highlightsSocket: LGA1700,Supported CPUs:Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 (14th, 13th, 12th Gen)Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors (12th–14th Gen),Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 (14th, 13th, 12th Gen),Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors (12th–14th Gen),Chipset: Intel Z790 – enables PCIe 5.0 support, unlocked CPU overclocking (for K-series CPUs), and enhanced I/O bandwidth.,Slots: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots,Max Capacity: 256GB (4 x 64GB),Speed Support (OC): Up to 7000+ MHz,JEDEC Speeds: 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000 MHz,Overclocking Limits:1DPC 1R: Up to 7000+ MHz1DPC 2R: Up to 6600+ MHz2DPC 1R: Up to 6400+ MHz2DPC 2R: Up to 5600+ MHz,1DPC 1R: Up to 7000+ MHz,1DPC 2R: Up to 6600+ MHz,2DPC 1R: Up to 6400+ MHz,2DPC 2R: Up to 5600+ MHz,Technology Support:Intel® XMP 3.0 for easy one-click overclockingDual-channel architectureSupports non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5 memory,Intel® XMP 3.0 for easy one-click overclocking,Dual-channel architecture,Supports non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5 memory,Compatibility Note: Performance depends on CPU and RAM module compatibility. Always consult MSI’s official Memory QVL list.,Integrated Graphics Support:1 x HDMI™ 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz HDR1 x DisplayPort 1.4 – supports 4K@60Hz,1 x HDMI™ 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz HDR,1 x DisplayPort 1.4 – supports 4K@60Hz,Note: Requires a CPU with integrated graphics (e.g., Core i5-14600K, Core i7-14700, etc.).,Maximum Resolution:7680 x 4320 (8K UHD) via DSC (Display Stream Compression),7680 x 4320 (8K UHD) via DSC (Display Stream Compression),Multi-Monitor Support: Up to 2 displays simultaneously (HDMI + DP).,PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCI_E1):Directly connected to CPU – full x16 bandwidth for next-gen GPUs,Directly connected to CPU – full x16 bandwidth for next-gen GPUs,PCIe 4.0 x4 Slot (PCI_E3):Connected to chipset – ideal for NVMe SSD expansion or high-speed capture cards,Connected to chipset – ideal for NVMe SSD expansion or high-speed capture cards,PCIe 3.0 Slots:PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1,PCI_E2: PCIe 3.0 x1,PCI_E4: PCIe 3.0 x1,Note: The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the chipset is not present; only PCIe 4.0 x4 is available via M.2_2/M.2_3/M.2_4.,M.2 Slots (Total: 4):M.2_1 (CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4 – supports 22110 / 2280 / 2260 / 2242 devices (primary boot drive)M.2_2 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 – supports 2280 / 2260 / 2242M.2_3 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode – supports 2280 / 2260 / 2242M.2_4 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode – supports 2280 / 2260 / 2242,M.2_1 (CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4 – supports 22110 / 2280 / 2260 / 2242 devices (primary boot drive),M.2_2 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 – supports 2280 / 2260 / 2242,M.2_3 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode – supports 2280 / 2260 / 2242,M.2_4 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA mode – supports 2280 / 2260 / 2242,SATA Ports: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s,RAID Support:SATA RAID 0/1/5/10NVMe RAID 0/1/5/10 (via chipset),SATA RAID 0/1/5/10,NVMe RAID 0/1/5/10 (via chipset),Note: M.2_4 shares bandwidth with SATA ports; using M.2_4 disables two SATA ports.,Ethernet:Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN – significantly faster than standard GigabitASUS LANGuard – reinforced protection against electrical surges,Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN – significantly faster than standard Gigabit,ASUS LANGuard – reinforced protection against electrical surges,Wireless:Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (802.11be) – dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) + 6GHz bandMax Speed: Up to 2.4 GbpsMU-MIMO TX/RX – improved multi-device performance160MHz Channel Width for ultra-low latency,Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (802.11be) – dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) + 6GHz band,Max Speed: Up to 2.4 Gbps,MU-MIMO TX/RX – improved multi-device performance,160MHz Channel Width for ultra-low latency,Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3,Notes:Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz band availability depends on regional regulations.Bluetooth 5.3 requires Windows 10 Build 21H1 or Windows 11.,Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz band availability depends on regional regulations.,Bluetooth 5.3 requires Windows 10 Build 21H1 or Windows 11.,Rear I/O (Total: 10 ports):1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C (USB4 / Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible)1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A4 x USB 2.0 Type-A,1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C (USB4 / Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible),1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A,2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A,4 