Learn more about MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI

Model

Brand

MSI

Model

MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1700

CPU Type

Supports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z790

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

4x288pin (DDR5)

Memory Standard

Memory Support 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) MHz
Max. overclocking frequency:
1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7600+ 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.
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

Maximum Memory Supported

128GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 5.0 x16

PCI_E1 slot (From CPU)
– Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16

PCI Express 4.0 x16

PCI_E3 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– PCI_E3 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4

PCI Express x1

1x PCIe x1 slot
– PCI_E2 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

2 x Key M (CPU) + 1 x Key M (PCIe/SATA) + 2 x Key M (PCIe) + 1 x Key E (WiFi/BT)

M2_1 slot (From CPU)
– Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_2 slot (From CPU)
– Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4
– Supports 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices
M2_3 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_4 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices
M2_5 slot (From Z790 chipset)
– Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
– Support up to SATA 6Gb/s
– Supports 2260/ 2280 storage devices

SATA RAID

0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC4080

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

Intel I226-V

Max LAN Speed

2.5Gbps

Wireless LAN

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

* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.

Bluetooth

Supports Bluetooth 5.2*, FIPS, FISMA

* Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

1x Clear CMOS button
1x Flash BIOS button
1x Smart button
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset)
1x HDMI port
6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset & GL3590 Hub)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C port (From Asmedia ASM3242)
1x LAN (RJ45) jack
2x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
5x Audio jacks
1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (From Z790 chipset)
– Supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
2x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (From Hub-GL850G)
– Supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Other Connectors

Fan Connectors
1x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector
5x 4-pin system fan connectors

System Connectors
1x Front panel audio connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Chassis Intrusion connector
1x TPM module connector
1x Tuning controller connector
1x TBT connector (Supports RTD3)

Jumpers
1x Clear CMOS jumper
1x Safe Boot jumper

LED Features
1x EZ LED Control switch
1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
4x EZ Debug LED
1x 4-pin RGB LED connector
2x 3-pin ARGB Gen2 LED connectors

Physical Spec

Form Factor

ATX

LED Lighting

RGB

Dimensions (W x L)

12.0″ x 9.6″

Power Pin

1x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11

Supported

Features

Features

MSI Center
– Gaming Mode
– Smart Priority
– Game Highlights
– Mystic Light
– Ambient Devices
– Frozr AI Cooling
– User Scenario
– True Color
– Live Update
– Hardware Monitoring
– Super Charger
– Devices Speed Up
– Smart Image Finder
– MSI Companion

Thermal Features
– M.2 Shield Frozr
– K7 MOSFET thermal pad / Extra choke pad
– Fan headers (CPU + PUMP + SYSTEM)

Performance
– Core Boost
– VRM Power Design (VCPU / VGT / AUX)
– Dual CPU Power
– Memory Boost
– Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E / M.2 Slot
– Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E / M.2 Slot
– Front USB Type-C
– Server Grade PCB
– 2oz Copper thickened PCB

DIY Friendly
– PCI-E Steel Armor
– Pre-installed I/O Shield
– Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr
– EZ M.2 Clips
– EZ DEBUG LED
– EZ LED Control
– Smart Button
– Flash BIOS Button

RGB Support
– Mystic Light
– Mystic Light Extension (RGB)
– Mystic Light Extension (A-RAINBOW V2)
– Ambient Devices Support

Exclusive Software
– AID64 Extreme – MSI Edition
– App player
– Tile