Gigabyte Z790 D AX Ultra Durable Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z790 D AX (rev. 1.0) is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel's LGA1700 socket, supporting 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core processors. Built on the Intel Z790 Express Chipset, this motherboard delivers reliable performance for gaming and productivity workstations.

Power Delivery and Memory

Features a Twin 12+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution for stable power delivery to your CPU. The board supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with 4 DIMM slots, accommodating up to 192GB of system memory. Memory speeds reach up to DDR5-7600 (O.C.) with XMP 3.0 support, providing bandwidth for demanding applications.

Storage and Expansion

Three M.2 sockets support PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, with M.2 Thermal Guard cooling to maintain optimal temperatures during sustained workloads. The primary PCIe slot supports PCIe 5.0 x16 and includes EZ-Latch quick-release mechanism for tool-free graphics card installation. Additional expansion includes PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, plus four SATA 6Gb/s connectors for traditional storage drives.

Connectivity

Network connectivity includes Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 wireless module with Bluetooth 5.3 and Realtek 2.5GbE LAN for wired connections. The rear I/O panel provides one DisplayPort and one HDMI port for integrated graphics output, supporting resolutions up to 4096x2304@60Hz and 4096x2160@60Hz respectively. USB connectivity includes USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports on the rear panel, with additional USB headers for front panel connections.

Cooling and Management

Smart Fan 6 technology offers precise control over system cooling with multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers supporting both PWM and DC fans. Each header supports up to 24W with over-current protection. Fan curves can be customized with up to 7 control points, and Fan Stop feature allows fans to stop completely below specified temperatures.

Audio and BIOS Features

Realtek Audio CODEC delivers 7.1-channel HD audio with high-end capacitors and Audio Noise Guard PCB separation. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card—simply connect power, insert a USB drive with the BIOS file, and press the Q-Flash Plus button. The motherboard includes UC BIOS with redesigned interface, PerfDrive optimization, and customizable Quick Access options.

Specifications Summary

ATX form factor (30.5cm x 24.4cm) with comprehensive internal headers including CPU and system fan connectors, addressable LED strip headers, front panel connectors, and Thunderbolt add-in card support. Compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.

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