ASRock Z790 Steel Legend WiFi Motherboard

The ASRock Z790 Steel Legend WiFi delivers robust performance for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA1700 socket compatibility. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset, this ATX motherboard provides the foundation for high-performance computing with PCIe 5.0 support and DDR5 memory technology.

Power Delivery and Memory

Equipped with a 16+1+1 phase power design featuring 60A SPS for VCore+GT, this motherboard ensures stable power delivery for demanding workloads. The four DDR5 DIMM slots support memory speeds up to 6800MHz (OC) with a maximum capacity of 128GB, utilizing dual-channel architecture and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles.

Expansion and Storage

The expansion capabilities include one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics cards, one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode), and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x2 mode). Storage options are extensive with one Blazing M.2 socket supporting PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s), four Hyper M.2 sockets with PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s), and eight SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported for both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices.

Connectivity

Connectivity features include Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN with Dragon software optimization and 802.11ax WiFi 6E with Bluetooth support, utilizing dual-band 2x2 technology with extended 6GHz band capability. USB options are comprehensive with one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C front header (20 Gb/s), one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C rear port (10 Gb/s), one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A rear port (10 Gb/s), twelve USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, and three USB 2.0 front headers.

Audio and Display

The integrated Realtek ALC897 audio codec provides 7.1 channel HD audio with Nahimic enhancement. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 port supporting 4K at 60Hz with HDCP 2.3, one DisplayPort 1.4 supporting up to 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz with DSC compression, and one eDP 1.4 connector for Full HD 60Hz output.

Build Quality and Features

The motherboard features a 2oz copper PCB with Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japanese-made conductive polymer capacitors) for durability. The flexible integrated I/O shield simplifies installation. The 256Mb AMI UEFI BIOS includes ASRock's EZ Mode interface, Instant Flash, Auto Driver Installer, and Polychrome SYNC RGB control. Seven fan headers with smart speed control support CPU, water pump, and chassis cooling configurations.

Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), the motherboard is FCC and CE certified with ErP/EuP and CEC Tier II compliance. Included accessories comprise user manual, two SATA cables, WiFi antenna, M.2 screws, and a graphics card holder.

Key Features
Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel Core Processors
16+1+1 Phase Power Design, SPS for VCore+GT
4 x DDR5 DIMMs, supports up to 6800+(OC)
1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi
Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, eDP
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio
1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4), 4 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), 8 SATA3
1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear), 12 USB 3.2 Gen1 (8 Rear, 4 Front), 3 USB 2.0 (3 Front)
Realtek 2.5G LAN
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth

Specifications

Unique Feature

Superb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5

Rock-Solid Durability
- 16+1+1 Power Phase, 60A SPS for VCore+GT
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
- Nichicon 12K Black Caps (100% Japan made high quality conductive polymer capacitors) Ultrafast Connectivity
- 2.5G LAN,

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6EModule
EZ Update
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer EZ Troubleshooter
- ASRock Post Status Checker

CPU
- Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)
- Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
- Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
- Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)

Chipset
- Intel Z790

Memory
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6800+(OC)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0

BIOS
- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support

Graphics
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- 1 x eDP 1.4, supports max. resolution up to Full HD 60Hz
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz

Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio

LAN
- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
- Dragon RTL8125BG
- Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority Control

Wireless LAN
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band support
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
- Supports MU-MIMO

Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x2 mode
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)

Storage
CPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
- 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 12 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (8 Rear, 4 Front)
- 3 x USB 2.0 (3 Front)

Connector
- 1 x eDP Signal Connector
- 1 x SPI TPM Header
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
- 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
- 5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold Audio Connector)
- 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)

Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
- 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)

Software and UEFI
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock Easy RAID Installer

Accessories
- 1 x User Manual
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
- 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
- 1 x Graphics Card Holder

Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- 2oz Copper PCB

OS
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifications
- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
- CEC Tier II ready

• Socket: 1700
• CPU Compatibility: Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen
• Chipset: Intel Z790
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Slots: DDR5 - 4 Slots
• M.2 Compatibility: PCIe 5 / PCIe 4 / PCIe 3
• USB C: Yes