Description
Z790 AORUS PRO X
Key Features
- Supports Intel® Core™ 13th and next-gen processors
- Digital twin 18+1+2 phases VRM solution
- Dual Channel DDR5：4*DIMMs with XMP 3.0 memory module support
- PCIe UD Slot X： PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card
- EZ-Latch Click：M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
- EZ-Latch Plus：M.2 slots with quick release design
- Sensor Panel Link：Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
- UC BIOS：User-Centred intuitive UX with Quick Access function
- Ultra-Fast Storage：5*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
- Efficient Overall Thermal：VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard XL
- Fast Networking：5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with Ultra-high gain antenna
- Extended Connectivity：HDMI, DP IN, Front & Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
- High-Res Audio：ALC1220 & Audiophile Grade Capacitors
X marks the next generation! Introducing the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards, the most powerful platforms ever built for the next generation of Intel® Core™ 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.
Xceed in DDR5
performance
AORUS is committed to enabling the unparalleled next-gen performance. That is why every Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Xtraordinary
power delivery
The Z790 AORUS PRO 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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for the 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. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 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 MT/s memory modules 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.) |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: - 1 x USB Type-C® port, supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz * Support for drawing tablets and 20V@3A of power delivery. * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDR. - 1 x USB Type-C® port, supporting USB 2.0 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3. (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card support.) |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220-VB 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 |
| LAN | Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Communication module | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927, RZ738 (For PCB rev. 1.0) - 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 Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (For PCB rev. 1.1) - 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 connectors. 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 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1) - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2) |
| Storage Interface | CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2580 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: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) - 4 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: - 2 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header) - 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support - 1 x USB Type-C® port onboard, with USB 2.0 support - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub: - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub: - 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 4 x system fan headers 2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers 1 x RGB LED strip header 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 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 2x2 support 1 x USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort), with USB 2.0 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x noise detection header 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/ GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset button 1 x reset jumper 2 x temperature sensor headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
| Back Panel Connectors | 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 1 x DisplayPort In port 1 x HDMI port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort), with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 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 * 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. 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 |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
