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Series

TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026TUF Gaming is the ASUS line in the product name.

MAG1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover: MAG Series Motherboard.

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

TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI, 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0, 90MB1IQ0-MVAAY01Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The ASUS spec page names the model TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. Part number 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0 is from octo24 and Amazon, 90MB1IQ0-MVAAY0 is from ASUS eShop US.12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026Mfr Part Number TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. Another Amazon listing (ASIN B0DJDFKV2J) gives part number 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0.13Retailer pageocto24.com/en/ASUS-90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0-ASUS-TUF-GAMING-Z890-PLUS-WIFI-Intel::790156.htmlRead 16 October 2026Product no. 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0 for TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. LDLC lists the same part number.14Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1iq0-mvaay0-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 2026ASUS eShop US part number 90MB1IQ0-MVAAY0.

MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7E32-001R, 911-7E32-0031Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover and specifications chapter name the board MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI. The part number 7E32-001R is on OX.ee and BuildCores. The MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II is a separate model.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Product code 7E32-001R. BuildCores lists 7E32-001R and 911-7E32-003 as part numbers.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/as01m4vvk/MSI-MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026Part numbers: MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI, 7E32-001R and 911-7E32-003. A search excerpt of a Brazilian shop title also gives 911-7E32-003.

GTIN / EAN

4711387763926, 19710576392012Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DGWNVCHL gives UPC 197105763920 and Mfr Part Number TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI. The EAN 4711387763926 is from octo24 for part number 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0.13Retailer pageocto24.com/en/ASUS-90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0-ASUS-TUF-GAMING-Z890-PLUS-WIFI-Intel::790156.htmlRead 16 October 2026Product no. 90MB1IQ0-M0EAY0, GTIN/EAN 4711387763926.

4711377259712, 8241423822266Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711377259712 with product code 7E32-001R. BuildCores lists the same EAN. A German shop lists another EAN, 4711377004169, for 7E32-001R, which looks like a shop error and is not stored.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/as01m4vvk/MSI-MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026UPC 824142382226 and EAN 4711377259712. The UPC is stored without the leading zero of the 13-digit form.

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

10 October 20244Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-unveils-z890-motherboards-intel-core-ultra-aiRead 16 October 2026ASUS press release dateline Taipei, 2024-10-10 (the press page shows 2024-10-14). It presents the TUF Gaming Z890-Plus WiFi with Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and four M.2 slots and gives no price or on-sale date.

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Status

Available12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026The listing is in stock on 2026-10-16 at best sellers rank 59 in Computer Motherboards. ASUS eShop US shows Add to Cart.

Available7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/as01m4vvk/MSI-MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026Shows in-stock listings at Amazon, Walmart, Newegg and iBUYPOWER 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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MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review compares the II with the original MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI and calls the II the revised board with a new Wi-Fi module. MSI's own statement that the II replaces the original was not read.11Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II a streamlined revision of the original MAG Z890 Tomahawk.

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

$319.997Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026LanOC review posted 2024-10-31, one week after launch: It has an MSRP of $319.99. US dollars, no sales tax. FPS Review (2025-02-11) and PC Perspective also give $319.99 or $320, then a $50 sale price.

$299.994Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: MSRP $299.99 USD, in a review of 2024-11-04 that calls the board a $299 motherboard. US price, excl. sales tax. It is a reviewer's statement, not MSI's. SHI lists an MSRP of $259.99 later, so the price may have been cut after launch.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The page sits in the ASUS TUF Gaming motherboard family.

Gaming8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the II board: the MAG (MSI Arsenal Gaming) tier is the entry level for enthusiast gaming from MSI, and the TOMAHAWK line is a solid, no frills gaming platform.

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

LGA18511Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

Intel Z8901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), LGA1851. The page refers to the ASUS download center for the CPU support list, which was not read. Read on 2026-10-16.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications chapter, page 16: Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). The manual refers to msi.com for newer processors. Read on 2026-10-15.

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

Yes11Press articlepugetsystems.com/labs/articles/z890-vs-b860-vs-h810Read 16 October 2026Puget Systems: Z890 supports IA (CPU core), BCLK and memory overclocking. This is the chip maker's feature as Puget reports it, not a board spec.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special Features list: Core Boost and Memory Boost. The specifications say it supports memory overclocking. Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

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

ATX1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ATX Form Factor.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19: ATX Form Factor.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19: 9.6 in. x 12 in. (244 mm x 305 mm).2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026243.84 mm x 304.8 mm, which is the exact conversion of 9.6 in x 12 in.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

82Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview page: Eight Layered PCB design.

62Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 20266-layer NPG-170D server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened 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.

No2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The ASUS spec lists the usual 24-pin, 8-pin and system panel connectors and the manual layout shows them at the usual board edges. No back-connect design is named.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout in chapter 1 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The component overview on page 28 shows the usual front-side power, fan and USB connectors. It is not a back-connect board.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The overview page lists Aura Edge Lighting next to 3 x Addressable Gen2 RGB Headers.

No4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026There is no RGB on show. The board has RGB headers only. Profesional Review also says it has no integrated lighting.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026No integrated lighting, apart from the headers for LED strips.

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+12Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 202616(80A) + 1(80A) + 2(80A) + 1(80A) power stages: 16 VCCCORE, 1 VCCGT, 2 VCCSA and 1 VNNAON. The Amazon US title writes 16+1+2+1.

16+1+1+12Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026Shop copy of MSI's text: 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System 90A SPS, with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 202616 stages for VCCCORE. The first number is the Vcore count.

162Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026The first number of 16+1+1+1 is the Vcore rail. Tech4Gamers lists 16x 90A phases for Vcore.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 202616 phases for VccCore, 1 each for VccGT, VccSA and VNNAON, with 16 MPS 90 A MOSFETs on the main phases.

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.

80A2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Each stage is DrMOS rated for up to 80A.

90A2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026MSI text copied by the shop: 90A SPS (Smart Power Stage).4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 202616x 90A phases for VCore, 1440 A in total, in a duet-rail design.

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 ASP24428Revieweinfoldtech.com/2026/01/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review reads the VRM controller as a proprietary Digi+ ASP2442GQW on the top side of the board, with Alpha & Omega 4L26 (80 A) stages. GQW is the package suffix, so ASUS ASP2442 is stored, in the form used for other ASUS boards. Single review. ASUS does not name the controller.

MPS MP290054Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: PWM controller MPS 2425 / MP29005-A. The 2425 is a date code on the chip. The part is the MPS MP29005, and the suffix -A is left out. MOSFETs are listed as MPS5505 / M87692. Profesional Review names an MPS 2425 controller and 16 MPS 90 A power stages.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Power related list: 1 x 24-pin main power and 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connectors.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026ProCool power connectors: proprietary 8+8 pin connectors.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 2x 8-pin +12V power connectors, next to the 24-pin ATX connector. The special features list names Dual CPU Power.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The power related connector list has no extra slot power connector. The page never states that one is absent.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector (PCIE_PWR1). The special features list names a Supplemental PCIe Power Connector.

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Memory type

DDR51Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: DDR5.

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: 4x DDR5 memory slots. The DIMM slots have 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.

256GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20264 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5. The user manual of September 2024, the ASUS launch press release and the Amazon product images say 192GB. The product page is newer and wins.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: supporting up to 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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Support up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). The page names no CPU family or module setup. The footnote says supported speeds vary by CPU and memory configuration.

9,200MT/s2Retailer pagecomx-computers.co.za/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-specifications-311064.htmRead 15 October 2026Memory Support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s and 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s. The shop says the 9200+ speed is for 1DPC 1R. It is stored for Core Ultra (Series 2), the only CPU family of the board. The setups with more modules or ranks reach lower speeds.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The page lists Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory only. Its footnote says non-ECC DDR5 supports on-die ECC, which does not count.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: 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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) is in the supported memory line with no bypass limit. ASUS also lists AEMP III, which tunes the CUDIMM clock driver.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: supports CUDIMM. The manual states no clock driver bypass limit. Tech4Gamers also names CUDIMM support.

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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 TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x4	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x1	1	4	Chipset	2

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Intel Z890 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots. The page lists no lane sharing between these slots.

BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: 3x PCIe x16 slots. PCI_E1 up to PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, PCI_E2 and PCI_E3 up to PCIe 4.0 x4 from the Z890 chipset. The pre-installed Wi-Fi module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot and 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 TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

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

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Total 4 x M.2 slots (Key M). Series 2 CPU: M.2_1 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 and M.2_2 type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4. Z890 chipset: M.2_3 type 2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4 and M.2_4 type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. Only M.2_4 lists a SATA mode. The page lists no lane sharing between M.2 slots and other ports. Heatsinks are noted under the overview page and the reviews.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Overview: 4 M.2 slots, and Two M.2 Heatsinks for Three M.2 Slots. The Amazon product photo shows M.2_1 under its own TUF heatsink, M.2_3 and M.2_4 under the long lower heatsink and M.2_2 as an open slot, so M.2_2 is stored with no heatsink. Mezha and FPS Review also describe one cooler for M.2_1 and a common plate for M.2_3 and M.2_4.5Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-getting-to-know-intel-core-ultra-5-245kRead 16 October 2026M.2_1 has a large cooler with a complex profile. M.2_3 and M.2_4 share a solid aluminium plate. For M.2_2 the review says it either needs no extra cooling or has its own block, so the Amazon product photo decides.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/11/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026M.2_1 has a cooler with the TUF logo and the M.2 Q-Release system. M.2_3 and M.2_4 sit under the lower M.2 cooler. The review does not say whether M.2_2 has a heatsink.12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026The gallery top-view photo of the board shows M.2_1 under its own TUF heatsink, M.2_3 and M.2_4 under the long lower heatsink and M.2_2 as an open slot with no heatsink.

BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK 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 22110	No	Yes
M2_3	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	No	Yes
M2_4	4	4	Chipset	M.2 2280	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16 and 17: M2_1 PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU for 2260 and 2280. M2_2 PCIe 4.0 x4 from the CPU for 2260, 2280 and 22110. M2_3 PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset for 2242, 2260 and 2280. M2_4 PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA from the chipset for 2242, 2260 and 2280. The longest module is stored. Heatsinks, pages 36 to 43: a screwless M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_1, a screwed M.2 Shield Frozr over M2_2 and a shared screwless one over M2_3 and M2_4. Tech4Gamers also counts three heatsinks, with one shared by M2_3 and M2_4. The manual lists no lane sharing for the M.2 slots.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Three heatsinks, with M2_3 and M2_4 cooled by a shared heatsink. M2_1 has a double-sided thermal pad.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

4=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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports from the Z890 chipset.

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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 TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Not available	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C, 1 x USB 20Gbps (Type-C with DP Alt mode), 3 x USB 10Gbps (Type-A), 3 x USB 5Gbps (Type-A), 1 x DisplayPort (max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1), 1 x Wi-Fi module, 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port, 5 x audio jacks, 1 x optical S/PDIF out and 1 x BIOS FlashBack button. The Thunderbolt 4 port is written USB4 at 40 Gbps. The footnote USB Type-C power delivery output: max. 5V/3A ends the USB list and names no port, so no port power is stored.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Connectivity section: each Thunderbolt 4 port delivers up to 40Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth. The overview lists the same rear ports as the spec page: Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB 20Gbps with DP Alt mode, 3 x USB 10Gbps and 3 x USB 5Gbps, DisplayPort, HDMI, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 5 audio jacks and an optical S/PDIF out.

BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	3	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	4	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Pages 19 and 23: 1 HDMI 2.1 with FRL, 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports from the CPU with DisplayPort over USB Type-C (40 Gbps per Tech4Gamers), 1 USB 10Gbps Type-C, 3 USB 10Gbps Type-A, 4 USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1 5Gbps LAN (RJ45), line-out and mic-in jacks and 1 optical S/PDIF out. The Thunderbolt ports are stored as USB4 with the Thunderbolt 4 marking. The manual states no power output for them. The Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons and the 2 Wi-Fi antenna connectors are not ports.

Rear USB ports

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10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

2=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 TUF GAMING Z890-PLUS WIFI

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	20	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Front USB (total 7 ports): 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 5Gbps header for 2 more ports and 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 more ports. The Thunderbolt (USB4) header is for an add-in card and is not stored.

BMSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK 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	1	2	Not available
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 18: 1 USB 20Gbps Type-C front panel port (JUSBC1, USB PD 27W fast charging), 1 USB 5Gbps connector (JUSB3) for 2 more ports and 2 USB 2.0 connectors (JUSB1 and JUSB2) for 4 more ports. JTBT5_1 is an expansion card connector and is not a front USB header.

