EXPERT FEATURES

• Intel Z890 + LGA1851 Platform : Built for Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processors (Series 2) using the LGA1851 socket.
• DDR5 Up To 8800+ MT/s OC : Four DDR5 UDIMM slots support up to 256GB, Intel XMP 3.0, CUDIMM and supported overclocked memory speeds reaching 8800+ MT/s.
• 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System : 12+1+1+1 DRPS digital power design with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost and Memory Boost.
• PCIe 5.0 x16 Graphics Slot : The primary CPU-connected slot supports PCIe 5.0 x16 and MSI Steel Armor.
• Gen5 M.2 Storage : Three onboard M.2 slots include one CPU-connected PCIe 5.0 x4 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x4-class slots, plus four SATA 6Gb/s connectors.
• Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5GbE LAN : Intel Wi-Fi 7 is paired with Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN and Bluetooth 5.4.
• Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps : Rear Thunderbolt 4 Type-C supports up to 40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C, up to 8K output and daisy-chaining.
• Ready for AI PC : MSI highlights AI Engine, AI LAN Manager, Frozr AI Cooling and AI Boost as platform features.
• Frozr Guard Thermal Design : Extended heatsinks, M.2 Shield Frozr, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke pads support sustained workloads.
• EZ DIY Hardware : EZ PCIe Clip II, EZ M.2 Clip II, pre-installed I/O shield and EZ Antenna simplify installation and servicing.
• Supplemental PCIe Power : Dedicated PCIe supplemental power is provided for high-power GPU demands.
• Thunderbolt 5 Ready : An internal JTBT5 connector supports an optional compatible Thunderbolt 5 add-in card; the card is not included.

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