1. CPU and Chipset
- CPU Socket: LGA1700, supporting Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors.
- Chipset: Intel® Z790 Express Chipset.
- L3 Cache: Varies depending on the CPU.
2. Memory
- Type: DDR5, supporting speeds up to 7600 MHz (overclocked).
- Capacity: Up to 256 GB across 4 DIMM slots (64 GB per DIMM).
- Channels: Dual-channel memory architecture.
- ECC: Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM (operating in non-ECC mode).
- XMP: Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) for memory overclocking.
3. Onboard Graphics
- HDMI: 1 port supporting 4096x2160@60 Hz (HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3).
- DisplayPort: 1 port supporting 4096x2304@60 Hz (DisplayPort 1.2, HDCP 2.3).
- Integrated Graphics: Support dependent on the installed CPU.
4. Audio
- Audio Codec: Realtek® with High Definition Audio.
- Channel Support: 2/4/5.1/7.1 channels, configurable via audio software.
- S/PDIF Out: Yes.
5. Networking
- LAN: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip supporting 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps speeds.
6. Expansion Slots
- PCIe 5.0: 1 x PCIe x16 slot (supports either a GPU or NVMe SSD).
- PCIe 4.0: 1 x PCIe x16 (x4) slot.
- PCIe 3.0: 1 x PCIe x16 (x4) slot.
7. Storage Interfaces
- M.2 Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU controlled).
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset controlled).
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA (Chipset controlled).
- SATA Ports: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- RAID: Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe and SATA devices.
8. USB Ports
- Back Panel:
- 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gb/s).
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gb/s).
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb/s).
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1.
- Internal:
- 1 x USB Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2 header.
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 ports).
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (supports 4 ports).
9. Internal I/O Connectors
- Power: 1 x 24-pin ATX, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V.
- Cooling: CPU fan, water cooling, system fans, and pump headers with fan speed control.
- Lighting: RGB and addressable LED headers.
- Other: Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors, TPM header, reset/clear CMOS buttons.
10. Rear I/O Ports
- HDMI and DisplayPort for onboard graphics.
- Audio: 2 audio jacks, optical S/PDIF Out.
- Ethernet: 1 x RJ-45 for 2.5GbE LAN.
- USB: 1 x Type-C® 3.2 Gen 2x2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0/1.1.
11. Unique Features
- Q-Flash Plus: Update BIOS without CPU, memory, or graphics card installed.
- Smart Fan 6: Temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with fan stop support.
- Control Center: GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) for managing system functions.
- Bundled Software: Norton® Internet Security (OEM), LAN bandwidth management software.
12. OS and Form Factor
- Supported OS: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit.
- Form Factor: ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).
This motherboard is built for high-end builds, supporting powerful Intel CPUs, DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, and advanced cooling and connectivity features.
| Category | Desktop |
| Subcategory | Motherboard |
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model | Z790 |
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