ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme DDR5 Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme DDR5 Motherboard supports 12th/13th Gen Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors and LGA 1700 sockets, features up to 4 x DDR5 memory slots, PCI-E 5.0, 4.0 compatible expansion slots, 5 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 10 x rear USB ports, 9 x front panel USB header ports, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, ROG SupremeFX 7.1 HD ALC4082 audio codec and an E-ATX motherboard form factor.

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Features

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Performance

Boundless power and advanced ROG firmware allow you to impose your will on Intel 13th Gen processors and DDR5 memory.

Thermal Performance

Each VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers and phase-doublers control the circuit, and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. The power stages feature low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.

• The MOSFETs within the power stages generate the most heat as they are responsible for voltage conversion and delivery to the CPU from the 12-volt EPS connector.

Memory

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. With the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, regardless of if they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

DDR5 Domination

ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the 7 GT/s mark on the Maximus Z790 Extreme, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI.

Cooling

All the headers and controls needed for complex fan setups and custom loops, and large heatsinks to keep high-speed drives and power components at optimum temperatures. Deploy your choice in CPU and GPU cooling and rock menacing horsepower with minimal noise.

Headers

Thermal Management

An extensive array of headers line the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme for precise cooling control and monitoring.

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

4-Pin Fan Headers

In addition to the pair of CPU fan headers, the Maximus Z790 Extreme features two chassis and two radiator headers, and each supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

ROG Water-Cooling Zone

Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into Armoury Crate, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

Water Pump+

A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to a high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

Water In/Out

A dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.

Water Flow

A dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop

ROG Fan Controller

The ROG Fan Controller offers an additional six headers that can be controlled via FanXpert 4. The card features two temperature-sensor headers, along with two thermistors that can be attached to various components. There are also six ARGB headers to illuminate ARGB fans.

Cooler Compatibility

The ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme bears the same LGA 1700 socket as the Z690 models, so it is backward compatible with all coolers that supported the previous generation, including all AIO offerings from ASUS and ROG.

Connectivity

Take system bandwidth to the extreme with future-ready ports for graphics, storage, and peripherals, and light up network connections with ultraspeed WIFI and Ethernet. Plug in to your heart’s content and then get deeper into the game with high-fidelity onboard audio.

PCIE 5.0

Fully embracing the new standard, the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme offers abundant Gen 5 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.

Storage

Three Onboard M.2 Slots

The ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme features three onboard M.2 sots, one of which is PCie 5.0ready to offer blistering 16 GB/s speeds, while the others offer still-impressive 8 GB/s over PCle 4.0 interfaces.

Expansion Slots

ROG DIMM.2

The ROG DIMM.2 module allows you to easily mount two M.2 drives next to the memory slots, where its large heatsinks convect directly into the path of chassis airflow.

Expansion Slots

Both of the x16 expansion slots have the PCIe 5.0 treatment to offer incredible speeds up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices. To bear the brunt of massive graphics cards, they are also protected with SafeSlot retention brackets, and the top slot can be released easily thanks to the Q-Release button.

USB Ports

Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C® Ports

Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Both ports can be employed for up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe bandwidth extends to up to 32 Gbps.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® Front-Panel Connector with Quick Charge 4+

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 adds an additional lane that can boost Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gbps. The port also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60W(Requires a PCIe power supply cable to be plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.).

Networking

WiFi 6E

Onboard WiFi takes advantage of the 6 GHz band for lower latency in dense wireless environments and wide 160 MHz channels to speed up data transfers. For an even more seamless experience, the 5 or 6 GHz band can connect simultaneously alongside the 2.4 GHz band courtesy of Intel® Double Connect Technology.

Audio

SupremeFX

ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide exceptional recording quality. There’s also a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec, and an integrated ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC capable of reaching -115dB THD+N for superior front-panel output. The combined solution allows for end-to-end 32-bit 384 kHz resolution playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of each audio track.

Optimization

A bevy of innovative tools are at your fingertips to control every aspect of your extreme system.

Intelligent Control

AI Cooling II

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.