MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with Killer Wi-Fi 7 solution and 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power and exclusive EZ DIY features, it's ready for the battlefield of Intel Core Ultra processors.
The MSI ARSENAL GAMING (MAG) series is engineered to give gamers the edge they need to dominate on the virtual battlefield. Inspired by the rugged durability and unwavering reliability of military-grade equipment, the MAG series is built to provide an unwavering defense in every gaming scenario.
However, MAG isn't just about performance; it's a design language that conveys ruggedness and toughness, embodying the very essence of the MAG style. For gamers who are determined to dominate their digital battlegrounds, the MAG series is here to stand with you, establishing the ultimate defense.
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 Center and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.
AI Engine
provides several categories for you to sync the applications you want to perform and automatically optimizing them to create a comfortable environment.
AI LAN MANAGER
optimizes networking performance and minimizes latency, providing a seamless online experience.
Frozr AI Cooling
automatically adjusts fan duty to make sure the system stays in cool, stable and high performance.
EZ PCIe Release
An easy-to-access physical button release mechanism that can help remove any PCIe card with a single tap, making it much easier to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device, streamlining the entire process and enhancing user experience.
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.
EZ Antenna
MSI EZ Antenna makes the process effortless by simply attaching fasteners to the motherboard without rotation.
EZ Conn header (JAF_2)
MSI's EZ Conn header(JAF_2) 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 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 DIGI-DEBUG LED
Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor!
Chipset
INTEL Z890
CPU
Supports Intel CoreTM Ultra Processors (Series 2)
LGA 1851
Memory
4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support 9200 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9200+ MT/s
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MT/s
Supports Intel POR Speed and JEDEC Speed
Supports Memory Overclocking and Intel XMP 3.0
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory
Supports CUDIMM
- The DIMM slots on this motherboard only have single-sided latches.
- Memory compatibility and supported speeds can vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. For detailed information, please refer to the Memory Compatibility List available on the products Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.
Onboard Graphics
1x HDMITM
Support HDMITM 2.1 with FRL, maximum resolution of 4K 120Hz
2x Type-C DisplayPort
ThunderboltTM 4 ports, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 4K at 120Hz / 8K at 60Hz
Note1: Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Slot
3x PCI-E x16 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
Audio
Realtek ALC1220P Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Storage
4x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
4x SATA 6G
Note: Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Onboard Thunderbolt
2x Thunderbolt4 ports (Rear)
Supports up to 40Gbps transfer rate with Thunderbolt devices
Supports up to 20Gbps transfer rate with USB4 devices
Supports up to 10Gbps transfer rate with USB 3.2 devices
Supports up to 5V/3A,15W power charging
Each port can daisy-chain up to three Thunderbolt 4 devices or five Thunderbolt 3 devices
Supports up to 8K display
USB
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)
Note: USB 20Gbps Type-C (Front) support USB PD 27W fast charging for JUSBC1
LAN
Intel KillerTM E5000 5Gbps LAN
Internal IO
1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)
1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
1x CPU Fan
1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
6x System Fan
1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0 ports
2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports
WIRELESS LAN and BLUETOOTH
Intel KillerTM BE1750x Wi-Fi 7
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz Note1 (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
Supports Bluetooth 5.4Note2, MLO, 4KQAM
Note1: 6GHz band support may depend on every countrys regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3.
Note2: The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendors website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan.
LED FEATURE
4x EZ Debug LED
1x EZ Digit Debug LED
BACK PANEL PORTS
USB 10Gbps Type-A
USB 5Gbps Type-A
5G LAN
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Audio Connectors
HDMITM
ThunderboltTM 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
USB 10Gbps Type-C
Flash BIOS Button
Clear CMOS Button
USB 5Gbps Type-A
S/PDIF-OUT
OPERATING SYSTEM
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
PCB Info
ATX
243.84mm x 304.8mm
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
14 x 11 x 3
Weight
5.50 lb
Warranty Information
3years