MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO DDR5 Motherboard - White

MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 ATX Motherboard - White

Z790 PROJECT ZERO

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.

HARDWARE

Power Solution

14+1+1 DUET RAIL POWER SYSTEM

Unleash and sustain maximum performance with an aggressive VRM design built with digital CPU power system. Combining 8 + 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, Z790 PROJECT ZERO is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

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

Diy Friendly

Back-Connect Design

The Z790 PROJECT ZERO features a back-connect design, which relocates the motherboard power, CPU power, fan pins, SATA, and other interfaces to the back of the motherboard. This allows for simpler cable management, while also providing a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing appearance for the system.

Protection

solid pin design

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

Advantages of Solid Pin Power connector

•     Improved stability : Larger contact area enhances stability during power delivery.
•     Low impedance : Solid pins offer low impedance, enabling efficient power flow.
•     Strong durability : The solid pin design ensures strong durability, capable of withstanding demanding conditions.
•     Suitable for high-current applications.

Anti-corrosive Stainless Steel IO Shield

An extra layer of sponge materials along with corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as much more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.

The Grounding Structure of Power Phases

The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.

Over Current Protection

MSI motherboards prioritize safety with the embedded Overcurrent Protection (OCP), ensuring crucial components such as the USB ports, DDR memory, PWM IC, and CPU are shielded from excessive current. This proactive defense mechanism curtails the risk of damage or malfunction due to power surges, promoting long-term system stability. This commitment to safeguarding your hardware underscores MSI's dedication to producing motherboards that prioritize durability and stability.

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)

Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are safety devices used to protect against excessive voltage. All motherboard models of MSI are equipped with TVS. When the voltage abnormally rises, the TVS switches from a high-resistance state to a low-resistance state, diverting the excessive voltage to ground. This helps prevent circuit damage caused by high voltage.

PERFORMANCE

Expansion

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.

Memory - DDR5

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 PROJECT ZERO is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

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.

Bios & software

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

EZ-mode

Advanced mode

MSI EZ Mode Pro Series

XMP

• Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.
• VMD (Volume Management Device)
• Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.

M-FLASH

• Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

HARDWARE MONITOR

• Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

MEMORY TRY IT

• Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

SEARCH & FAVORITES

• A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

Connectivity

audio

The Isolated Analogy Structure for Audio Connectors

To provide clear voice, MSI develops a unique structure – Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal framework of the audio connectors is separated from the internal layout, which ensures the sound quality crisp.

mystic light

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.

Networking

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

• Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth 5.4
• 2.5G LAN

THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION – WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

*Windows 11 compatibility only

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also improved battery life and provided better performance in crowded environments.

Specifications

• Chipset : INTEL Z790
• CPU  : Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

                            LGA1700

• Memory   : 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
• 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 Dual-Channel mode
• Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile
• Onboard Graphics     1x HDMI™
• Support HDMITM 2.1 with 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.

        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

        USB  : 4x USB 2.0 (Rear)

• 4x USB 2.0 (Front)
• 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
• 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
• 1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear)
• 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front)
• 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)

        LAN :  Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN

        WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTH  :   Wi-Fi 7

• The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
• Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
• Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
• Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM
• * 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3.
• ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan.
• Audio : Realtek® ALC897 Codec

                           7.1-Channel High Performance Audio

• Internal IO : 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)

                                     2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)

                                     2x RGB LED connector(JRGB)

                                     1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)

                                     1x USB4 card connector (JTBT_U4_1, supports RTD3)

                                     4x USB 2.0 ports

                                     4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports

                                     1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports

• LED FEATURE : 4x EZ Debug LED
• BACK PANEL PORTS    

                                         Mouse / Keyboard

                                         DisplayPort 1.4

                                         USB 2.0

                                         2.5G LAN Port

                                         Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna

                                         HD Audio Connectors

                                         Flash Bios Button

                                         USB 2.0

                                         HDMI™ 2.1 Port

                                         USB 5Gbps Type-A

                                         USB 20Gbps Type-C

                                         USB 10Gbps Type-A

• OPERATING SYSTEM : Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit
• PCB Info  : ATX                    243.84mmx304.8mm