GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Motherboard – Supports Intel Core 13th Gen CPUs, 16*+1+2 Phases Digital VRM, up to 5333MHz DDR4 (OC), 4xPCIe 4.0 M.2, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Intel® Socket LGA 1700：Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
- Unparalleled Performance：Twin 16*+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Dual Channel DDR4：4*DIMMs with XMP Memory Module Support
- Next Generation Storage：4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
- Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard III: 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：HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
- Smart Fan 6：Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
- Q-Flash Plus：Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
Elevate your computing experience with GIGABYTE’s renowned motherboard series: AORUS, AERO, and GIGABYTE. Featuring innovative designs and advanced features, these boards offer exceptional performance and reliability. Whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or professional, our series cater to your needs, ensuring uncompromising quality and cutting-edge technology.
| Processor |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor |
128 GB |
| Supported processor sockets |
LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series |
Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
| Processor socket |
LGA 1700 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
| Unbuffered memory |
Yes |
| Supported memory module capacities |
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) |
5333 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speeds |
2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3300,3333,3400,3466,3600,3666,3733,3800,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4500,4600,4700,4800,4933,5000,5133,5333 MHz |
| ECC сompatibility |
ECC & Non-ECC |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR4-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Number of storage drives supported |
8 |
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Graphics |
| DirectX version |
12.0 |
| HDCP |
Yes |
| Maximum resolution |
4096 x 2304 pixels |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Parallel processing technology support |
Not supported |
| Internal I/O |
| RGB LED pin header |
Yes |
| TPM connector |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers |
2 |
| 12V power connector |
Yes |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Yes |
| CPU fan connector |
Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Yes |
| Front panel connector |
Yes |
| Front panel audio connector |
Yes |
| Total number of SATA connectors |
4 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
1 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack |
2 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Yes |
| Microphone in |
Yes |
| Headphone outputs |
2 |
| DisplayPort version |
1.2 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| HDMI version |
2.0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
4 |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Features |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| PC health monitoring |
Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel Z790 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Expansion slots |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
4 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
3 |
| BIOS |
| System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version |
2.7 |
| Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version |
2.7 |
| Clear CMOS button |
Yes |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
Yes |
| ACPI version |
5.0 |
| BIOS memory size |
256 Mbit |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Battery |
| Battery type |
CR2032 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2) |
| Number of battery cells |
1 |
| Battery weight |
3 g |
| Lithium weight per battery |
0.07 g |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
2.32 kg |
| Package height |
80 mm |
| Package depth |
270 mm |
| Package width |
335 mm |
| Logistics data |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Products per shipping (inner) case |
1 pc(s) |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
35 mm |
| Depth |
244 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
| Packaging content |
| Bundled software |
Norton Internet Security |
| Batteries included |
Yes |
| Cables included |
SATA |
| Technical details |
| Warranty period |
3 year(s) |
