.5Gbps LAN and 1 5Gbps LAN (RJ45), 2 audio jacks, 1 optical S/PDIF out, 2 Wi-Fi antenna connectors and the Flash BIOS, Clear CMOS and Smart buttons. Thunderbolt 4 is stored as USB4 at 40 Gbps with tb_usb4 thunderbolt_4, as on the other boards. The USB-C 10Gbps port has no stated DP Alt Mode.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026USB: 10x USB 10Gbps Type A (rear) and 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (rear). Thunderbolt: 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports (rear) with up to 40Gbps with Thunderbolt devices, up to 20Gbps with USB4 devices and up to 5V/3A, 15W power charging. The e-shop says DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C and the manual says DisplayPort 2.1. Only DP Alt Mode is stored.

Rear USB ports

10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

13=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

3=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

40Gbps=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 ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING 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	2	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 additional ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 additional ports. The footnote on the Type-C connector says power delivery output 5V/3.0A, stored as 15 W. Tom's Hardware prints 30 W PD/PPS for this connector in its table. The maker figure is used. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and has no row here.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 8 to 10: the USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel connector, the USB 5Gbps header and the USB 2.0 header.

BMSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served	Power out (W)
USB-C header	20	1	1	27
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	2	4	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port with USB PD up to 27W fast charging, 2 USB 5Gbps connectors for 4 additional ports and 2 USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional ports. The JTBT5_1 Thunderbolt 5 expansion card connector is for an add-in card and is not listed.

Front USB-C header speed

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

20Gbps=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.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x CPU Fan, 1 x CPU OPT Fan, 1 x AIO Pump and 5 x Chassis Fan headers, all 4-pin.

71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Fan connectors: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump/system fan and 5 system fans, all 4-pin. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector and the 3-pin water flow connector is a sensor, so neither is counted.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 20261x CPU Fan, 1x Combo Fan and 5x System Fan.

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.

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20263 x Addressable Gen2 headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20263 x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors (JARGB_V2_1~3).

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.

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has only the three Addressable Gen2 headers and no 4-pin RGB header.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 20261 x 4-pin RGB LED connector (JRGB1).

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.

Intel I2264Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 15 October 2026The ASUS support page for this model, read through its public data feed, lists Intel I226 LAN drivers. The specification page says only Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet. Tom's Hardware names an Intel i-226.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Intel i-226 (2.5 GbE).

Intel Killer E5000, Intel I2261Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026LAN: 1 x Intel Killer E5000B 5Gbps LAN controller and 1 x Intel I226V 2.5Gbps LAN controller. The suffix letters are dropped.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 20261x Intel Killer E5000B 5G LAN and 1x Intel I226V 2.5G LAN.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table: Wi-Fi 7 2x2, 320 MHz, 6 GHz, BT 5.4, 5.8 Gbps.

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7).

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and its bandwidth depend on regulation, and Wi-Fi 7 needs Windows 11 24H2 or later for full functions.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz). 6 GHz 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.

320MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/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 BE2004Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDDriversRead 15 October 2026The same list has an Intel Wi-Fi driver and an Intel Bluetooth driver whose package name says BE200. The 2x2 Wi-Fi 7, 320 MHz and Bluetooth 5.4 specifications fit the Intel BE200. Tom's Hardware lists the same radio figures without naming the module.

Intel Killer BE1750x2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

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

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4. The page says the version may vary and refers to the Wi-Fi module maker.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated and refers to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Supports Bluetooth 5.4.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC40801Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier. The amplifier is not a DAC, so dac_chip is empty.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says a Realtek ALC4080 codec sits under the SupremeFX Faraday cage, with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier.

Realtek ALC1220P1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Audio: Realtek ALC1220P codec, 7.1-channel High Definition Audio.2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P Codec, 7.1-channel USB High Definition Audio, S/PDIF output.

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.

Not available

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Flash BIOS button on the back panel (item 4).

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 20261 x Clear CMOS button on the back panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Back panel item 5: Clear CMOS button. The manual also lists a Clear CMOS jumper.

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.

