ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA WIFI-7 DDR5 ATX Motherboard - White

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA WIFI-7 DDR5 ATX Motherboard - White

Intel® Z790 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with 20+1+2 power stages, DDR5 support with AEMP II and DIMM Flex, Intel® Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, five M.2 slots, PCIe® 5.0 NVMe® SSD slot onboard, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release, two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C® front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, Two-way AI Noise Cancelation, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.

ROG Maximus Z790

Formula

The ROG Maximus Z790 Formula is the ultimate motherboard to feature our head-turning Moonlight White aesthetic. Beneath this bold expression lies a powerhouse arsenal of features, including the exclusive HybridChill VRM cooling system ready to elevate 14th-gen Intel® processors, advanced DDR5 settings, a multitude of PCIe 5.0 slots for both graphics cards and storage, blistering Intel® Wi-Fi 7 networking and a full slate of customizable ARGB lightning to make your premium build truly stand out from the crowd.

ROG OVERCLOCKING TECHNOLOGIES

Maximize your CPU’s performance potential with intuitive tools that offer advanced control and monitoring.

AI OVERCLOCKING

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.

DIFFERENTIAL SENSING

Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn’t ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The ROG Maximus Z790 Formula features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.

HybridChill

The ASUS HybridChill water block leverages a fusion of passive and liquid cooling to achieve highly efficient VRM operation. Its copper water channels resist corrosion and offer excellent heat dissipation, while its threaded fittings use the G1/4” industry standard to ensure compatibility with a wide variety of custom cooling setups.

CONNECTIVITY

WIFI 7

Next-gen WiFi 7* chipset introduces all-new ultrawide 320 MHz channel bandwidth in the 6 GHz band and 4096 QAM, delivering up to 2.4X ultra-fast WiFi speeds**. The revolutionary Multi-Link Operation (MLO) provides a more stable WiFi connection and lower latency, unlocking the realms of the unknown in gaming, streaming, and industrial IoT.

Learn more about Multi-link Operation (MLO) and WiFi 7 technology.

*WiFi 7 features require onboard WiFi chipset, WiFi AP, and WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features. The 320 Mhz in the 6 GHz band may be unavailable in some regions / countries due to regulatory restrictions. Expected support for Multi-Link Operation (MLO) will be available later this year (October 2023). Please visit the ASUS support page for more information.

**Compared to WiFi 6E

5Gb ETHERNET

Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Realtek 5 Gbps Ethernet.

DIY-FRIENDLY FEATURES

PCIE® SLOT Q-RELEASE

A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

M.2 Q-Latch

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.

Q-Antenna

With Q-Antenna, attaching a WiFi antenna to your PC is now easy and fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, and more consistent performance.

Q-Code

The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes, providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems and hardware issues.

Q-LED

On-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components ― CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices ― are functioning normally during startup. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard, and it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed--even before attempting to boot a newly built PC.

BIOS FLASHBACK™

BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

CLEAR CMOS

The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.

OPTIMIZATION

AI COOLING II

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELATION

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

AI NETWORKING

GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate for an even better user experience. GameFirst optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time, based on intelligent algorithms designed for various application customizable usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms. The latest update includes dedicated support for NVIDIA® GeForce NOW to ensure the lowest latency possible during intense game streaming cloud gaming sessions. To provide a better user’s experience, GameFirst is now integrated into Armoury Crate.

PERSONALIZATION

GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD WITH AURA SYNC

Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

Gaming Audio

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

DTS® SOUND UNBOUND

Through the pre-loaded DTS® Sound Unbound™ app, the ROG Maximus Z790 Formula envelops you in rich audio, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By exploiting Microsoft spatial sound technology, DTS Sound Unbound creates an audial 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep, or other sound in your virtual environment.

* DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with developers for supported titles.

Specifications

CPU

• Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
• ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

• Intel® Z790 Chipset

Memory

• 4 x DIMM slots, max. 192GB, DDR5 8000+(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

• Dual channel memory architecture

• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module

• ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II)

• Supports DIMM Flex

• * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site

• * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

• 1 x HDMI™ port**

• 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***

• * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

• ** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  

• *** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

Expansion Slots

• Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*

• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)**

Intel® Z790 Chipset

• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

• * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

• ** M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.

