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The motherboard supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors.
The Lightning Gen 5 PCIe 5.0 solution provides up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum data transfer speed.
The M.2 Shield FROZR is a strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution that keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling and making them run faster.
The motherboard includes a host of MSI Center Features such as Gaming Mode, Smart Priority, Game Highlights, Mystic light, Ambient Devices, Frozr AI Cooling, and more.
Frozr AI Cooling detects CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts system fan duty to a proper value, ensuring optimal cooling.
Review Summary
Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.
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Supports 12th/ 13th Gen Intel CoreTM Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1700
Intel Z790 Chipset
4x DDR5 memory slots, support up to 128GB
Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR)
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz
1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
Supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC
Supports Dual Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
3x PCIe x16 slots
PCI_E1 slot (From CPU)
supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
PCI_E3 slot (From Z790 Chipset)
supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
PCI_E4 slot (From Z790 Chipset)
supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (From Z790 Chipset)
HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz
DisplayPort 1.4 port with HBR3, supporting a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z790 chipset)
4x M.2 slots (Key M)
M2_1 slot (From CPU)
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From Z790 chipset)
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_3 & M2_4 slots (From Z790 chipset)
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s
Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices
Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel
CoreTM processors
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
Realtek ALC4080 Codec:
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller
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
24-pin ATX main power connector
2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (From Z790 chipset)
Supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
2x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (From Hub-GL850G)
Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
4-pin CPU fan connector
4-pin water-pump fan connector
6x 4-pin system fan connectors
Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
Chassis Intrusion connector
TPM module connector
Tuning controller connector
TBT connector (Supports RTD3)
Clear CMOS jumper
4-pin RGB LED connector
3x 3-pin ARGB Gen2 LED connectors
4x EZ Debug LED
DisplayPort
HDMI port
Flash BIOS button
2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports (From Hub GL850G)
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset)
LAN I225V port
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset)
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
5x Audio jacks
Optical S/PDIF Out connector
NUVOTON NCT6687 Controller Chip
CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control
ATX Form Factor
12 x 9.6" (30.5 x 24.4cm)
256 Mb flash
UEFI AMI BIOS
ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.5
Multi-language
Drivers
MSI Center
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)
CPU-Z MSI GAMING
Norton 360 for Gamers
AIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition
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With the PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR5 LGA 1700 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard, experience superior computing power and speed. This motherboard is designed to support 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors, making it a versatile choice for various computing needs.
The motherboard is equipped with Lightning Gen 5, the latest PCIe 5.0 solution, providing up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum data transfer speed. This ensures smooth and efficient performance, even when running high-demand applications.
The PRO Z790-A also features a DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory and MSI Memory Boost Technology. This technology optimizes memory performance, ensuring faster and more efficient data processing.
Stay connected with Wi-Fi 6E, the latest wireless solution that supports the 6GHz spectrum, Mu-MIMO, and BSS color technology. It delivers speeds up to 2400Mbps, ensuring fast and stable internet connectivity.
For a superior network experience, this motherboard features a premium 2.5G LAN. The built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port offers a 20Gbps transmission speed, which is four times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1, allowing for quick data transfers.
The motherboard's design includes an extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design, ensuring even high-end processors run at full speed. The M.2 Shield FROZR, a strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution, keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling and making them run faster.
Frozr AI Cooling detects CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts system fan duty to a proper value, ensuring optimal cooling. The premium layout and fully digital power design support more cores and provide better performance with Core Boost.
The PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR5 LGA 1700 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard also comes with a host of MSI Center Features and Thermal Features, ensuring optimal performance and cooling. Its DIY-friendly design, including PCI-E Steel Armor and a pre-installed I/O Shield, makes it easy to install and use.
Experience superior audio with Audio Boost 5 and customize your setup with RGB Support, including Mystic Light and Ambient Devices Support. The motherboard also features a user-friendly BIOS with Click BIOS 5, making it easy to manage and optimize your system's performance.