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About MSI Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI DDR5 MOTHERBOARD
MSI Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI ATX Motherboard
The MSI Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation processors. Powered by the Intel Z790 chipset, it supports DDR5 memory up to 256GB, PCIe 4.0 expansion, and high-speed M.2 storage. It features Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, dual LAN connectivity with 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps Ethernet, and advanced power delivery for reliable performance in gaming and productivity systems.
Specifications
Brand: MSI
Model: Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI
Chipset: Intel Z790
CPU Socket: LGA 1700
Supported Processors: Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation; Intel Pentium Gold; Intel Celeron, subject to CPU support and BIOS compatibility
Power Design: 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with DrMOS and Core Boost
CPU Power Connectors: 2 × 8-pin
Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions: 305 × 244 mm
Memory Type: DDR5
Memory Slots: 4 × DDR5 DIMM
Maximum Memory Capacity: 256GB
Memory Architecture: Dual-channel
Supported Memory Speeds: Up to 7200+ MHz (OC), depending on memory configuration and processor
Memory Profiles: Intel XMP 3.0
Memory Support: Non-ECC, unbuffered memory
PCIe Expansion: 3 × PCIe x16 slots and 2 × PCIe x1 slots
PCIe Slot Configuration: PCI_E1 PCIe 4.0 x16; PCI_E3 and PCI_E5 PCIe 4.0 up to x4; PCI_E2 and PCI_E4 PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Slots: 3 × M.2
M.2 Support: PCIe 4.0 x4; M.2_3 also supports SATA mode
M.2 Drive Sizes: 2242, 2260, 2280; M.2_1 additionally supports 22110
SATA Ports: 4 × SATA 6Gb/s
RAID Support: SATA RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; M.2 NVMe RAID 0, 1, 5
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC897
Audio Support: 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF output
Debug Features: 4 × EZ Debug LED
Operating System Support: Windows 11 64-bit and Windows 10 64-bit
Connectivity
Ethernet: 1 × Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN and 1 × Realtek RTL8111H 1Gbps LAN
Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E, supporting 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, with up to 2.4Gbps theoretical speed
Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
Rear USB: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
Front USB Headers: 4 × USB 2.0, 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
Display Output: 1 × HDMI 1.4, up to 4K at 30Hz with a compatible processor featuring integrated graphics
Audio Connections: Rear HD audio connectors and optical S/PDIF output
Internal Fan Headers: 1 × CPU fan, 1 × pump fan and 5 × system fan
RGB Headers: 2 × addressable RGB V2 and 1 × RGB LED
Additional Internal Connections: TPM 2.0 header, chassis intrusion header, front audio header, front-panel headers and tuning controller connector
Specifications
- CPU socket
- LGA1700
- Chipset
- Z790
- Form factor
- ATX
- Memory type
- DDR5
- RAM slots
- 4
- Max memory
- 256 GB
- M.2 slots
- 3
- PCIe version
- PCIe 4.0
- SKU
- Z790
Frequently asked questions
Does this Motherboard Support DDR4 or DDR5?+
The MSI Z790 Gaming Pro WiFi is built with DDR5 memory slots only. You cannot plug DDR4 sticks into this board.
Maximum Ram Support?+
The MSI Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI motherboard supports a maximum memory capacity of 256GB across its 4 DDR5 memory slots (up to 64GB per slot, or using 48GB/64GB modules depending on the BIOS and kit configuration).
How many M.2 Slots & what speeds do these slots support?+
All 3 slots are PCIe 4.0 x4 (Lightning Gen 4) capable, delivering up to 64Gbps bandwidth per slot.
Do these slots share lanes with the primary graphics card (PCIe_1)?+
No. On this motherboard, populating the M.2 slots will not drop your primary graphics card from x16 down to x8 mode. The top slot draws its x4 lanes directly from the CPU, while the remaining slots route through the Z790 chipset.