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.

71Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x CPU fan, 1 x CPU OPT fan, 1 x AIO pump and 4 x chassis fan headers, all 4-pin.

81Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 18: 1 CPU fan, 1 water-pump/system fan and 6 system fan connectors, all 4-pin, make 8 headers. The EZ Conn-Header V2 (JAF_2) is a combination connector 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.

31Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20263 x Addressable Gen 2 headers.

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 18: 3x 3-pin A-RAINBOW V2 (ARGB Gen2) LED connectors.

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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list names 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers and no 4-pin RGB header.

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 18: 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.

Intel I2268Revieweinfoldtech.com/2026/01/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-reviewRead 16 October 2026The spec table lists 1x Intel i226-V Ethernet 2.5Gbps. The suffix letter is dropped. The page also names an Intel S3243L12 in its component text, so Station-Drivers is used as a second source. The same review lists an Intel BE200 Wi-Fi module, which conflicts with the MediaTek MT7925 of ASUS support, Mezha and FPS Review and is not stored. It also lists an 8 layer PCB.9Spec databasestation-drivers.com/index.php/en-us/bios-news/12-asus-bios-drivers/343-intel-z890-serie-800/4406-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026The driver page for this board lists the network chip as Intel I226-V (2.5Gb). It lists the wireless chip only as Intel BE2xx Wi-Fi 7, which conflicts with the MediaTek MT7925 of ASUS support and two reviews and is not stored.10Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/helpdesk_downloadRead 16 October 2026ASUS support download page: Intel I225/I226 LAN driver. The I226 family fits the Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet on the spec page. The I226-V name is from Einfoldtech and Station-Drivers.

Intel Killer E50001Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 1x Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN controller. Tech4Gamers' table writes E5000B. The suffix is left out.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Intel Killer E5000 5Gbps LAN.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x Wi-Fi module on the back panel list.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: the wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20262x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 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 GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band. The 6 GHz band and bandwidth vary by country.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz. 6 GHz support may depend on country 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.

160MHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Supports Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.9Gbps transfer rate.

320MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: 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.

MediaTek MT79255Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-review-getting-to-know-intel-core-ultra-5-245kRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 1x Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4). ASUS does not name the module on its spec page.6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/11/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 7 from a MediaTek MT7925.10Maker product pageasus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/helpdesk_downloadRead 16 October 2026ASUS support download page for this board: the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers are MediaTek MT7925/7927 WiFi and Bluetooth drivers and no Intel Wi-Fi driver is offered. The driver names cover MT7925 and MT7927, so the module name is taken from Mezha and FPS Review.

Intel Killer BE1750x5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x in an M.2 Key E slot. OX.ee's copy of MSI's specification names Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7. The FPS Review says the original board has an Intel Killer BE 1750 module.6Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/2813300Read 15 October 2026Copy of MSI's specification: Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot, 320 MHz, up to 5.8 Gbps.8Reviewthefpsreview.com/2026/06/29/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-ii-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the original MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI has an Intel Killer BE 1750 Wi-Fi 7 module, and the II board has a MediaTek module.

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

5.41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 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_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: Bluetooth 5.4. The manual says the version may be updated, so check the Wi-Fi chipset vendor.

Audio

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

Realtek ALC1220P1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

Realtek ALC1220P1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 17: Realtek ALC1220P, 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with 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.

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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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 20261 x BIOS FlashBack button on the back panel, plus a BIOS FlashBack LED.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19 and 23: Flash BIOS button on the rear panel.

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.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The back panel list has a BIOS FlashBack button and no Clear CMOS button. Clear CMOS is a header on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout item 13 is a Clear CMOS header, and the rear panel connectors list no button.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19 and 24: Clear CMOS button on the rear panel. The board also has a JBAT1 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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The Special Features list ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA and boot device). No two-digit display is listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026The layout contents list Q-LEDs and a BIOS FlashBack LED. No two-digit display is listed. The manual never states that it is absent.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 18 and 59: 1x EZ Digi-Debug LED, a two-character display for boot codes. It also has four EZ Debug status LEDs.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026An EZ debug code LED panel with four troubleshooting LEDs. The manual also lists a two-character EZ Digi-Debug LED.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The board has a POST code display and a Debug LED.

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.

