Fast Networking：10GbE + 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with Ultra-high gain antenna
Extended Connectivity：Dual Thunderbolt 4™, Dual Front USB-C® 20Gb/s
DTS:X® Ultra Audio：ESS ES9280A DAC and ESS ES9080A with Front ESSential USB DAC Bundled
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS XTREME X RGB WIFI-7 DDR5 E-ATX Motherboard
X Gen Designed for 14th Gen
X marks the 14th generation! Introducing the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards, the most powerful platforms ever built for the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. With the leading performance in DDR5 memory, the upgraded DIY-friendly innovations, and the all-new BIOS redesigned as user-centered, the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards are built to fully unleash the next-gen power.
Memory
Xceed in DDR5
performance
GIGABYTE is committed to enabling the unparalleled performance of the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. That is why every Z790 AORUS XTREME X motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Best-in-class Compatibility
DDR5 Overclocking Up to 8266 MT/s
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.
Robust VRM Design
Xtraordinary
power delivery
The Z790 AORUS XTREME X motherboard is equipped with the all-digital power design to achieve peak performance of the next-gen processor while providing the best stability under heavy workloads.
Efficient Overall Thermal
Xpress your
cool
Every Z790 AORUS XTREME X 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 Fins-Array
These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool.
M.2 Thermal Guard XTREME
with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate
* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.
Small Vents, Big Cooling Power
* Test results are for reference only and may vary in different circumstances.
Up To 7°C lower temperature
DIY-friendly Innovations
Xpeditious building process
Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. Now we introduce a variety of innovations to make the Z790 AORUS XTREME X motherboard the most DIY-friendly ever.
EZ-Latch Designs
Effortless mechanisms that enable easy installations of components.
* For reference only; actual appearance may vary.
Quick Control Elements
Reset, Update, Innovate
PCB Crafting
Xtra layers for excellent players
As the very foundation of the motherboard, the PCB plays a subtle yet critical role in the capabilities. No gamers should overlook the details lie within the PCB layers.
8-Layer PCB
Enables dense integration, signal quality, power integrity, and low EMI for high-performance systems.
2X Copper Enhancement
Enhances system performance with improved heat dissipation, power handling, and seamless overclocking support.
56% Lower Dissipation Factor
Elevate signal integrity in high-frequency circuits with our pioneering technology, setting a new standard for high-speed electronic design.
Ultra Durable™
Xpect everything UD
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. The Z790 AORUS XTREME X motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.
Connectivity
Xtensively versatile
The Z790 AORUS XTREME X motherboard offers a wide range of versatilities from the cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 support with a redesigned antenna, to an array of USB ports.
Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 Compatible USB4
Boasts 40Gb/s speed, supports DisplayPort 1.4a, and enables connection of up to 10 devices, including 4K/8K displays, all while providing charging capabilities.
Seamless Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7
Ultra-high Gain Antenna
10GbE LAN
Immerse in ESSential Audio
ESSential USB DAC
Audiophile Grade Capacitors
Intuitive Customization
Xplore infinite utilities
The Z790 AORUS XTREME X motherboard is the embodiment of our relentless pursuit of BIOS optimization. And thanks to our new partnership from the community, we now make the next-gen performance more accessible in even more intuitive ways.
UC BIOS
Redesigned as user-centered and provides intuitive performance tweakers.
Redesigned UI and UX
an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design
Quick Access
9 customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode
PerfDrive
exclusive BIOS settings that optimize the performance based on the cooling configuration
HWiNFO
Exclusive Partnership
introduces innovative features for computer enthusiasts and professionals
GIGABYTE Control Center
A unified software platform across a variety of GIGABYTE products.
RGB Fusion
customize the RGB lighting on the motherboard or devices that connect to it.
Specifications
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
L3 cache varies with CPU
* Please refer to "CPU Support List" for more information.
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
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.)
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt ™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors," for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips
DTS® Sound Unbound™
High Definition Audio
2-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
* The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be used one at a time.
Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN2)
Wireless Communication module
Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865
802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots
CPU:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2C_CPU connector. The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2C_CPU connector.
* 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 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
Storage Interface
CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_CPU)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB
Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:
2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
Chipset:
2 x USB Type-C® ports with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
1 x system fan header
1 x system fan extension cable header (can extend three system fan headers through one cable)
1 x system fan/water cooling pump extension cable header (can extend three system fan/water cooling pump headers through one cable)
1 x noise detection header
1 x integrated extension cable header for addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips and RGB LED strips (can extend three addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers and three RGB LED strip headers through one cable)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
2 x USB Type-C® headers, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
1 x integrated extension cable header for system fan/water cooling pump and USB 2.0/1.1 headers (can extend one system fan/water cooling pump header and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers through one cable)
2 x temperature sensor headers
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Back Panel Connectors
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x OC Ignition button
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
10 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x RJ-45 ports
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
* The mic in jack supports only mono microphone input
I/O Controller
iTE® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
Noise detection
BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
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.
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