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Series

AORUS3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Aorus branding on the heatsinks, in the review of the Aorus Elite Wifi7 Plus.

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.

Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS, Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P9Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1013368/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-p.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.10Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-4719331880798Read 15 October 2026Reference Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Product number manufacturer: Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.

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

47193318807989Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1013368/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-p.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798 for manufacturer code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 P.10Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-4719331880798Read 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798.11Retailer pageawd-it.co.uk/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-lga-1851-z890-atx-motherboard-ddr5-wifi-7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lists EAN 4719331880798.

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.

9 March 20266Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-03-09 on GIGABYTE introducing the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi7 Plus and Z890 Eagle WiFi7 Plus that weekend. GIGABYTE's own press release was not readable.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026Article of 2026-03-09: GIGABYTE announces two new motherboards.

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Status

Available3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review's price table lists the board at Newegg, Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The listing shows a price of 8,490 THB on 2026-10-15.

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.

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI72Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review of 2026-05-25: the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS is a revision of the non-PLUS board that improves the network controller and adds an Ultra Turbo mode. The non-PLUS board is the catalog's Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026They are refreshes of existing models, built to take the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.

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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.

$269.993Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the board a mid-range offering at $269.99 and shows $289.99 struck out next to $269.99 in its price table. CGMagazine labels $269.99 as the MSRP. US price, excl. sales tax.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review of 2026-08-08. The header says MSRP $269.99.

$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

Black3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table and verdict: Black.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Colour of product: Black.

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

Gaming3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026AORUS is GIGABYTE's gaming line. The review tests the board with games and calls it a mid-range Z890 board. No source names a segment word for this exact board. The same call is stored for the Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7.

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.

rev. 1.08Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The listing title says (REV.1.0). No other revision was found.

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

LGA18511Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page copies GIGABYTE's specification, in Spanish and English wording with typos. LGA1851 socket: support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. GIGABYTE's own pages block agents, so this copy and the retailer copies below stand in for the maker's spec page. Read on 2026-10-15.

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 Z8901Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Z890 Express Chipset.

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)1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec copy: support for Intel Core Ultra Processors. The retailers Paradigit and JIB write Intel Core Ultra Series 2. Tom's Hardware says the board runs the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus without a BIOS update. Read on 2026-10-15.

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.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says you can overclock the CPU on the board and describes the Ultra Turbo modes in the BIOS.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026Ultra Turbo Mode is an automated overclocking system that applies frequency and voltage settings on top of Intel 200S Boost, for unlocked K and KF processors.

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.

ATX1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

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)1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026An ATX model at 305 x 244 mm.

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.

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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.

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review describes the power, fan, USB and front-panel connectors on the front of the board, so it 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.

Yes2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The VRM heatsink name now has lighting.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Aorus branding on the top left VRM heatsink is RGB backlit and a couple of RGB LEDs sit under the chipset heatsink. Controlled by Gigabyte Control Center and RGB Fusion.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026The card has a small touch of RGB under the chipset heatsink.

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.

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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+22Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The box highlights 16 digital phases with 8+8 in parallel, a slight cut against the non-PLUS board.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026A total of 19 phases with 16 dedicated to Vcore, which fits the maker's 16+1+2.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE pairs the platform with a 16+1+2 twin digital power design.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The AORUS Elite has a 16+1+2 phase VRM.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies GIGABYTE's feature text: Twin 16+1+2 phase digital VRM.

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.

163Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 202616 x OnSemi NCP302155 60A SPS MOSFETs for Vcore.

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.

60A3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review reads 16 OnSemi NCP302155 60A SPS stages and writes 960 A in total. The maker's 60A DrMOS figure is in the Profesional Review launch article.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The review writes 60A DrMOS stages for the VRM section.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The 16+1+2 phase VRM has 60 A DrMOS.

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.

onsemi NCP815373Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review names the OnSemi NCP81537 controller, fed by the 8-pin EPS connectors. onsemi is written as the other GIGABYTE board in the catalog writes it. Single review.

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 pin1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20261 x 24-pin ATX main power and 2 x 8 pin ATX 12V power 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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The internal connector list has no extra slot power connector. The list is complete, with two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors and a TPM header.

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

DDR51Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel.

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

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel. Tom's spec table prints (2) DIMM slots, which is copied from the Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X. The same review's text and every other source say four.

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.

256GB1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max. capacity 256 GB.

