Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE

Z790 Express · LGA1700 · mATX · DDR5

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Chipset Z790 Express
Form factor mATX
Memory slots 4
Max memory 256 GB
Socket LGA1700
Memory type DDR5

Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE is a mATX and Z790 Express chipset motherboard for LGA1700 processors and DDR5 memory. It came out in 2024.

Released: 2024-04-28
Socket: LGA1700

Specifications

Key specs

Chipset: Z790 Express
Form factor: mATX
Memory slots: 4
Max memory: 256 GB
Socket: LGA1700
Memory type: DDR5
Released: 2024-04-28
Part number: Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
EAN / UPC: 0889523041857

Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor socket: LGA 1700
Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Supported processor sockets: LGA 1700

Memory

Supported memory types: DDR5-SDRAM
Number of memory slots: 4
Memory slots type: DIMM
Memory channels: Dual-channel
ECC сompatibility: ECC & Non-ECC
Supported memory clock speeds: 4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max): 7600 MHz
Maximum internal memory: 256 GB
Unbuffered memory: Yes

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Storage controllers

Supported storage drive types: HDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III
Number of storage drives supported: 9
RAID support: Yes
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support: Not supported
Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2304 pixels
HDCP: Yes

Internal I/O

USB 2.0 connectors: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: 1
Number of SATA III connectors: 6
Front panel audio connector: Yes
Front panel connector: Yes
ATX Power connector (24-pin): Yes
CPU fan connector: Yes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin): 1
EPS power connector (8-pin): Yes
TPM connector: Yes
Serial port headers: 1
Thunderbolt headers: 2
12V power connector: Yes
RGB LED pin header: Yes

Rear panel I/O ports

USB 2.0 ports quantity: 4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
DisplayPort version: 1.2
Headphone outputs: 2
Microphone in: Yes
S/PDIF out port: Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack: 2
USB connector type: USB Type-A, USB Type-C

Network

Ethernet LAN: Yes
Ethernet interface type: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi: Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 5.3

Features

Motherboard chipset: Intel Z790 Express
Audio chip: Realtek ALC1220
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Product colour: White
PC health monitoring: Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Component for: PC
Motherboard form factor: micro ATX
Motherboard chipset family: Intel
Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64

Expansion slots

PCI Express x16 slots: 2
Number of M.2 (M) slots: 3

BIOS

BIOS type: UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size: 256 Mbit
ACPI version: 5.0
Clear CMOS button: Yes
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version: 2.7
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) version: 2.7

Weight & dimensions

Width: 244 mm
Depth: 244 mm

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Compatible processors

LGA1700 socket

Intel Core i5-124006 cores · 12 threads
Intel Core i5-14400F10 cores · 16 threads
Intel Core i3-12100F4 cores · 8 threads
Intel Core i5-13400F10 cores · 16 threads
Intel Core i5-14600K14 cores · 20 threads
Intel Core i7-14700K20 cores · 28 threads
Intel Core i9-13900KS24 cores · 32 threads
Intel Core i3-131004 cores · 8 threads

Compatible memory

DDR5

Kingston FURY Beast 32GB (2x16) DDR5-6000 CL3632 GB (2x16) · DDR5
ADATA XPG Lancer RGB 32GB (2x16) DDR5-6000 CL3032 GB (2x16) · DDR5
Klevv Urbane V RGB32 GB (2x16) · DDR5
Klevv 32GB (2X16GB) 6000MHz CL28 DDR5 GAMING RAM MODULE 28-36-36-76 1.4V CRAS V RGB WHITE KIT32 GB (2x16) · DDR5
Klevv Bolt V32 GB (2x16) · DDR5
Klevv Fit V16 GB (1x16) · DDR5
Kingston 16GB 5600MT/s DDR5 CL40 DIMM FURY Beast White XMP16 GB (1x16) · DDR5
VeloxStor 7011-DDR, 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s, 288-pin UDIMM16 GB (1x16) · DDR5

About this product

THE SINGULARITY OF POWER

AORUS Z790 series gaming motherboards fully optimize the performance within the latest Intel® 14th generation processors with our most capable digital power design ever. Before you would notice, the heat generated from the beastly power consumption is already dealt with by the full metal thermal solution. Not to mention the lightning-fast track to the next-gen PCIe 5.0 and the top-tier compatibility of DDR5 memory. Be crowned the king of gaming. Robust VRM Design Power in number All AORUS series gaming motherboards are equipped with an all-digital power design, which delivers the best stability under heavy workloads. Digital Twin VRM Design Ensures stable high-power delivery for advanced overclocking. Memory Memory, to the future All AORUS series gaming motherboards feature multiple techniques to enhance the performance of DDR5 memory with the best compatibility. BIOS Engineering Feature-rich BIOS functions that enable easy access to the best-in-class DDR5 performance.

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Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE vs similar motherboards

	Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE	Gigabyte B760M AORUS ELITE GEN5	Gigabyte B760M DS3H WIFI6E GEN5 Motherboard Supports Intel Core 14th Gen CPUs	Gigabyte B760M GAMING X WIFI6E GEN5 Motherboard
Chipset	Z790 Express	B760	B760 Express	B760
Form factor	mATX	mATX	mATX	mATX
Memory slots	4	4	4	4
Max memory	256 GB	256 GB	256 GB	256 GB
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory type	DDR5	DDR5	DDR5	DDR5
Released	2024	2026	2025	2025