| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Category | Professional/Business (PRO) ATX Motherboard |
| Model | PRO Z790-P WIFI |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.48 cm x 24.38 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 128GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7000+(OC) MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, with Steel Armor) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode, from Chipset) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 4 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 22110/2280/2260/2242 (from CPU, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 3 x M.2 2280/2260/2242 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, 2 of which also support SATA 6Gb/s) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA storage |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (10Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® connector (20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz bands) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Audio Boost technology |
| Power Delivery | 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 55A DrMOS 2 x 8-pin CPU power connectors 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper |
| Cooling Features | Extended Heatsink Design, Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink M.2 Shield Frozr on M.2 slots (specific slots may vary) 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads Multiple fan headers (CPU, Pump, System) with Frozr AI Cooling |
| Special Features | Lightning Gen 5 PCIe support Pre-installed I/O Shield, EZ Debug LED, Flash BIOS Button, Clear CMOS Button MSI Core Boost, Memory Boost, Game Boost Optimized for Water Cooling (dedicated pump header) Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for PCIe and DDR5 slots |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports HDMI™ 2.1, max. resolution 4K@60Hz) 1 x DisplayPort (Supports DP 1.4, max. resolution 4K@60Hz) *Only available on processors with integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, M.2 clips/screws, Documentation, Driver CD/USB (contents may vary). |
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The **MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI** positions itself as a versatile and reliable foundation for a wide array of PC builds. It leverages the latest **Intel Z790 chipset** and LGA 1700 socket to support the most current Intel desktop processors, including the 14th generation. Its **DDR5 memory support** with speeds up to 7000+ MHz (OC) ensures future-proof performance for demanding applications.
For expansion, it offers a crucial **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** for the newest graphics cards, ensuring maximum bandwidth for gaming or professional workloads. Storage is abundant with **four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots** and six SATA 6Gb/s ports, providing flexibility for high-speed NVMe SSDs and traditional hard drives. The inclusion of **M.2 Shield Frozr** helps prevent thermal throttling on NVMe drives, maintaining consistent performance.
Connectivity is a strong suit, featuring **Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet** for reliable wired networking and **Intel Wi-Fi 6E** with Bluetooth 5.3 for cutting-edge wireless capabilities. The board also includes a **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)** port on the rear I/O and a front panel header, offering super-fast data transfer for external devices.
With a robust **14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System (55A DrMOS)** and an optimized **6-layer PCB**, the PRO Z790-P WIFI provides stable and efficient power delivery even under sustained loads. This makes it an ideal choice for users building a high-performance system for productivity, content creation, or general computing where stability and comprehensive features are prioritized.
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