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Gigabyte Z790M AORUS Elite AX ICE Motherboard Review

by Winston05539

 

Features

  • Intel® Socket LGA 1700：Support 14th and 13th Gen Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance：Twin 12+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5：4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage：3*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard: 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
    1. LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
    2. L3 cache varies with CPU

    (Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.)

  • Chipset
    1. Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
  • Memory
    1. Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules
    2. 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
    3. Dual channel memory architecture
    4. Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
    5. Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
    6. 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. 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
      * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
      ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
    2. 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60
      * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

    (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

  • Audio
    1. Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
      * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
    2. High Definition Audio
    3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
      * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
    4. Support for S/PDIF Out
  • LAN
    1. Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
  • Wireless Communication module

    Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)

    1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    2. BLUETOOTH 5.3
    3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard

    Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1)

    1. WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    2. BLUETOOTH 5.3
    3. Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard

    (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

  • Expansion Slots

    CPU:

    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
      * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

    Chipset:

    1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
  • Storage Interface

    CPU:

    1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)

    Chipset:

    1. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
    2. 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
    3. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

  • USB

    Chipset:

    1. 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
    2. 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header
    3. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

    Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

    1. 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

    Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

    1. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2. 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
    3. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
    4. 1 x CPU fan header
    5. 1 x water cooling CPU fan header
    6. 3 x system fan headers
    7. 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
    8. 2 x addressable LED strip headers
    9. 2 x RGB LED strip headers
    10. 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    11. 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    12. 1 x front panel header
    13. 1 x front panel audio header
    14. 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
    15. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
    16. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    17. 2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
    18. 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
    19. 1 x serial port header
    20. 1 x reset button
    21. 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
    22. 1 x Clear CMOS button
    23. 1 x reset jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors
    1. 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
    2. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
    3. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    5. 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
    6. 1 x HDMI 2.0 port
    7. 1 x DisplayPort
    8. 1 x RJ-45 port
    9. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    10. 2 x audio jacks
  • I/O Controller
    1. iTE® I/O Controller Chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    1. Voltage detection
    2. Temperature detection
    3. Fan speed detection
    4. Water cooling flow rate detection
    5. Fan fail warning
    6. Fan speed control
      * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
  • BIOS
    1. 1 x 256 Mbit flash
    2. Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
    3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  • Unique Features
    1. Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
      * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
    2. Support for Q-Flash
    3. Support for Q-Flash Plus
    4. Support for Smart Backup
  • Bundled Software
    1. Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
    2. LAN bandwidth management software
  • Operating System
    1. Support for Windows 11 64-bit
    2. Support for Windows 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

More information on Gigabyte’s website.

 

Winston has over 25 years of experience in the I.T. Industry. He launched Funky Kit with the aim to capture a wider audience worldwide. His knowledge in PC hardware is very distinguished, not only publishing enjoyable reviews but also writing great articles.

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