Description
Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is designed with tons of connectivity, flexible tools, and convenient Wi-Fi solution with DDR5 memory version for gamers who want all.
STABILITY & DIY FRIENDLY
Digital PWM
Pre-installed I/O Shield
6-layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper
Dual Power Connectors
XL Clip
PCIe Steel Armor
HARDWARE
- COOLING
- POWER SOLUTION
- DIY FRIENDLY
COOLING OVERVIEW
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Extended Heatsink
Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.
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M.2 Shield Frozr
Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.
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Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink
The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.
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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 running at high speed.
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Chipset Heatsink
The chipset heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and also capable of maintaining high efficiency of PCH.
DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.
FOR CPU COOLER
FOR WATERBLOCK COOLER
FOR TOP SYSTEM FAN
FOR FRONT SYSTEM FAN
FOR REAR SYSTEM FAN
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
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.
14+1+1 POWER DESIGN
Unleash and sustain the maxium performance with a VRM design bult with a total of 14 + 1 + 1 power design. Combining dual power connectorsand exclusive Core Boost technology, Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.
POWER
POWER
DIGITALL POWER DESIGN
A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision.
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
Have trouble turning screws? MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.
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.
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.Leam more
PERFORMANCE
- EXPANSION
- MEMORY
- BIOS & SOFTWARE
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.
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard supports 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.
4x
6x
DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 20G
Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI 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.
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, Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is 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 are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.
Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!
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XMP
Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
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VMD (VOLUME MANAGEMENT DEVICE)
Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.
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M-FLASH
Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.
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HARDWARE MONITOR
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.
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MEMORY TRY IT
Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.
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SEARCH & FAVORITES
A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.
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.
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.
OPT-IN TO CYBER SAFETY WITH NORTON 360 DELUXE
Multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including our Secure VPN, plus Dark Web Monitoring – all in a single solution. With MSI motherboards, you can enjoy a 60-day free trial of Norton 360 Deluxe.
- Up to 50 GB PC cloud backup
- Real time Threat protection and Smart Firewall
- Password manager
- PC SafeCam
The MSI trial offer is not available for existing Norton customers. If you have an active Norton subscription, you will need to opt-out of the existing subscription to be eligible for this offer. For Important Subscription, Pricing and Offer Details, please refer to NortonLifeLock License and Services Agreement. NortonLifeLock Product and Service Privacy Notices.
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.
CONNECTIVITY
- AUDIO
- MYSTIC LIGHT
- NETWORKING
AUDIO BOOST
GLOW YOUR PC
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light provides you complete control of RGB lighting of your PC in one software.
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.
*Gen2 device only supports 7 RGB themes
HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK
MSI’s premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3
- 2.5G LAN
Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold, Celeron® Processor and Intel Processor 300(T) for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz
- Enhanced Power Design: 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with DrMOS, 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 are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20G
- High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper
- Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Specification
| CHIPSET | INTEL Z790 |
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| CPU SUPPORT | Support Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold, Celeron® Processor and Intel Processor 300(T) LGA 1700 |
| MEMORY | 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 192GB Memory Support 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) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7200+ 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® XMP3.0 OC |
| ONBOARD GRAPHICS | 1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1 HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DisplayPort Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. |
| EXPANSION SLOT | 3x PCI-E x16 slot 1x PCI-E x1 slot 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) |
| STORAGE | 4x M.2 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 |
| 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 | 4x USB 2.0 (Rear) 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Rear) 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Front) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A (Rear) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C (Front) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type C (Rear) |
| LAN | Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN |
| WIRELESS / BLUETOOTH | Intel® 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 |
| AUDIO | Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output |
| INTERNAL I/O | 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 TBT connector (JTBT, supports RTD3) 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 2x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 ports 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C ports 1x USB4 card connector (JTBT_U4_1, supports RTD3) |
| LED FEATURE | 4x EZ Debug LED |
| BACK PANEL PORTS | 
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| OPERATING SYSTEM | Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| PCB DIMENSION (W × L) | ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm |
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