| 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 "CPU Support List" for more information.) |
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| Chipset | Intel Z790 Express Chipset |
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| Memory | 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 | 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 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 |
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| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: | 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. | 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.) |
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| Audio | Realtek ALC1220 CODEC | * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio. | High Definition Audio | 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. | Support for S/PDIF Out |
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| LAN | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
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| Wireless Communication module | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands | BLUETOOTH 5.3 | Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard | * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment. |
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| Expansion Slots | CPU: | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) | * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. | Chipset: | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) |
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| Storage Interface | CPU: | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) | Chipset: | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) | 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) | 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 |
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| USB | Chipset: | 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support | 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel | Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: | 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) | Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: | 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) |
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| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector | 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector | 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector | 1 x CPU fan header | 1 x water cooling CPU fan header | 3 x system fan headers | 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header | 2 x addressable LED strip headers | 2 x RGB LED strip headers | 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | 1 x front panel header | 1 x front panel audio header | 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header |
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| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) | 1 x HDMI 2.0 port | 1 x DisplayPort | 1 x RJ-45 port | 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector | 2 x audio jacks |
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| I/O Controller | iTE I/O Controller Chip |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. | Support for Q-Flash | Support for Q-Flash Plus | Support for Smart Backup |
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| Bundle Software | Norton Internet Security (OEM version) | LAN bandwidth management software |
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| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit | Support for Windows 10 64-bit |
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| Form Factor | Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm |
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| Model | Z790M AORUS ELITE AX (Rev. 1.2) |
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