highlightsSocket: LGA1700 – supports:Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 (12th, 13th, 14th Gen)Pentium Gold, Celeron (12th–14th Gen),Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 (12th, 13th, 14th Gen),Pentium Gold, Celeron (12th–14th Gen),Chipset: Intel® Z790 – high-end chipset with full PCIe 5.0 support,Memory Support:4 x DDR5 DIMM slots – dual-channel architectureMax Capacity: 192GB (4x 48GB)Speeds: Up to 7200+ MT/s (OC) via XMP/EXPOTypes: Non-ECC, ECC, unbuffered DDR5Features:Intel XMP 3.0 for easy overclockingDIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,4 x DDR5 DIMM slots – dual-channel architecture,Max Capacity: 192GB (4x 48GB),Speeds: Up to 7200+ MT/s (OC) via XMP/EXPO,Types: Non-ECC, ECC, unbuffered DDR5,Features:Intel XMP 3.0 for easy overclockingDIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,Intel XMP 3.0 for easy overclocking,DIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility,Integrated Graphics: Supports Intel UHD Graphics (based on CPU),Display Outputs (Back Panel):1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz (with HDR),1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz (with HDR),Multi-Monitor Support:Can drive up to 1 display (HDMI only),Can drive up to 1 display (HDMI only),Note: For high-performance gaming, a discrete GPU is recommended.,PCIe Slots:1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SMT – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)Multiple PCIe 4.0 x16 and PCIe 3.0 x16 slots – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.),1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SMT – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes),Multiple PCIe 4.0 x16 and PCIe 3.0 x16 slots – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.),Storage Options:4 x M.2 slots (Key M) – all support NVMe SSDs:M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives,4 x M.2 slots (Key M) – all support NVMe SSDs:M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps),6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives,RAID Support:Intel Rapid Storage Technology – supports RAID 0/1/5/10Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports,Intel Rapid Storage Technology – supports RAID 0/1/5/10,Some PCIe slots share bandwidth with SATA ports,Ethernet:1 x Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN – wired gigabit connectivitySupports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot,1 x Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN – wired gigabit connectivity,Supports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot,Wireless:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) – dual-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)Max speed: up to 2.4 GbpsBluetooth 5.3 – for wireless peripherals and audio,Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) – dual-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz),Max speed: up to 2.4 Gbps,Bluetooth 5.3 – for wireless peripherals and audio,Software Support:Compatible with MSI Center and MSI Dragon Center,Compatible with MSI Center and MSI Dragon Center,Rear I/O:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)2 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps),2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps),4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps),2 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps),Front Panel Headers:1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 3 x USB 2.0 ports),1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports),2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 3 x USB 2.0 ports),VRM Heatsinks:Large VRM heatsink for stable power deliveryPCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation,Large VRM heatsink for stable power delivery,PCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation,Fan Control:AI-based Fan Xpert 4 – automatic fan curve optimization5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header,AI-based Fan Xpert 4 – automatic fan curve optimization,5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers,1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header,1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header,1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header,M.2 Cooling:M.2 Shield Frozr for all M.2 slots – prevents throttling under heavy load,M.2 Shield Frozr for all M.2 slots – prevents throttling under heavy load,RGB Headers:3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with MSI Mystic Light1 x Standard RGB header – for basic lighting effects,3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with MSI Mystic Light,1 x Standard RGB header – for basic lighting effects,Control Software:MSI Mystic Light – customizable lighting effects and synchronization,MSI Mystic Light – customizable lighting effects and synchronization,MSI 5X Protection:DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOSESD Guards – protection against electrostatic dischargeLANGuard – network surge protectionOvervoltage ProtectionSafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slotStainless-steel back I/O shield,DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOS,ESD Guards – protection against electrostatic discharge,LANGuard – network surge protection,Overvoltage Protection,SafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slot,Stainless-steel back I/O shield,Build Material:High-quality PCB with 6-layer designReinforced chassis and connectors,High-quality PCB with 6-layer design,Reinforced chassis and connectors,MSI Q-Design:Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memoryEZ-Latch – tool-less PCIe slotQ-DIMM – secure DIMM slot designQ-Connector – simplified cable routingQ-Dashboard – system monitoring,Q-Flash Plus – update BIOS without CPU or memory,EZ-Latch – tool-less PCIe slot,Q-DIMM – secure DIMM slot design,Q-Connector – simplified cable routing,Q-Dashboard – system monitoring,ASUS EZ DIY:BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPUClear CMOS buttonPre-mounted I/O shieldSafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal,BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPU,Clear CMOS button,Pre-mounted I/O shield,SafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal,ASUS Thermal Solution:M.2 heatsink backplateM.2 heatsinkVRM heatsink design,M.2 heatsink backplate,M.2 heatsink,VRM heatsink design
