



GIGABYTE Z790 A ELITE X WIFI7
Highlights:
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th and 13th processors
- Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution
- Dual Channel DDR5:4xDIMMs with XMP 3.0 memory module support
- PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card
- EZ-Latch Click:M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
- EZ-Latch Plus:M.2 slots with quick release design
- UC BIOS:User-Centred intuitive UX with Quick Access function
- Ultra-Fast Storage:4xPCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots
- Efficient Overall Thermal:VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard L
- Fast Networking:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with Ultra-high gain antenna
- Extended Connectivity:DP, HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
- Precision Audio:ALC1220 & Audiophile Grade Capacitors
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Description
GIGABYTE Z790 A ELITE X WIFI7
Gen Designed for 14th Gen
X marks the 14th generation! Introducing the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards, the most powerful platforms ever built for the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. With the leading performance in DDR5 memory, the upgraded DIY-friendly innovations, and the all-new BIOS redesigned as user-centered, the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards are built to fully unleash the next-gen power.
Performance
16*+1+2 Twin Digital VRM Design
- 8-Layer PCB
- Low Loss PCB
- 2X Copper PCB
- Premium Choke and Capacitor
- 8+8 phases parallel power design
- Power stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.
4 x Gen 4 M.2 Slots
Full-length PCIe slots
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 with PCIe UD Slot X 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots
UD Power Connector
- 24 pin ATX with UD Solid Pin
- 8+8 pin CPU with UD Solid Pin
Intel Core™ 14th Processors Support
4 x DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5
Thermal
VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
- 8 mm Heatpipe
- 7 W/mk Thermal Pad
- Integrated IO Shield
M.2 Thermal Guard L
M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
Xceed in DDR5 performance
GIGABYTE is committed to enabling the unparalleled performance of the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. That is why every Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7 motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Best-in-class Compatibility
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* |
| L3 cache varies with CPU | |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 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 MT/s memory modules |
| 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 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 | |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: |
| - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz | |
| * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. | |
| ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. | |
| - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz | |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 | |
| (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) | |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC |
| * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. | |
| 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 | Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication module | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927, RZ738 (PCB rev. 1.0) |
| - 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands | |
| - BLUETOOTH 5.3 | |
| - Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard | |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (PCB rev. 1.1) | |
| - 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands | |
| - BLUETOOTH 5.3 | |
| - Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard | |
| Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 (PCB rev. 1.2) | |
| - 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands | |
| - BLUETOOTH 5.3 | |
| - Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard | |
| (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) | |
| Note: | |
| Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10) | |
| Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations. | |
| Expansion Slots | - 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) | |
| 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 devices | |
| RAID 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. | |
| USB | Chipset: |
| - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 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) | |
| 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 CPU fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3 x system fan headers | |
| 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers | |
| 1 x RGB LED strip header | |
| 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/ GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 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 2x2 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) jk | |
| 1 x HDMI 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 |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
| Warranty | 3 Years |