Specifications:
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Specifications | |
| Product Code | Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI |
| Quick Spec | |
| CPU (Max Support) | i9 |
| Socket | 1200 |
| Chipset | Intel Z590 Chipset |
| DDR4 Memory | 5333(OC) / 5200(OC) / 5000(OC)/ 4800(OC)/ 4600(OC)/ 4533(OC)/ 4400(OC)/ 4300(OC)/ 4266(OC)/ 4200(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3466(OC)/ 3400(OC)/ 3333(OC)/ 3300(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 3000(OC)/ 2933(JEDEC)/ 2666(JEDEC)/ 2400(JEDEC)/ 2133(JEDEC) MHz |
| Memory Channel | Dual |
| DIMM Slots | 4 |
| Max Memory (GB) | 128 |
| PCI-E x16 | 2 |
| PCI-E x1 | 2 |
| SATAIII | 6 |
| M.2 Slot | 3 |
| RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| LAN | 1x Intel I225-V 2.5G LAN |
| WiFi & Bluetooth | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 |
| USB 3.2 ports (Front) | 1(Gen 2, Type C), 2(Gen 1, Type A) |
| USB 3.2 ports (Rear) | 1(Gen 2x2, Type C), 1(Gen 2, Type A), 4(Gen 1, Type A) |
| USB 2.0 ports (Front) | 4 |
| USB 2.0 ports (Rear) | 2 |
| Audio ports (Rear) | 5+ Optical S/PDIF (Realtek ALC4080 Codec) |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| DirectX | 12 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| CrossFire | Y |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Detailed Spec | |
| Processor | Supports 10th Gen Intel Core, 11th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors |
| Processor socket LGA1200 | |
| Chipset | Intel Z590 Chipset |
| Memory | 4x DDR4 memory slots, support up to 128GB |
| Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933 MHz for 10th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) | |
| Supports 1R 2133/ 2666/ 2933/ 3200 MHz for 11th Gen Intel CPU (by JEDEC & POR) | |
| Max overclocking frequency: | |
| 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 5333 MHz | |
| 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 4700+ MHz | |
| 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4400+ MHz | |
| 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz | |
| Supports Dual-Channel mode | |
| Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory | |
| Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) | |
| Expansion Slot | 2x PCIe x16 slots |
| 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from CPU) | |
| Support up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU | |
| Support up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU | |
| PCI_E3 (From Z590 chipset) | |
| Support up to PCIe 3.0 x4 | |
| 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (From Z590 chipset) | |
| Multi-GPU | Supports 2-Way AMD CrossFire Technology |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI 2.0b with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz / |
| 1x DisplayPort 1.4 port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz / | |
| 1. Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. | |
| 2. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. | |
| Storage | 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports (From Z590 chipset) |
| 3x M.2 slots (Key M) | |
| M2_1 slot (From CPU) | |
| Available only on 11th Gen Intel CPU | |
| Supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 | |
| Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280/ 22110 storage devices | |
| M2_2 & M2_3 | |
| 2 slot (From Z590 chipset) | |
| Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 | |
| Supports SATA up to 6Gb/s | |
| Supports 2242/ 2260/ 2280 storage devices | |
| Intel Optane Memory Ready | |
| Supports Intel Smart Response Technology for Intel Core processors | |
| 1. SATA2 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot. | |
| 2. SATA5 & SATA6 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_3 slot. | |
| 3. Before using Intel Optane memory modules, please ensure that you have updated the drivers and BIOS to the latest version from MSI website. | |
| RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices |
| Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 for M.2 PCIe storage devices | |
| USB | Intel Z590 Chipset |
| 1x USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Type-C port on the back panel | |
| 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps ports (1 Type-C internal connector and 1 Type-A port on the back panel) | |
| 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (4 Type-A ports on the back panel, 2 ports through the internal connector) | |
| 1x USB 2.0 Type-A port on the back panel | |
| Hub-GL850G | |
| 5x USB 2.0 ports (1 Type-A port on the back panel, 4 Type-A ports available through internal connectors) | |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4080 Codec |
| 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio | |
| Supports S/PDIF output | |
| LAN | 1x Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller |
| Wireless LAN & Bluetooth | 1x Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 |
| 1x Intel The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E slot) | |
| Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 6GHz (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps | |
| Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax | |
| Supports Bluetooth 5.2, FIPS, FISMA | |
| 1. Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country's regulations and will be ready in WIN10 21H1. | |
| 2. Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in WIN10 21H1. | |
| Internal connectors | 1x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 1x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
| 1x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector | |
| 1x 6-pin PCIE power connector | |
| 6x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 3x M.2 slots (M-Key) | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port | |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports) | |
| 2x USB 2.0 Type-A connectors (supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports) | |
| 1x 4-pin CPU fan connector | |
| 1x 4-pin water-pump fan connector | |
| 6x 4-pin system fan connectors | |
| 1x Front panel audio connector | |
| 2x System panel connectors | |
| 1x Chassis Intrusion connector | |
| 1x TPM module connector | |
| 1x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| 1x TBT connector (supports RTD3) | |
| 1x Tuning Controller connector | |
| LED Feature | 1x EZ LED Control switch |
| 2x 4-pin RGB LED connectors | |
| 2x 3-pin RAINBOW LED connectors | |
| 4x EZ Debug LED | |
| Back panel ports | 1. DisplayPort |
| 2. USB 2.0 | |
| 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A | |
| 4. 2.5G LAN Port | |
| 5. Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna | |
| 6. HD Audio Connectors | |
| 7. HDMI | |
| 8. Flash BIOS Button | |
| 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A | |
| 10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A | |
| 11. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C | |
| 12. Optical S/PDIF OUT | |
| Dimensions | ATX Form Factor |
| 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) | |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Box content | 1. MSI does not guarantee the risks or damages caused by changing the cover. |
| 2. These pictures are for reference only and may vary without notice. | |
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