MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI is a mini-ITX Z890 motherboard with incredible power and expansion. It features robust power design, Killer Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 connectivity. The 5-in-1 Xpander brings this motherboard more connectivity's. It is definitely the best mini-ITX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra processors. It features DDR5 overclocking support up to 8600MT/s, 4 M.2 slots, and excellent 10+1+1+1 phase VRM.
Features
MPG Z890I Edge TI WiFi
MSI's premium MPG (MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING) series is engineered for gamers who demand strong performance and sleek design. Each product showcases cutting-edge aesthetics and vibrant Colours, reflecting MPG's commitment to exceptional design. With optimised configurations, MPG creates a visually striking and powerful gaming experience that leads the trends.
- Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 8600+ MT/s (OC)
- Ultra Performance: Direct 10+1+1+1 Power Phases, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 14-layer PCB made by 1oz thickened copper and server-grade level material
- Frozr Guard: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, Frozr Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, Smart Button and EZ Antenna
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 M.2
- Ultra Connect: Thunderbolt™ 4 and Intel® Killer™ 5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution - The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
- Audio Boost 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Performance & Thermal
- Extended Heatsink with Heat-pipe
- 7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads
- M.2 Shield Frozr
- 10+1+1+1 Phases VRM Power
- 14-Layer Server Grade PCB with 1oz Thickened Copper
Connectivity
- Thunderbolt™ 4
- 5G LAN
- Latest Wi-Fi 7
- Lightning Gen 5 PCle
- Latest DDR5 Memory
- Front USB Type-C with 27W PD
- 1x PCle 5.0 M.2 Slot
- 3x PCle 4.0 M.2 Slots
EZ DIY
- Pre-installed 1/0 Shield
- Smart Button
- EZ M.2 Shield Frozr Il
- EZ Conn Design
- Steel Armour
Ready for AI PC
MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Moreover, we also introduce AI to MSI Centre and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.
Al Engine
Provides several categories for you to sync the applications you want to perform and automatically optimising them to create a comfortable environment.
AI LAN Manager
Optimises networking performance and Minimises latency, providing a seamless online experience.
Frozr Al Cooling
Automatically adjusts fan duty to make sure the system stays in cool, stable and high performance.
Al Boost
Al Boostis an MSI exclusive feature. It overclocks NPU to improve higher Al performance.
One-Finger
EZ M.2 Installation
The Patented design allows you to set your M.2 Shield Frozr without the annoying screws, provides the easiest way for M.2 Installation.
EZ Button
Smart Button
One button with multiple hardware control. You can set up the different functions in the BIOS. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control with just one Click.
Flash BIOS Button
Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required.
Clear CMOS Button
Restore the BIOS to the default settings - helpful in 99% of the cases to successfully boot again.
One Hand
Pre-Installed I/O Shield
The Pre-Installed I/O Shield offers a streamlined and hassle-free installation experience by eliminating the need to manually fit the I/O shield during motherboard setup. With its built-in design, it ensures proper alignment and a secure fit, providing both protection and convenience while enhancing the overall durability of your build.
EZ Mounting
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.
- Avoid Collision Notification
- Keep Out Zone
- Double ESD Protection
One Step
EZ Antenna
MSI EZ Antenna makes the process effortless by simply attaching fasteners to the motherboard without rotation.
EZ Conn-Design
EZ Conn Header (JAF _2)
MSI's EZ Conn header allows users to easily connect MSI EZ series fans (7 pin) or MSI liquid cooling (11 pin). If you don't have the above products, we also provide a 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable, enabling you to connect ARGB light, system fan and USB device.
EZ Front Panel Cable
This cable takes care of the tedious part of the build process, makes motherboard front panel connections quickly and accurately.
EZ Driver Installation
MSI Driver Utility Installer automatically detects and presents suitable drivers and utilities once connected to the internet, install them with just a few clicks.
USB Drive includes the utilities and drivers for setup process. It can also be the USB drive to store BIOS files for BIOS update.
One Glance
EZ Debug LED
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
EZ Identify
Header with Different Colour
To better differentiate between pin headers for different purposes, mark the pump sys header and ARGB headers in white, PCIe 8-pin header in grey, and designate the pin headers for JAF_2 in white (for users who need to use JAF_1), enabling users to manage cables more efficiently.
Identify M.2 Signal Source
The motherboard has a detailed M.2 signal source list printed on it, allowing you to easily identify them.
