1. CPU Support
- Socket: LGA1700
- Supports: Intel® 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors.
- L3 Cache: Varies by CPU.
- Chipset: Intel® Z790 Express Chipset.
2. Memory Support
- DDR4 Memory Speeds: Up to 5333 MT/s (O.C.) with support for various other speeds (e.g., 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s).
- Capacity: Up to 128 GB (4x DIMMs, 32 GB per DIMM).
- Dual-channel architecture.
- Supports XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) for easier overclocking.
- Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM (in non-ECC mode) and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMMs.
3. Integrated Graphics (depending on CPU support)
- DisplayPort: Supports up to 4096x2304 @ 60 Hz (DP 1.2, HDCP 2.3).
- HDMI 2.1: Supports up to 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz (HDCP 2.3, native HDMI 2.1 TMDS).
4. Audio
- Realtek® Audio CODEC.
- Supports up to 7.1-channel HD audio with S/PDIF out.
5. LAN
- Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps).
6. Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (full x16 support, reserved for graphics cards or NVMe SSD).
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (for expansion cards).
7. Storage
- M.2 Slots:
- 1 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connected to the CPU.
- 2 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4) connected to the chipset.
- SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support for both NVMe and SATA.
8. USB Ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 2:
- 1x USB Type-C® (internal header).
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (rear panel).
- USB 3.2 Gen 1:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (rear).
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (internal header).
- USB 2.0/1.1:
- 1x USB 2.0/1.1 (rear).
- 8x USB 2.0/1.1 (rear and internal headers).
9. Internal I/O Connectors
- Power connectors: 24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V.
- Cooling: CPU fan, water pump, system fan headers, hybrid fan headers, and fan stop support.
- RGB: 2x addressable LED strip headers, 2x RGB LED strip headers.
- Other connectors: Front audio, S/PDIF, USB 3.2, USB 2.0, TPM, serial port, and Q-Flash Plus button.
10. Back Panel Connectors
- USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5x USB 2.0/1.1.
- Display: 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI.
- Audio: 6x audio jacks.
- Networking: 1x RJ-45 (2.5GbE).
11. BIOS
- 256 Mbit flash.
- AMI UEFI BIOS, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0.
- Features: Q-Flash Plus, Smart Backup.
12. Unique Features
- Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) support for system management.
- Q-Flash, allows BIOS updates without CPU, RAM, or GPU.
13. Software and OS Support
- Norton® Internet Security (OEM).
- Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit support.
14. Form Factor
This motherboard is a well-rounded choice for users looking for a powerful yet flexible platform that supports both current and next-gen Intel processors and DDR4 memory.
| Category | Desktop |
| Subcategory | Motherboard |
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model | Z790 S |
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