PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 w/ DDR4-5333, Quad M.2, 7.1 Audio, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2, PCIe 5.0
Product Info
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For creative professionals looking forward to increasing productivity and improving efficiency, the MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 offers a quality platform with the capacity to support a broad spectrum of both cutting-edge and innovative hardware.
Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors
The PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 motherboard supports 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
Form Factor: ATX
Socket Type: LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z790
16 Duet Rail Power System with 80A Smart Power Stage
With its dual 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding settings: 1. Digital PWM IC
1. Digital PWM IC
2. 16 Duet Rail Power System with 80A SPS
3. 1-Phase GT Power
4. 1-Phase AUX Power
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features an Extended Heatsink design and 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.
PCB Cooling: An 6-layer server-grade printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & performance.
SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.
System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers - including a dedicated pump-fan header.
Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slot
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:
1 x PCI-e 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot* (with Steel Armor**)
1 x PCI-e 4.0/3.0 x16 slot*
*Supports x4
**MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
Lightning Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 motherboard features MSI's latest M.2 slots:
4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world's fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
M.2 Shield Frozr: MSI's most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.
4 x DDR4 Dual Channel (5333 MHz OC)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 5333+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.
Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
2.5G LAN: A 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 20Gb/s.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.
Features
- Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333+(OC) MHz
- Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 DRPS with 80A SPS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
- Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: Powered by Intel USB 3.2 Gen2 controller, Turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds
- 2.5G LAN with Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
- AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Additional Information:
Specifications
| Make and Model | MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 ATX Motherboard |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 |
| Color | Black |
| CPU | Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors LGA 1700 * Please go to msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Chipset |
| Memory | 4x DDR4, Maximum Memory Capacity 128GB Memory Support 5333/5200/5066/5000/4800/4600/4533/4400/4266/4000/3866/3733/3600/3466/3333(O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133(By JEDCE & POR) Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333+ MHz • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4800+ MHz • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz Supports Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI™ 1x DisplayPort Support HDMI™ 2.1 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. |
| Expansion Slots | 3x PCI-E x16 slot 1x PCI-E x1 slot PCI_E1 PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) |
| Storage | 4x M.2 slot M.2_1 (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_2 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_3 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices M.2_4 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices 6x SATA 6G port |
| RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices * SATA_A1~A2 do not support RAID function. |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Rear) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Front) 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A (Rear) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C (Front) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type C (Rear) |
| LAN | Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN |
| Wireless & Bluetooth | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax Supports Bluetooth® 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA "* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country's regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11. ** Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11." |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x CPU Fan 1x Pump Fan 6x System Fan 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x TBT connector (JTBT, supports RTD3) 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 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C |
| LED Feature | 4x EZ Debug LED |
| Back Panel Ports | DisplayPort USB 2.0 2.5G LAN Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Audio Connectors HDMI™ Flash BIOS Button USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A) USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (Type-C) S/PDIF-OUT |
| Special Features | MSI Center Features • Gaming Mode • Smart Priority • Game Highlights • Mystic Light • Ambient Devices • Frozr AI Cooling • User Scenario • True Color • Live Update • Monitor • Super Charger • Devices Speed Up • Smart Image Finder • MSI Companion • System Diagnosis Thermal Features • Extended Heatsink Design • M.2 Shield Frozr • K7 MOSFET thermal pad / Extra choke pad • Fan headers (CPU + PUMP + SYSTEM) Performance • Core Boost • VRM Power Design (VCPU / VGT / AUX) • Dual CPU Power (2x 8 pin) • Memory Boost • Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E Slot • Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E / M.2 Slot • Front USB Type-C • Server PCB • 2oz Copper thickened PCB DIY Friendly • PCI-E Steel Armor • Pre-installed I/O Shield • EZ M.2 Clips • EZ DEBUG LED • EZ LED Control (Switch) • Flash BIOS Button Audio • Audio Boost 5 RGB Support • Mystic Light Extension (RGB) • Mystic Light Extension (A-RAINBOW V2) • Ambient Devices Support BIOS • Click BIOS 5 |
| Software Features | Drivers ∙∙MSI Center ∙∙Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ∙∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks) ∙∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙∙Norton 360 for Gamers ∙∙AIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition ∙∙Tile |
| BIOS | 1x 256 Mb flash UEFI AMI BIOS ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.5 Multi-language Software |
| Operating System | Windows®10 64-bit, Windows®11 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
