X marks the 14th generation! Introducing the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards, the most powerful platforms ever built for the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen 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.
Specifications
| 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 |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC | Yes |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 8700,4000,4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8333 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 8700 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III |
| Number of storage drives supported | 8 |
| RAID support | Yes |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| HDCP | Yes |
| 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 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| 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 |
| Thunderbolt headers | 2 |
| 12V power connector | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| 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 | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| Headphone outputs | 5 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack | 2 |
| USB connector type | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| 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) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 Express |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220-VB |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Product colour | Black |
| PC health monitoring | Fan, Noise, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | Extended ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
| 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 |
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Products per shipping (inner) case | 1 pc(s) |
| Battery weight | 3 g |
| Lithium weight per battery | 0.07 g |
| Number of battery cells | 1 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2) |
| Battery type | CR2032 |
| Package width | 345 mm |
| Package depth | 294 mm |
| Package height | 80 mm |
| Package weight | 2.54 kg |
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm |
| Height | 35 mm |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
