Gigabyte Z790 D DDR4 User Manual

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10) M2A_CPU/M2P_SB/M2Q_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
There are two types of M.2 SSDs: M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. This motherboard only supports
M.2 PCIe SSDs. Be sure to verify the type of M.2 SSDs you want to use. Please note that an M.2 PCIe
SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with a SATA hard drive. Please navigate to the "Conguring a
RAID Set" page of GIGABYTE's website for instructions on conguring a RAID array.
M2Q_SB
M2A_CPU
M2P_SB
* Types of M.2 SSDs supported by each M.2 connector:
M.2 PCIe x4 SSD M.2 PCIe x2 SSD M.2 SATA SSD
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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on
the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. (Only the M2A_CPU connectors have the heatsink.) Remove
the protective lm from the thermal pad on the M2A_CPU connector.
Step 2:
Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector
at an angle.
Step 3:
Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Replace the
heatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective lm from the bottom of the heatsink
before replacing the heatsink.

Gigabyte Z790 D DDR4 Specifications

General

Processor socket	LGA 1700
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Compatible processor series	Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium Gold
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	128 GB
Component for	PC
Product color	Brown
Motherboard chipset	Intel Z790 Express
PC health monitoring	FAN, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory types	DDR4-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speeds	2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 2933, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3666, 3733, 3800, 3866, 4000, 4133, 4266, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4600, 4700, 4800, 4933, 5000, 5133, 5333 MHz
Supported memory clock speed (max)	5333 MHz
Supported memory module capacities	1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
Number of HDDs supported	6
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Number of storage drives supported	9
Supported storage drive interfaces	M.2, SATA III
DirectX version	12.0
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2304 pixels
Parallel processing technology support	Crossfire
USB 2.0 connectors	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors	1
Headphone outputs	3
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0
Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet interface type	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	5.0
BIOS memory size	256 Mbit
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) version	2.7
Cables included	SATA
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security
Country of origin	China
Quantity per shipping (inner) case	1 pc(s)
Warranty period	3 year(s)
Battery type	CR2032
Battery weight	3 g
Battery technology	Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Package depth	270 mm
Package width	335 mm
Package height	80 mm
Package weight	1971 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	244 mm
Width	305 mm
Height	35 mm