Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX 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, 4 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6Gb/s), 10 x rear USB ports, 4 x front panel USB header ports, Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, Realtek HD audio codec and an ATX motherboard form factor.

Features

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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.

Twin Digital VRM Design

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.

16* VCORE Twin Phases - 60A DrMOS

To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance

1 VCCGT Phase - 60A DrMOS

For CPU integrated GPU performance and memory control

2 VCCAUX Phases

Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller

PCIe 5.0 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

• 2x Bandwidth - PCIe 5.0 x16 - 128GB/s
• 2x Bandwidth - PCIe 4.0 x16 - 64GB/s

Unlock DDR5

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.)

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.

• Unlocked Native DDR5
• 100% Compatible
• Lower CAS Latency
• Higher Frequency Compatible

Unlock DDR5 Voltage

DDR4

DDR4 voltage is managed by MB with wide range

Native DDR5

Secure Mode

MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDRS memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory IC.

• 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 capability will vary based an users' hardware configuration

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.

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

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.

Hybrid Cores Optimization

With new Intel Hybrid technology, GIGABYTE exclusively creates two new "CPU Upgrade" in BIOS profiles to meet different users’ scenarios by adjusting P-Core and E-Core activation and voltage policy.

Gaming

• Deactivate all E-Core
• Zero compromise on gaming performance
• Up to 20% lower CPU package power
• Up to 5°C lower CPU temperature

Max Performance

• Activate all P-Core and E-Core
• Maximize full multi-cores performance

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.

Thermal Design

Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

High coverage MOSFET and integrated moulding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.

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.

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.

Connectivity - 4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots

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.

• Up to 64 Gb/s* - PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2
• Up to 64 Gb/s* - PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2(up to 32 Gb/s)

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 

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.

• 6 GHz- WIFI 6E
• 5 GHz - WIFI6, WIFI 5, WIFI4, 802.118a
• 2.4 GHz - WIFI4, 802.11b, 802.11g, Bluetooth

2.5GbE LAN

First Adopter on 2.5GbE LAN Onboard

2x Faster than Ever

• Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2X faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
• Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s

Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2 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.

• Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - Up to 20Gb/s
• Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Up to 10Gb/s
• Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 1 - Up to 5Gb/s

*Theoretical Bandwidth

Hi-Fi Audio

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 analogue audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Personalization

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.

RGB Fusion

RGB Fusion Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.
Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.

Light Strip Support

• RGB LED x2
• Digital Addressable LED x2

UEFI BIOS

Friendly User Interface

The EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

Ultra Durable

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.

DIY Friendly

PCIe EZ-Latch

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

M.2 EZ-Latch Plus

Attach and remove your M.2 module with ease.

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!