Z790M-AORUS-ELITE-AX
The GIGABYTE Z790 motherboard delivers exceptional performance with its Twin 12+1+1 Digital VRM design and full support for Intel’s 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket. Featuring support for DDR5 memory up to 7600 MHz (OC), it ensures blazing-fast responsiveness and multitasking capabilities.
Its robust 6-layer 2x copper PCB and PCIe 5.0-ready architecture provide ultra-durable and high-speed expansion. For cooling, it includes fully covered MOSFET heatsinks, a 6mm heatpipe, 5 W/mK thermal pads, and an M.2 Thermal Guard for optimal SSD performance.
The board features three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors with EZ-Latch Plus, Ultra Durable DDR5 armor, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest GPUs. Connectivity is future-ready with Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, USB-C 20Gbps, HDMI, DisplayPort, and advanced audio.
On the software side, it includes GIGABYTE Control Center, Q-Flash Plus, and Smart Fan 6, giving users full control over performance and personalization. This Micro ATX board is built tough and tailored for users who demand high-end performance in a compact footprint.
Features
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Twin 12+1+1 Hybrid Digital VRM for stable CPU power
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PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 3x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots with Thermal Guard
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Dual channel DDR5 support with up to 7600MHz (OC)
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6-layer 2X copper PCB with Mid-Loss design
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Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks with 6mm heatpipe & 5 W/mK pad
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Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
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USB Type-C® 20Gbps (rear) and 10Gbps (front)
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HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort for onboard graphics
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Q-Flash Plus and EZ-Latch for DIY convenience
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Support for Windows 11 and 10 (64-bit)
Specifications
| CPU Support | Intel LGA1700: 14th, 13th, 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB, up to DDR5-7600 (OC), dual channel, XMP 3.0 |
| VRM Design | Twin 12+1+1 Phase Digital |
| Graphics Support | HDMI 2.1 (4096×2160@60Hz), DisplayPort 1.2 (4096×2304@60Hz), CPU dependent |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1200, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF out |
| LAN | Realtek® 2.5GbE |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Storage | 3x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 6x SATA 6Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| USB Ports (Front) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| Internal Headers | CPU/system fan headers, RGB/ARGB headers, 24-pin ATX, 8+4 pin ATX12V |
| Cooling Features | Smart Fan 6, M.2 Thermal Guard, Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX (24.4cm x 24.4cm) |
| BIOS | AMI UEFI BIOS, Q-Flash, Q-Flash Plus |
| Operating System | Windows 11 / 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Software | GIGABYTE Control Center, Norton Internet Security |





















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