| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
| Category | AORUS Series ATX Motherboard (Gaming/Performance) |
| Model | Z790 AORUS ELITE AX |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| 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 7600+(OC) MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, with Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor) 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (from Chipset, supporting x4 mode) |
| Storage Support | Total 4 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, type 22110/2280) – CPU connected 3 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, type 22110/2280, one also supports SATA) – Chipset connected 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe and SATA storage devices |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps, red) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 Type-A ports |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® header (10Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (802.11ax) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz tri-band) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| Audio | Realtek® Audio CODEC 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF Out |
| Power Delivery | Twin 16+1+2 Digital VRM Design with 70A Smart Power Stage (SPS) 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 6-Layer PCB with 2X Copper |
| Cooling Features | Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, Enlarged M.2 Thermal Guards Smart Fan 6 (Multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP) |
| Special Features | Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor (for PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) EZ-Latch (for PCIe x16 slot release), M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 installation) Q-Flash Plus, Clear CMOS Button, Multi-Key (Reset, RGB Switch, Direct to BIOS, Safe Mode) RGB FUSION 2.0 (Addressable & RGB LED Headers) |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports max. 4096×2160@60Hz) 1 x DisplayPort™ (Supports max. 4096×2304@60Hz) *Only available on processors with integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, EZ M.2 clips, M.2 screw & standoff set, G-Connector, Documentation. (Contents may vary by region). |
| Product Description | |
| The **GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX** is a high-performance ATX motherboard meticulously engineered to provide a robust and feature-rich foundation for enthusiast-grade gaming and demanding productivity tasks. Built on the **Intel Z790 chipset** and supporting the **LGA 1700 socket**, it offers seamless compatibility with Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors.
This motherboard is distinguished by its powerful **Twin 16+1+2 Digital VRM Design with 70A Smart Power Stage (SPS)** per VCORE phase, ensuring exceptionally stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU, even under heavy loads and during overclocking. The **6-layer PCB with 2X Copper** further enhances signal integrity and thermal performance. For graphics, it features a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** with GIGABYTE’s Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor, ready for the latest high-performance GPUs. Storage is abundant with **four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots** (one CPU-connected, three chipset-connected, with one supporting SATA SSDs) all equipped with Enlarged M.2 Thermal Guards to prevent throttling. Connectivity is top-tier, including **Realtek 2.5GbE LAN** for ultra-fast wired networking and **Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)** with Bluetooth 5.3 for robust wireless capabilities across the 2.4, 5, and 6GHz bands. It also provides versatile USB options, notably a high-speed **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)** port on the rear I/O. With user-friendly features like EZ-Latch for easy component installation, Q-Flash Plus for convenient BIOS updates, and comprehensive cooling solutions, the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX offers a balanced blend of performance, stability, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for a high-end PC build. |
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