MSI X870 Gaming Plus WiFi Motherboard - AMD AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7

MSI X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI

X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is designed with durable components to provide great gaming experience. Designed with Wi-Fi 7 and 5G LAN, high-speed USB4, PCIe 5.0 solutions, Supplemental PCIe Power and exclusive EZ DIY features, it's ready for 24/7 non-stop gaming of AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.

Product Highlights:

EZ DIY: Less steps, control easily

Ultra Power: 14 + 2 + 1 Duet Rail Power System 60A SPS

FROZR Design: Extended heatsink design

Ultra Connect: Flawless Wi-Fi and 5G LAN

EZ OC: One-click overclocking

Click BIOS X Software: Optimized UI/UX design

Product Features:

Ready for AI PC

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.

AI Boost: Is an MSI exclusive feature. It overclocks NPU to improve higher AI performance.

EZ DIY

One Finger

EZ M.2 Installation / Removal

Carefully developed by MSI, allows SSD installation and removal without the need for screws, greatly enhancing convenience.

EZ M.2 CLIP II Installation: 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. Flick the clip outwards and then the SSD is removed. The process is smooth, and you don't need to use tools like before. One finger can give you the perfect DIY experience.

EZ M.2 CLIP II Remover: Introducting MSI's EZ M.2 CLIP II Remover, a handy tool designed for 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 with MSI motherboards

One Hand

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.

One Step

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

EZ Conn-Design: The MSI exclusive JAF_1 header allows MPG EZ120 ARGB fan to operate with a single cable. Alternatively, the JAF_1 header can be converted into additional ARGB Gen 1 and fan headers by using a dedicated 1-to-2 EZ Conn-cable, streamlining and optimizing the entire building process.

Driver Utility Installer: Once connected to the internet, MSI Driver Utility Installer will detect and present suitable drivers and utilities automatically, you can download and install with just a few clicks.

One Glance

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 Identify

Header with Different Color: To better differentiate between pin headers for different purposes, mark the pump sys header and ARGB headers in white, PCIe 8-pin header in gray, and designate the pin headers for JAF_2 in white (for users who need to use JAF_1), enabling users to manage cables more efficiently.

Identify M.2 Signal Source: The motherboard has a detailed M.2 signal source list printed on it, allowing you to easily identify them.

Identify USB Speed: Change the way USB speeds are described by numbers (rather than the confusing names like USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) for better understanding.

One Click

EZ Overclocking

While overclocking can be overly complex for some, MSI Click BIOS X made it more accessible with multiple one-click overclock features for both processor and memory, allowing users to easily enhance system performance without delving into intricate settings.

Game Boost: One-click CPU overclock automatically optimizes your CPU performance, instantly tuning it to the best possible level.

AI Boost: An intelligent algorithm boosts NPU performance to get the best possible AI performance when you need additional horsepower. Enabled with compatible processors.

EXPO / A-XMP: Choose from preset EXPO and A-XMP profiles to automatically overclock compatible DDR memory for optimal performance.

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.

Ultra Performance

Power Solution

14+2+1 DRPS Power Design

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of 14+2+1 digital power phases. Combining dual power connectors and 60A Smart Power Stage, X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

14 Phase VCORE power SPS 60A

2 Phase SOC power

1 Phase misc power

2x 8PIN CPU power

Core Boost

Digital power

Optimized PCB Solution

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

8 PCB layers

Server-grade PCB material

2oz Thickened Copper

EZ OC Tuning

Performance Preset: MSI exclusive Performance Preset is a more intuitive way to boost performance by setting the power limitation as your preference. There are two level settings - PBO Auto & PBO Enable.

Performance Switch: Performance Switch combines the benefits of AMD default PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) and MSI's own OC settings, and provides higher CPU performance in both single-core and multi-core status.

PBO Thermal Point: MSI PBO Thermal profiles set maximum CPU temperatures at 85°C, 75°C, and 65°C. With the thermal profiles, the CPU operates at lower voltage and temperature but retains the same performance.