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.

9,466MT/s1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support up to DDR5 9466+ MT/s (OC). The copy names no CPU family. The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported speed. Tom's text writes 9,666 once, which is a typo against 9466 on every other page.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The motherboard lists support up to DDR5-9466 MT/s.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The speed list ends at 9466 (OC).

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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Paradigit lists ECC compatibility as non-ECC.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026ECC compatibility: non-ECC.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The memory list names Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) with no bypass-mode limit.

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.

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.

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

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

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU: 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 5.0 at x16 (PCIEX16), which only supports a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. Chipset: 2 x PCIe x16 slots, PCIe 4.0 at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2). Tom's spec table writes the first slot as x16/x8.

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.

3=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.

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2Q_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2M_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026CPU: M2A_CPU (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2280, PCIe 5.0 x4/x2) and M2B_CPU (type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2). Chipset: M2Q_SB (type 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) and M2M_SB (type 22110/2280, SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2). 25110 is stored as 22110. Only M2M_SB lists SATA. Tom's Hardware's text says the three lower sockets all run through the chipset, which the spec copy contradicts for M2B_CPU. The spec copy is stored. Tom's and CGMagazine say the board has no lane sharing, so shares_lanes_with is empty.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top socket has its own small heatsink and the three below share one heatsink. The bottom socket M2M_SB also supports SATA SSDs.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies the same four M.2 lines as the spec page, with M2A_CPU listed for 25110/22110/2580/2280 and the others for 22110/2280.

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.

41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20264 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_z890_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 16: 4x 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.

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 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

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel connectors: 1 x USB4 Type-C port (DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks, 1 x optical S/PDIF out, 2 antenna connectors. The Type-C port shows DisplayPort video from the CPU's graphics, up to 3840x2160 at 144 Hz, with DisplayPort 2.1. The USB4 rate of 40 Gbps comes from Tom's Hardware. The 5 Gbps LAN rate comes from the LAN row (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps). No USB power output is stated. The buttons are not ports.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear I/O: one USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C port that the review says is USB4 and not Thunderbolt 4, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), three USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) and four USB 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 2.1 output, the Realtek 5 GbE port and an audio stack with two 3.5 mm jacks and 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.

1=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.

No=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.

AGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 PLUS

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	Not available	4

Source1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Internal list: 1 x USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support (10 Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header and USB 2.0/1.1 headers. The USB list says 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 on the back panel, 2 through the internal header) and 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 through headers), so the USB 2.0 headers serve 4 ports. The copy writes one USB 2.0 header and Tom's writes two, so the header count is left out. Tom's spec table prints the Type-C header as 20 Gbps, while its text, Noticias3D and the maker's list say Gen 2 at 10 Gbps.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The internal USB Type-C header is 3.2 Gen 2 at 10 Gbps.

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

10Gbps=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.

62Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026A total of 6 fan connectors.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Six 4-pin fan or pump headers, three above the DRAM slots, one on the right edge and two at the bottom.

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.

31Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20263 x addressable RGB Gen2 strip 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.

11Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 20261 x RGB LED strip 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.

Realtek RTL81262Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The LAN controller is a Realtek RTL8126, which doubles the bandwidth to 5GbE.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Ethernet controller Realtek RTL8126 (5 GbE).

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

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1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Wireless communication module: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW.

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 71Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be.

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 GHz1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on each country's regulations.

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.

320MHz1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support for the 11be 320 MHz wireless standard.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026320 MHz module on the AORUS Elite. The Eagle has a 160 MHz Intel BE202.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW with 11be 320MHz.

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.

Intel BE2001Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW. The NGW suffix is the form factor. Stored as Intel BE200, as for other boards.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Wi-Fi 7 controller with Bluetooth 5.4 is an Intel BE200.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Intel Wi-Fi 7 (BE200NGW), 320 MHz, 6 GHz, 5.8 GHz, BT 5.4.6Press articleprofesionalreview.com/2026/03/09/gigabyte-presenta-sus-nuevas-placas-base-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-y-z890-eagle-wifi7-plus/ampRead 15 October 2026The AORUS Elite has an Intel WiFi 7 module of 320 MHz (Intel BE200NGW).8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW.

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.

5.41Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4. The copy adds that the version may change with updates.

