Description
MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI Intel LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard
PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI
Intel LGA 1700 • Intel Z790 Chipset • Wi-Fi 7 Ready
Designed for professionals, creators, and power users, the PRO Z790‑A MAX WIFI offers unmatched performance and connectivity in an ATX form factor—perfect for demanding workloads, future upgrades, and fast-paced environments.
Top Features
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Comprehensive CPU Support
Compatible with Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core CPUs, plus Pentium Gold and Celeron, via the LGA 1700 socket. -
High-Speed DDR5 Memory
Four dual-channel DDR5 slots supporting up to 192 GB, with overclocking capabilities up to 7800+ MHz, and Intel XMP 3.0 compatibility for seamless tuning. -
Advanced Expansion & Storage
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Supports PCIe 5.0 x16 (Steel Armor) for high-bandwidth GPUs
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Three additional PCIe lanes (4.0 x4 & 3.0 x1) for expansion cards
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Four M.2 slots with Lightning Gen4 support and M.2 Shield Frozr for optimal SSD cooling
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Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with support for RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations on both SATA and NVMe drives
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Next-Gen Connectivity & Networking
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Built-in Wi‑Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 with the latest MU‑MIMO tech—offering up to 5.8 Gbps wireless speeds
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Intel 2.5G LAN for robust wired networking
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USB arsenal: one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps, Type‑C), multiple Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type‑A ports for high-speed peripherals and versatility
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Premium Audio
8-Channel 7.1 HD audio with Audio Boost 5 and S/PDIF output for immersive sound. -
Optimized Thermal & Build Design
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Extended heatsinks, MOSFET and choke thermal pads, and thickened PCB copper for efficient cooling and stability
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Pre-installed I/O shield, EZ M.2 clips, and Frozr AI Cooling for smooth assembly and thermal management
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Core Boost and Memory Boost technology ensure stable power delivery to CPU and memory overcommitment
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Why It Stands Out
The PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI blends enterprise-grade performance with modern features: blazing-fast DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 support, Wi-Fi 7 speeds, and extensive expansion—all built into a sleek, builder-friendly ATX board.
SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Brand | MSI |
| Series | PRO MAX WIFI Series |
| Model | PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI |
| CPU | Support Intel Core 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| LGA 1700 | |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB |
| Memory Support 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz | |
| Max. overclocking frequency: | |
| 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz | |
| 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ 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 | |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI |
| Support HDMI 2.1 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* | |
| 1x DisplayPort | |
| Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz* | |
| *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. | |
| Slot | 3x PCI-E x16 slot |
| 1x PCI-E x1 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 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) | |
| PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) | |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 Codec |
| 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio | |
| Supports S/PDIF output | |
| Storage | 4x M.2 |
| M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices | |
| M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices | |
| M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices | |
| M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices | |
| 6x SATA 6G | |
| 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 | |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 (Rear) |
| 4x USB 2.0 (Front) | |
| 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) | |
| 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) | |
| 3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) | |
| 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front) | |
| 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear) | |
| LAN | Intel 2.5Gbps LAN |
| Internal IO | 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 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) | |
| 1x USB4 card connector (JTBT_U4_1, supports RTD3) | |
| 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 SV3. | |
| ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan. | |
| LED Feature | 4x EZ Debug LED |
| Back Panel Ports | 1x DisplayPort |
| 2x USB 2.0 | |
| 1x 2.5G LAN | |
| 1x Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Connectors | |
| 5x 3.5mm Audio Connectors | |
| 1x HDMI | |
| 1x Flash BIOS Button | |
| 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A) | |
| 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A) | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps (Type-C) | |
| 1x S/PDIF-OUT | |
| PCB Info | ATX |
| 243.84mm x 304.8mm | |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | 3 Year Warranty |





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