Z790 GAMING X AX (rev. 1.x)
Intel® Z790 Chipset
- 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
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Performance
Connectivity
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16*+1+2 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital Power Design
- 60A DrMOS
- 6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB
* 8+8 phases parallel power design
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Advanced Thermal Design
- Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
- 5 W/mK Thermal Conductivity Pad
- 6mm Heatpipe
- Integrated IO Shield
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4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors with Thermal Guard
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Dual Channel SMD DDR5 Memory
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Solid Pin Power Connectors
- 24 Pin ATX Power Connector
- 8+8 Pin CPU Power Connector
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Support 13th and 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ Processors
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Full PCI Express 5.0 Design
- 1*SMD PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot with Ultra Durable™ Armor
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Multi-key
- Multiple function set by BIOS
- Reset/RGB Switch/Direct to BIOS/Safe Mode
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Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5 with AERO Antenna
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DisplayPort
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HDMI
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Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
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2.5GbE LAN
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Hi-Fi Audio
- High-End Audio Capacitor
- Audiophile Grade WIMA Capacitors
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Front USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® for Connecting Devices
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6*SATA 6Gb/s
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Q-FLASH Plus Onboard Button
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RGB FUSION
- 2*Addressable LED Header
- 2*RGB LED Header
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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.
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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.
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To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance
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For CPU integrated GPU performance and memory control
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Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller
* 8+8 phases parallel power design
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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.
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Optimization
Instant 6GHz
Spec Enhance
E-Core™ Disable
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard
2X Faster than ever
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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STEP 1.
Plug 24pin & 8pin power supply cable on motherboard
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STEP 2.
Download motherboard BIOS file and rename to "gigabyte.bin", save to USB flashdrive, and plug USB flashdrive into Q-Flash USB port
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STEP 3.
Press Q-Flash Plus button, and motherboard will start updating BIOS automatically.
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* Терміни HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, фірмовий стиль HDMI та логотипи HDMI є торговельними марками або зареєстрованими торговельними марками компанії HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
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