USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2
2.5 Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth
onboard graphics (CPU required)
HD Audio (8-channel)
Overview
The GIGABYTE AORUS Z790 ELITE AX motherboard offers robust performance with a range of features tailored for gamers and creators. Equipped with an Intel Z790 chipset, it supports up to 16 cores with the LGA1700 socket, allowing for high-efficiency processing. The design accommodates various RAM speeds up to 7600 MHz (O.C.), ensuring that users can optimize performance for demanding applications. Featuring a durable design, the motherboard includes ultra-durable PCIe Armor, Q-Flash, and Thermal Guard to keep components safe and functioning optimally. Connectivity options include multiple USB ports, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, and compatibility with Wi-Fi 6E for rapid wireless access. Hardware monitoring features include fan control and water cooling flow rate checks, making it suitable for those seeking custom cooling solutions. With GIGABYTE Smart Fan 6 technology, users can personalize cooling profiles for an optimized system experience.
USB / FireWire Ports1 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 + (1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
AudioHD Audio (8-channel)
LAN2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Interfaces1 x DisplayPort ¦ 1 x HDMI ¦ 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 ¦ 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ¦ 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ¦ 4 x USB 2.0 ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 2 x aerial ¦ 1 x SPDIF out
Internal Interfaces2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - header ¦ 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 - header ¦ 4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 2 x Thunderbolt - header ¦ 1 x SPI - header ¦ 1 x audio - header
Power Connectors24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector