MSI MEG Z890 UNIFY-X Intel LGA 1851 Socket V1 Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Intel LG MEG Z890 UNIFY-X

The V power makes the MEG Z890 UNIFY-X motherboard defeating all challenges among Z890 motherboards. Employing AI server-grade TLVR inductor to enhance overall efficiency and provide the extreme performance. It also equips all the latest technology such as DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Killer Wi-fi 7 and 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, and all the EZ DIY features and Supplemental PCIe Power, ready for all challenges of gaming and AI.

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ULTRA PERFORMANCE

DIRECT 20+2+1+1 POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of direct 20+2+1+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 110A Smart Power Stage, MEG Z890 UNIFY-X is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

FROZR DESIGN

Features


Support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket


Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9600+ MT/s (OC)


Ultra Performance: Direct 20+2+1+1 Phases, TLVR Inductors, 110A SPS, OC Engine, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 8-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material


Frozr Guard: Aluminum Cover, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, MOSFET Baseplate, 9W/mK thermal pads, Double-Sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the utmost performance with low temperature


EZ DIY: EZ PCIe Release, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ Antenna


Ultra Connect: Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Intel Killer 5G LAN, and Full-speed Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 Solution - The latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission


Lightning Fast Game Experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Onboard 6x M.2 Connectors with Lightning Gen 5 Solution, Front USB 20G with 60W USB Power Delivery


Audio Boost 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience



Graphics


On-board graphics card

No



Processor


Processor socket

LGA 1851 (Socket V1)


Compatible processor series

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)


Supported processor sockets

Intel LGA1851


Maximum internal memory supported by processor
8 GB


Processor manufacturer

Intel



Weight & dimensions


Width

243.8 mm


Depth

304.8 mm



Storage controllers


Supported storage drive types

HDD & SSD


Number of storage drives supported

6


RAID support

Yes


RAID levels

0, 5, 10


Supported storage drive interfaces

M.2, SATA III



Memory


Supported memory types

DDR5-SDRAM


ECC ompatibility

Non-ECC


Supported memory clock speed (max)

9600 MHz


Number of memory slots

2


Maximum internal memory
8 GB


Memory slots type

DIMM


Supported memory clock speeds

4800,6400 MHz


Memory channels

Dual-channel



Network


Wi-Fi standards

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


Bluetooth

Yes


Wi-Fi

Yes


Top Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)


Ethernet LAN

Yes


Ethernet interface type

5 Gigabit Ethernet


Bluetooth version

5.4



Expansion slots


PCI Express x1 slots

1


Number of M?2 (M) slots

6


PCI Express x16 (Gen 5?x) slots

3



Rear panel I/O ports


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1


Thunderbolt ports quantity

2


USB 2?0 ports quantity

4



Internal I/O


USB 2?0 connectors

4


ATX Power connector (24-pin)

Yes


CPU fan connector

Yes


Total number of SATA connectors

6


Number of EPS power connectors (8-pin)

1


Number of SATA III connectors

6


EPS power connector (8-pin)

Yes



Features


Motherboard chipset

Intel Z890


Windows operating systems supported

Windows 11


Product colour

Black


Motherboard chipset family

Intel


Component for

PC


Audio chip

Realtek ALC4080


Audio output channels

7.1 channels


Motherboard form factor

ATX