Identify USB Speed
Change the way USB speeds are described to numbers (rather than the confusing names like USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) for better understanding
One Click
EZ Overclocking
While overclocking can be overly complex for some, MSI Click BIOS X made it more accessible with multiple one-click overclock features for both processor and memory, allowing users to easily enhance system performance without delving into intricate settings.
Game Boost
One-click CPU overclock automatically optimises your CPU performance, instantly tuning it to the best possible level.
AI Boost
An intelligent algorithm boosts NPU performance to get the best possible AI performance when you need additional horsepower.
*Enabled with compatible processors.
XMP
Choose from preset XMP profiles to automatically overclock compatible DDR memory for optimal performance.
EZ Optimisation
A host of features inject artificial intelligence into key aspects of your computing experience to make smarter, real-time optimisations. The MSI Centre offers a clean, minimal interface to customise and manage your PC settings. The AI Engine, for example, automatically adjusts settings based on the applications you're using, ensuring seamless performance.
AI Boost
MSI AI Boost offers three-stage NPU overclocking, allowing users to adjust NPU performance based on their specific needs. This easy-to-use feature makes NPU overclocking both convenient and accessible, enabling users to boost NPU power effortlessly. Tested by MSI OC LAB, AI Boost can achieve up to a 27% performance increase, significantly improving AI computing tasks.
Ultra Performance
Power Solution
Power Design - Direct 10+1+1+1 Power Design
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 10+1+1+1 phases power design. Combining 110A Smart Power Stage, MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.
- 10 PHASES Vcore POWER SPS 110A
- 1 PHASE SA POWER
- 1 PHASE GT POWER
- 1 PHASE VNNAON POWER
- Core Boost
- Digital Power
PCB Design
Optimised PCB Solution
The PCB design has been optimised for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.
- 14 PCB layers
- NPG-170D Server-grade PCB material
- 1oz Thickened Copper
EZ OC Tuning
Performance Preset
MSI exclusive Performance Preset is a more intuitive way to boost performance by setting the power limitation as your preference. There are four level settings - Intel Default Settings, MSI Performance Settings, MSI Extreme Settings and MSI Unlimited Settings.
CPU Lite Load Control
CPU Lite Load Control is a feature that allows for easy adjustment of the AC/DC loadline settings. It is primarily used to fine-tune the CPU's operating voltage to optimise power consumption and thermal performance. The system can maintain stable performance while improving energy efficiency, reducing overall power consumption and temperature. This feature is ideal for users who want more precise control over system power management.
BCLK Control
MSI motherboards feature a dedicated clockgen, enabling flexible BCLK overclocking. Users can choose to sync CPU and SOC BCLK or adjust them separately, allowing for precise, independent tuning of each for optimal performance. This flexibility enhances the overclocking experience, letting users fine-tune settings for improved stability and system efficiency.
OC Engine
OC Engine is a precision clock generator for extreme overclocking, allowing users to adjust base clock (BCLK) frequencies independently for enhanced CPU performance. It ensures stability while pushing system limits, making it ideal for overclocking enthusiasts aiming to maximise performance and achieve new records with safety and control.
More for Performance
1-Second Overclocking!
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
Load-Line Calibration
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
Overvoltage Protection
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
Memory
DDR5 Memory Support with High Performance
A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.
- XMP SUPPORT
- MEMORY BOOST
- SMT PROCESS
Memory Extension Mode
Memory Extension Mode provides optimised memory parameters for enhanced capability at the same frequency, achieving lower latency and higher performance. Furthermore, Memory Extension Mode can combine XMP profiles to maximise memory frequency, enabling users to effortlessly discover the best configuration based on their requirements.
Performance Mode, Benchmark Mode, Memtest Mode and High Efficiency Mode provide users with the flexibility to swiftly identify the ideal configuration tailored to their requirements and memory overclocking capabilities.
Protection
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.
Solid Pin Design
The 4-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors of MSI motherboards are all designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for a more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when handling high current loads.
Advantages of Solid Pin Power Connector
- Improved stability : Larger contact area enhances stability during power delivery.
- Low impedance : Solid pins offer low impedance, enabling efficient power flow.
- Strong durability : The solid pin design ensures strong durability, capable of withstanding demanding conditions.
- Suitable for high-current applications.
Anti-Corrosive Stainless Steel IO Shield
An extra layer of sponge materials along with corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as much more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.
Over Current Protection
MSI motherboards prioritise safety with the embedded Overcurrent Protection (OCP), ensuring crucial components such as the USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC, and CPU are shielded from excessive current. This proactive defence mechanism curtails the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to safeguarding your hardware underscores MSI's dedication to producing motherboards that prioritise durability and stability.
