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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 | 192 GB |
| Component for | PC |
| Product color | Black |
| 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 | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 4000, 4800, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 7600 MHz |
| Supported memory module capacities | 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB, 48GB |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Number of HDDs supported | 6 |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Number of storage drives supported | 10 |
| 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 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 3 |
| USB connector type | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| DisplayPort version | 1.2 |
| 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 |
| Cables included | SATA |
| 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 version | 5.3 |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| 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 |
| Battery type | CR2032 |
| Battery weight | 3 g |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Quantity per shipping (inner) case | 1 pc(s) |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
| Package depth | 270 mm |
| Package width | 335 mm |
| Package height | 80 mm |
| Package weight | 2162 g |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 244 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Height | 35 mm |
Explains how to identify the motherboard revision number for proper updates and support.
Diagram and explanation of the motherboard's physical layout and component placement.
Essential safety guidelines and precautions to follow before and during hardware installation.
Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard's CPU, chipset, memory, graphics, audio, LAN, and expansion slots.
Step-by-step guide for safely installing the CPU and its cooler onto the motherboard.
Instructions for installing RAM modules, including dual-channel configuration and slot recommendations.
Procedure for installing expansion cards like graphics cards into PCIe slots.
Description and function of all external ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.
Explanation of the motherboard's onboard buttons and status LEDs for system monitoring.
Detailed guide to internal headers and connectors on the motherboard for system components.
Steps for installing the operating system, including the requirement for Intel RST VMD Controller driver.
Guide to installing GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) and other necessary drivers and applications.
Explanation of RAID levels supported and requirements for configuring a RAID array.
