MSI MEG Z890 Unify-X
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: MSI
Motherboard Name: MSI MEG Z890 Unify-X
Current Price Amazon: $661
Amazon Price Updated: 17Â hours, 52Â minutes ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: Z890 / LGA 1851
Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 2 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 128 GB / 9600 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC4080
Network: 1x Intel® Killer E5000B 5G LAN
Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Quality & Features (max 100pts)
VRM Quality: 20 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 20 pts.
Build Quality: 20 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 20 pts.
Audio Quality: 17 pts.
Total Points: 97 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 20 (110 A)
Power Design: 20+2+1+1
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 29.1%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
2x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 128GB
Memory Support 9600 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9600+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ 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 product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.
Memory Support 9600 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 9600+ MT/s
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ 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 product’s Support page or visit https://www.msi.com/support/.
Graphics:
2x Type-C DisplayPort
Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz*
* Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, supporting DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 over USB Type-C, with a maximum resolution of 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz*
* Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Storage:
6x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Source (From CPU+Chipset) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices
M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_6 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
6x SATA 6G
* M2_4 default from chipset, can support PCIe 5.0 x4 (From CPU) by manual BIOS adjustment.
** SATA3 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.
*** Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_4 Source (From CPU+Chipset) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices
M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices
M.2_6 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices
6x SATA 6G
* M2_4 default from chipset, can support PCIe 5.0 x4 (From CPU) by manual BIOS adjustment.
** SATA3 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_5 slot.
*** Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
USB:
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
8x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)
* To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging for JUSBC1, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit.
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
8x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)
* To achieve USB PD 60W fast charging for JUSBC1, the PD_PWR1 connector needs to be connected to the power supply unit.
Internal I/O:
1x Thunderbolt5 card connector(JTBT5, support RTD3)
1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
1x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1)
1x CPU Fan
2x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
4x System Fan
1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Water Flow connector
1x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
2x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
V-check point
4x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports
1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
1x Front Type-C Quick Charge Connector(PD_PWR1)
1x CPU Fan
2x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
4x System Fan
1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_2)
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Water Flow connector
1x Slow Mode Booting Jumper(JSLOW)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
2x Thermal Sensor connectors(T_SEN)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
V-check point
4x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports
Back Panel I/O:
USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
Flash BIOS Button
Clear CMOS Button
Smart Button
5G LAN
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
HD Audio Connectors
USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
Thunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
Keyboard / Mouse
USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
Optical S/PDIF-Out
Flash BIOS Button
Clear CMOS Button
Smart Button
5G LAN
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
HD Audio Connectors
USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
Thunderbolt™ 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
USB 10Gbps (Type-C)
Keyboard / Mouse
USB 10Gbps (Type-A)
Optical S/PDIF-Out
WiFi:
Intel® Killer™ 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* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM
* 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM
* 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 will be ready in Windows 11 version 24H2.
Audio:
Realtek® ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Special Features:
None