Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX Gaming Motherboard

Z790 GAMING X AX

• IntelSocket LGA 1700Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
• Unparalleled PerformanceTwin 16*+2+ Phases Digital VRM Solution
• Dual Channel DDR54*DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
• Next Generation Storage4*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 PlusM.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
• Fast Networks2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
• Extended ConnectivityDP, HDMI, Front USB-C10Gb/s, Rear USB-C20Gb/s
• Smart Fan 6Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Q-Flash PlusUpdate BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

* 8+8 phases parallel power design

FULL SPECIFICATION

• CPU
  1. LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation IntelCore, PentiumGold and CeleronProcessors
  2. L3 cache varies with CPU

  (Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.)

• Chipset
  1. IntelZ790 Express Chipset
• Memory
  1. 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
  2. 4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
  3. Dual channel memory architecture
  4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
  5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

  (Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)

• Onboard GraphicsIntegrated Graphics Processor-IntelHD Graphics support:
  1. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
     * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3.
  2. 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.)

• Audio
  1. RealtekAudio CODEC
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 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.
  4. Support for S/PDIF Out
• LAN
  1. Realtek2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
• Wireless Communication moduleIntelWi-Fi 6E AX211
  1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
  2. BLUETOOTH 5.3
  3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
     * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
• Expansion SlotsCPU:
  1. 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:

  1. 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)

• Storage InterfaceCPU:
  1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)

  Chipset:

  1. 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
  2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
  3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
     * Refer to “2-8 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA 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

• USBChipset:
  1. 1 x USB Type-Cport on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  2. 1 x USB Type-Cport with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
  3. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
  4. 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:

  1. 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. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
  3. 1 x CPU fan header
  4. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
  5. 3 x system fan headers
  6. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
  7. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
  8. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
  9. 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
  10. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  11. 1 x front panel header
  12. 1 x front panel audio header
  13. 1 x USB Type-Cheader, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
  14. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
  15. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  16. 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
  17. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
  18. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
  19. 1 x reset button
  20. 1 x reset jumper
  21. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
• Back Panel Connectors
  1. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  2. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
  3. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
  4. 1 x DisplayPort
  5. 1 x HDMI 2.0 port
  6. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  7. 1 x USB Type-Cport, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
  8. 1 x RJ-45 port
  9. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  10. 2 x audio jacks
• I/O Controller
  1. iTEI/O Controller Chip
• H/W Monitoring
  1. Voltage detection
  2. Temperature detection
  3. Fan speed detection
  4. Water cooling flow rate detection
  5. Fan fail warning
  6. Fan speed control
     * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
• BIOS
  1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
• Unique Features
  1. 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.
  2. Support for Q-Flash
  3. Support for Q-Flash Plus
  4. Support for Smart Backup
• Bundled Software
  1. NortonInternet Security (OEM version)
  2. LAN bandwidth management software
• Operating System
  1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
  2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm