The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II DDR5 LGA 1700 Motherboard is engineered to support Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Processors, alongside Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors for the LGA 1700 socket. This high-performance motherboard also supports DDR5 Memory, offering Dual Channel DDR5 with speeds up to 7800+MHz (OC) for advanced computing needs.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Supports Intel Core 14th/13th/12th Gen Processors on LGA 1700 socket.
  • DDR5 Memory with Dual Channel support up to 7800+MHz (OC).
  • Enhanced Power Design featuring 16+1+1 DRPS and 80A SPS.
  • Premium Thermal Solution with Extended Heatsink and M.2 Shield Frozr.
  • High Quality 6-layer PCB made with 2oz thickened copper.
  • Lightning Fast connectivity including PCIe 5.0 slot and Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2.
  • Integrated 2.5G LAN with Wi-Fi 6E Solution and AUDIO BOOST 5.

Robust Processor Compatibility

Unlock the full power of your system with comprehensive support for Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Processors, as well as Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors, all designed for the LGA 1700 socket. This ensures a wide range of powerful CPU options for your build.

Superior Memory Performance

Experience cutting-edge data processing and multitasking efficiency with DDR5 Memory. This motherboard supports Dual Channel DDR5 at impressive speeds of up to 7800+MHz (OC), providing ample bandwidth for demanding applications and gaming.

Advanced Thermal Management

Maintain stable, high performance even under intense workloads, thanks to a Premium Thermal Solution. Features include an Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads, and M.2 Shield Frozr, all designed to keep your system cool for a non-stop experience.

Rapid Connectivity and Networking

Enjoy a lightning-fast experience with a PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. The upgraded 2.5G LAN with Wi-Fi 6E Solution delivers a secure, stable, and fast network connection for professional and multimedia use, complemented by Intel Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 for uninterrupted, fast USB speeds.

Technical Specifications

Chipset INTEL Z790
CPU Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
LGA 1700
Memory 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support DDR5 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MT/s
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz

Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Onboard Graphics 1x HDMI™
Support HDMI™ 2.1 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
1x DisplayPort
Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Slot 3x PCI-E x16 slot (Qty)
1x PCI-E x1 slot (Qty)
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
Audio Realtek® ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Storage 4x M.2 (Qty)
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
6x SATA 6G (Qty)
RAID Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB 2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
LAN Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN
Internal IO 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x CPU Fan
1x Pump Fan
6x System Fan
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
1x USB4 card connector (JTBT_U4_1, supports RTD3)
4x USB 2.0 ports
2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax

Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**, FIPS, FISMA

* 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 6E requires Windows 11.
** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details.

LED FEATURE 4x EZ Debug LED
OPERATING SYSTEM Support for Windows® 11 64-bit
PCB Info ATX
243.84mmx304.8mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which Intel processors are compatible with this motherboard?

A: The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II DDR5 LGA 1700 Motherboard supports Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Processors, along with Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors for the LGA 1700 socket.

Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?

A: It supports DDR5 Memory with Dual Channel DDR5, capable of speeds up to 7800+MHz (OC).

Q: Does this motherboard include advanced thermal features?

A: Yes, it incorporates a Premium Thermal Solution, which includes an Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads (7W/mK), additional choke thermal pads, and M.2 Shield Frozr.

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