Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel
Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel:
Describe Of Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel:
- CPU
- LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
- L3 cache varies with CPU
(Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.)
- Chipset
- Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
- Memory
- Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz 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
(Please refer “Memory Support List” for more information.)
- Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3.
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
- Audio
- Realtek® Audio CODEC
- 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® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
- Wireless Communication module
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (For PCB rev. 1.0)
- 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
Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (For PCB rev. 1.1)
- 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 the environment and equipment.
- Expansion Slots
CPU:
- 1 x 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:
- 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)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
- Storage Interface
CPU:
- 1 x 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)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 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
* Refer to “2-8 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors. - USB
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
- 3 x system fan headers
- 1 x 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
- 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 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)
- 1 x reset button
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- 1 x reset jumper
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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 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.
- 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
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- 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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The Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is an ATX motherboard that supports the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. It features an LGA1700 socket for CPU installation. The motherboard supports a dual-channel memory architecture and has four DDR4 DIMM sockets, allowing for a maximum system memory capacity of up to 128 GB. It supports various memory frequencies ranging from DDR4 2133 MHz to DDR4 5333 MHz (overclocked speeds).
For graphics, the motherboard has integrated Intel HD Graphics support, with a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz through its HDMI port. The actual graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU used.
The audio on the motherboard is powered by a Realtek Audio CODEC, supporting high-definition audio and offering 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio output. It also supports S/PDIF Out for digital audio.
For networking, the motherboard includes a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip for Ethernet connectivity. Additionally, it offers wireless communication options with either an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module or a Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE module, depending on the revision of the PCB.
In terms of expansion slots, the motherboard provides one PCI Express x16 slot running at PCIe 5.0 x16 for the CPU, and two additional slots running at PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x4 for the chipset.
For storage, the CPU supports one M.2 connector with PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support, while the chipset supports two M.2 connectors with PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support and one M.2 connector with SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support. It also has four SATA 6Gb/s connectors. The motherboard supports various RAID configurations for both NVMe SSD storage devices and SATA storage devices.
In terms of USB connectivity, the motherboard offers a USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support on the back panel, as well as a USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support through the internal USB header. It also provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and USB 2.0/1.1 ports.
The motherboard has a range of internal and external connectors for various components, including fans, addressable LED strips, RGB LED strips, front panel audio, USB headers, Thunderbolt add-in card connectors, and more.
Other features of the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX include support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) software, Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updating, and Smart Backup for data backup. It comes bundled with Norton Internet Security (OEM version) and LAN bandwidth management software.
The motherboard is compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit operating systems.
Please note that the information provided is based on the specifications you provided for the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard.