Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX

Z790 · LGA1700 · mATX · DDR5

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

Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX is a mATX and Z790 chipset motherboard for LGA1700 processors and DDR5 memory. It came out in 2022.

Released: 2022-10-22
Socket: LGA1700

Specifications

Key specs

Chipset: Z790
Form factor: mATX
Memory slots: 4
Max memory: 256 GB
Socket: LGA1700
Memory type: DDR5
Released: 2022-10-22
Part number: Z790M AORUS ELITE AX

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
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 256 GB

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: 7600,7400,7200,4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000 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 HDDs supported: 6
Number of storage drives supported: 9
RAID support: Yes
RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10

Graphics

Parallel processing technology support: Crossfire
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
EPS power connector (8-pin): Yes
TPM connector: Yes
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: 2
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
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
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: 3
Number of M.2 (M) slots: 3

BIOS

BIOS type: UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size: 256 Mbit
ACPI version: 5.0
Clear CMOS jumper: Yes
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

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. 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. The New Generation Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armor The new generation, GIGABYTE's exclusive stainless-steel PCI-e shielding becomes 20% wider providing reinforced tensile strength. 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.

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Z790M AORUS ELITE AX vs similar motherboards

	Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX	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	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	2022	2026	2025	2025