Z790 GAMING X AX (rev. 1.x)
Intel® Z790 Chipset
1/6
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th /12th processors
- Unparalleled Performance：Twin 16*+2+１ Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Dual Channel DDR5：4*DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Next Generation Storage：4*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 Plus：M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
- Fast Networks：2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
- Extended Connectivity：DP, HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
- 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
OVERVIEW
PERFORMANCE
THERMAL
CONNECTIVITY
PERSONALIZATION
ULTRA DURABLE
Performance
Connectivity
1
16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design
- 60A DrMOS
- 6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB
* 8+8 phases parallel power design
2
Advanced Thermal Design
- Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
- 5 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
- 6mm Heatpipe
- Integrated IO Shield
3
4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guard
4
M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
5
Dual Channel SMD DDR5 Memory
6
Solid Pin Power Connectors
- 24 Pin ATX Power Connector
- 8+8 Pin CPU Power Connector
7
Support 13th and 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ Processors
8
PCIe EZ-Latch
9
Full PCI Express 5.0 Design
- 1*SMD PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot with Ultra Durable™ Armor
10
Multi-key
- Multiple function set by BIOS
- Reset/RGB Switch/Direct to BIOS/Safe Mode
1
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with AERO Antenna
2
DisplayPort
3
HDMI
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
5
2.5GbE LAN
6
Hi-Fi Audio
- High-End Audio Capacitor
- Audiophile Grade WIMA Capacitors
7
Front USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® for Connecting Devices
8
6*SATA 6Gb/s
9
Q-FLASH Plus Onboard Button
10
RGB FUSION
- 2*Addressable LED Header
- 2*RGB LED Header
Twin Digital VRM Design
PCIe 5.0 Design
Unlock DDR5
PerfDrive
UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE
With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.
To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE GAMING series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance
For CPU integrated GPU performance and memory control
Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller
* 8+8 phases parallel power design
Design Ready for PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0 Design supports double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 and ensures that compatible with cutting-edge GPUs released in the next few years to their full capability.
PCIe 5.0 x16 Bandwidth
The New Generation Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armor
The new generation, GIGABYTE's exclusive stainless-steel PCI-e shielding becomes 20% wider providing reinforced tensile strength.
1. SMD Iron Claw
By means of multi-point stainless steel pins penetrating the PCB to increase the
strength of the SMD
slot to improve the Durability.
2. Double Locking Bracket
3. Lower Signal Degradation
DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond*
GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that has memory overclocking capability up to 7600 and beyond. For DDR5 XMP Memory, all users need to do to attain high memory performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their GIGABYTE motherboard
*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
Unlock DDR5 Voltage
DDR4
DDR4 voltage is managed by MB with wide range
Native DDR5
Secure Mode
MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDR5 memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory
IC.
GIGABYTE Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design
Programmable Mode
GIGABYTE’s exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and
control
Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.
- • GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
- • Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
- • Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability
- • Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility
* Memory overclocking capabiblity will vary based on users' hardware configuration
1. Shielded Memory Routing
All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.
2. 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.
3. 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.
DDR5 Auto Booster
Automatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.
DDR5 Memory Upgrade
GIGABYTE BIOS offers pre-defined and retrievable profiles for users to get
higher
performance easily. The profiles are based on a database that is created by
checking
each memory IC and PMIC vendors to optimize the modules to unleash their
full
potential. This is a time saving feature to manually configure overclocked
DDR5
memory kits.
- Instantly upgrade memory performance
- Overclock Native and XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory to higher frequency easily
- No need to input dozens of memory parameters such as clock, voltage and timings
- Built-in wide variety pre-tuned profiles database for different memory IC vendors
*DDR5 MEMORY UPGRADE involves DDR5 memory overclocking,
overclocking capability depends on users’ hardware configuration
overclocking capability depends on users’ hardware configuration
XMP 3.0 User Profile
Define and create your own SPD profile into Native and XMP 3.0 memory modules or apply the pre-tuned profiles to XMP 3.0 User Profile. Two user-defined profiles can be saved, loaded either locally or from/to an external storage device.
• Two empty SPD profiles can be defined by users and carry to next computer
• Transfer DDR5 XMP Booster profiles into XMP 3.0 User Profiles
• Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
• Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
• Two empty SPD profiles can be defined by users and carry to next computer
• Transfer DDR5 XMP Booster profiles into XMP 3.0 User Profiles
• Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
• Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
SPD Re-defined or
retrieve from database
retrieve from database
Performance
Simulation
Simulation
Save/Load Profile
Overclocked
Performance
Performance
Profile Clearance
GIGABYTE PerfDrive
PerfDrive technology integrates multiple GIGABYTE exclusive BIOS settings to allow users to balance between different levels of performance, power consumption, and temperature according to their needs easily when using 13th gen Intel® Core™ processors.
Optimization
Instant 6GHz
Spec Enhance
E-Core™ Disable
The Optimization mode allows Intel® 13th Gen. Core™ CPU to run at all-cores high-speed without throttling under overheating.
Instant 6GHz provide an easy way for users to run Intel® Core™ i9-13900K, i9-13900KF, i7-13700K, and i7-13700KF CPUs beyond 6GHz by simply activating the related BIOS setting.
The Spec Enhance mode enables Intel® 13th Gen. Core™ CPU to balance between high performance and low temperature.
The E-Core™ Disable mode allocates CPU resources to P-core exclusively to boost its overclocking and gaming performance, while diminishing the overall power consumption of processors.
* Features and function vary depending on Motherboard and CPU specifications, image is for reference only.
Thermal Design
Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink
M.2 Thermal Guard
Smart Fan 6
Outstanding Thermal Design
GIGABYTE Motherboards' Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.
1. Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink
High coverage MOSFET and integrated molding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.
2. Enlarged Thermal Guard
Enlarged double-sided M.2 heatsink prevents high-speed, large capacity PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs with double side flash from throttling due to overheating.
3. 6mm Heatpipe
4. 5 W/mK Thermal Pad
5. 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.
6. 6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB
1. 4X Large Surface
Increased surface area up to 4X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.
2. 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.
3. 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.
M.2 Thermal Guard
With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. 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 Throttling As Temperature Rises
SMART FAN 6
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.
Cooling Features
- High Current Support
- Precision Control
- Dual Curve Mode
- Fan Stop
Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection
Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point
PWM/DC Fan Headers
Internal Temperature Sensors
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
1
Improve fan curve UI
We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for
precise
and easier fan curve
control.
2
Slope/Stair dual graph mode
Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different
user
scenario. Slope is
traditional and
intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear
mode, fan
keeps at same speed
between specified
temperature interval.
3
Manual Input
For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise
control.
4
EZ Tuning
Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and
Smart Fan 6
can quickly generate a
fan curve.
5
Fan curve profile
Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after
updating
BIOS.
Note: The picture is for reference and may vary by model.
4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
2.5GbE LAN
Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
Hi-Fi Audio
GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Four PCIe 4.0x4 M.2
GIGABYTE Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
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.
Benefit of Wi-Fi 6E
- 1. Dedicated spectrum in 6GHz band for less interference
- 2. 5.5X throughput than 802.11ac 1x1*
- 3. 4X better network capacity, no traffic jams especially in those dense area with lots of devices
- 4. Network efficiency increase for better user experience
Wi-Fi 6E Advantage
Spectrum congestion is huge problem in current Wi-Fi environment nowadays
because too
many
devices all use
existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum, and it cause unreliable connection
and slower
speed.
Wi-Fi 6E is extended standard to Wi-Fi 6, and it use dedicated 6GHz band
that it
provides not only
brand new frequency to
transfer data,
but also spacious spectrum for future more devices. With Wi-Fi 6E, users
can enjoy
faster
connection and stronger signal
than before.
First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
Connecting the Future - Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.
High-End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.
Audio Noise Guard
GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
UEFI BIOS
GIGABYTE Control Center
Multi-Key
GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.
Friendly User Interface
The EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.
My Favorites
Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access.
Storage Information
Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2
interface.
Changelog
List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall
settings
modification.
Intuitive Load Line Curve
Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.
GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) is a unified software for all GIGABYTE supported products. It provides newly designed intuitive user interface to control all essential function.
- Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products
- Intuitive user interface for an eased experience
- Modularized control components only for installed hardware
- Auto update function to keep system up to date and support future products
Multi-key
A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for
different user
scenarios.
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RGB SwitchTurn off all lighting effect on motherboard.
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Direct-To-BIOSBoot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.
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Safe ModeBoot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.
DIY Friendly
Q-Flash Plus
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ design provides product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.
PCIe EZ-Latch
Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.
Photo for reference only.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory and graphics card.
With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!
STEP 1.
Plug 24pin & 8pin power supply cable on motherboard
STEP 2.
Download motherboard BIOS file and rename to "gigabyte.bin", save to USB flashdrive, and plug USB flashdrive into Q-Flash USB port
STEP 3.
Press Q-Flash Plus button, and motherboard will start updating BIOS automatically.
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