ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II: Z790 ATX Gaming Motherboard with Intel 12th-14th Gen Support, PCIe 5.0, DDR5, 3x M.2, Wi-Fi 6 & 2.5Gb LAN
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| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Category | Gaming / Performance ATX Motherboard |
| Model | Z790-AYW WIFI W II |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8000+(OC) MT/s Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, SafeSlot) 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (from Chipset, support x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | 3 x M.2 slots (Key M): 1 x M.2 2280/22110 (from CPU, PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 2280 (from Chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (from Chipset, PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-C® port 1 x USB 10Gbps Type-A port 2 x USB 5Gbps Type-A ports 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers (support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header (supports Thunderbolt™ 4 add-in card) |
| Network | 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet (with ASUS LANGuard) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2, supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| Audio | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC Audio Shielding, Premium Audio Capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers 3 x Audio jacks (rear) |
| Power Delivery | 12+1+1 Power Stages (60A DrMOS each) ProCool Power Connectors (1 x 8-pin, 1 x 4-pin +12V) Robust VRM Heatsinks |
| Special Features | ASUS 5X PROTECTION III (DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot, Stainless-Steel Back I/O) ASUS Q-Design (M.2 Q-Latch, Q-DIMM, Q-Slot, Q-LED Core) ASUS Thermal Solution (M.2 heatsinks, VRM heatsink design) ASUS EZ DIY (BIOS FlashBack™ button, Pre-mounted I/O shield) Aura Sync RGB lighting (3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers) AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI® port (supports 4K@60Hz) *Graphics specifications vary between CPU types. Requires a CPU with integrated graphics. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna, SATA cables, M.2 rubber packages, M.2 screw packages, Quick start guide, Documentation |
The **ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II** is an ATX motherboard designed to support the latest Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket. It’s built for gamers and PC enthusiasts seeking a robust platform with excellent performance and connectivity.
Key features include a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** for the newest graphics cards, ensuring maximum bandwidth for gaming and professional applications. It supports high-speed **DDR5 memory** with overclocking capabilities up to 8000+ MT/s, alongside ASUS’s OptiMem II technology for enhanced signal integrity and stability. For storage, it provides **three M.2 slots**, all supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, with one also offering SATA compatibility, allowing for flexible and high-speed storage configurations.
The motherboard features a durable **12+1+1 power stage** design with 60A DrMOS, providing stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU, even under heavy loads and during overclocking. Networking is handled by a **Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet** port for blazing-fast wired connections and integrated **Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)** with Bluetooth 5.3 for high-speed wireless connectivity and peripheral support.
Connectivity options are plentiful, including a high-speed **USB 10Gbps Type-C® port** on the rear I/O and a front-panel USB 10Gbps Type-C® connector. It also includes a **Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header**, allowing for extreme bandwidth connectivity with an optional add-in card. Comprehensive cooling solutions, including multiple heatsinks for the VRMs and M.2 slots, ensure optimal thermal performance. Additionally, ASUS’s Q-Design features like M.2 Q-Latch and Q-LED Core enhance the PC building experience, while Aura Sync allows for personalized RGB lighting across your system.
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