MSI PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR4 LGA 1700 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard
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MSI PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR4 LGA 1700 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard

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MSI PRO Z790-A Specifications

  • CPU

    Supports 12th/ 13th Gen Intel CoreTM Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
    Processor socket LGA1700

  • Chipset

    Intel Z790 Chipset

  • Memory

    4x DDR4 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB
    Supports 1R 2133/2666/3200 MHz (by JEDEC & 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)

  • Expansion Slots

    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)

  • Onboard Graphics

    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

  • SATA Ports

    6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z790 chipset)

  • M.2 SSD Slots

    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)

  • M.2 SSD Slots (Contd.)

    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

  • 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

  • Audio

    Realtek ALC4080 Codec:
    7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
    Supports S/PDIF output

  • LAN

    Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller

  • Wi-Fi & 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

  • Power Connectors

    24-pin ATX main power connector
    2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

  • Internal USB 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

  • Fan Connectors

    4-pin CPU fan connector
    4-pin water-pump fan connector
    6x 4-pin system fan connectors

  • System Connectors

    Front panel audio connector
    2x System panel connectors
    Chassis Intrusion connector
    TPM module connector
    Tuning controller connector
    TBT connector (Supports RTD3)

  • Jumpers

    Clear CMOS jumper

  • LED Features

    4-pin RGB LED connector
    3x 3-pin ARGB Gen2 LED connectors
    4x EZ Debug LED

  • Back Panel Connectors

    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

  • I/O Controller

    NUVOTON NCT6687D-M Controller Chip

  • Hardware Monitor

    CPU/ System/ Chipset temperature detection
    CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed detection
    CPU/ System/ Pump fan speed control

  • Form Factor

    ATX Form Factor
    12 x 9.6" (30.5 x 24.4cm)

  • BIOS Features

    256 Mb flash
    UEFI AMI BIOS
    ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.5
    Multi-language

  • Software

    Drivers
    MSI Center
    Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
    MSI APP Player (BlueStacks)
    CPU-Z MSI GAMING
    Norton 360 for Gamers
    AIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition
    Tile

  • UPC Code

    824142301388

About MSI PRO Z790-A

PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR4 Motherboard supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors. It features Lightning Gen 5 which is the latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed. Wi-Fi 6E is the latest wireless solution that supports 6GHz spectrum, MU-MIMO and BSS color technology and delivers speeds up to 2400Mbps. Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port offers 20Gbps transmission speed which is four times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1. MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed. 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. Frozr AI Cooling detects CPU and GPU temperatures and automatically adjusts system fan duty to a proper value. Memory Boost technology delivers pure data signals for the best performance, stability and compatibility, while Core Boost supports more cores to provide better performance with premium layout and fully digital power design.

MSI Center Features
• Gaming Mode
• Smart Priority
• Game Highlights
• Mystic light
• Ambient Devices
• Frozr AI Cooling
• User Scenario
• True Color
• Live Update
• Hardware Monitoring
• Super Charger
• Devices Speed Up
• Smart Image Finder
• MSI Companion
• System Diagnosis
• System Info
• Microsoft App
• My Device
• MSI Display kit

Thermal Features
• Heat-pipe Design
• Extended Heatsink Design
• M.2 Shield Frozr
• K7 MOSFET thermal pad / Extra choke pad
• Fan headers (CPU + PUMP + SYSTEM)

Performance
• Core Boost
• Dual CPU Power
• Memory Boost
• Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E
• Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E / M.2 Slot
• Front USB Type-C
• Server Grade PCB
• 2oz Copper thickened PCB

DIY Friendly
• PCI-E Steel Armor
• Pre-installed I/O Shield
• Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr
• EZ M.2 Clips
• EZ DEBUG LED
• EZ LED Control
• Flash BIOS Button

Audio
• Audio Boost 5

RGB Support
• Mystic Light
• Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
• Mystic Light Extension (ARGB Gen2)
• Ambient Devices Support

BIOS
• Click BIOS 5

MSI PRO Z790-A Features

  • PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR4 Motherboard supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core Processors
  • Lightning Gen 5 which is the latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed
  • Wi-Fi 6E is the latest wireless solution that supports 6GHz spectrum
  • Memory Boost technology delivers pure data signals for the best performance

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Key Features

  • PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR4 Motherboard supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core Processors
  • Lightning Gen 5 which is the latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth
  • Wi-Fi 6E is the latest wireless solution that supports 6GHz spectrum
  • Memory Boost technology delivers pure data signals for the best performance

What's in the box:

  • MSI PRO Z790-A Wi-Fi DDR5 LGA 1700 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboard
  • M.2 Screw/Standoff Set
  • M.2 Clip
  • Wi-Fi Antenna
  • 2x SATA Cables
  • Driver DVD
  • European Union Regulatory Notice
  • MSI 3 Year Limited Warranty