Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE Motherboard

• Intel® Socket LGA 1700：Support 14th and 13th Gen Series Processors
• Unparalleled Performance：Twin 12+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
• Dual Channel DDR5：4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 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 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

THE SINGULARITY OF POWER

AORUS Z790 series gaming motherboards fully optimize the performance within the latest Intel® 14th generation processors with our most capable digital power design ever. Before you would notice, the heat generated from the beastly power consumption is already dealt with by the full metal thermal solution. Not to mention the lightning-fast track to the next-gen PCIe 5.0 and the top-tier compatibility of DDR5 memory. Be crowned the king of gaming.

BIOS Engineering

Feature-rich BIOS functions that enable easy access to the best-in-class DDR5 performance.

DDR5 XMP Booster

one click to auto boost your DDR5 module by the highest profile

DDR5 Auto Booster

one click to boost native DDR5-5600 to 6000

High Bandwidth

one click to increase DDR5 bandwidth

Low Latency

one click to shorten DDR5 latency

XMP 3.0 User Profile

optimizes memory settings and achieve the best performance for the system

Hardware Craftsmanship

Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.

VRM Thermal Armor Advanced

These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool.

M.2 Thermal Guard

prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSD

Build effortless

Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. AORUS motherboards are designed to be the most DIY-friendly option available.

EZ-Latch Designs

Effortless mechanisms that enable easy installations of components.

Get everything

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. AORUS series motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.

Connectivity versatile

Enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

High Quailty Sound

Enjoy a high-quality sound experience, which supports 7.1 channel playback, features an advanced microphone array, and offers versatile connectivity options for gaming and entertainment.

Audiophile Grade Capacitors

Premium Grade Audio capacitors provide stable current, delivering a studio-quality experience.

Elevating Performance Together

AORUS series motherboard signifies our dedication to BIOS optimization. Through our community partnership, we're making next-gen performance more user-friendly.

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Make and Model	Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
Part Number	Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE
Color	White
CPU	LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors L3 cache varies with CPU (Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.)
Chipset	Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
Memory	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(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 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 HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio	Realtek® ALC1220 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® 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 Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1) 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) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one 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)
Storage Interface	CPU: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) 6 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 2x2 support 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs: 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 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 2 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 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x reset jumper
Back Panel Connectors	1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) 1 x HDMI 2.0 port 1 x DisplayPort 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.
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
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	Micro ATX Form Factor 24.4cm x 24.4cm
Weight	N/A