MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR5 Intel 12th and 13th Gen ATX Motherboard
The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR5 motherboard is a high-performance motherboard designed for Intel's 12th and 13th Generation Core processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. It features the powerful INTEL Z790 chipset and offers support for DDR5 memory, making it a great choice for gamers, content creators, and professionals seeking top-tier performance.
With its ATX form factor and dimensions of 243.84mm x 304.8mm, the motherboard provides a spacious layout for seamless integration into ATX-compatible cases. It offers a range of expansion slots, including three PCI-E x16 slots and one PCI-E x1 slot, allowing for multiple graphics cards or other expansion cards to be installed simultaneously.
The motherboard boasts an impressive array of connectivity options. The back panel ports include DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 (Type-A and Type-C), S/PDIF-OUT, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and audio connectors. It also features a convenient Flash BIOS button for easy and hassle-free BIOS updates.
In terms of internal connectivity, the motherboard provides various headers and connectors. These include power connectors for ATX_PWR and CPU_PWR, multiple fan connectors for CPU, pump, and system fans, front panel connectors for power and audio, USB ports, addressable RGB LED connectors, and more. Additionally, it supports TPM 2.0 for enhanced system security.
The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR5 motherboard offers exceptional memory support with four DDR5 slots and a maximum memory capacity of 192GB. It supports high-speed memory modules with frequencies ranging from 4800MHz to overclocked speeds of 7200MHz and above, thanks to Intel XMP 3.0 OC support. The motherboard also features Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode for optimized memory performance.
For storage, the motherboard provides ample options, including four M.2 slots and six SATA 6G ports. The M.2 slots support various lengths and devices, including PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes. It also supports RAID configurations for both SATA and M.2 NVMe storage devices, allowing for data redundancy and improved performance.
The motherboard incorporates Intel 2.5Gbps LAN for fast and reliable wired networking. Additionally, it features Intel Wi-Fi 6E with MU-MIMO technology and Bluetooth 5.3 for high-speed wireless connectivity, supporting a wide range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards.
Features
- Intel Z790 Chipset: The motherboard is equipped with the Intel Z790 chipset, which provides advanced features and support for the latest technologies.
- ATX Form Factor: With its ATX form factor and dimensions of 243.84mm x 304.8mm, the motherboard fits into standard ATX-compatible cases.
- Audio Features: It features the Realtek ALC4080 Codec, offering 7.1-channel USB high-performance audio for immersive sound. It also supports S/PDIF output for high-quality audio connectivity.
- Back Panel Ports: The back panel offers a variety of ports, including DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 2.0, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, audio connectors, and a Flash BIOS Button for easy and convenient BIOS updates.
- Expansion Slots: The motherboard provides three PCI-E x16 slots and one PCI-E x1 slot, allowing for multiple graphics card setups or other expansion cards.
- Internal I/O: It features various internal connectors, including power connectors for ATX_PWR and CPU_PWR, fan connectors for CPU, pump, and system fans, front panel connectors, USB ports, RGB LED connectors, and more.
- Memory Support: The motherboard supports up to 192GB of DDR5 memory across four DDR5 slots. It offers memory support ranging from 4800MHz to overclocked speeds of 7200MHz and above, with Intel XMP 3.0 OC support.
- Onboard Graphics: The motherboard includes HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, supporting resolutions of up to 4K 60Hz and 8K 60Hz, respectively.
- Operating System Support: It is compatible with Windows 11 64-bit and Windows 10 64-bit, providing compatibility with the latest operating systems.
- RAID Support: The motherboard supports RAID configurations (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) for both SATA and M.2 NVMe storage devices, offering data redundancy and improved performance.
Overall, the MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR5 motherboard offers a feature-rich and high-performance platform for Intel's 12th and 13th Generation processors. With its extensive connectivity options, memory support, storage capabilities, and advanced networking features, it provides a solid foundation for building powerful and efficient desktop systems for various demanding applications.