Z790 GAMING PLUS AX

  • Supports Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th /12th processors
  • Unparalleled Performance：Hybrid 8+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5：4*DIMMs XMP Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage：3*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard：To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
  • EZ-Latch：PCIe 4.0x16 Slot with Quick Release Design
  • Fast Networks：2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
  • Extended Connectivity：Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, DP, HDMI
  • Smart Fan 6：Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
  • Q-Flash Plus：Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

SERIES VISUAL

Z790 GAMING PLUS AX

OVERVIEW

  • 8+1+1 Phases Hybrid Digital VRM Design

    • 60A DrMOS
    • PCIe 4.0 Ready PCB
    • Premium Choke and Capacitor

  • Advanced Thermal Design

    • Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
    • Thermal Conductivity Pad
    • M.2 Connector with Thermal Guard
    • Integrated I/O Shield

  • M.2 EZ-Latch Plus

  • PCIe EZ-Latch

  • Dual Channel DDR5, 4 DIMMs

  • Support 14th/13th/12th Gen.
    Intel® Core™ Processors

  • HDMI

  • Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax

  • DisplayPort

  • Full PCI Express 4.0 Design

    • 1*PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot
    • 3*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connector with One Thermal Guard

  • Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®

  • Q-FLASH Plus Onboard Button

  • 2.5GbE LAN

  • Hi-Fi Audio

    • 8-ch HD Audio
    • Audio Noise Guard
    • High-End Audio Capacitor

  • Front USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®
    for Connecting Devices

  • 4*SATA 6Gb/s

  • RGB FUSION

    • 2*Addressable LED Header
    • 2*RGB LED Header

  • 8 Solid Pin CPU Power Connector

    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.

    • 8+1+1 Phases digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
    • Support the latest CPUs, and deliver enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability.

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    Unlock DDR5

    DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond*
    GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform with extreme memory performance boost.
    * Memory overlocking and XMP profile support may vary depending on hardware configuration.
    * Please see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by model.

      Shielded Memory Routing
      All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.

      Impedance Optimized Topology
      By optimizing memory trace width, length and style from HPC simulation to actual implementation, overall impedance is lowered between CPU memory controller and memory modules to achieve higher DDR5 speed.

      Low Signal Loss PCB
      Server grade mid-loss or low-loss PCB material is chosen to lower signal loss inside PCB and maintain DDR5 high speed signal transmission.

    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.

    • • Unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and controls Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.
    • • Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility
      • * Memory overclocking capability will vary based on users' hardware configuration

    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.
    * DDR5 MEMORY UPGRADE involves DDR5 memory overclocking, overclocking capability depends on users' hardware configuration.

      Accelerate instantly
      Boost memory performance instantly.

      Automate input
      No need to manually configure multiple memory parameters like clock, voltage, and timings.

      Streamline overclocking
      Easily overclock Native and XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory to higher frequencies.

      Integrate database
      Built-in database of pre-tuned profiles for different memory IC vendors.

    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.

    • SPD Re-defined or retrieve from database
      Users can define two empty SPD profiles and transfer them to another computer.

    • Performance Simulation
      Simulate memory performance quickly by inputting clock and timing parameters.

    • Save/Load Profile
      Save and load memory profiles for online sharing.

    • Boost non-overclockable DDR5 memory frequency
      Increase the frequency of non-overclockable DDR5 memory.

    • One-click Clear Profile
      Reset memory settings conveniently.

    Thermal

    Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

      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.

      Multi-Cut Design
      TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.

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    Thermal

    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.

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    Future Connectivity

    The ultimate connectivity with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network and storage.

    802.11ax Wi-Fi

    The Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 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.

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    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 4.0 Hardware Design

    Featuring PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support, GIGABYTE Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 4.0 devices to provide the superior performance.

    * The picture is for reference and may vary by mode.

    Hi-Fi Audio

    Easy Friendly

    Innovative and intuitive hardware, software, and BIOS interface design to create your personal style.

    EZ-Latch

    EZ-Latch

    Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.

    M.2 EZ-Latch Plus

    M.2 EZ-Latch Plus

    Screwless installation for M.2 SSDs.

    Smart Fan 6

    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.

    • High Current Support: Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection.
    • Precision Control: Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve.
    • Dual Curve Mode: Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario.
    • Fan Stop: Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point.


    Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI

    Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
    1. Enhance Fan Curve UI : Enhance fan curve control with an expanded number of control points, from 5 to 7, and a larger fan speed graph, enabling users to have more precise and effortless control over fan curve settings.
    2. Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode : Switch between Slope and Stair modes to adapt to various user scenarios. Slope mode provides a linear fan speed curve, while Stair mode maintains a constant fan speed within specified temperature intervals.
    3. Manual Input : For advanced users, manual input of fan speeds is available for fine-tuning and precise control over the cooling system.
    4. EZ Tuning : Simplify the process with EZ Tuning by setting 4 points on a rough temperature/fan speed scale. Smart Fan 6 will quickly generate a fan curve based on these points.
    5. Fan Curve Profile : Save your customized fan curve profile in the BIOS ROM, ensuring it remains intact even after BIOS updates.

    Note: The picture is for reference and may vary by model.

    UC BIOS

    Redesigned as user-centered and provides intuitive performance tweakers.

    Redesigned UI and UX
    an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design.

    Quick Access
    9 customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode.

    PerfDrive
    exclusive BIOS settings that optimize the performance based on the cooling configuration

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    Enhanced Intuitive UX

    GIGABYTE User-Centred(UC) BIOS has enhanced the BIOS UX to provide users with an optimized experience featuring an intuitive operation interface and an aesthetically pleasing design.

    Quick Access Function

    GIGABYTE UC BIOS' Quick Access function selects 9 practical preset options from ADVANCE MODE and places them in EASY MODE for effortless access without switching or searching.

    GIGABYTE PerfDrive

    PerfDrive technology integrates exclusive BIOS settings from GIGABYTE, enabling easy balance of performance, power consumption, and temperature with Intel® Core™ processors.

    Max Turbo
    Unleashes the maximum Turbo Boost speed of Intel® Core™ CPUs.

    Optimization Mode
    Strikes a balance between high performance and low temperature for Intel® Core™ CPUs.

    Spec Enhance Mode
    Enables high-performance operation of Intel® Core™ CPUs at lower temperature settings.

    E-Core™ Disable Mode
    Dedicates CPU resources exclusively to the P-core, enhancing gaming performance while reducing overall power consumption.

    Q-Flash Plus

    Q-Flash Plus

    Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card.

    • STEP 1: Plug the 24-pin and 8-pin power supply cables into the motherboard.
    • STEP 2: Download the motherboard BIOS file and rename it to "gigabyte.bin". Save it to a USB flash drive formatted in FAT32. Insert the USB flash drive into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.
    • STEP 3: Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button, and the motherboard will start updating the BIOS automatically.

    GIGABYTE Control Center

    GIGABYTE Control Center

    Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products.

    • Intuitive user interface
    • Modularized control
    • Auto update
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