Overview:
Z790 D AX
Features:
Durable Performance
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards built with optimal components inside out provide the prime performance and timeless platform.
Digital VRM Design
The best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
• 12+1+1 Phases digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
• Support the latest CPUs, and deliver enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability.
Unlock DDR5
DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond*
GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform with extreme memory performance boost.
Unlock DDR5 Voltage
GIGABYTE Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability by transforming Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory.
Secure Mode
Motherboard provides fixed 5V to Native DDR5 memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory IC.
Achieve Higher DDR5 Memory Frequencies with Ease
DDR5 XMP Booster function provides optimized pre-defined profiles, based on memory IC and PMIC vendor analysis, for effortless performance enhancement and elimination of manual configuration for overclocked DDR5 memory kits.
Maximize DDR5 performance with your memory settings
XMP 3.0 User Profile empowers you to optimize your memory settings and achieve the best performance for your system.
Thermal
Enlarged MOSFET Heatsink
3X Large Surface
Increased surface area up to 3X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.
Real One-piece Build
TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors' multi-piece design.
M.2 Thermal Guard
The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
Thermal
6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB
2X copper PCBs design effectively lower the component temperature by its high thermal conductivity and low impedance.
Future Connectivity
The ultimate connectivity with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network and storage.
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
2.5GbE LAN
Supercharge your gaming with 2.5GbE LAN Achieve lightning-fast speeds, minimal lag, and unbeatable performance to elevate your gaming setup and dominate the competition.
PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design
Featuring PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support, GIGABYTE Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 5.0/ 4.0 devices to provide the superior performance.
High-End Audio Capacitors
These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects.
Audio Noise Guard
Essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
Easy Friendly
Innovative and intuitive hardware, software, and BIOS interface design to create your personal style.
EZ-Latch
Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card.
Smart Fan 6
ensures optimal cooling and quiet operation for your gaming PC, with support for PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable settings, and intuitive temperature monitoring.
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
Specifications:
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Specifications and features | |
| Product Code | MB-GZ790DD5+W |
| CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| L3 cache varies with CPU | |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 14th and 13th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 Pocessors: |
| - Support for DDR5 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 / 5400 / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT / s memory modules | |
| 13th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors: | |
| - Support for DDR5 4800/4400 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" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.) | |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: |
| - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz | |
| * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. | |
| ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. | |
| - 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz | |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 | |
| (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) | |
| 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 (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 | |
| (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) | |
| * 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 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_4) | |
| - 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3) | |
| 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: | |
| - 1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) | |
| - 1 x M.2 connectors (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: |
| - 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support | |
| - 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header | |
| - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel | |
| - 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) | |
| - 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 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 | |
| 3 x system fan headers | |
| 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 2 x addressable LED strip headers | |
| 3 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 S/PDIF Out header | |
| 1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 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/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) | |
| 1 x reset button | |
| 1 x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1 x reset jumper | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port |
| 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support | |
| 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) | |
| 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports | |
| 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports | |
| 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) | |
| 1 x HDMI port | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 1 x RJ-45 port | |
| 3 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 | |
| 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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