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ATX motherboard with back-connect layout, black PCB and silver heatsinks

MSI

MSI PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ Intel motherboard

SKU CH-1TH4-H7H8W MPN PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ

Back-connect ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with DDR5 up to 8800 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4

  • ProcessorSupports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) LGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX (Back Connect)
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memory4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256 GB Memory Support

Model PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • DDR5 memory overclocking up to 8800+ MT/s with Memory Boost technology
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus M.2 Gen5 for fastest storage and graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 with 320 MHz channels reaching 5.8 Gbps
  • Thunderbolt 4 at 40 Gbps plus USB 20 Gbps and 2.5G LAN

Intel Z890 Back-Connect ATX Motherboard

The MSI PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ is a back-connect ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset for LGA 1851 processors. It supports Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2 and provides four DDR5 slots with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Overclocked memory speeds reach 8800+ MT/s in a 1DPC 1R configuration.

Suited for High-Speed Storage and Network Builds

This board suits builders who need one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for fast NVMe storage. It also provides Thunderbolt 4 at 40 Gbps, USB 20 Gbps Type-C, Intel Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gbps LAN. Users requiring more than one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot should consider other options.

Deciding Specification: Single PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot

The defining specification is the single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot wired from the CPU. If the build requires only one graphics card or PCIe 5.0 add-in card, this motherboard delivers the platform bandwidth and connectivity. If a second full-bandwidth x16 slot is needed, a different Z890 model must be selected.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model namePRO Z890-S WIFI PZ
Part numberPRO Z890-S WIFI PZ
Processor
ProcessorSupports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
LGA 1851
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots3x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
SATA and RAID supportSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek® ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Maximum network speedRealtek® 8125D 2.5 Gbit/s LAN
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe x16 slotsPCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From CPU)
Rear panel portsDisplayPort
USB 5 Gbit/s Type-A
2.5G LAN
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Audio Connectors
HDMI™
Thunderbolt™ 4 40 Gbit/s (Type-C)
USB 20 Gbit/s Type-C
USB 5 Gbit/s Type-A
Size & build
Form factorATX (Back Connect)
Width and length243.84mmx304.8 mm
Shipping weight1.91 kg
Package size356 × 279 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupport for Windows® 11 64-bit

Questions about this item

Will this board fit a standard ATX case with the back-connect layout?

The PRO Z890-S WIFI PZ uses a back-connect ATX form factor, so it mounts in any standard ATX chassis using the usual nine standoff positions.

Which power connectors must be plugged in before first boot, and which one do builders often forget?

Connect the 24-pin ATX_PWR, both CPU_PWR 8-pin headers, and the PCIe_PWR 8-pin for the primary PEG slot; the extra PCIe_PWR is the one most often missed.

The Wi-Fi 7 module sits in an M.2 Key-E slot — can it be upgraded later?

Yes, the Intel Wi-Fi 7 card is pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot and can be replaced with another Key-E module when a newer standard arrives.

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