MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK Max WIFI Intel Chipset

DIY FRIENDLY DESIGN

EASY TO BUILD

• TOOL-FREE M.2 INSTALLATION
  Industrial first Magnetic with patented Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr & EZ M.2 Clip provide the easiest way for M.2 Installation.

More Features

• Pre-installed I/O Shield
• Keep Out Zone Printing
• XL Clip

EASY TO USE

LESS STEPS, CONTROL EASILY

FLASH BIOS BUTTON
Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps.

CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
Restore the BIOS to the default settings – helpful in 99% of the cases to successfully boot again.

EZ DEBUG LED
Onboard LEDs indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE

THERMAL SOLUTION 

CONNECTIVITY

HARDWARE

COOLING

COOLING OVERVIEW

SYSTEM COOLING

DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

FULLY FAN CONTROL

CONTROL IN ONE CLICK

FROZR AI COOLING

Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

AUTO DETECT YOUR FAN

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

WATER COOLING

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

POWER SOLUTION

STRUCTURE

16 PHASES MIRRORED POWER ARRANGEMENT WITH 90A SPS
Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a premium VRM design built with a total of 16 Phases Mirrored Power Arrangement with 90A SPS. Combining dual power connectors and Power Stage, MAG Z790 MAX Series are ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

PCB DESIGN

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

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

• 1- SECOND OVERCLOCKING:   MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
• LOAD LINE CALIBRATION:  What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
• OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION:  Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.

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.

STAINLESS STEEL IO

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.

GROUNDING STRUCTURE

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.

OCP PROTECTION

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.

TVS

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

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-e with Steel Armor

STORAGE

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI MAG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

USB

LIGHTNING USB 20G

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2  GEN 2X2 20G

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster. MAG Z790 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type C.

FRONT USB TYPE C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC Case to have the most convenient experience.

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, MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal.

XMP

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.

MEMORY EXTENSION MODE

Memory Extension Mode
Memory Extension Mode provides optimized memory parameters for enhanced capability at the same frequency, achieving lower latency and higher performance. Furthermore, Memory Extension Mode can combine XMP profiles to maximize memory frequency, enabling users to effortlessly discover the best configuration based on their requirements.

Performance Mode, Benchmark Mode, and Memtest Mode provide users with the flexibility to swiftly identify the ideal configuration tailored to their requirements and memory overclocking capabilities.

BIOS & SOFTWARE

CLICK BIOS 5

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

• 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.

AIDA64

Exclusive UI of AIDA64 Extreme
MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme – MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

RESIZEBALE BAR

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

CONNECTIVITY

AUDIO

AUDIO BOOST 5

• High performance ALC4080 Audio processor
• High Quality Audio capacitors
• High Quality Audio Jacks with S/PDIF
• ISOLATED Audio Signal
• DE-POP Protection

ISOLATED ANALOGY STRUCTURE

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

SYNCHRONIZE

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.

• A-RAINBOW V2
• RGB
• AMBIENT LINK

NETWORKING

WIFI 7 SOLUTION

THE NEXT GEN WIFI SOLUTION  – WIFI 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.

• Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7:   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.
• Data Transfer Rate:   The Wi-Fi 7 provides maximum speeds to a whopping 5.8 Gbps! 2.4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards, Wi-Fi 7 is set to be the wireless standard of the future.
• Channel Size:   Previous Wi-Fi generations have had to make do with 160MHz channel widths. Wi-Fi 7 brings this width up to 320MHz (on 6GHz) – ensuring better reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds.
• Higher Order Modulation:  The higher QAM(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) value, the more data each packet can carry. Wi-Fi 7 improves the modulation scheme from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM – boosting peak transmission rates and network capacity.
• Multi-Link Operation:  Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices. 

2.5G LAN & Wi-Fi 7

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

FEATURES

• Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors for LGA 1700 socket
• Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7800+(OC) MHz
• Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 Mirrored Power Arrangement, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
• Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
• Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
• AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
• High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material

SPECIFICATIONS

Chipset	INTEL Z790
CPU	Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors LGA 1700
Memory	4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support 7800+(OC)/ 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 7800+ 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 Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Onboard Graphics	1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* 1x DisplayPort Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Slot	2x 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)
Audio	Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Storage	4x M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 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 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices 8x SATA 6G *PCI_E1 slot will be Gen5x8 when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_1 slot. *SATA_1 & SATA_2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_3 slot.
RAID	Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices *SATA_A1_A2 do not support RAID function.
USB	4x USB 2.0 (Front) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 4x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front) 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
LAN	Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN
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 Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1x 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 2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1x USB 10Gbps Type C ports
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.
LED FEATURE	4x EZ Debug LED
BACK PANEL PORTS	Display Port USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps (Type-A) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A) 2.5G LAN Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Audio Connectors HDMI™ Clear CMOS Flash BIOS USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A) USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C) USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 20Gbps (Type-C)
OPERATING SYSTEM	Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit
BOX CONTENT
PCB Info	ATX 243.84mmx304.8mm