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 ALC12201Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 codec, 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel, S/PDIF out. The line out supports DSD audio.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Realtek ALC1220, with WIMA capacitors. The review calls it the previous-generation flagship codec.12Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus/21986014/productRead 15 October 2026Audio chip: Realtek ALC1220-VB. The maker's spec writes Realtek ALC1220, which is stored.

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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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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Q-Flash Plus button. Unique features: support for Q-Flash Plus.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons. The review says the board has flashback capability.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted Q-Flash Plus button.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Q-Flash Plus button.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Clear CMOS button. The internal list also has a Clear CMOS jumper.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has power, reset, Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted power, reset, Clear CMOS and Q-Flash Plus buttons.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x Clear CMOS 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.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Diagnostics: a 2-character debug port with LEDs, and a four-LED debug area. The review's text describes the physical display. The maker's spec text read does not list it, and the maker's manual could not be read.

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.

Yes1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x power button and 1 x reset button. A button on the rear panel counts.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The power and reset buttons moved to the rear panel on this PLUS model.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The rear I/O has power and reset buttons.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Rear-mounted power and reset buttons.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Back panel: 1 x power button and 1 x reset button.

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.

No1Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026BIOS: 1 x 512 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

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.

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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 connector2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/4056/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026EZ-Latch systems mount the M.2 drives and heatsinks without tools and release the graphics card with a button on the side of the board. The Wi-Fi 7 antenna has an EZ-Plug fixing that is pushed in.3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026The top PCIe slot has the PCIe EZ-Latch Plus button for releasing the graphics card. The quick-connect Wi-Fi 7 antenna ships in the box.5Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboardRead 15 October 2026The primary x16 slot has GIGABYTE's EZ-Latch Plus release mechanism and the board uses the Wi-Fi EZ-Plug antenna design.7Press articleoverclocking.com/gigabyte-annonce-ses-z890-aorus-elite-wifi-7-plus-et-z890-eagle-wifi7-plusRead 15 October 2026The graphics card has a simplified release button, the Wi-Fi antennas mount without screw terminals and the SSDs mount without tools.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026The shop copies GIGABYTE's feature text: WIFI EZ-Plug for quick Wi-Fi antenna install, EZ-Latch Plus for PCIe and M.2 slots with quick release and no screws, and EZ-Latch Click for screwless M.2 heatsinks.

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.

64°C4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 202630-minute AIDA64 System Stability Test at stock settings with an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420, Kingston DDR5-7600 and an Asus TUF RTX 4080, Windows 11 25H2. The system averaged 243 W during the test. VRM temperatures peaked at 64 C on the hottest of three sensors (number 3, under the top array of MOSFETs) and at 51 C on the other two. The review does not say what kind of sensor it used. The highest value is stored.

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.

63W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Whole PC at the wall, measured with a Kill-A-Watt meter and without the monitor, at idle with the Windows Balanced power plan and stock settings. Same test system as the VRM result. The review calls 63 W the lowest so far among its tested boards.

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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.

337W4Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-review/3Read 15 October 2026Peak system power at the wall in the AIDA64 System Stability Test with Stress CPU, FPU, cache and memory enabled, measured with a Kill-A-Watt meter without the monitor. The graphics card was installed and not stressed. Same test system as the VRM result. The review gives 337 W.

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

Manuals, Wi-Fi 7 quick-connect antenna, Q-Connector, 2 x SATA cables, M.2 drive pads, AORUS sticker3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Inside the retail packaging: manuals, a quick-connect Wi-Fi 7 antenna, a Q-connector, two SATA cables, some pads for M.2 drives and an Aorus sticker. No maker list was readable, so the review's wording is stored.

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.

Links

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Product page

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS13Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUSRead 15 October 2026The link is GIGABYTE's product page from the picked list. gigabyte.com is blocked for agents, so the page was not opened and its content is not used for any value.

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.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS/sp14Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS/spRead 15 October 2026The link is GIGABYTE's specification page, listed in search results. gigabyte.com is blocked for agents, so the page was not opened and its content is not used for any value.

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Manual

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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.

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

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Warranty

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

3years3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-plus-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Warranty 3 Years. The review is US based.8Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/87423/46/MAINBOARD--%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--GIGABYTE-Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-PLUS--REV-1-0----INTEL-SOCKET-1851-DDR5-ATXRead 15 October 2026Warranty 3 Years. The market is Thailand.

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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