Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE DDR5 Motherboard

Fierce PC code
1004599
MPN
Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE
  • Socket: Intel LGA1700
  • Chipset: Z790
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • DIMM Slots: x4 DDR5
  • M.2 Slots: x4
  • On-board Wi-Fi: Yes / Wi-Fi 6E
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Recommendations

  • Intel® Socket LGA 1700:Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance:Twin 16+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5:4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage:4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard III: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
  • EZ-Latch Plus:M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
  • Fast Networks:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
  • Extended Connectivity:DP, HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
  • Smart Fan 6:Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Q-Flash Plus:Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

THE SINGULARITY OF POWER

AORUS Z790 series gaming motherboards fully optimize the performance within the latest Intel® 13th generation processors with our most capable digital power design ever. Before you would notice, the heat generated from the beastly power consumption is already dealt with by the full metal thermal solution. Not to mention the lightning-fast track to the next-gen PCIe 5.0 and the top-tier compatibility of DDR5 memory. Be crowned the king of gaming.


ROBUST VRM DESIGN

All AORUS series gaming motherboards are equipped with an all-digital power design, which delivers the best stability under heavy workloads.

Digital Twin VRM Design
ensures stable high-power delivery for advanced overclocking.


MEMORY

All AORUS series gaming motherboards feature multiple techniques to enhance the performance of DDR5 memory with the best compatibility.

BIOS Engineering
Feature-rich BIOS functions that enable easy access to the best-in-class DDR5 performance.

DDR5 XMP Booster
one click to auto boost your DDR5 module by the highest profile

DDR5 Auto Booster
one click to boost native DDR5-5600 to 6000

High Bandwidth
one click to increase DDR5 bandwidth

Low Latency
one click to shorten DDR5 latency

XMP 3.0 User Profile
optimizes memory settings and achieve the best performance for the system

Hardware Craftsmanship
Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Shielded Memory Routing


Impedance Optimized Topology


Daisy-Chained Routing


Low Signal Loss PCB


EFFICIENT THERMAL

Every AORUS motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.

 VRM Thermal Armor Advanced

These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool.

Real One-piece Build
Multi-Cut Design
4X Large Surface

M.2 Thermal Guard L
with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate

6X optimized heat dissipation surface

DIY-friendly

Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. AORUS motherboards are designed to be the most DIY-friendly option available.

EZ-Latch Designs
Effortless mechanisms that enable easy installations of components.


ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. AORUS series motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.

PCIe UD Slot PG5

Gigabyte widens stainless-steel shielding by 20% to reinforce PCIe slots, addressing Gen 5 SMD technology's lower weight-bearing capacity and supporting heavy-duty graphics cards.

2.2X - stronger shearing test

1.7X - stronger retention force test

M.2 UD SLOT PG4

The one-piece, stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the M.2 Slots, and maximises signal integreity.

1.3X - stronger in X-axis strength test

1.5X- stronger in Y-axis strength test

UD POWER CONNECTOR

The unique design provides better conductivity for power and better dissipation for the heat generated from it.

Solid Pins

Provides superior conductivity & signal transmission, reducing metal loss from repeated plugging.


CONNECTIVITY

Enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

High Quailty Sound
Enjoy a high-quality sound experience, which supports 7.1 channel playback, features an advanced microphone array, and offers versatile connectivity options for gaming and entertainment.

Audiophile Grade Capacitors
WIMA and Premium Grade Audio capacitors provide stable current, delivering a studio-quality experience.


CUSTOMISATION

AORUS series motherboard signifies our dedication to BIOS optimization. Through our community partnership, we're making next-gen performance more user-friendly.

UEFI BIOS
shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

PerfDrive
exclusive BIOS settings that optimize the performance based on the cooling configuration


  • Intel® Socket LGA 1700:Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance:Twin 16+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5:4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage:4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard III: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
  • EZ-Latch Plus:M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
  • Fast Networks:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
  • Extended Connectivity:DP, HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
  • Smart Fan 6:Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Q-Flash Plus:Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
  • CPU
    1. LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
    2. L3 cache varies with CPU
    (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
  • Chipset
    1. Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
  • Memory
    1. Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules
    2. 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
    3. Dual channel memory architecture
    4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
    5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
    6. Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
    (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)
  • Onboard Graphics
    Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
    1. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
      * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
      ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
    2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60
      * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
    (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
  • Audio
    1. Realtek® Audio CODEC
    2. High Definition Audio
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
      * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
    4. Support for S/PDIF Out
  • LAN
    1. Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
  • Wireless Communication module
    Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)
    1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    2. BLUETOOTH 5.3
    3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
    Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1)
    1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    2. BLUETOOTH 5.3
    3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
    * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
  • Expansion Slots
    CPU:
    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
      * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
    Chipset:
    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1)
    2. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2)
  • Storage Interface
    CPU:
    1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
    Chipset:
    1. 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
    2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
    3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices

    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
    * Refer to "2-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
  • USB
    Chipset:
    1. 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
    2. 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
    3. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
    4. 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
    Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
    1. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2. 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
    3. 1 x CPU fan header
    4. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
    5. 3 x system fan headers
    6. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
    7. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
    8. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
    9. 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    10. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    11. 1 x front panel header
    12. 1 x front panel audio header
    13. 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
    14. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
    15. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    16. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
    17. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
    18. 1 x reset button
    19. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
    20. 1 x Clear CMOS button
    21. 1 x reset jumper
    22. 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors
    1. 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
    2. 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
    3. 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
    6. 1 x HDMI 2.0 port
    7. 1 x DisplayPort
    8. 1 x RJ-45 port
    9. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    10. 2 x audio jacks
  • I/O Controller
    1. iTE® I/O Controller Chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    1. Voltage detection
    2. Temperature detection
    3. Fan speed detection
    4. Water cooling flow rate detection
    5. Fan fail warning
    6. Fan speed control
      * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
  • BIOS
    1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
    2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
    3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  • Unique Features
    1. Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
      * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
    2. Support for Q-Flash
    3. Support for Q-Flash Plus
    4. Support for Smart Backup
  • Bundled Software
    1. Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
    2. LAN bandwidth management software
  • Operating System
    1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
    2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    1. ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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