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Only DP Alt Mode is stored.","ethernet_controllers":"1x Intel Killer E5000B 5G LAN and 1x Intel I226V 2.5G LAN.","wifi_module":"Intel Killer BE1750x Wi-Fi 7, pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.","wifi_max_channel_width_mhz":"Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.","bluetooth_version":"Supports Bluetooth 5.4.","audio_codec":"Realtek ALC1220P Codec, 7.1-channel USB High Definition Audio, S/PDIF output.","release_date":"The e-shop product was published on 2024-10-24, the launch day of the Z890 boards."}},{"url":"https://es-store.msi.com/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-placas-base","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["model_numbers","gtins","pcb_layers","release_date"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"MSI's Spanish e-shop lists SKU 911-7E17-006.","gtins":"The e-shop barcode is EAN 4711377260794, the same as in Germany.","pcb_layers":"Spanish feature text: PCB de 8 capas hecho con cobre de 2oz espesado y material de nivel grado servidor.","release_date":"The Spanish e-shop product was published on 2024-10-25."}},{"url":"https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFI","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["manufacturer_url"],"notes":{"manufacturer_url":"The link appears in web search results for this model. msi.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value."}},{"url":"https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-intel-z890-s-1851-ddr5-pcie-50-5x-m2-5plus25gbe-lan-wifi-7-bt-usb-3","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["vrm_vcore_stage_rating_a","vrm_layout","rgb_lighting","gtins","model_numbers","warranty_years","status"],"notes":{"vrm_vcore_stage_rating_a":"Copy of MSI's feature text: 20 phases Vcore DRPS - SPS 110A, with 1 phase each for SA, GT and VNNAON.","vrm_layout":"Copy of MSI's feature text: Direct 20+1+1+1 power design.","rgb_lighting":"Copy of MSI's text: a carbon black colour scheme and sleek patterns illuminated by Mystic Light.","gtins":"Scan UK lists GTIN 4711377260794.","model_numbers":"Scan UK lists model number MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI.","warranty_years":"Scan UK: 36 months, direct.","status":"In stock on 2026-10-14."}},{"url":"https://tech4gamers.com/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd","vrm_controller","vrm_vcore_power_stages","pcb_layers","post_code_display","fan_header_count","rgb_lighting"],"notes":{"release_date":"Review of 2024-11-04 for a board on sale.","launch_price_usd":"The review states a USD 499.99 MSRP. 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The suffix is dropped.","vrm_vcore_power_stages":"20+1+1+1 VRM with 20 Vcore power stages.","pcb_layers":"8-layer server grade PCB with 2 oz copper.","post_code_display":"The debug code LED panel sits on the top right of the board and can also show temperatures.","fan_header_count":"1x CPU Fan, 1x Combo Fan and 5x System Fan.","rgb_lighting":"Pros list dual RGB zones."}},{"url":"https://wccftech.com/review/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-motherboard-review/4/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd","ram_max_speed_mts"],"notes":{"release_date":"Review of 2024-10-27 for a board on sale.","launch_price_usd":"Product Info lists 499.99 USD.","ram_max_speed_mts":"The max DDR5 speed chart lists 9200 MT/s for this board."}},{"url":"https://www.profesionalreview.com/2024/12/03/msi-mpg-z890-carbon-wifi-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["vrm_controller","onboard_power_button","measured_vrm_temp_c"],"notes":{"vrm_controller":"A Renesas RAA 229131 drives the main VRM and a RAA 229134 the other rails, with 20 Renesas R2209004 110 A MOSFETs for the core. 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Tech4Gamers writes 65 C with a 285K and a DeepCool Mystique 360 but gives no method, so it is not stored."}},{"url":"https://www.buildcores.com/products/Motherboard/8lbzxz3ej/MSI-MPG-Z890-CARBON-WIFI","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["gtins","model_numbers"],"notes":{"gtins":"BuildCores lists UPC 824142384343 and EAN 4711377260794.","model_numbers":"Part numbers listed: MPG Z890 CARBON WIFI, 7E17-001R and 911-7E17-001."}},{"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJPTRFN6","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["gtins","warranty_years","status","segment","model_numbers"],"notes":{"gtins":"The Amazon US listing for ASIN B0DJPTRFN6 gives UPC 824142384343.","warranty_years":"Warranty Description: 3 Years (US listing).","status":"The listing is on sale on 2026-10-14 at best sellers rank 217 in Computer Motherboards.","segment":"The listing title says Gaming Motherboard. 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