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 efficicy 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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MEG Z890 ACE
MEG Z890 UNIFY X
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Less steps, control easily

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Direct 20+2+1+1 Phases

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One-click overclocking

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Premium thermal design

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Flawless connection and speed

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Optimized UI / UX design

The MSI ENTHUSIAST GAMING (MEG) series sets the new standard for gaming excellence, offering raw power and precision engineering with sophisticated design philosophy. Each product in the series is crafted to meet the highest standards of gaming performance and elegance, making it the ultimate gaming experience that every gamer dreams of.

With mythological power, divine imagery, and ancient lore woven into every aspect of the product line, the MEG series delivers an immersive and captivating gaming experience that is unmatched in sophistication and performance. It transcends being just a collection of products; it represents the pinnacle of gaming luxury, revolutionizing the gaming world and becoming the top choice for discerning gamers worldwide.

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PERFORMANCE & THERMAL
CONNECTIVITY
EZ DIY

OPTIMAL EFFICIENCY

MEG Z890 UNIFY-X
Aluminum Cover

Aluminum Cover

Direct Touch
Cross Heat-pipe

Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr

Double-sided
M.2 Shield Frozr

8-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper 8-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper

8-Layer Server Grade
with 2oz Copper PCB

22+2+1 Phases Design

20+2+1+1 TLVR Design

9W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads

OC Engine

OC Engine

Metal Backplate

Metal Backplate

Enlarged PCH Heatsink

PCIe Supplemental Power

PCIe Supplemental Power

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

MEG Z890 UNIFY-X
Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports

Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports

5G LAN

5G LAN

Full-Speed Wi-Fi 7

Full-Speed Wi-Fi 7

Lightning Gen 5 PCIe & M.2 Slots

Lightning Gen 5
PCIe & M.2 Slots

Latest DDR5 Memory

Extreme DDR5 Memory OC

Dual Front USB 20G Type-C with One 60W PD Front USB 20G Type-C with 60W PD

Front USB 20G Type-C
with 60W PD

Quadruple M.2 Connectors

Sextuple M.2 Connectors

EFFORTLESS ASSEMBLY

MEG X890 UNIFY-X
Pre-installed I/O Shield

Pre-installed I/O Shield

Smart Button

Smart Button

M.2 shield frozr icon

EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II

EZ M.2 Clip II

EZ M.2 Clip II

EZ Conn Design

EZ Conn Design

EZ Digi-Debug LED

EZ Digi-Debug LED

EZ PCIe Release

EZ PCIe Release

Steel Armor II

Steel Armor II

EZ DIY

EZ DIY
  • ONE-FINGER
  • ONE HAND
  • ONE STEP
  • ONE GLANCE
  • ONE CLICK
  • EZ M.2 INSTALLATION
  • EZ GPU INSTALLATION
  • EZ BUTTON
EZ M.2 INSTALLATION
EZ M.2 CLIP II REMOVER

MSI’s exclusive EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 CLIP II make M.2 installation seamless. Insert the SSD card into the slot and press it down to lock it in place with the clip. As fasten the SSD, flick the clip outwards and then the SSD is removed. The process is smooth, and you don’t need to use your tools like before. One finger can give you perfect DIY experience.

Introducing MSI’s EZ M.2 CLIP II Remover, a handy tool designed to simply switching or repositioning the EZ M.2 CLIP II on your motherboard. This tool allows users to effortlessly detach the EZ M.2 CLIP II from the motherboard and reattach it to any desired M.2 slot. It is included in the accessory kit that comes with MSI motherboards.

EZ M.2 CLIP II REMOVER

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.

MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

Smart Button
Flash BIOS Button
Clear CMOS Button
Smart Button
One button with multiple hardware control. You can set up the different functions in the BIOS. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control with just one click.
Flash BIOS Button
Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps.
CPU and memory not required. Leam more
Clear CMOS Button
Restore the BIOS to the default settings – helpful in 99% of the cases to successfully boot again.
  • EZ Mounting

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.

Avoid Collision Notification

Keep Out Zone

Double ESD Protection

  • EZ Antenna
  • EZ Conn-Design
  • EZ Front Panel Cable
  • EZ Driver Installation

MSI EZ Antenna makes the process effortless by simply attaching fasteners to the motherboard without rotation.

EZ Antenna

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.

ARGB + SYS FAN + USB

MSI LIQUID COOLING

MSI EZ SERIES FAN

This cable takes care of the tedious part of the build process, makes motherboard front panel connections quickly and accurately.

