MSI mag z390 tomahawk mb is compatible with Intel AX200.
MSI mag z390 tomahawk mb is compatible with Intel AX200.
CNVio2 operates directly with the CPU to save energy. This is why some users faced problems. MSI should update their specifications for the mag z390 tomahawk.
that would be great if they would indeed clarify, however it's not a new mb so there is no interest for them to do so. here is another I had saved on Amazon that also indicates NOT FOR CNVi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085M7VPDP/?co..._lig_dp_it
The m.2 E key socket has nothing to do with CNVi. What they mean by not for CNVi. You won't have CNVi technology. You do not need a CNVi based card. NOT FOR CNVi means that that card you had linked does not have CNVi technology CNVi is not necessary. You don't need it.
Stingray230sx has the right point. "Not for CNVi" indicates it won't function with an M.2 only setup designed for CNVi. Keep in mind that manufacturers sometimes change hardware without updating the official specs, so a manual listing doesn't guarantee they included PCIe support. It makes more sense to enable both options, allowing flexibility for choosing the cheapest available WiFi card that comes with their built-in models. I've attached my reference: Upgrading Laptop/Desktop CNVIo WiFi 5 cards to PCIe WiFi6e/7
The CNVio card functions with the motherboard and CPU, yet it doesn’t support the CNVio2 release. Please have them revise their motherboard documentation. CNVi isn’t required here.
I discovered this intel forum discussion mentioning ax200 and possibly ax210. This might be valid if the M.2 slot supports the PCIe format rather than just the CNVi standard. The Intel spec page doesn't list a CPU limit for the ax210, so it could also function: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/...tions.html Thank you for your assistance and guidance.
CNVi isn't necessary on a desktop system, though the maker decides. It was created to help Intel by making manufacturers purchase their own WiFi chips. While laptops benefit from this design—saving power by moving most processing to the CPU—these cards are essentially just radio components. This limitation causes issues because CNVIo v1 and v2 aren't fully compatible if they're only radios. It reminds me of a strategy to push users toward newer models when their existing hardware becomes obsolete. On desktops, you can bypass this by using a standard PCIe card in an available slot. A PCIe WiFi card contains an entire ARM SoC for both processing and radio functions, which is why manufacturers can afford to sell CNVi at low prices. I suspect if the design accommodates the AX200, it should also work with the AX210, BE200, or any M.2 PCIe card that fits the slot.
I could consider spending $25 on the ax200 or ax210, but I also discovered something about another MSI Z390 chip. The forum discussion emphasizes "only CNVi" for this model. For your question, the M.2 slot with E key only supports a CNVi Wi-Fi card. Just connect the Intel 9560 and Intel 9462 cards. Thanks! If you want AX tri-band speed, it might be better to buy a PCIe card that fits in the MB PCIe slot rather than trying to force it into the M2 slot.