This motherboard enables a visually seamless backdrop for any build with all the features of the new Intel Z790 chipset.
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
| Processor socket: | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series: | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core i3, Intel® Core i5, Intel® Core i7, Intel® Core i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
| Supported processor sockets: | LGA 1700 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types: | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots: | 4 |
| Maximum internal memory: | 128 GB |
| Memory slots type: | DIMM |
| Memory channels: | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC: | ![]() |
| Supported memory clock speeds: | 5000,5066,5100,5133,5200,5300,5333,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6666,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800,7900,7950,8000,8333 MHz |
| Unbuffered memory: | ![]() |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| Number of storage drives supported: | 7 |
| RAID support: | ![]() |
| RAID levels: | 0, 1, 10 |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support: | Not supported |
| HDCP: | ![]() |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 2.0 connectors: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors: | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors: | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors: | 4 |
| Front panel audio connector: | ![]() |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin): | ![]() |
| CPU fan connector: | ![]() |
| 12V power connector: | ![]() |
| RGB LED pin header: | ![]() |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: | 1 |
| HDMI version: | 2.1 |
| Headphone outputs: | 5 |
| Microphone in: | ![]() |
| S/PDIF out port: | ![]() |
| Digital audio optical out: | 1 |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack: | 2 |
| USB connector type: | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi: | ![]() |
| Ethernet LAN: | ![]() |
| Ethernet interface type: | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller: | Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Top Wi-Fi standard: | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards: | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth: | ![]() |
| Bluetooth version: | 5.2 |
| Features | |
| Component for: | PC |
| Motherboard form factor: | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family: | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset: | Intel Z790 |
| Audio output channels: | 8 channels |
| Audio chip: | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Windows operating systems supported: | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots: | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots: | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots: | 1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots: | 1 |
| BIOS | |
| Clear CMOS button: | ![]() |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | SATA |