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Description
FEATURES
Intel Socket LGA 1700:Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
Unparalleled Performance:Direct 10+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
Dual Channel DDR5:2xSMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
Next Generation Storage:2xPCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard III: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
EZ-Latch Plus:M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
Fast Networks:2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
Extended Connectivity:DP, HDMI, Front USB-C 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C 20Gb/s
Smart Fan 6:Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
Q-Flash Plus:Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
SPECIFICATIONS
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core , Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory
Support for DDR5 8000(O.C.) /7800(O.C.) /7600(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules
2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (64 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" for more information.)
Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
x Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
xx Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
1 x DisplayPort port, supporting a maximum resolution of 5120x2160@60 Hz
x Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3
x The DisplayPort does not support HDMI connection by adapter
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
Realtek ALC4080 CODEC
Support for DTS:X Ultra
High Definition Audio
2-channel
LAN
Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Expansion Slots
CPU:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16
x The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.
Storage Interface
CPU:
1 x M.2 connector on the back of the GC-Z790I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2ACPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector on the front of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2PSB)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for SATA storage devices
USB
Chipset:
1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the USB headers on the front of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x external power connector (Note 1)
1 x CPU fan header
1 x fan/water cooling pump header
2 x system fan headers (SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2 (Note 1))
1 x addressable LED strip header (Note 1)
1 x RGB LED strip header
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors (M2ACPU (Note 2)/M2PSB (Note 1))
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header (routed from the adapter card on the rear panel)
1 x speaker header
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header (Note 1)
1 x reset button (Note 1)
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
(Note 1) The connector is on the front of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.
(Note 2) The connector is on the back of GC-Z790I BTB PLUG.
Back Panel Connectors
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
x Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
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
Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
x 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
Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm
What's in the box
1 × Z790I AORUS ULTRA motherboard
2 × SATA III cables - for traditional 2.5 /3.5 drives
1 × User Manual & Quick Installation Guide
2 × M.2 mounting screws - for both onboard M.2 slots
1 × Noise detection (speaker) cable - for debugging
1 × Wi-Fi 6E antenna