EZ Front Panel Cable
MSI Easy install software

MSI Driver Utility Installer automatically detects and presents suitable drivers and utilities once connected to the internet, install them with just a few clicks. Learn more

MSI Easy to install usb

USB Drive includes the utilities and drivers for setup process. It can also be the USB drive to store BIOS files for BIOS update.

  • EZ Optimization

A host of features inject artificial intelligence into key aspects of your computing experience to make smarter, real-time optimizations. The MSI Center offers a clean, minimal interface to customize and manage your PC settings. The AI Engine, for example, automatically adjusts settings based on the applications you're using, ensuring seamless performance.

EZ Optimization

ULTRA PERFORMANCE

ULTRA PERFORMANCE
  • Power Solution
  • memory
  • PROTECTION
  • OC Engine
  • MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

OC Engine is a precision clock generator for extreme overclocking, allowing users to adjust base clock (BCLK) frequencies independently for enhanced CPU performance. It ensures stability while pushing system limits, making it ideal for overclocking enthusiasts aiming to maximize performance and achieve new records with safety and control.

MSI OC Engine focus
MSI OC Engine

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Clear CMOS
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
Flash BIOS Button
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
Dual BIOS
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
  • TVS
  • SOLID PIN DESIGN
  • STAINLESS STEEL IO
  • OCP Protection
  • GROUNDING STRUCTURE

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.

Transient Voltage Suppressors

solid pin design

The 4-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors of MSI motherboards are all designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for a more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when handling high current loads.

Advantages of Solid Pin Power connector

  • Improved stability : Larger contact area enhances stability during power delivery.
  • Low impedance : Solid pins offer low impedance, enabling efficient power flow.
  • Strong durability : The solid pin design ensures strong durability, capable of withstanding demanding conditions.
  • Suitable for high-current applications.
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Anti-corrosive Stainless Steel IO Shield

An extra layer of sponge materials along with corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as much more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.

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Stainless Steel IO

* The image above is an illustrative reference. Please refer to specification pages for more details.

Over Current Protection

MSI motherboards prioritize safety with the embedded Overcurrent Protection (OCP), ensuring crucial components such as the USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC, and CPU are shielded from excessive current. This proactive defense mechanism curtails the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to safeguarding your hardware underscores MSI's dedication to producing motherboards that prioritize durability and stability.

MSI CPU and PWN IC
CPU / PWM IC
MSI DDR Memory Slots
DDR memory Slots
MSI Rear and Front USB ports
Rear & Front USB ports

The Grounding Structure of Power Phases

The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.

Z790 Grounding Board

FROZR DESIGN

FROZR DESIGN
  • FROZR GUARD
  • FROZR SYNC
  • FROZR CONTROL
  • COMBO FAN

Combo Fan Header

The MSI Combo Fan Header is a versatile component, functioning as both a pump and or fan header. The header will automatically detects whether it is either pump or PWM/DC fan, with it's distinctive gray color ensuring easy identification

Combo Fan Header
Sys Fan
Pump Fan
  • COOLING WIZARD
  • FROZR AI COOLING
  • AUTO DETECT FAN

Cooling Wizard serves as a comprehensive solution for managing fan settings across all MSI products. It ensures superior cooling performance and noise reduction for your gaming PC, offering compatibility with PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable options, and intuitive temperature monitoring for optimal operation with one click.

MULTIPLE PROFILES
SMART FAN & MANUAL FAN
USER SCENARIO
Multiple Profiles

Multiple Profiles

  • Save up to 5 profiles for multiple occasions

Smart Fan & Manual Fan

Smart Fan & Manual Fan

  • Smart Fan

    Allow users to change the temperature curve with the 4 dots provided

  • Manual Fan

    Allow users to manual change the temperature at a set percentage

User Scenario

User Scenario

  • Follow MSI Center Mode

    Adjust fan settings according to the mode selected in User Scenario

  • BIOS Mode

    Adjust Fan settings in BIOS

  • Customize by User

    Customize fan settings by the users

Frozr AI Cooling targets CPU and GPU temperatures. The AI system detects CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts the fan duty of system fans to ensure optimal performance.

Frozr AI Cooling

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

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TRILINK
  • networking
  • storage
  • Expansion
  • WIFI 7 Solution
  • Intel Killer

THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION – WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

*Windows 11 compatibility only

Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7
Data Transfer Rate
Channel Size
Higher Order Modulation
Multi-Link Operation

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also improved battery life and provided better performance in crowded environments.

The Wi-Fi 7 provides maximum speeds to a whopping 5.8 Gbps! 2.4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards, Wi-Fi 7 is set to be the wireless standard of the future.

