Key Features Supports Intel Core 14th and 13th processors Digital direct 20+1+2 phases VRM solution Dual Channel DDR5: 4*DIMMs 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: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot & M.2 slots with quick release design UC BIOS: User-Centred intuitive UX with Quick Access function Ultra-Fast Storage: 5*M.2 slots including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4 Efficient Overall Thermal: VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array & M.2 Thermal Guard XL Fast Networking: 10GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with Ultra-high gain antenna Extended Connectivity: DP Front USB-C 10Gb/s Front & Dual Rear USB-C 20Gb/s DTS:X Ultra Audio: ALC1220 & Rear ESS SABRE Hi-Fi 9118 DAC
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.
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 MASTER X motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Xtraordinary Power Delivery The Z790 AORUS MASTER X motherboard is equipped with the all-digital power design to achieve peak performance of the next-gen processor while providing the best stability under heavy workloads.
Xpress Your Cool Every Z790 AORUS MASTER X motherboard is armored with the most advanced full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.
Xpeditious Building Process Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. Now we introduce a variety of innovations to make the Z790 AORUS MASTER X motherboard the most DIY-friendly ever.
Xtra Layers for Excellent Players As the very foundation of the motherboard the PCB plays a subtle yet critical role in the capabilities. No gamers should overlook the details lie within the PCB layers.
Xpect everything UD GIGABYTE Ultra Durable Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. The Z790 AORUS MASTER X motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.
Xtensively Versatile The Z790 AORUS MASTER X motherboard offers a wide range of versatilities from the cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 support with a redesigned antenna to an array of USB ports.
Xplore Infinite Utilities The Z790 AORUS MASTER X motherboard is the embodiment of our relentless pursuit of BIOS optimization. And thanks to our new partnership from the community we now make the next-gen performance more accessible in even more intuitive ways.
Specifications
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 DisplayPort supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
Audio Realtek ALC1220-VB CODEC ESS ES9118 DAC chip Support for DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Marvell AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication Module Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 (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 MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927 RZ738 (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 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (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 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 CPU: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) Chipset: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1)
Storage Interface CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3 M key type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_CPU) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3 M key type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3 M key type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3 M key type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)(M2P_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3 M key type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID5 and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID5 and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB Chipset: 3 x USB Type-C ports with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (2 ports on the back panel 1 port available through the internal USB header) Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs: 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs: 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 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 4 x system fan headers 4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 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 2x2 support 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 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 power button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers Voltage Measurement Points
Back Panel Connectors 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 2 x USB Type-C ports with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 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 Noise detection
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
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