Question 1

Is it 13 gen ready or does it require a BIOS upgrade?

Accepted Answer

This motherboard is Intel 13th gen chip ready out of the box (no BIOS update required). 
I'm using an i5-13600K, for reference.

Question 2

Is a bios update required for an i914900k?

Accepted Answer

BIOS update may be required when used with some 14th generation Intel Core processors, visit MSI support website for more information

Question 3

Will a bios update be required for i914900k?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You will need to update to at least 7E07v7 to use 14th gen. As of Feb 2024 the most current BIOS is 7E07v9 - even better.

Question 4

What are the compatible DDR5 Rams for this particular mobo?

Accepted Answer

The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI motherboard supports DDR5 memory with the following specifications: 1DPC 1R up to 6800+ MHz, 1DPC 2R up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 1R up to 6400+ MHz, and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz. It also supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC, dual-controller dual-channel mode, and non-ECC, un-buffered memory.

Question 5

What are some of the compatible DDR5 Rams for this particular mobo?

Accepted Answer

The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI motherboard supports DDR5 memory with the following specifications: 
1R 5600 MHz (by JEDEC & POR), 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6800+ MHz, 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz. It also supports Intel XMP 3.0 OC, dual controller dual-channel mode, non-ECC, un-buffered memory, and can support a maximum memory of 192GB.

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