The GIGABYTE Z790 UD AC Motherboard

Built to deliver robust performance and next-gen compatibility for Intel’s 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core™ processors via the LGA1700 socket and Intel® Z790 chipset. Featuring an advanced 16+1+1 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM power phase design, it ensures consistent power delivery for intense gaming or heavy workloads.

This ATX board supports up to 256GB of blazing-fast DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots with XMP 3.0 support, enabling high-speed configurations for enthusiasts and creators. Storage expansion is future-proofed with three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots—one equipped with M.2 Thermal Guard—plus six SATA ports supporting multiple RAID configurations.

A standout is the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot reinforced with Ultra Durable™ Armor and an EZ-Latch system for quick, screwless GPU installation. Connectivity is equally impressive: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN, onboard Wi-Fi (up to Bluetooth 5.1 depending on PCB revision), HDMI and DisplayPort, USB-C® (both 5Gb/s and 20Gb/s), and eight-channel HD audio with high-end capacitors.

Thermal control is expertly handled by Smart Fan 6, with temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers. The board supports BIOS updates via Q-Flash Plus without a CPU or memory installed, making it ultra DIY-friendly. Reinforced with a 6-layer PCB and PCIe 5.0-ready architecture, this motherboard is built for ultra durability and peak performance.

Features

• Supports Intel® Core™ 14th / 13th / 12th Gen processors (LGA1700)

• 16+1+1 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital VRM with 60A DrMOS

• Dual Channel DDR5, up to 7600MHz (OC), 4 DIMMs

• 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, 1 with M.2 Thermal Guard

• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Ultra Durable™ Armor and EZ-Latch

• Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN + Wi-Fi 802.11ac (variant dependent)

• HDMI, DisplayPort, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s, Front USB-C® 5Gb/s

• Smart Fan 6: hybrid headers, temperature sensors, and FAN STOP

• Q-Flash Plus: BIOS update without CPU/RAM/GPU

• ATX form factor, 6-layer PCB with 2x copper

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