- CPU / PWM IC
- DDR memory Slots
- Rear & Front USB ports
The Grounding Structure of Power Phases
The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.
Frozr Design
Frozr Guard
Cooling Overview
Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation, ensuring even high-end processors to run in full speed.
Frozr Heatsink
The active cooling solution is ready to release the maximum performance.
M.2 Shield Frozr
Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
MOSFET Baseplate
Baseplate on the back to keep MOSFET in lower temperature, ensuring better heat dissipation effect.
7W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performance.
Heat-Pipe
Connecting two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.
Frozr Sync
Combo Fan Header
The MSI Combo Fan Header is a versatile component, functioning as both a pump and or fan header. The header will automatically detects whether it is either pump or PWM/DC fan, with it's distinctive grey Colour ensuring easy identification
Frozr Control
Cooling Wizard
Cooling Wizard serves as a comprehensive solution for managing fan settings across all MSI products. It ensures superior cooling performance and noise reduction for your gaming PC, offering compatibility with PWM/DC fans and pumps, customisable options, and intuitive temperature monitoring for optimal operation with one click.
- Multiple Profiles - Save up to 5 profiles for multiple occasions
- Smart Fan - Allow users to change the temperature curve with the 4 dots provided
- Manual Fan - Allow users to manual change the temperature at a set percentage
User Scenario
- Follow MSI Centre Mode - Adjust fan settings according to the mode selected in User Scenario
- BIOS Mode - Adjust Fan settings in BIOS
- Customise by User - Customise fan settings by the users
Frozr AI Cooling
Froz Al Cooling targets CPU and GPU temperatures. The Al system detects CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts the fan duty of system fans to ensure optimal performance.
Auto Detect Fan
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.
Trilink
Networking
Flawless Connection
High-Bandwidth and Low-Latency Network
MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.
EZ Antenna with Magnetic Stand
WIFI 7 Solution
The Next Gen Wi-Fi Solution - Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.
*Windows 11 compatibility only
Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also improved battery life and provided better performance in crowded environments.
Data Transfer Rate
The Wi-Fi 7 provides maximum speeds to a whopping 5.8 Gbps! 2.4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards, Wi-Fi 7 is set to be the wireless standard of the future.
- Wi-Fi - 5.8 Gbps
- Wi-Fi - 2.4 Gbps
Channel Size
Previous Wi-Fi generations have had to make do with 160MHz channel widths. Wi-Fi 7 brings this width up to 320MHz (on 6GHz) – ensuring better reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds.
- Wi-Fi 7 - 320 MHz
- Wi-Fi - 160 MHz
Higher Order Modulation
The higher QAM(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) value, the more data each packet can carry. Wi-Fi 7 improves the modulation scheme from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM – boosting peak transmission rates and network capacity.
- Wi-Fi 6 - 10 bits/symbol - 1024 QAM
- Wi-Fi 7 - 12 bits/symbol - 4096 QAM
Multi-Link Operation
Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.
- Wi-Fi 7 - 6 GHz - 5 GHz - 2.4 GHz
- Wi-Fi 6 - 5 GHz - 2.4 GHz
Intel Killer Performance Suite
Equipped with Intel Killer LAN / Killer Wi-Fi, you can use the Intel Killer Performance Suite. It not only prioritises frequently used applications but also provides recommendations to optimise network quality.
- Application priority auto-detection
- Autonomous bandwidth analysis and management
- Smart AP selection with fast switching
- AI Overclocking recommends CPU overclock settings based on characterisation (Applicable only to K-skus)
Storage
Fast and Future-Ready Storage
MSI MPG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.
- 1x lightening gen 5 m2 128 Gbps
- 3x lightening gen 4 m2 64 Gbps
*The M.2 slot on 5-in-1 XPANDER card only supports the single sided SSD.
Expansion
5 in 1 Xpander
The 5-in-1 XPANDER Card is an exclusive expansion card for the MPG Z890I EDGE TI WIFI. It provides a total of 1x Gen 4 M.2 slot, 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C port (with 27W PD), 2x 5Gbps Type-A ports(via 5-in-1 XPANDER USB 5Gbps Cable), 2x SATA ports, and 1x JFP_2. This allows users to enjoy excellent expandability while opting for an ITX motherboard.
1. JFP_2
2. USB 20Gbps Type-C (with 27W PD)
3. 2x SATA
4. 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A (via 5-in-1 XPANDER USB 5Gbps Cable)
5. M.2 Gen 4
Lightning Gen 5 Pci-e with Steel Armour
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.
