Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, NVMe M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, Realtek Wi-Fi 6
Fine Tuning Features: Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing, CPU, Memory, and GPU
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Model
Brand
GIGABYTE
Model
Z790 GAMING PLUS AX
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1700
CPU Type
Celeron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 14th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z790
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard
DDR5 5600
Maximum Memory Supported
192GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Memory Feature
14th and 13th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 Processors: - Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600 / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules 13th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors: - Support for DDR5 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode) Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 4.0 x16
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCI Express x1
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_1, PCIEX1_2)
Storage Devices
Serial ATA (SATA)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) Chipset: - 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2M_SB)
SATA RAID
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
Realtek Audio CODEC High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out
Audio Channels
7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors
1 x CPU fan header 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/ GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Software Feature
Windows 11
Support for Windows 11 64-bit Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Features
Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash Support for Q-Flash Plus
BIOS: - 1 x 256 Mbit flash - Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS - PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg
August 16, 2025
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