- Description
- Specifications
Asus Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z790 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - ATX - Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7
Key Features
- DDR5 SDRAM slot for convenient installation of memory
- HDMI interface connects variety of HD devices including Gaming Controllers, Blu-ray players, laptops, PCs, digital cameras and many others for you to experience the ultimate HD display
- IEEE 802.11be wireless standard support enables a hassle-free peripheral connection
- Pentium Gold processors supported for faster, dependable performance and better access to data and information
- RAID supported levels provide data reliability and fault tolerance
- Retrieve a significant number of PCI slots, expansion slots, and peripheral ports that have an enhanced heat dissipation capability with the ATX gaming desktop motherboard
- Thunderbolt host interface provides a fast and reliable transfer of information from your computer to the connected devices
Product Overview
ASUS motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 14thGen Intel®Core™ Processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features. This platform delivers the power and connectivity that advanced AI PC applications demand.fZ790 MAX GAMING WIFI7
FLEXIBILITY
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Z790 series. The Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
Intelligent Control
ASUS Intelligent Control makes your PC smart. Along with taking care of complex tuning and dynamically optimizing essential aspects of your system, it offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans, water pumps and AIO coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.
COOLING
Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 motherboard is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.
VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads
The extensive surface area of the massive heatsinks cover the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation. Together with specially engineered thermal pads, they improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.
PERFORMANCE
The Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 motherboard is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of 14th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors. ASUS Z790 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible data transfer options.
Robust Power Design
Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of Intel processors. The Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.
ProCool Connectors
Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard's link to the PSU with 4 + 8 pin connectors that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors.
CUSTOMIZATION
The Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 motherboard adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.
Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio
Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced
General Information
- Manufacturer: ASUS Computer International
- Manufacturer Part Number: Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7
- Brand Name: Asus
- Product Model: Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7
- Product Name: Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Gaming Desktop Motherboard
- Product Type: Gaming Desktop Motherboard
Technical Information
- AI-powered: Yes
Processor & Chipset
- Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
- Chipset Model: Z790
- Total Processor Supported: 1
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA-1700
- Processor Generation Supported:
- 14th Gen
- 13th Gen
- 12th Gen
- Processor Supported:
- Pentium Gold
- Celeron
Memory
- Number of Memory Slots: 4
- Memory Form Factor:
- DIMM
- UDIMM
- Maximum Memory Supported: 192 GB
- Memory Speed Supported:
- 7200 MHz
- 7000 MHz
- 6800 MHz
- 6600 MHz
- 6400 MHz
- 6200 MHz
- 6000 MHz
- 5800 MHz
- 5600 MHz
- 5400 MHz
- 5200 MHz
- 5000 MHz
- 4800 MHz
- Memory Technology: DDR5 SDRAM
- Error Checking: ECC
I/O Controller
- Controller Type: Serial ATA/600
- RAID Supported: Yes
- RAID Levels:
- 0
- 1
- 5
- 10
Video
- Onboard Video: CPU Dependent Video
Audio
- Audio Channels: 7.1
Network & Communication
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth 5.4
- Gigabit Ethernet: Yes
- Wireless LAN: Yes
- Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11be
I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots: 5
- Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 5
- Number of PCI Express x1 Slots: 1
- Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 4
- PCI Express Standard:
- PCI Express 5.0
- PCI Express 4.0
- PCI Express 3.0
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of USB Ports: 8
- S/PDIF: Yes
- HDMI: Yes
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 1
- Thunderbolt: Yes
- Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports: 2
Onboard Interfaces
- Number of SATA Interfaces: 4
- Number of M.2 Interfaces: 3
- Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 9
- Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports: 4
Physical Characteristics
- Form Factor: ATX
- Width: 12"
- Depth: 9.2"
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents:
- Z790 MAX GAMING WIFI7 Gaming Desktop Motherboard
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
- 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
- 1 x I/O Shield
- 2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD
- 1 x Quick start guide
- Compatibility:
- CPU: Supports Intel LGA 1700 sockets. This means it is natively compatible with 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Intel Core processors (as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron).
- RAM: Supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It is not compatible with DDR4 memory. It can hold up to 192GB (4 x 48GB DIMMs) and supports speeds up to 7200MHz (OC).
- Storage: Features 3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports. The M.2 slots max out at PCIe 4.0 speeds; it does not have PCIe Gen 5 support for NVMe SSDs.
- Expansion: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for modern, high-end graphics cards, plus 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots and 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot.
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: Comes with built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4. Note: To utilize full Wi-Fi 7 functionality, you must be running Windows 11 (24H2 or later).
- OS Support: Officially certified for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Environmental Compliance: Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