SMT Pci-e 5.0 Slot
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.
MSi Steel Armour
Reinforced, Heavy Soldered Connections
Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.
TBT4 Support
Daisy Chain
Connect multiple Thunderbolt™ devices in a daisy chain, allowing data, power, and video signals to flow from the computer to up to five accessories. Alternatively, use a Thunderbolt™ hub or dock to consolidate all accessories into a single connection to your Thunderbolt™ computer.
External Storage / Docks
Thunderbolt™ lets gamers play large file-sized games directly from an external drive, freeing up computer storage. Creators can quickly back up large video and photo files for peace of mind. With 40 Gbps bandwidth, Thunderbolt™ efficiently handles data and video, ideal for heavy workloads and fast file transfers.
Video Display
Rich display options: Up to two 4K 60 Hz displays or one 8K 60 Hz display on a single connection.
Super Charger +
Super Charger + makes fast charging (PD 27W) available on the dedicated front USB port for your PD-compatible devices. Besides charging efficiency optimisation, it monitors USB output power, voltage and current in real-time.
Experience
Audio
Audio Boost 5
- High Performance ALC4080 Audio Processor
- High Quality Audio Capacitors
- High Quality Audio Jacks With S/PDIF
- Dedicated Headphone Amplifier
- Isolated Audio Signal
- De-Pop Protection
Mystic Light
Glow Your PC
Splash on some Colour and vibrant RGB lighting effects using Mystic Light utility of MSI Centre, which has million Colours and fancy LED effects. Enjoy the full control and creativity of your PC's lighting with one software.
- Wave
- Steady
- Flame
- Breathing
- CPU Temperature
- Colour Ring
- Lightning
- Recreation
- Meteor
- Default
Synchronised
Extend Your RGB Experience with Ease
Add more Colour if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.
A-Rainbow V2
Supports 5V Addressable RGB devices. Compatible with ARGB Gen2 / Gen1 devices.
*Gen2 device only supports 7 RGB themes
Ambient Link
Synchronise lighting theme with compatible lighting devices.
BIOS
Click BIOS X
MSI’s newly designed CLICK BIOS X offers an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly experience. The new design ensures that users of all experience levels can quickly access and adjust system configurations with ease.
BIOS Key Features
- Game Boost - Easily boost your CPU performance with the press of a single button for instant overclocking.
- Al Boost - Easily enhance your NPU performance with a click, unlocking the full potential of Al processing.
- XMP - Easily apply optimised memory overclocking profiles through a simple one-click activation.
- Hardware Monitor - Instantly access real-time critical hardware information, including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
- M-Flash - Easily flash or update the BIOS in just a few minutes directly from the CMOS Setup Utility.
- U-Key - Enables secure system access by requiring a specific USB drive for booting, adding an extra layer of security to your PC.
- Profile - Save and switch between multiple custom system configurations, allowing for quick adjustments tailored to different tasks or performance needs.
- Favourites - Bookmark frequently accessed settings, providing quick and easy access to essential configurations without the need to navigate through the entire menu.
- Search - Quickly locate specific settings or options by typing keywords, streamlining navigation and making system adjustments more efficient.
Software
MSI Centre
MSI brand new MSI Centre unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralised application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.
- Al Engine - MSI Al Engine eliminates the need to tweak settings manually and saving you time and effort.
- Mystic Light - Create your own Colourful masterpiece with ease. Splash any Colour you want with just a few clicks!
- True Colour - Optimised monitor's brightness and Colour in several modes for different situation, you can also customise by yourself.
- User Scenario - One click for setting your computer, even customise own profile as your preference.
- Hardware Monitoring - Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
- Cooling Wizard - Cooling Wizard is a comprehensive tool for managing fan settings across MSI products, offering one-click optimisation
- System Diagnosis - Restore and backup your MSI storage devices in one click to provide stable system usage, you can even monitor the storage status to prevent system crash or data missing.
AIDA64
Exclusive UI of AIDA64 Extreme
MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.
Norton 360
Opt-In to Cyber Safety with Norton 360 Deluxe
Multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including our Secure VPN, plus Dark Web Monitoring - all in a single solution. With MSI motherboards, you can enjoy a 60-day free trial of Norton 360 Deluxe.
- Up to 50 GB PC cloud backup
- Real time Threat protection and Smart Firewall
- Password manager
- PC SafeCam
Backed by a 3 year MSI warranty.