Config TDP: Config TDP is designed to provide ECO Mode (65W) or different TDP (PPT/TDC/EDC) settings for advanced users. By offering several profiles for different TDP settings in Click BIOS 5, Config TDP makes setting TDP profiles easier withoout needing to modify settings manually for each TDP.

Memory

DDR5 Memory Support with High Performance

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI is ready to deliver the world-class memory performance.

EXPO / A-XMP Support

Memorty Boost

SMT Process

High-Efficiency Mode

The High-Efficiency Mode is designed to optimize memory performance by increasing memory bandwidth and reducing latency. With the four sets of RAM timing settings, it allows users to find out the optimal configuration based on the quality of their memory modules.

Latency Killer

MSI BIOS has introduced the latest Latency Killer feature on all AM5 socket motherboards. Users can enable Latency Killer in the BIOS to reduce memory latency by up to 12% when running at high frequencies. Importantly, it is compatible with a wide range of memory overclocking features, including Memory Try It!!, EXPO, A-XMP, and High-Efficiency Mode, etc.

Protection

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.

Solid Pin Design

The 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:

1. Improved Stability: Larger contact area enhances stability during power delivery.

2. Low Impedance: Solid pins offer low impedance, enabling efficient power flow.

3. Strong Durability: The solid pin design ensures strong durability, capable of withstanding demanding conditions.

4. Suitable for high-current applications.

Stainless Steel IO

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.

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.

CPU / PWM IC

DDR memory slots

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.

FROZR Design

FROZR Guard

Cooling Overview

Extended Heatsink: Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.

Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink: The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad: High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are runnging at high speed.

M.2 Shield Frozr: Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink: The enlarged heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.

FROZR Sync

DIY 2.0 - Integrating with the System Environment: Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

Combo Fan: 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.

FROZR Control

Cooling Wizard

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: Save up to 5 profiles for multiple occasions.

Smart Fan: Allows users to change the temperature curve with the 4 dots provided.

Manual Fan: Allows users to manually change the temperature at a set percentage.

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

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.

Auto Detect Fan

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.

Trilink

Networking

Flawless Connection - High-Bandwidth and Low-latency Network

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

Wi-Fi 7 Solution

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.

Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7: 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.

Data Transfer Rate: 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.

Channel Size: 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.

High Order Modulation: 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.

Multi-Link Operation: 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.

AI LAN Manager

MSI AI LAN Manager automatically classifies and prioritizes the latency-sensitive applications for online games, giving you the best online gaming experience with low latency.

Automatically prioritizes games above other applications.

Allows to change applications' traffic priority.

Allows to customize bandwidth for each application.

Analysis Wi-Fi signals to select the best source.

Storage

Fast and Future-Ready Storage

MSI Gaming series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

Expansion

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E with Steel Armor

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E: Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 Slot: The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

MSI Steel Armor - Reinforced, Heavy Soldered Connections: MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

PCIe Supplemental Power

The exclusive Supplemental PCIe Power connector provides dedicated power for the high-power demands of GPUs used in AI computing and gaming, ensuring stable, efficient, and sustained performance.

USB4

The MSI motherboards incorporate the latest USB4 technology, offering users the full range of benefits.

Transfer rate of up to 40Gbps: Transfers large files faster than before

Multiple device connectivity: Enables to connect multiple devices through a single port

Dynamic bandwidth sharing: Allows simultaneous transfer of data, images and videos and so on

Front USB Type-C

MSI Gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

Experience

Audio

Audio Boost

High definition audio processor

High quality audio capacitors

High quality audio jacks

Isolated audio signal

De-pop protection

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.

Mystic Light

Mystic Light: Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using Mystic Light utility of MSI Center, which has million colors and fancy LED effects. Enjoy the full control and creativity of your PC's lighting with one software.

Synchronized: Add more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.

BIOS

CLICK BIOS X: MSI's newly designed CLICK BIOS X offers an aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly experience. The new design ensures that users of all experience levels can quickly access and adjust system configurations with ease.

BIOS Key Features:

Game Boost: Easily Boost your CPU performance with the press of a single button for instant overclocking.