Previous Wi-Fi generations have had to make do with 160MHz channel widths. Wi-Fi 7 brings this width up to 320MHz (on 6GHz) – ensuring better reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds.

The higher QAM(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) value, the more data each packet can carry. Wi-Fi 7 improves the modulation scheme from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM – boosting peak transmission rates and network capacity.

Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

Intel KiLLER Performance Suite

Equipped with Intel Killer LAN / Killer Wi-Fi, you can use the Intel Killer Performance Suite. It not only prioritizes frequently used applications but also provides recommendations to optimize network quality.

  • Application priority auto-detection
  • Autonomous bandwidth analysis and management
  • Smart AP selection with fast switching
  • AI Overclocking recommends CPU overclock settings based on characterization (Applicable only to K-skus)
  • TBT4 SUPPORT
  • TBT5 READY
daisy chain
External Storage / Docks
Video Display

Connect multiple Thunderbolt™ devices in a daisy chain, allowing data, power, and video signals to flow from the computer to up to five accessories. Alternatively, use a Thunderbolt™ hub or dock to consolidate all accessories into a single connection to your Thunderbolt™ computer.

Thunderbolt™ lets gamers play large file-sized games directly from an external drive, freeing up computer storage. Creators can quickly back up large video and photo files for peace of mind. With 40 Gbps bandwidth, Thunderbolt™ efficiently handles data and video, ideal for heavy workloads and fast file transfers.

Rich display options: Up to two 4K 60 Hz displays or one 8K 60 Hz display on a single connection.

Ready for the Future - Thunderbolt 5 Ready

Delivers up to 160 Gbps of total bandwidth transmission for the latest super-speed devices and drives. The ports can be employed for up to multiple external 8K displays, and support up to 27W of rapid power delivery charging.

MSI Z890 Thunderbolt 5

*The MSI THUNDERBOLTM5 card is for illustrative purposes only and is not included in the package.

  • MSI Thunderbolt 5 speed

    Total 160Gbps Transmission Speed

    Transfers large files faster than before

  • MSI Thunderbolt 5 speed

    Adaptive bandwidth allocation

    Supports simultaneous transfer of data, images, videos, and more

  • MSI Thunderbolt 5 speed

    27W Power Delivery

    Delivers up to 27W for rapid charging

Experience

Experience
  • audio
  • Software
  • Audio Boost 5
  • ISOLATED ANALOGY STRUCTURE

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  • HIGH PERFORMANCE ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF
  • DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
  • ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL
  • DE-POP PROTECTION
Msi x870 Audio Boost with AMP
Msi x870 high quality audio capacitors
Msi x870 audio high quality audio jacks
Msi x870 audio dedicated headphone ammlifier
Msi x870 audio isolated audio signal
Msi x870 Audio Boost DE-POP

The Isolated Analogy Structure for Audio Connectors

To provide clear voice, MSI develops a unique structure – Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal framework of the audio connectors is separated from the internal layout, which ensures the sound quality crisp.

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MSI Isolated Analogy Structure for Audio Connectors

* The image above is an illustrative reference. Please refer to specification pages for more details.

  • MSI CENTER
  • AIDA64
  • NORTON 360

MSI CENTER

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

AI Engine
Mystic Light
True Color
User Scenario
Hardware Monitoring
Cooling Wizard
System Diagnosis
MSI AI Engine
MSI AI Engine eliminates the need to tweak settings manually and saving you time and effort.
Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!
True Color
Optimized monitor’s brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.
User Scenario
One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.
Hardware Monitoring
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
Cooling Wizard
Cooling Wizard is a comprehensive tool for managing fan settings across MSI products, offering one-click optimization
System Diagnosis
Restore and backup your MSI storage devices in one click to provide stable system usage, you can even monitor the storage status to prevent system crash or data missing.

Exclusive UI of AIDA64 Extreme

MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

Opt-in to Cyber Safety with Norton 360 Deluxe

Multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including our Secure VPN, plus Dark Web Monitoring - all in a single solution. With MSI motherboards, you can enjoy a 60-day free trial of Norton 360 Deluxe.

  • Up to 50 GB PC cloud backup
  • Real time Threat protection and Smart Firewall
  • Password manager
  • PC SafeCam
Norton 360

The MSI trial offer is not available for existing Norton customers. If you have an active Norton subscription, you will need to opt-out of the existing subscription to be eligible for this offer. For Important Subscription, Pricing and Offer Details, please refer to NortonLifeLock License and Services Agreement. NortonLifeLock Product and Service Privacy Notices.

MEG Z890 UNIFY-X

  • 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.
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