GIGABYTE Z790-A-ELITE-AX-DDR4 Motherboard
GIGABYTE’s ATX motherboard is built to handle high-performance gaming and computing with a Twin 16+1+2 Hybrid Digital VRM and 60A Smart Power Stage. Supporting Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen CPUs, it features DDR4 memory, full PCIe 5.0 design, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for ultra-fast storage. A robust thermal design with large heatsinks, thermal pads, and Smart Fan 6 ensures optimal thermal performance. Connectivity is future-ready with Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, USB-C 20Gb/s, and onboard HDMI. DIY-friendly features like EZ-Latch Plus, Q-Flash Plus, and Multi-Key simplify installation and BIOS updates. Perfect for enthusiasts looking for power, durability, and customization.
Features
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Twin 16+1+2 Hybrid Digital VRM with 60A Smart Power Stage
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PCIe 5.0 and DDR4 memory support with XMP profiles
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Advanced thermal design with full heatsink coverage and 7.5 W/mK pads
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4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with Thermal Guard III and EZ-Latch Plus
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Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed networking
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USB Type-C with 20Gb/s (rear) and 10Gb/s (front) transfer rates
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Multi-Key BIOS controls: Reset, RGB, Direct BIOS, Safe Mode
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Q-Flash Plus for CPU-less BIOS updates
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Ultra Durable components for long-term reliability
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GIGABYTE Control Center and Smart Fan 6 support
Specifications
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 (Intel 14th, 13th, 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron) |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 4x DDR4 DIMM, up to 128GB, 5333 MHz (OC), dual channel, ECC/Non-ECC support |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI 2.1 port, up to 4096×2160@60Hz (CPU dependent) |
| Audio | Realtek HD Audio Codec, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF out |
| LAN | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 / Realtek 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 (with Thermal Guard) |
| SATA | 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| RAID | Support for RAID 0/1/5/10 (NVMe & SATA) |
| USB Ports | Rear: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0 |
| Front: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 (via headers) | |
| Internal Connectors | 24-pin ATX, 2x 8-pin CPU, M.2, SATA, USB, RGB, TPM, fan headers |
| Cooling Support | 5x PWM/DC fan headers, thermal sensors, water cooling pump header |
| BIOS | 256 Mbit UEFI BIOS, Q-Flash, Q-Flash Plus |
| Software | GIGABYTE Control Center, Norton OEM, Smart Backup, LAN Manager |
| OS Support | Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |






















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