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026The Special Features list names Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device) and no Q-Code. The manual layout contents list Q-LEDs and a Start button and no code display. The overview page has a generic Q-CODE text block that is not part of the spec list.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 19: Q-LEDs. No code display is listed.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026LED Features: 1 x EZ Digi-Debug LED, which shows progress and error codes during and after POST with a Debug Code LED table. 4 x EZ Debug LED (CPU, DRAM, GPU, boot device) come on top.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The debug code LED panel sits on the top right of the board and can also show temperatures.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x Start button. The manual says it powers up the system.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Layout contents 16: Start button. Press the Start button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode.

No8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/12/03/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the board has no on-board power button and names it as a loss. The rear has the Flash BIOS, Clear CMOS and Smart buttons.

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

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026BIOS is a single 256 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS. The feature lists name no dual BIOS.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications summary: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026BIOS Features: 1 x 256 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 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 connector1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot) and Q-Antenna. The overview says the Q-Release heatsink has a switch for removal without screws, the Q-Latch holds an M.2 SSD with one press and the Q-Antenna fasteners snap into place.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026DIY-friendly design: M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, New M.2 Q-LATCH, PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and Q-Antenna.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless heatsink with an end button), EZ PCIe Release and EZ Antenna.

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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.

44°C7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption / VRM Temperatures section: AIDA64 stress test on all threads for 30 minutes at stock settings, about 24 C ambient by the chart title. The text says the VRM peaked just under 45 C. The chart shows thermocouple 1 near 44 C and thermocouple 2 near 41 C at 30 minutes, so the probe reading is stored as 44. The exact value is not printed. The chart shows the CPU at about 243 W, while the text says about 210 W. The review names no CPU for this board, and the test system table on page 2 is a copy of the AMD one (Ryzen 9 9900X), so the CPU is not stated.

83°C8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2024/12/03/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Core Ultra 285K at the BIOS performance profile (PL1 250 W, PL2 295 W, maximum 287 W in HWiNFO), Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD cooler, 32 GB DDR5, RTX 4080, BIOS 7E17v1A3. The review runs a CPU stress test at stock and reads surfaces with a FLIR One thermal camera and sensors with HWiNFO. The stress tool, duration and ambient temperature are not stated. Full stock VRM sensor 83 C and exterior camera 86 C. In the relaxed stock profile the sensor read 57 C. The HWiNFO sensor reading is stored. Tech4Gamers writes 65 C with a 285K and a DeepCool Mystique 360 but gives no method, so it is not stored.

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.

72W7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption chart: Asus Strix Z890-A Gaming idle 72 W. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter, monitor excluded, Windows Balanced power plan, XMP enabled. The text says the same.

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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.

294W7Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/asus-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Power Consumption chart: Asus Strix Z890-A Gaming load 294 W peak (average 183 W) in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, Cache and Memory enabled. Whole PC at the wall with a Kill-A-Watt meter. The graphics card is not loaded. The text says the CPU peaked around 210 W and never reached the 240 W limit.

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x ROG STRIX Z890-A GAMING WIFI motherboard, 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 22110, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x Cable ties package, 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package, 1 x ROG key chain, 1 x ROG Strix stickers, 5 x M.2 rubbers, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents. Tom's Hardware lists two Q-Latch packages, and the maker lists one.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package contents on page 13.

Quick installation guide, European Union regulatory notices, USB drive, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x 1 to 2 RGB extension cable, 1 x ARGB extension cable, 1 x EZ Front panel cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x Cable sticker, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents list on page 21.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifiRead 15 October 2026

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFI4Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFIRead 14 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi/specRead 15 October 2026

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/de/mb/MPG%20Z890%20CARBON%20WIFI.pdf2Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/products/mpg-z890-carbon-wifiRead 14 October 2026The e-shop links the specification sheet PDF at storage-asset.msi.com. The PDF was not opened. The e-shop text carries the same specification table.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI/E26409_ROG_STRIX_Z890-A_GAMING_WIFI_EM_V2_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS user manual E26409, version 2, dated 2025-07-28 on the ASUS support page.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mpg_z890_carbon_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI User Guide, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The PDF was created in November 2024. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own download page was not read.

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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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.

3years9Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1i90-m0aay0-rog-strix-z890-a-gaming-wifi.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS US eShop: 3 year manufacturer warranty. US market.

3years5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3Read 14 October 2026Scan UK: 36 months, direct.10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6Read 14 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 Years (US listing).

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