GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE MOTHERBOARD
Highlights:
- Intel® Socket LGA 1700：Support 14th and 13th Gen Series Processors
- Unparalleled Performance：Twin 12+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Dual Channel DDR5：4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Next Generation Storage：3*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
- Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
- EZ-Latch Plus：M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
- Fast Networks：2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
- Extended Connectivity：DP, HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
- Smart Fan 6：Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
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Description
THE SINGULARITY OF POWER
AORUS Z790 series gaming motherboards fully optimize the performance within the latest Intel® 14th generation processors with our most capable digital power design ever. Before you would notice, the heat generated from the beastly power consumption is already dealt with by the full metal thermal solution. Not to mention the lightning-fast track to the next-gen PCIe 5.0 and the top-tier compatibility of DDR5 memory. Be crowned the king of gaming.
Hardware Craftsmanship
Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.
- Shielded Memory Routing
- Impedance Optimized Topology
- Daisy-Chained Routing
- Low Signal Loss PCB
- Revolutionary DDR5 Technology
Heatsink
Overall Thermal
Every AORUS motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.
VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool. - Real One-piece Build - Multi-Cut Design - 4X Large Surface
M.2 Thermal Guard
Prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high-speed M.2 SSD.
Smart Fan 6
Cool. Quiet. Customized.
DIY-friendly
Build effortless
Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. AORUS motherboards are designed to be the most DIY-friendly option available.
EZ-Latch Designs
Effortless mechanisms that enable easy installations of components.
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For reference only; actual appearance may vary.
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M.2 EZ-Latch Plus: screwless installation for M.2 SSDs
- PCIe EZ-Latch: easy detachment for graphics cards
Quick Control Elements
Reset. Update. Convenient.
- Multi-key
- Q-FLASH PLUS
Ultra Durable™
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. AORUS series motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.
PCIe UD Slot PG5
GIGABYTE widens stainless-steel shielding by 20% to reinforce PCIe slots, addressing Gen 5 SMD technology's lower weight-bearing capacity and supporting heavy-duty graphics cards.
- 2.2X stronger shearing test
- 1.7X stronger retention force test
UD Power Connector
The unique design provides better conductivity for power and better dissipation for the heat generated from it.
- Solid pins: provides superior conductivity & signal transmission, reducing metal loss from repeated plugging
Connectivity
Connectivity versatile
Enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next-generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Seamless Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Ultra-high Gain Antenna
- 2.5GbE LAN
Enjoy reliable gaming audio
High-Quality Sound
Enjoy a high-quality sound experience, which supports 7.1 channel playback, features an advanced microphone array, and offers versatile connectivity options for gaming and entertainment.
- Audiophile Grade Capacitors: Premium Grade Audio capacitors provide stable current, delivering a studio-quality experience.
Customization
Elevating Performance Together
AORUS series motherboard signifies our dedication to BIOS optimization. Through our community partnership, we're making next-gen performance more user-friendly.
UC BIOS
Redesigned as user-centered and provides intuitive performance tweakers.
- Redesigned UI and UX: an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design
- Quick Access: 9 customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode
- PerfDrive: exclusive BIOS settings that optimize the performance based on the cooling configuration
HWiNFO
Exclusive Partnership
Introduces innovative features for computer enthusiasts and professionals.
GIGABYTE Control Center
A unified software platform across a variety of GIGABYTE products.
| 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 |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x HDMI port |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) | |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 1 x RJ-45 port | |
| 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support | |
| 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | |
| 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) | |
| 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector | |
| 2 x audio jacks | |
| Memory | 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 | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| 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 DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory | |
| Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) | |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 | |
| 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz | |
| 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 | |
| Audio | High Definition Audio |
| 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel | |
| Support for S/PDIF Out | |
| Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC | |
| LAN | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0) |
| - 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 | |
| Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE(PCB rev. 1.1) | |
| - 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 | |
| Expansion Slots | CPU: |
| * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. | |
| Chipset: | |
| 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) | |
| 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) | |
| Storage Interface | CPU: |
| Chipset: | |
| 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 | |
| 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) | |
| 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) | |
| 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) | |
| 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| USB | Chipset: |
| Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: | |
| Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: | |
| 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 | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel | |
| 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) | |
| 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 |
| 1 x CPU fan header | |
| 3 x system fan headers | |
| 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 2 x addressable LED strip headers | |
| 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | |
| 1 x front panel header | |
| 1 x front panel audio header | |
| 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 reset button | |
| 1 x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1 x reset jumper | |
| 1 x serial port header | |
| 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors | |
| 1 x water cooling CPU fan header | |
| 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 2 x RGB LED strip headers | |
| 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only) | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS button | |
| 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 | |
| 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) |
| 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 | |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |