Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite AX (Rev. 1.0) Motherboard Available Now

By: Gigabyte

Model: Z790 AORUS Elite AX

Sku: FB0NFW75C6

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  • CPU: LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors, L3 cache varies with CPU
  • Chipset: Intel Z790 Express Chipset
  • 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 DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 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
  • Onboard Graphics: HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz, DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3,
  • Audio: Realtek Audio CODEC , High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, Support for S/PDIF Out
  • LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
  • 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 and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate, Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
  • Expansion Slots: CPU: PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. / Chipset: 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
  • Storage Interface: CPU: 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), 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
  • USB: Chipset: 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, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 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)
  • Internal I/O Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors,CPU fan header, water cooling CPU fan header, 3 x system fan headers, system fan/water cooling pump header, 2 x addressable LED strip headers,2 x RGB LED strip headers, 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, front panel header, front panel header, 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, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors, 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only), reset button, Q-Flash Plus buttonm, Clear CMOS button, reset jumper, Clear CMOS jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors: 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red), 3 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
  • 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
  • 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),Support for Q-Flash,Support for Q-Flash Plus,Support for Smart Backup
  • Bundled Software: Norton Internet Security (OEM version), LAN bandwidth management software
  • Operating System: Support for Windows 11 64-bit, Support for Windows 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor: ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
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UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.

Twin Digital VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

PCIe 5.0 Design

Design Ready for PCIe 5.0

PCIe 5.0 Design supports double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 and ensures that compatible with cutting-edge GPUs released in the next few years to their full capability.

UNLOCK DDR5

DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that has memory overclocking capability up to 7600 and beyond. For DDR5 XMP Memory, all users need to do to attain high memory performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.

RAID Storage

M.2 + M.2 + M.2

Extreme sequential Read 21053 MB/s, Sequential Write 15499 MB/s speed

Triple 7G/s Gen4 M.2 PCIe SSDs in RAID 0

The exclusive 3 PCIe 4.0 M.2 from CPU and 2nd Generation 7000 MB/s SSD provides unparalleled Read/ Write performance up to 21053 and 15499 MB/s.

OUTSTANDING THERMAL DESIGN

GIGABYTE Motherboards' unparalleled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.

Thermal Design

M.2 Thermal Guard III

M.2 Thermal Guard III constructed with 6X optimized heat dissipation surface and double-sided M.2 heatsinks to prevent throttling and bottlenecks on high-speed/ large capacity of M.2 SSDs.

Enlarged Thermal Guard

Enlarged M.2 heatsink prevents high-speed, large-capacity PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs flash from throttling due to overheating.

Fully Covered Thermal Design

High coverage MOSFET and integrated molding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.

6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB

2X Copper PCBs design effectively lower the component temperature by its high thermal conductivity and low impedance.

Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

4X Large Surface

Increased surface area up to 4X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.

Real One-piece Build

TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors’ multi-piece design.

Multi-Cut Design

TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.

Thermal Guard III

M.2 Thermal Guard III

M.2 Thermal Guard III constructed with 6X optimized heat dissipation surface to prevent throttling and bottleneck that high-speed/ large capacity of M.2 SSDs may cause, especially under heavy workload.The special design of heatsink grooves in the direction of CPU further enhances the in-chassis air flow and optimizes the heat convection efficiency.

Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.

  • High Current Support: Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
  • Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
  • Precision Control: Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
  • Dual Curve Mode: Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
  • Fan Stop: Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point

Smart Fan 6 BIOS

Improve fan curve

We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for precise and easier fan curve control.

Slope/Stair dual graph mode

Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different user scenario. Slope is traditional and intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode, fan keeps at same speed between specified temperature interval.

Manual Input

For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.

4EZ Tuning

Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve.

5Fan curve profile

Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating BIOS.

CONNECTIVITY

GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E

The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.

2.5GbE LAN

First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard

  • Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
  • Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Rear USB-C 20Gb/s

Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

Front USB-C 10Gb/s

CONNECTING THE FUTURE - Front USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

USB 3.2 Gen 2 provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the much improved USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.

Hi-Fi Audio

Audiophile Grade Capacitors (WIMA & Fine Gold)

To ensure a studio-quality experience, WIMA and Fine Gold capacitors are used to provide power to the overall system.

PERSONALIZATION

GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.

RGB FUSION

RGB Fusion Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

UEFI BIOS

New User Interface

All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

My Favorites

Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.

Changelog

List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.

Storage Information

Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.

Intuitive Load Line Curve

Intuitive Load Line Curve

GIGABYTE Control Center

GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) is a unified software for all GIGABYTE supported products. It provides newly designed intuitive user interface to control all essential function.

  • Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products
  • Intuitive user interface for an eased experience
  • Modularized control components only for installed hardware
  • Auto update function to keep system up to date and support future products

Multi-Key

A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.

  • RGB Switch: Turn off all lighting effect on motherboard.
  • Direct-To-BIOS: Boot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.
  • Safe Mode: Boot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable design provides product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.

DIY Friendly

PCIe EZ-Latch

Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.

With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!

  • Intel Socket LGA 1700:Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance:Twin 16+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5:4SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage:4PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard III: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
  • EZ-Latch Plus:M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
  • Fast Networks:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
  • Extended Connectivity:DP, HDMI, Front USB-C 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C 20Gb/s
  • Smart Fan 6:Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Q-Flash Plus:Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
  • 8+8 phases parallel power design

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  • Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite AX (Rev. 1.0) Motherboard