No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026The internal connector list and the special features list name no power or start button on the board.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026Layout contents list only a PWR_BTN header for a case button. No power or start button is listed on the board.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual lists no power or reset button on the board. Profesional Review also says there is no onboard power or reset button.5Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/01/19/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-review/ampRead 15 October 2026There is no onboard power or reset button. The rear panel has Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS 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.

Not available

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 19: BIOS is 1x 256 Mb flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ASUS EZ DIY list: Pre-mounted I/O shield.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special features list on page 21: Pre-installed I/O Shield.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O panel has a pre-installed stainless steel 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 pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch, M.2 Q-Release, M.2 Q-Slide, PCIe Slot Q-Release and Q-Antenna. The overview page says M.2 Q-Release is a switch that removes the M.2 heatsink without screws.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026Easy PC DIY: PCIe Slot Q-Release is a physical button on the first PCIe slot, M.2 Q-Release is a switch that removes the M.2 heatsink without screws, M.2 Q-Latch holds a drive without screws and Q-Antenna snaps the Wi-Fi antenna on.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Special features list: EZ M.2 Clip II (screwless M.2 drive clip), EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless heatsink, pages 36 to 43), EZ PCIe Release (button that frees the graphics card, page 33 to 35) and EZ Antenna. The manual's antenna steps say to plug the two cables tight into the connectors.4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the top and bottom M.2 heatsinks have EZ release mechanisms, the board has EZ M.2 Clip II, and an EZ PCIe release for the graphics card.

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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.

42.5°C6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/11/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 16 October 2026Page VRM temperature test: Cinebench R23 multi-core for at least 15 minutes with a Core Ultra 7 265K, about 24 C (75 F) ambient. HWiNFO showed no VRM temperature, so the reviewer used a handheld infrared thermometer on the VRM and MOSFET area: 42.5 C maximum. The cooler, CPU package power and BIOS preset are not stated. The review also lists an Intel 2.5G port and 80 A power stages.

71°C3Measurementtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Chart and text: VRM temperatures maxed out at 71 C after a 30-minute Cinebench MT run. Test bench: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, DeepCool Mystique 360, Corsair Dominator Titanium 2x16GB DDR5-7200, GeForce RTX 4090, BIOS 7E17v1A1. The sensor, the CPU power and the room temperature are not stated. Profesional Review read 65 C from the VRM sensor with HWiNFO and 60 C outside with a FLIR camera, at stock settings in a CPU stress test. This is another test, so only the Tech4Gamers value is stored. The review also shows a CPU plus motherboard power figure that is not stored, since it is not a wall reading.

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.

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables, 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, 1 x M.2 Q-Slide package, 2 x M.2 rubber packages, 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD, 1 x TUF GAMING sticker, 1 x TUF GAMING removable nameplate, 1 x Quick start guide1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026Accessories list on the specification page, the same as the manual's package contents.

1 x Quick installation guide, 1 x European Union Regulatory Notices, 1 x USB Drive, 2 x SATA Cables, 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, 2 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 22 package contents, without the board itself. The USB drive holds the drivers ISO.

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifiRead 16 October 2026

www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFI10Maker product pagemsi.com/Motherboard/MAG-Z890-TOMAHAWK-WIFIRead 15 October 2026msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Its address is the one in the job brief and in search results. No value comes from it.

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi/techspecRead 16 October 2026

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Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1851/TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI/E24160_TUF_GAMING_Z890-PLUS_WIFI_EM_WEB.pdfRead 16 October 2026ASUS user manual E24160, First Edition, September 2024, from dlcdnets.asus.com. It lists max. 192GB of memory, while the newer product page lists 256GB.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI User Guide, 88 pages, PDF created 2024-11-08, hosted by trovaprezzi.it with a retailer cover page. The cover names this exact model, not the II model. msi.com blocks agents, so the maker's own copy was not opened.

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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.

3years12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DGWNVCHLRead 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 3 year (US listing). ASUS eShop US also says 3-year manufacturer warranty.14Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/us/90mb1iq0-mvaay0-tuf-gaming-z890-plus-wifi.htmlRead 16 October 20263-year manufacturer warranty.

3years4Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-z890-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 15 October 2026Text: MSI offers a 3-year warranty for the board. OX.ee lists 12 months in Estonia, which is the shop's term.

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