Unleash ultimate performance with the GIGABYTE Z790 ATX motherboard, optimized for Windows 10 and 11. Compatible with Intel's 12th to 14th Gen processors, it offers unparalleled flexibility with two PCIe x16 slots, high-speed DDR5 support up to 7000 MHz, and robust connectivity through USB-C 3.2 and dual Ethernet ports. With a Realtek S1220A audio codec, AURA Sync RGB, and Wi-Fi 6E, it’s perfect for gamers and power users alike, ensuring future-ready durability and performance.
ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI, motherboard (silver)
Specifications
| type | motherboard |
| Color | silver |
| EAN | 4711081939320 |
| manufacturer number |
90MB1CS0-M1EAY0 |
| base | 1700 |
| Max. supported CPUs | 1 |
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operating system |
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| Support |
Windows 10 ready, Windows 11 ready |
| processor | |
| Supported models |
Core i3 12xxx (Alder Lake), Core i3 12xxxT (Alder Lake), Core i3 12xxxF (Alder Lake), Core i3 13xxx (Raptor Lake), Core i3 13xxxF (Raptor Lake), Core i3 13xxxT (Raptor Lake), Core i3 14xxx (Raptor Lake-S), Core i3 14xxxF (Raptor Lake-S), Core i3 14xxxT (Raptor Lake-S), Core i5 12xxx (Alder Lake), Core i5 12xxxK (Alder Lake), Core i5 12xxxKF (Alder Lake ), Core i5 12xxxT (Alder Lake), Core i5 12xxxF (Alder Lake), Core i5 13xxx (Raptor Lake), Core i5 13xxxF (Raptor Lake), Core i5 13xxxT (Raptor Lake), Core i5 13xxxK (Raptor Lake), Core i5 13xxxKF (Raptor Lake), Core i5 14xxx (Raptor Lake-S), Core i5 14xxxF (Raptor Lake-S), Core i5 14xxxK (Raptor Lake-S), Core i5 14xxxKF (Raptor Lake- S), Core i5 14xxxT (Raptor Lake-S), Core i7 12xxx (Alder Lake), Core i7 12xxxK (Alder Lake), Core i7 12xxxKF (Alder Lake), Core i7 12xxxT (Alder Lake), Core i7 12xxxF (Alder Lake), Core i7 13xxx (Raptor Lake), Core i7 13xxxF (Raptor Lake), Core i7 13xxxT (Raptor Lake), Core i7 13xxxK (Raptor Lake), Core i7 13xxxKF (Raptor Lake), Core i7 14xxx (Raptor Lake-S), Core i7 14xxxF (Raptor Lake-S), Core i7 14xxxK (Raptor Lake-S), Core i7 14xxxKF (Raptor Lake-S), Core i7 14xxxT (Raptor Lake-S), Core i9 12xxx (Alder Lake), Core i9 12xxxK (Alder Lake), Core i9 12xxxKF (Alder Lake), Core i9 12xxxT (Alder Lake), Core i9 12xxxF (Alder Lake), Core i9 12xxxKS (Alder Lake), Core i9 13xxx (Raptor Lake), Core i9 13xxxF (Raptor Lake), Core i9 13xxxT (Raptor Lake), Core i9 13xxxK (Raptor Lake), Core i9 13xxxK (Raptor Lake), Core i9 13xxxKF (Raptor Lake), Core i9 13xxxKS (Raptor Lake), Core i9 14xxx (Raptor Lake-S), Core i9 14xxxF (Raptor Lake-S), Core i9 14xxxK (Raptor Lake-S), Core i9 14xxxKF (Raptor Lake-S), Core i9 14xxxKS (Raptor Lake-S), Core i9 14xxxT (Raptor Lake-S), Pentium Gold Gxxxx (Alder Lake), Celeron Gxxxx (Alder Lake) |
| chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| slots | |
| PCIe x16 |
2x (of which: 1x PCIe x16, 1x PCIe x4) |
| PCIe x4 | 1 |
| PCIe x1 | 2 |
| BIOS |
256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| form factor | ATX |
| use | PC |
| power supply |
ATX12V (24-pin + 2x 8-pin) |
| memory | |
| maximum | 192 GB |
| number of sockets | 4x DDR5 |
| supported standards |
DDR5 7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800 |
| channels | 2 |
| Maximum memory ranks | 8192 |
|
connections (external) |
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| USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) | 1 |
| USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s) | 2 |
| USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s) | 4 |
| A notice: |
The designation USB 3.2 Gen 1 corresponds to the previous designations USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. |
| HDMI | 1 |
| DisplayPort-Out | 1 |
| microphone | 1 |
| Line-In | 1 |
| Line-Out | 1 |
| RJ-45 | 1 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|
connections (internal) |
|
| SATA | 4 |
| M.2 | 4 |
| M.2 module key | M |
| M.2 interface | SATA, PCIe |
| M.2 length | 42 - 110 mm |
| RGB LED header | 1 |
| addressable RGB LED header | 3 |
| 4-pin PWM fan | 7 |
|
connections (optional) |
|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s) | 2 |
| USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | 1 |
| TPM | Yes |
| RGB standard | AURA Sync |
| SATA controller | Intel Z790 |
| directly usable RAID levels | 0, 1, 10, 5 |
| USB controller | Intel Z790 |
| onboard graphics |
The graphics ports on the motherboard can only be used when using a CPU with an integrated graphics chip. |
| sound |
Realtek S1220A 7.1 surround sound |
| LAN |
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet |
|
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| More information |
To support the latest processor cores, a BIOS update may be necessary. |
| Dimensions |
Width: 244 mm x Height: 305 mm |
