GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX ICE
The AORUS Z790 motherboard delivers cutting-edge performance for gamers and professionals, supporting Intel’s latest 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors on the LGA 1700 socket. With its robust Twin 16+1+2 phase digital VRM and a 6-layer, 2x copper PCB, it ensures extreme power delivery and stability for overclocking. The board supports DDR5 memory up to 7600 MT/s (O.C.) with enhanced BIOS features like DDR5 XMP Booster and Auto Booster for unmatched memory optimization.
It features quad PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with thermal guards for peak storage performance and durability, while PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is reinforced with a stainless-steel shield for next-gen GPUs. The AORUS thermal armor and Smart Fan 6 maintain system temperatures under intense workloads. Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN offer ultra-fast networking, while rich I/O options including USB-C 20Gb/s and HDMI 2.1 provide comprehensive connectivity.
With DIY-friendly features such as EZ-Latch Plus for M.2 and PCIe slots, Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without CPU, and a durable design, the AORUS Z790 is ideal for high-end custom PC builds.
Features
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Intel® LGA 1700 socket supports 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
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Twin 16+1+2 phase digital VRM with 90A SPS for VCORE
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DDR5 support up to 7600 MT/s (O.C.) with XMP 3.0 and advanced BIOS tuning
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4x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots with Thermal Guard III & backplates
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1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with reinforced UD Slot PG5
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Intel® Wi-Fi 6E + 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed, low-latency networking
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HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort for 4K display support
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EZ-Latch Plus tool-free M.2 and PCIe installation
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Smart Fan 6 with multiple temperature sensors and hybrid headers
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Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without CPU, RAM, or GPU
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Audiophile-grade capacitors for high-fidelity sound
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GIGABYTE Control Center software for unified system management
Specifications
| CPU Socket | Intel® LGA 1700 (14th/13th/12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold, Celeron®) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 DIMMs up to 256 GB, up to 7600 MT/s (O.C.), Dual Channel |
| ECC Support | Supports ECC (non-ECC mode) and non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs |
| Graphics Support | 1x HDMI 2.1 (4096×2160@60Hz), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (4096×2304@60Hz) |
| Audio | Realtek® HD Audio CODEC, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF out, WIMA capacitors |
| LAN | Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip |
| Wireless | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E / Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (Bluetooth 5.3) |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| M.2 Slots | 4x PCIe 4.0 x4 (3x chipset, 1x CPU), 1x with SATA support |
| SATA Ports | 6x SATA 6Gb/s |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA & NVMe) |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 1x USB-C® 20Gb/s, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| USB Ports (Internal) | 1x USB-C® Gen 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| Cooling Headers | 1x CPU fan, 1x water cooling CPU, 3x system fan, 1x pump/system fan |
| RGB Headers | 2x Addressable, 2x RGB |
| Internal Buttons | Q-Flash Plus, Reset, Clear CMOS |
| Back Panel | HDMI, DP, USB-C, USB-A, LAN, Audio Jacks, Antenna Connectors |
| Software Suite | GIGABYTE Control Center, UEFI BIOS, PerfDrive, HWiNFO Partnership |
| Form Factor | ATX |





















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