Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
Category | PRO Series ATX Motherboard |
Model | PRO Z790-S 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. 256GB, DDR5 Supports up to 6600+(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 3.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (from Chipset) |
Storage Support | Total 2 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 22110/2280/2260/2242 (from CPU, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 2280/2260/2242 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for SATA storage devices |
USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
Network | 1 x Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN 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 Supports S/PDIF output |
Power Delivery | 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper |
Cooling Features | Extended Heatsink Design, MOSFET thermal pads (7W/mK), Choke thermal pads M.2 Shield Frozr (for one M.2 slot) Multiple fan headers with comprehensive control |
Special Features | Lightning Gen 5 PCIe support Pre-installed I/O Shield, M.2 Shield Frozr EZ Debug LED, Flash BIOS Button MSI Core Boost, Memory Boost |
Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports HDMI™ 1.4, max. resolution 4K@30Hz) 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, EZ M.2 clips, Documentation. (May vary by region) |
Product Description | |
The **MSI PRO Z790-S WIFI** is a meticulously designed ATX motherboard, part of MSI’s PRO series, built to provide a robust and reliable foundation for productivity and mainstream computing. Leveraging the **Intel Z790 chipset** and LGA 1700 socket, it fully supports Intel’s latest 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors, along with Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. It integrates **DDR5 memory support** with overclocking potential up to 6600+ MHz, ensuring solid performance for daily tasks and applications.
For expansion, the motherboard features a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** with Steel Armor, ready for current and next-gen graphics cards. It includes **two M.2 slots** (one PCIe 4.0 x4 from CPU, one PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA from Chipset), with one equipped with an **M.2 Shield Frozr** heatsink to help prevent thermal throttling for NVMe SSDs. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional storage flexibility. Connectivity is well-rounded with **Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet** for reliable wired networking and **Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)** paired with Bluetooth 5.3 for robust wireless connections. It offers versatile USB connectivity, including a high-speed **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)** port on the rear I/O. The board features a **12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System** with P-PAK and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, providing stable power delivery. The **6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper** further contributes to system stability and thermal performance. The MSI PRO Z790-S WIFI is a dependable choice for users seeking a feature-rich and stable platform for their professional or everyday computing needs. |
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