HIGHLIGHTS: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX DDR5 ATX Motherboard
Motherboard Chipset – Intel Z790
CPU Socket – LGA 1700
Max Memory Slots – 4
Max Memory Support – 128GB DDR5
Motherboard Form Factor – ATX
ABOUT Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX DDR5 Motherboard
With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides its customers with advanced features with the latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solutions, along with the latest storage standards, and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming. GIGABYTE Motherboards’ are equipped with unparalleled performance and guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, and SSD stability, with low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.
GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the connection experience ultimately with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity. GIGABYTE motherboards are bundled with several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of the motherboard and provide customizable lighting effects with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality. GIGABYTE UD (Ultra Durable) design provides product durability and a high-quality manufacturing process. Moreover, GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slot to make each of them solid and durable.
FEATURES:
- Supports Intel Socket LGA 170: 13th and 12th Generation Series Processors
- Unique Performance: Twin 16*+1+2 Stage Digital VRM Solution
- Dual Channel DDR5: 4*SMD DIMM with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Next Generation Storage: 4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connector
- Advanced thermal design and M.2 Thermal Guard III: VRM to ensure power stability and M.2 SSD performance
- EZ-Latch Plus: M.2 Connectors with Quick Release and Screwless Design
- Fast Network 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
- Extended Connectivity: DP, HDMI, Front USB-C 10 Gb/s, Rear USB-C 20 Gb/s
- Smart Fan 6 (features multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan header with fan stops)
- Update BIOS without installing Q-Flash Plus CPU, memory, and graphics card
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | Z790 Aorus Elite AX |
| Chipset | – LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors – L3 cache varies with CPU (Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.) |
| CPU | Intel Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | – Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules – 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory – Dual channel memory architecture – Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) – Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules – Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.) |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: – 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3. – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) |
| USB | Chipset: – 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support – 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel – 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: – 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
| Storage Interface | CPU: – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: – 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB) – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB) – 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devicesRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices * Refer to “2-8 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. |
| Expansion Slots | CPU: – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. Chipset: – 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) * Support for AMD CrossFire technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4) |
| Audio | – Realtek Audio CODEC – High Definition Audio – 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings. – Support for S/PDIF Out |
| LAN | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication Module | – Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands – BLUETOOTH 5.3 – Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on the environment and equipment. |
| Internal I/O Connectors | – 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector – 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors – 1 x CPU fan header – 1 x water cooling CPU fan header – 3 x system fan headers – 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header – 2 x addressable LED strip headers – 2 x RGB LED strip headers – 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors – 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors – 1 x front panel header – 1 x front panel audio header – 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header – 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers – 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors – 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) – 1 x reset button – 1 x Q-Flash Plus button – 1 x Clear CMOS button – 1 x reset jumper – 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Back Panel Connectors | – 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) – 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports – 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports – 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) – 1 x HDMI 2.0 port – 1 x DisplayPort – 1 x RJ-45 port – 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector – 2 x audio jacks |
| I/O Controller | iTE I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | – Voltage detection – Temperature detection – Fan speed detection – Water cooling flow rate detection – Fan fail warning – Fan speed control * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. |
| BIOS | – 1 x 256 Mbit flash – Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS – PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Unique Features | – Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications. – Support for Q-Flash – Support for Q-Flash Plus – Support for Smart Backup |
| Bundled Software | – Norton Internet Security (OEM version) – LAN bandwidth management software |
| Operating System | – Support for Windows 11 64-bit – Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm |
Specification: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX DDR5 ATX Motherboard (rev. 1.0)
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