MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO motherboard Intel Z790 LGA 1700

Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
Total number of SATA connectors	6
Supported storage drive interfaces	PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0
USB 2.0 connectors	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	4
Number of SATA III connectors	6
Performance
Number of HDDs supported	10
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z790
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 Enterprise x64
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	256 GB
Compatible processor series	Intel Â® Celeron Â®, Intel Â® Pentium Â®, Intel Â® Pentium Â® Gold
Processor socket	LGA 1700
Memory
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Supported memory clock speeds	4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200 MHz
Maximum internal memory	256 GB
Supported memory clock speed (max)	7200 MHz
Storage controllers
Number of HDDs supported	10
Supported storage drive interfaces	PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Number of storage drives supported	4
RAID support	Yes
Graphics
On-board graphics card	No
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
HDMI version	2.1
HDMI ports quantity	1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity	2
Network
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
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 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Features
Motherboard chipset family	Intel
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z790
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 Enterprise x64
Audio chip	Realtek ALC897
Product colour	Grey
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots	4
PCI Express x1 slots	1
PCI Express x16 slots	3
BIOS
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
ACPI version	6.4
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version	3.5
Weight & dimensions
Width	243.8 mm
Depth	304.8 mm
Technical details
Total number of SATA connectors	6
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	256 GB

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The Z790 PROJECT ZERO features a unique back-connect design that reduces the complexity of cable management, resulting in a neater and more aesthetically pleasing appearance for the system. It’s compatible with Intel 14th /13th/ 12th Processors, supports DDR5, and comes equipped with a 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 solution. This makes it an excellent choice among ATX motherboards.


ABSOLUTE SIMPLICITY

Z790 PROJECT ZERO moves the power connectors, fan connectors, and other pin headers to the back of the motherboard. This provides a cleaner and neater front view, allowing the motherboard, liquid cooler, and graphics card's aesthetic design to be fully displayed.