AI Boost: Easily enhance your NPU performance with a click, unlocking the full potential of AI processing.

EXPO/A-XMP: Easily apply optimized memory overclocking profiles through a simple one-click activation.

Hardware Monitor: Instantly access real-time critical hardware information, including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

M-Flash: Easily flash or update the BIOS in just a few minutes directly from the CMOS Setup Utility.

U-Key: Enables secure system access by requiring a specific USB drive for booting, adding an extra layer of security to your PC.

Profile: Save and switch between multiple custom system configurations, allowing for quick adjustments tailored to different tasks or performance needs.

Favorites: Bookmark frequently accessed settings, providing quick and easy access to essential configurations without the need to navigate through the entire menu.

Search: Quickly locate specific settings or options by typing keywords, streamlining navigation, and making system adjustments more efficient.

Software

MSI Center

MSI's 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: MSI AI Engine eliminates the need to tweak settings manually, 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 situations - you can also personally customize.

User Scenario: One click setting your computer. Even customize your own profile to your preferences.

Hardware Monitoring: Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.

AI LAN Manager: MSI AI LAN Manager prioritizes latency-sensitive apps, ensuring the best low-latency online gaming experience.

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 missing data.

AIDA64

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.

Norton 360

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

Product Specifications:

Chipset: AMD X870

CPU:

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/ 8000/ 7000 Series Desktop Processors

Socket AM5

Memory:

4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB

Memory Support DDR5 8200 - 5600 (OC) MT/s / 5600 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s

Ryzen 9000 Series Processors max. overclocking frequency:

1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8200+ MT/s

1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s

2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s

2DPC 2R Max speed up to 6000+ MT/s

Supports AMD POR Speed and JEDEC Speed

Supports Memory Overclocking and AMD EXPOTM

Supports Dual-Channel mode

Supports Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory

Supports CUDIMM, Clock Driver bypass mode only*

* CUDIMM support and POR boot frequency may vary by CPU series, with manual overclocking available after boot. Certain CPUs may fail to boot, but future BIOS updates will improve compatibility.

The DIMM slots on this motherboard have double-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.

Onboard Graphics:

1x HDMI

Support HDMI 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*

1x Type-C DisplayPort

USB4 port, supporting DisplayPort 1.4 with HBR3 over USB Type-C, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*

* Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Slot:

4x PCI-E x16 slot

PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)

PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)

PCI_E1 slot

Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (For Ryzen 9000/ 7000 Series processors)

Supports PCIe 4.0 x8 (For Ryzen 8700/ 8600/ 8400 Series processors)

Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 8500/ 8300 Series processor)

* PCI_E4 slot will run at x2 speed when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot.

Audio:

Realtek ALC897

7.1-Channel High Definition Audio

Storage:

3x M.2

M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices

M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280 devices

M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x2 , supports 2280/2260 devices

4x SATA 6G

M2_1 slot

Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 (For Ryzen 9000/ 7000 Series processors)

Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 (For Ryzen 8000 Series processors)

* Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.

RAID:

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

* SATA_A1~A4 do not support RAID function.

* RAID 5 configuration is only supported by Ryzen 9000 series processors.

USB:

4x USB 2.0 (Rear)

4x USB 2.0 (Front)

2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)

2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)

2x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)

1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)

1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)

1x USB 40Gbps Type C (Rear)

LAN: Realtek 8126VB 5G LAN

Internal IO:

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_1)

2x Front Panel (JFP)

1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)

1x Front Audio (JAUD)

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)

4x USB 2.0 ports

2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports

1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports

Wireless LAN & Bluetooth:

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.

LED Feature: 4x EZ Debug LED

Back Panel Ports:

Clear CMOS Button

USB 5Gbps Type-A

USB 10Gbps Type-A

USB 2.0

5G LAN

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

Audio connectors

Flash BIOS Button

HDMI

USB 40Gbps Type-C

USB 2.0

USB 20Gbps Type-C

USB 5Gbps Type-A

Operating System: Support for Windows 11 64-bit

PCB Info:

ATX

243.84mm x 304.8mm