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MSI

MSI Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II Intel motherboard

SKU CH-DDYW-NKD3E MPN Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II

ATX board for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs with DDR5 9200 support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Thunderbolt 4, 5G LAN, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot and Gen5 M.2, plus 16-phase 90A power and extended heatsinks

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • South bridgeIntel Z890
  • Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics (CPU dependent)
  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on LGA 1851 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 9200 MT/s with XMP 3.0 profiles and 256 GB capacity
  • 16-phase duet rail power system with 90 A smart power stages for stable delivery
  • Frozr Guard heatsinks with 7W/mK thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II cooling
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 for high-speed connectivity

Socket LGA 1851 ATX board

This Z890 motherboard fits Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and uses four DDR5 slots. It targets builders who want a stable platform for gaming or AI workloads without exotic cooling. The 16-phase Duet Rail power system with 90A stages feeds the CPU through dual 8-pin connectors.

EZ DIY installation features

EZ PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and an EZ Antenna simplify assembly. The M.2 shield uses 7W/mK thermal pads and extra choke pads for heat transfer. Frozr Sync headers let you connect CPU, pump and system fans in one place.

256 GB DDR5 headroom

Dual-channel memory runs up to 9200 MT/s with XMP 3.0 profiles on 288-pin modules. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports handle bulk storage while the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2 serve the fastest GPUs and drives. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 cover networking.

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Price $164.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineARSENAL GAMING
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 9200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots4 x M.2 (Support PCIe 5.0 x4 & PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics (CPU dependent)
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel Killer E5000
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe x16 slots3 x PCI Express x16
PCIe x4 slots2 x PCI Express x4
PCI slots3 x PCI Slots
Rear panel ports4 x USB 5 Gbit/s Type A, 3 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type A, 1 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type C, 1 x Thunderbolt4 port, 1 x HDMI
Video connectorsHDMI + Display Port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt Port
USB 3.1 ports7 x USB 3.1
USB 3.0 ports7 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0
USB-C ports1 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type-C port, 1 x USB 20 Gbit/s Type-C port
S/PDIF outputYes
Onboard USB headers4 x USB 2.0 + 2 x USB 3.2 + 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length243.84 mm × 304.8 mm
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size343 × 270 × 70 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
South bridgeIntel Z890
LightingNone RGB

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the board is running at DDR5 9200 MT/s after enabling XMP 3.0?

Enter the BIOS, load the Intel XMP 3.0 profile, save and restart, then verify the memory frequency reads 9200 MT/s on the POST screen or in the BIOS memory information page.

Which components are included and which must be purchased separately?

The motherboard, I/O shield, EZ Antenna, SATA cables, M.2 screws and documentation are in the box; the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor, DDR5 memory modules, graphics card, storage drives and CPU cooler are not included.

Which version of this motherboard should I choose for a build that needs Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7?

The single Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI II model already provides Thunderbolt 4, Intel Killer 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4, so no alternative version is required for those features.

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