MSI
MSI MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI Intel motherboard
LGA 1700 Mini-ITX board with triple M.2 slots, DDR5 up to 8000 MHz, PCIe 5.0 x16, 2.5 Gb LAN and Wi-Fi 6E
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
- CPU TypeSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Intel Pentiu
- ChipsetIntel Z790
- Number of Memory Slots2x288pin (DDR5)
- Memory StandardSupports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max. overclocking freq
- Maximum Memory Supported192GB
- Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors via LGA 1700 socket
- DDR5 memory up to 8000 MHz overclocked with Intel XMP 3.0 support on two slots
- Direct 10+1+1 phase power design with 105 A SPS for stable CPU delivery
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus three M.2 connectors with dual PCIe 4.0 and Shield Frozr cooling
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 plus Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN for fast wired and wireless networking
Socket LGA 1700 mini-ITX Z790 board
This MSI MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI motherboard uses the Intel Z790 chipset in a mini-ITX layout. It supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors plus Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Two DDR5 slots accept up to 192 GB of memory. The board targets compact gaming or workstation builds.
Check CPU cooler clearance and PSU cables
Verify that your LGA 1700 cooler fits the mini-ITX keep-out zone around the 10+1+1 phase VRM heatsinks. Ensure the power supply provides an 8-pin EPS connector for the CPU and a 24-pin ATX connector. Confirm the case has an M.2 2280 standoff for each of the three Key M slots.
Triple M.2 with Shield Frozr and 20 Gbps USB-C
Three M.2 Key M slots include one CPU-attached PCIe 4.0 x4 and two chipset-attached slots; all are covered by M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks. Rear I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port at 20 Gbps. Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 are integrated.
Highlights
- Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors via LGA 1700 socket
- DDR5 memory up to 8000 MHz overclocked with Intel XMP 3.0 support on two slots
- Direct 10+1+1 phase power design with 105 A SPS for stable CPU delivery
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus three M.2 connectors with dual PCIe 4.0 and Shield Frozr cooling
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 plus Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN for fast wired and wireless networking
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
| CPU Type | Supports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Number of Memory Slots | 2x288pin (DDR5) |
| Memory Standard | Supports 1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) Max. overclocking frequency: - 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8000+ MHz - 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz Supports Intel- XMP3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 192GB |
| Channel Supported | Dual Channel |
| PCI Express 5.0 x16 | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (From CPU) |
| Serial ATA (SATA) | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 | 1 x Key M (CPU) + 1 x Key M (PCIe/SATA) + 1 x Key M (PCIe) + 1 x Key E (WiFi/BT) 3x M.2 slots (Key M) M2_1 slot (From CPU) - Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 - Supports 2280 storage devices M2_2 slot (From Z790 chipset) - Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 - Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s - Supports 2280 storage devices M2_3 slots (From Z790 chipset) - Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 - Supports 2280 storage devices Supports Intel-Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors |
| SATA RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC4080 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 Channels |
| LAN Chipset | 1x Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
| 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 version 21H1 and Windows 11. |
| Bluetooth | Supports Bluetooth 5.2*, FIPS, FISMA * Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 version 21H1 and Windows 11. |
| Onboard USB | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C connector 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) 1x USB 2.0 connector (supports additional 2x USB 2.0 ports) |
| Other Connectors | Fan Connectors 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector 1x 4-pin system fan connector System Connectors 1x Front panel audio connector 1x System panel connector 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x TPM module connector LED Features 4x EZ Debug LED 1x 3-pin ARGB Gen2 LED connector |
| Windows 11 | Supported |
| Form Factor | Mini ITX |
| LED Lighting | RGB |
| Dimensions (W x L) | 6.7" x 6.7" |
| Power Pin | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
| 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 - Device Speed Up - Smart Image Finder - MSI Companion - System Diagnosis Thermal Features - All Aluminum Design - Heat-pipe Design - Extended Heatsink Design - MOSFET Baseplate - M.2 Shield Frozr - 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pad - Choke thermal pad - Pump Fan - Smart Fan Control LED - Mystic Light Extension (ARGB Gen2) - Mystic Light SYNC - Ambient Devices Support Performance - Lightning Gen 5 (PCI- |
Questions about this item
What comes in the box with the MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI and what must I buy separately?
The board ships with a pre-installed Intel Wi-Fi 6E module in the Key-E M.2 slot; you must supply an LGA 1700 processor, DDR5 memory modules, storage drives and a power supply.
Which DDR5 speed should I choose for this board — 5600 MHz JEDEC or an overclocked kit?
JEDEC 5600 MHz runs automatically; XMP 3.0 kits can reach 8000+ MHz with one single-rank DIMM per channel or 6600+ MHz with dual-rank DIMMs.
What does the 8000+ MHz DDR5 figure mean once the system is built?
It is the maximum overclocked transfer rate achievable with a single-rank DIMM per channel using XMP 3.0; actual speed depends on the memory kit and CPU memory controller.
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