MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Socket 1700 Motherboard

MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is designed for gamers, providing a stable, solid and durable foundation for your PC builds. With a Wi-Fi 7 solution, 2.5G LAN, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 solutions and the exclusive M.2 Shield Frozr, it is ready for 14th and 13th generation Intel® processors.

INSTALLATION OF M.2 WITHOUT TOOLS
An industry first, Magnetic with patented M.2 Shield Frozr and EZ M.2 Clip provide the easiest way to install M.2.

DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATION WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
Connect and sync with MSI cooling systems and cases, with strategically positioned pin-header locations, including a dedicated header for the fan pump.

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular custom, all-in-one water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump header supports up to 3 amps, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked "do not install" area allows for a safe and perfect installation.

16 PHASES MIRRORED POWER DISTRIBUTION WITH 90A SPS
Unleash and maintain peak performance with a premium VRM design built with a total of 16 phases of mirrored power distribution with 90A SPS. Combining dual power connectors and Power Stage, the MAG Z790 MAX series is ready to take on high-end processors.

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

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

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
MSI motherboards prioritize safety with built-in Over Current Protection (OCP), ensuring that crucial components such as USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC and CPU are protected from excessive currents. This proactive defense mechanism reduces the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability.

TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS (TVS)
Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltages. All MSI motherboard models are equipped with TVS. When the voltage increases abnormally, the TVS changes from a high resistance state to a low resistance state, shunting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltages.

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

HEAVY WELDED REINFORCED CONNECTIONS
Secured to the motherboard with additional solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

ISOLATED ANALOGY STRUCTURE FOR AUDIO CONNECTORS
To provide clear sound, MSI develops a unique structure: Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal frame of the audio connectors is separated from the internal design, ensuring clear sound quality.

EXPAND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE
Add more color if you wish! The Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to the system, without the need for a separate RGB controller.

THE NEXT NEXT GENERATION WI-FI SOLUTION: WI-FI 7
Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a giant leap forward with multiple improvements to meet traffic demand and the growing number of wireless devices.

Specifications

Processor
- Processor manufacturer: Intel
- Processor socket: LGA 1700
- Compatible processor: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold
- Supported processor sockets: LGA 1700
Memory
- Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM
- Number of memory slots: 4
- Memory channels: Dual channel
- Non-ECC: Yes
- Supported memory clock speeds: 4800, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200 MHz
- Maximum supported memory clock speed: 5333 MHz
- Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
- Unbuffered memory: Yes
Storage controllers
- Types of storage drives supported: HDD & SSD
- Supported storage disk interfaces: M.2, PCI Express
- Internal storage capacity: 10 GB
- RAID levels: 0, 5, 10
Graphics
- Support for parallel processing: Not supported
Internal I/O
- USB 2.0, connectors: 4
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: 1
- Number of SATA II connectors: 6
- Audio connector on front panel: Yes
- Front panel connector: Yes
- CPU fan connector: Yes
- Intrusion connector to chassis: Yes
- TPM Connector: Yes
- Connector for RGB LED strips: Yes
Rear panel I/O ports (input/output)
- Number of Type A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports: 4
- Number of Type A USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports: 4
- Number of Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) ports: 1
- Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C ports: 1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) number of ports: 1
- Number of HDMI ports: 1
- HDMI version: 2.1
- Number of DisplayPorts: 1
- DisplayPort version: 1.4
- S/PDIF output port: Yes
Connection
- Ethernet: Yes
- Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- Wifi: Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Bluetooth version: 5.3
Characteristics
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
- Component for: PC
- Form factor: ATX
- Chipset family: Intel
- Supported Windows operating system: Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
BIOS
- BIOS Types: EFI AMI
- BIOS, memory size: 256 MB/s
Weight and measurements
- Width: 243.8 mm
- Depth: 304.8 mm
Packaging content
- Cables included: SATA