• *** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

• Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

• Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)

• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110  (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**

• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• Intel® Z790 Chipset

• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

• ** M.2_1 shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only.

Ethernet

• 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet

• ASUS LANGuard

• Wireless & Bluetooth

• Intel® Wi-Fi 7*

• 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)**

• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band***

• Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.76Gbps transfer rate.

• Bluetooth® v5.4****

• * Compatible with Windows 11 or later.

• ** Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later.

• *** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.

• **** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications."

USB

• Rear USB (Total 12 ports)

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)

• 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

• 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)

• Front USB (Total 9 ports)

• 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)**

• 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

• * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A

• ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A

Audio

• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082

• - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs

• - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking

• - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input

• - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel"

Audio Features

• - SupremeFX Shielding Technology

• - ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC

• - Gold-plated audio jacks

• - Rear optical S/PDIF out port

• - Premium audio capacitors

• * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device.

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports

• 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)

• 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)

• 1 x HDMI™ port

• 1 x Wi-Fi module

• 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port

• 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks

• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

• 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

• 1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors

• Fan and Cooling Related
• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
• 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
• 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
• 1 x W_PUMP+ header
• 1 x 2-pin Water In header
• 1 x 2-pin Water Out header
• 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header
• Power Related
• 1 x 24-pin main power connector
• 2 x 8-pin +12V power connectors
• 1 x 8-pin PCIe power connector
• Storage Related
• 5 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB
• 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
• 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• Miscellaneous
• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
• 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
• 1 x Aura RGB header
• 1 x CPU over voltage jumper
• 1 x FlexKey button
• 1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
• 1 x ReTry button
• 1 x Start button
• 1 x 10-1 pin system panel header
• 1 x Thermal sensor header

Special Features

• Extreme OC Kit

• - FlexKey button

• - ReTry button

• - Start button

• Extreme Engine Digi+

• - 10K Black metallic capacitors

• - MicroFine alloy choke

• ASUS Q-Design

• - M.2 Q-Latch

• - PCIe Slot Q-Release

• - Q-Antenna

• - Q-Code

• - Q-Connector

• - Q-DIMM

• - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

• - Q-Slot

• ASUS Thermal Solution

• - HybridChill VRM block

• - M.2 heatsink backplate

• - M.2 heatsink

• - Metal backplate

• - VRM heatsink design

• ASUS EZ DIY

• - BIOS FlashBack™ button

• - Clear CMOS button

• - CPU Socket lever protector

• - ProCool II

• - Pre-mounted I/O shield

• - SafeSlot

• - SafeDIMM

• Aura Sync

• - Aura RGB header

• - Addressable Gen 2 headers

• OLED 2"

• Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support

• - Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*

• - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A

• - Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS

• * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 6-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.

Software Features

• ROG Exclusive Software

• - ROG CPU-Z

• - DTS® Sound Unbound

• - Internet Security (1-year full version)

• ASUS Exclusive Software

• Armoury Crate

• - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version)

• - Aura Creator

• - Aura Sync

• - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)

• - GameFirst

• - Power Saving

• - Sonic Studio

• - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

• - OLED display

• AI Suite 3

• - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking

• - TPU

• - DIGI+ Power Control

• - Turbo app

• - PC Cleaner

• MyASUS

• USB Wattage Watcher

• Intel® Unison™

• Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)

• WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

• UEFI BIOS

• AI Overclocking Guide

• ASUS EZ DIY

• - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

• - ASUS EZ Flash 3

• - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

• - ASUS MyHotkey

• MemTest86

BIOS

• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

• WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

• Cables

• 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable

• 2 x ROG weave SATA 6G cables

• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

• Additional Cooling Kit

• 1 x DDR5 fan holder

• 1 x Thermal pad for M.2

• Miscellaneous

• 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna

• 1 x Q-connector

• 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages

• 1 x ROG key chain

• 1 x ROG stickers

• 1 x ROG VIP card

• 1 x M.2 rubber package

• 3 x M.2 backplate rubber packages

• Installation Media

• 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers

• Documentation

• 1 x Quick start guide

Operating System

• Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

• ATX Form Factor

• 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )