MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 User Manual

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Updating the BIOS with MSI Center
Before updating:
 Make sure the LAN driver is already installed and the internet connection is set
properly.
 Please close all other application software before updating the BIOS.
To update BIOS:
1. Install and launch MSI Center and go to Support page.
2. Select Live Update and click on Advance button.
3. Select the BIOS file and click on Install button.
4. The installation reminder will appear, then click the Install button on it.
5. The system will automatically restart to update BIOS.
6. After the flashing process is 100% completed, the system will restart
automatically.
Updating BIOS with Flash BIOS Button
1. Please download the latest BIOS file that matches your motherboard model from
the MSI® website.
2. Rename the BIOS file to MSI.ROM, and save it to the root of the USB storage device.
3. Connect the power supply to CPU_PWR1 and ATX_PWR1. (No need to install CPU
and memory.)
4. Plug the USB storage device that contains the MSI.ROM file into the Flash BIOS
Port on the rear I/O panel.
5. Press the Flash BIOS Button to flash BIOS, and the LED starts flashing.
6. The LED will be turned off when the process is completed.

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 Specifications

General

Processor socket	LGA 1700
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Gold
Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3333, 3466, 3733, 3866, 4000, 4266, 4400, 4533, 4600, 4800, 5000, 5066, 5200, 5333 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)	5333 MHz
RAID levels	0, 5, 10
Internal storage capacity	10 GB
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, PCI Express
Parallel processing technology support	Not supported
Number of SATA II connectors	6
Number of SATA III connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
DisplayPort version	1.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth version	5.3
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z790
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
BIOS type	EFI AMI
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	304.8 mm
Width	243.84 mm