MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI ATX Motherboard For Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen, LGA1700, Z790, PCIe 5.0, 4xDDR5 Dimm, 4x M.2, 2x Internal USB 2.0 Header, 1x Internal USB 3.2 Header,1x Internal Type C Header, 3x 5v A-RGB Header, 1x12v RGB Header

PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI

- Supports Intel® Core™ Next-gen / 13th Gen / 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 7800+MHz (OC)
- Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 DRPS with 80A SPS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
- Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2: Powered by Intel USB 3.2 Gen2 controller, Turbo USB ensures an uninterrupted connection with more stability and fastest USB speeds
- 2.5G LAN with Wi-Fi 7 Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
- AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI

PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI offers a simple design with a harmonious silver color scheme that perfectly matches white and black PC builds. It is engineered with many exclusive features of MSI, a convenient Wi-Fi 7 solution, and DDR5 optimization for Intel® next Gen and 13th Gen Core processors.

BUSINESS ELEGANCE

The PRO Series is tailored to professionals from all walks of life. The lineup features impressive performance and high quality, while aiming to provide users incredible experience. Users who care about productivity and efficiency can definitely count on the MSI PRO Series to assist you with multitasking and increasing efficiency.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

CONNECTIVITY

THERMAL SOLUTION

COOLING OVERVIEW

1 - Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.

2 - M.2 Shield Frozr
Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.

3 - Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink
The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

4 - 7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are runnging at high speed.

5 - Enlarged Chipset Heatsink
The enlarged heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.

CONTROL IN ONE CLICK

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical itnerface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

FROZR AI COOLING

Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked 'keep-out-zone' allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

16+1+1 POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a VRM design built with a total of 16+1+1 power design. Combining dual power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MSI PRO Series motherboards are ready to sustain heavy daily work.

- 16 PHASE CORE POWER SPS / 80A
- 1 PHASE AUX POWER
- 1 PHASE GT POWER

DIGITALL POWER DESIGN
A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision.

DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS
Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

CORE BOOST
Premium layout not only support the multi-core CPU, also create the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

- 6 PCB layers
- 2oz Thickened Copper

EZ M.2 CLIP

Have trouble turning screws? MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.

DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLER

Once connected to the internet, MSI Driver Utility Installer will detect and present suitable drivers and utilities automatically, you can download and install with just a few clicks. Learn more

*Please ensure to connect the internet, or the Driver Utility Installer won't launch automatically.
*MSI Driver Utility Installer will be ready in Windows 11 build 22H2.

SYSTEM SAVER

Run into trouble when updating your BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don't worry, MSI motherboards offer multiple options to successfully boot your system again.

Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required.

MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.

XL CLIP
The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.

EZ DEBUG LED
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

KEEP OUT ZONE
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.
* Please ensure to remove the unnecessary mounting stand-off when installing the motherboard into the case.

DOUBLE ESD PROTECTION
Double ESD protection doubles  up the grounding layer around the mounting holes, preventing static discharge susrges from damaging the motherboard.

ATYPICAL PCB
Not clever at cable arrangement? MSI Atypical PCB design not only the identity of stylish but also makes SATA and USB cable routing easier. Arrainges cable neatly even you are not familiar with system build.

SOLID PIN DESIGN

The 4-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors of MSI motherboards are all designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for a more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when handling high current loads.

ADVANTAGES OF SOLID PIN POWER CONNECTOR
1. Improved stability : Larger contact area enhances stability during power delivery.
2. Low impedance : Solid pins offer low impedance, enabling efficient power flow.
3. Strong durability : The solid pin design ensures strong durability, capable of withstanding demanding conditions.
4. Suitable for high-current applications.

ANTI-CORROSIVE STAINLESS STEEL IO SHIELD

Corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.

* The image above is an illustrative reference. Please refer to specification pages for more details.

THE GROUNDING STRUCTURE OF POWER PHASES

The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.

OVER CURRENT PROTECTION

MSI motherboards prioritize safety with the embedded Overcurrent Protection (OCP), ensuring crucial components such as the USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC, and CPU are shielded from excessive current. This proactive defense mechanism curtails the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to safeguarding your hardware underscores MSI's dedication to producing motherboards that prioritize durability and stability.

CPU / PWM IC

DDR memory Slots

Rear & Front USB ports

TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS (TVS)

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E WITH STEEL ARMOR

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

REINFORCED, HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI PRO series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 20G

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MSI PRO series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.

USB FRONT TYPE-C

MSI PRO motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MSI PRO Series motherboards are ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal.

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE

The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS is tested and certified by MSI OC LAB, and it is easy for users to get the higher memory performance and great stability.

MSI CENTER

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!

True Color
Optimized monitor's brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.

User Scenario
One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.

Hardware Monitoring
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.

Profile Setting
Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.

Fan Center
Assume complete control of your fans with Fan Center. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.

System Diagnosis
Restore and backup your MSI storage devices in one click to provide stable system usage, you can even monitor the storage status to prevent system crash or data missing.

EXCLUSIVE UI OF AIDA64 EXTREME

MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

CLICK BIOS 5

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

XMP
Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

VMD (VOLUME MANAGEMENT DEVICE)
Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.

M-FLASH
Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

SYSTEM SAFETY

All MSI PRO series motherboards have SECURITY function in BIOS to protect every private files for no matter business or daily use.

SECURE BOOT
Secure boot is a security standard to make sure that a device boots using only software that is trusted. When the PC starts, the firmware checks the signature of each piece of boot software, including UEFI firmware drivers, EFI applications, and the operating system. The PC boots while the signatures are valid.

RESIZABLE BAR

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

AUDIO BOOST 5

HIGH PERFORMANCE ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR

HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS

HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF

DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL

DE-POP PROTECTION

THE ISOLATED ANALOGY STRUCTURE FOR AUDIO CONNECTORS

To provide clear voice, MSI develops a unique structure - Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal framework of the audio connectors is separated from the internal layout, which ensures the sound quality crisp.

* The image above is an illustrative reference. Please refer to specification pages for more details.

EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE

Add more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.

A-RAINBOW V2
Supports 5V Addressable RGB devices. Compatible with ARGB Gen2 / Gen1 devices.
*Gen2 device only supports 7 RGB themes

RGB
Supports 12V RGB devices.

AMBIENT LINK
Synchronize lighting theme with compatible lighting devices.

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 5.4
- 2.5G LAN
- Dual Band Antenna with Stand

THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION - WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

*Windows 11 compatibility only

Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also improved battery life and provided better performance in crowded environments.

Data Transfer Rate
The Wi-Fi 7 provides maximum speeds to a whopping 5.8 Gbps! 2.4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards, Wi-Fi 7 is set to be the wireless standard of the future.

Channel Size
Previous Wi-Fi generations have had to make do with 160MHz channel widths. Wi-Fi 7 brings this width up to 320MHz (on 6GHz) - ensuring better reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds.

Higher Order Modulation
The higher QAM(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) value, the more data each packet can carry. Wi-Fi 7 improves the modulation scheme from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM - boosting peak transmission rates and network capacity.

Multi-Link Operation
Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.