GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX LGA1700 DDR5 Motherboard

VENDOR: GIGABYTE Mfg Part#: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX UPC#: 889523034002
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  • - Intel Z790 chipset supporting 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors
  • - Supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory with OC speeds up to 7600 MHz
  • - 4x M.2 and 6x SATA ports with RAID support for high-performance storage
  • - Integrated 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 for advanced networking
  • - PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and multiple expansion options
  • - Built-in features include Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus, RGB Fusion, and M.2 Thermal Guard III

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Key Benefits

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  • - Future-proof your build with DDR5 memory support and PCIe 5.0 for next-gen performance scalability
  • - Enjoy seamless high-speed connectivity via Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, and advanced USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports
  • - Count on dependable heat management and stable power delivery with M.2 Thermal Guard III and 16+1+2 phase power design

Product Overview

The GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is engineered for performance enthusiasts and content creators looking to maximize system capabilities with Intel’s 12th and 13th Gen processors. Featuring the Intel Z790 chipset, it offers support for up to 128GB DDR5 memory across 4 DIMM slots with overclocking frequencies up to 7600 MHz (O.C.). The dual-channel memory architecture supports non-ECC and ECC (in non-ECC mode) unbuffered modules, allowing flexibility for demanding applications.

Designed for fast connectivity and expandability, the board includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, three additional PCIe slots, and four high-speed M.2 sockets for NVMe SSDs with RAID support. Users benefit from comprehensive I/O options including USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, multiple USB 3.2 and 2.0 ports, HDMI and DisplayPort, and full 8-channel HD Audio. Networking is powered by integrated 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless wired and wireless connectivity.

Enhanced durability and system management features like a pre-mounted I/O shield, Ultra Durable PCIe armor, GIGABYTE Smart Fan 6, M.2 Thermal Guard III, and Q-Flash Plus make installation and maintenance user-friendly. The 16+1+2 phase power design with 60A Smart Power Stages ensures stable and efficient power delivery for high-performance systems. The Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is an ideal foundation for modern gaming, workstation, and high-demand computing environments.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Motherboard - ATX
Form Factor ATX
Chipset Intel Z790
Processor Socket LGA1700
Supported CPUs 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron
Maximum Processor Count 1
Maximum RAM Supported 128 GB
Supported Memory Types DDR5, non-ECC, ECC (non-ECC mode), unbuffered
Memory Slots 4 x DIMM 288-pin
Memory Architecture Dual channel
Supported Memory Speeds 4000 MHz to 7600 MHz (O.C.)
Integrated Audio HD Audio (8-channel)
Power Phases 16+1+2 phase power design with 60A Smart Power Stages
Power Connectors 24-pin ATX + 8-pin ATX12V
Included Accessories External antenna
Cables Included 2 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included Norton Internet Security

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Antennas 2 x detachable antennas (external)

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin China
TAA Compliant No
Certifications WEEE, EU RoHS, HDCP 2.3, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Audio Compliance Standard High Definition Audio

Advanced Security Features

Included Security Software Norton Internet Security

Interfaces

Display Outputs 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort
USB Ports (Rear I/O) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0
USB Ports (Internal Headers) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0
Audio Jacks 1 x line-out, 1 x microphone (mini-jack), 1 x SPDIF out
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16
M.2 Slots 4 x M.2 (2280/22110 M-Key)
SATA Ports 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
RAID Support RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 on SATA & M.2
Internal Headers 1 x SPI, 2 x Thunderbolt, 1 x audio
BIOS Type AMI UEFI
BIOS Features WfM 2.0, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7, DMI 2.7, ACPI 5.0, PnP 1.0a

Physical & Environmental

Width 12 in
Depth 9.6 in
Package Retail box

Cloud Management & Licensing

Software Utilities Q-Flash, Q-Flash Plus, RGB Fusion, Smart Fan 6, MultiKey