x USB 2.0 Type-A,Front Panel Headers (Total: 7 ports):1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C header1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A header4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A headers4 x USB 2.0 headers,1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C header,1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A header,4 x USB 5Gbps Type-A headers,4 x USB 2.0 headers,USB Power Delivery:USB-C port supports up to 5V/3A (15W) for charging peripherals,USB-C port supports up to 5V/3A (15W) for charging peripherals,Codec: Realtek® ALC897,Channels: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio,Features:Gold-plated audio jacksPremium audio capacitorsDedicated PCB audio layer for noise isolationJack detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack retasking,Gold-plated audio jacks,Premium audio capacitors,Dedicated PCB audio layer for noise isolation,Jack detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack retasking,SNR: 98 dB (typical),Output: Front, rear, and center/subwoofer outputs,VRM Design: Enhanced 12+2+1 Phase Digital VRMHigh-quality DrMOS transistorsRobust power phases for stable voltage under load,High-quality DrMOS transistors,Robust power phases for stable voltage under load,Cooling Features:Extended VRM heatsink with thermal padsChipset heatsinkM.2 heatsinks for all four M.2 slots,Extended VRM heatsink with thermal pads,Chipset heatsink,M.2 heatsinks for all four M.2 slots,Fan Headers:1 x CPU Fan1 x CPU OPT / Pump Fan6 x System Fan headers (PWM/DC),1 x CPU Fan,1 x CPU OPT / Pump Fan,6 x System Fan headers (PWM/DC),Thermal Monitoring:Multiple temperature sensorsMSI Center software for intelligent fan curve control,Multiple temperature sensors,MSI Center software for intelligent fan curve control,RGB Headers:2 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB (JARGB_V2) – for ARGB strips and fans1 x Standard RGB (JRGB) – for non-addressable LED strips,2 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB (JARGB_V2) – for ARGB strips and fans,1 x Standard RGB (JRGB) – for non-addressable LED strips,Software: MSI Center (formerly Dragon Center) for unified lighting control,Note: No onboard RGB lighting on the board itself — relies on connected components.,Power:1 x 24-pin ATX main power2 x 8-pin EPS CPU power (for stability under heavy loads),1 x 24-pin ATX main power,2 x 8-pin EPS CPU power (for stability under heavy loads),Front Panel:2 x Front Panel (JFP) – power/reset buttons, LEDs1 x Front Audio (JAUD)1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)1 x Tuning Controller connector (JDASH),2 x Front Panel (JFP) – power/reset buttons, LEDs,1 x Front Audio (JAUD),1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI),1 x Tuning Controller connector (JDASH),Other:1 x TPM 2.0 header1 x COM Port (JCOM)1 x Thermal Sensor header1 x Clear CMOS button (on board),1 x TPM 2.0 header,1 x COM Port (JCOM),1 x Thermal Sensor header,1 x Clear CMOS button (on board),Video Output:1 x HDMI™ 2.11 x DisplayPort 1.4,1 x HDMI™ 2.1,1 x DisplayPort 1.4,USB:1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A4 x USB 2.0 Type-A,1 x USB 20Gbps Type-C,1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A,2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A,4 x USB 2.0 Type-A,Network:1 x 2.5G LAN2 x Antenna connectors (Wi-Fi 6E),1 x 2.5G LAN,2 x Antenna connectors (Wi-Fi 6E),Audio:3 x Audio Jacks (Line-out, Mic-in, Line-in),3 x Audio Jacks (Line-out, Mic-in, Line-in),Control:1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button – update BIOS without CPU or RAM,1 x BIOS FlashBack™ Button – update BIOS without CPU or RAM,Miscellaneous:Wi-Fi / Bluetooth antennas,Wi-Fi / Bluetooth antennas,MSI Pro Series Advantages:Industrial-grade components for 24/7 reliabilityStainless-steel back I/O shieldPre-installed I/O shieldSafeSlot reinforced PCIe slots,Industrial-grade components for 24/7 reliability,Stainless-steel back I/O shield,Pre-installed I/O shield,SafeSlot reinforced PCIe slots,BIOS & Tools:MSI Center – system monitoring, tuning, RGB controlBIOS FlashBack™ – update BIOS without CPU, RAM, or GPUEZ Debug LEDs – 4-stage diagnostic LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot),MSI Center – system monitoring, tuning, RGB control,BIOS FlashBack™ – update BIOS without CPU, RAM, or GPU,EZ Debug LEDs – 4-stage diagnostic LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot),Security:TPM 2.0 header for Windows Hello and enterprise securityFIPS/FISMA compliant wireless module,TPM 2.0 header for Windows Hello and enterprise security,FIPS/FISMA compliant wireless module,Form Factor: ATX (30.5 x 24.4 cm),Dimensions (with stand): ~305 x 244 mm,Weight: ~1.5 kg,Color: Black PCB with silver accents,Officially Supported:Windows® 11 64-bit (22H2 or later recommended)Windows® 10 64-bit,Windows® 11 64-bit (22H2 or later recommended),Windows® 10 64-bit,Linux: Community-supported (drivers may require manual installation),1 x MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI Motherboard,1 x I/O Shield (pre-installed),2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables,1 x Wi-Fi antenna set,1 x Quick Start Guide,1 x Driver & Utility DVD (optional – download preferred)