GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X Intel DDR5 PCIe 5.0 ATX Motherboard

Features

Brand	Gigabyte
Model Number	Z790 AORUS PRO X
Warranty Support	3 Years
Motherboard Chipset	Z790 Chipset (LGA 1700)
CPU Socket Type	LGA 1700
Memory Type	DDR5
Form Factor	ATX
Key Features	- Supports Intel® Core™ 13th and next-gen processors - Digital twin 18+1+2 phases VRM solution - Dual Channel DDR5：4DIMMs 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：5M.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

GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X Intel DDR5 PCIe 5.0 ATX Motherboard - LGA 1700

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.

Xpress Your Cool
Every Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.

Xpeditious Building Process
Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. Now we introduce a variety of innovations to make the Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard the most DIY-friendly ever.

Xtensively Versatile
The Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard offers a wide range of versatilities from the cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 support with a redesigned antenna, to an array of USB ports.

Xplore Infinite Utilities
The Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard is the embodiment of our relentless pursuit of BIOS optimization. And thanks to our new partnership from the community, we now make the next-gen performance more accessible in even more intuitive ways.

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