- 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16), 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4), 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4)
- DDR4 memory up to 5,600 MHz, via RAM-OC up to 5,333 MHz
- 4x M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 for fast NVMe SSDs
- USB on the I/O panel: 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.1, 3x USB-A 3.0, 4x USB-A 2.0
- OC features: 17 virtual phases (16+1), VRM heatsinks
- In total 5 connections for fans and pumps
- 2.5 Gigabit LAN
The Gigabyte Z790 A Elite DDR4, Intel Z790 motherboard in detail
The Gigabyte Z790 A Elite DDR4 is an ATX motherboard featuring the high-end Intel Z790 chipset and LGA 1700 socket. The motherboard is suitable for desktop processors of the 12th and 13th generation Intel Core CPUs, codename: Alder Lake and Raptor Lake. It supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 7,200 MHz and is excellent for overclocking due to its outstanding power delivery.
In addition to stable power delivery with 16+1 phase VRMs, the Gigabyte Z790 A Elite DDR4 impresses with powerful VRM heatsinks that make overclocking your system easier.
Note: This motherboard supports memory with the DDR4 standard. Socket 1700 motherboards with DDR5 compatibility can be found at the following link:
For the best possible performance of the processor, it is recommended to regularly perform BIOS updates for the motherboard. This is especially true for motherboards that may have been shipped by the manufacturer with an early BIOS version.
Our King Mod Service is happy to perform a BIOS update to the latest version in advance:
Our King Mod Service is happy to perform a BIOS update to the latest version in advance:
Please note that this may delay the shipping preparation by 1 to 4 working days!
More information on Intel Alder Lake and Raptor Lake as well as the Core processors of the 12th, 13th, and 14th generations can be found at the following link:Technical Details:
Processor | |
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Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
Compatible Processors | Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium Gold |
Supported Processor Slots | LGA 1700 |
Memory | |
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Supported Memory Types | DDR4 SDRAM |
Number of Memory Slots | 4 |
Memory Type | DIMM |
Memory Channels | Dual-channel |
ECC | |
No ECC | |
Supported Memory 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 |
Maximum Supported Memory Speed | 7600 MHz |
Maximum RAM Memory | 128 GB |
Unbuffered Memory |
Memory Controller | |
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Supported Storage Drives | HDD & SSD |
Supported Storage Drive Interfaces | M.2, PCI Express 4.0, SATA III |
Number of Supported Storage Drives | 10 |
RAID Support | |
RAID Level | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Graphics | |
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Parallel Processing Technology | Crossfire |
Maximum Resolution | 4096 x 2304 pixels |
HDCP |
Internal I/O Connections | |
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Number of USB 2.0 Interfaces | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Ports | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Ports | 1 |
SATA III Ports | 4 |
Front Panel Audio Connector | |
Front Panel Connector | |
ATX Power Connector (24-pin) | |
CPU Fan Connector | |
EPS Power Connector (8-pin) | |
TPM Connector | |
Thunderbolt Header | 2 |
12V Power Connector | |
RGB LED Header |
I/O Ports on the Back | |
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Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type A Ports | 3 |
I/O Ports on the Back | |
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type A Ports | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Ports | 1 |
Number of Ethernet LAN Ports (RJ-45) | 1 |
Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
HDMI Version | 2.0 |
Number of DisplayPort Outputs | 1 |
DisplayPort Version | 1.2 |
Headphone Outputs | 2 |
Microphone Input | |
S/PDIF Output | |
WiFi AP Antenna Socket | 2 |
USB Connectors | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
Network | |
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Built-in Ethernet Port | |
Ethernet Interface Type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
WiFi |
Features | |
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Motherboard Chipset | Intel Z790 |
Audio Channels | 7.1 channels |
PC Health Monitoring | Fan, Temperature, Voltage, Water cooling |
Component for | PC |
Motherboard Form Factor | ATX |
Motherboard Chipset Family | Intel |
Supports Windows Operating Systems | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
Expansion Slots | |
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PCI-Express x16 Slots | 3 |
Number of M.2 (M) Slots | 4 |
BIOS | |
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BIOS Type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS Memory Size | 256 Mbit |
ACPI Version | 5.0 |
Clear CMOS Jumper | |
Clear-CMOS Button | |
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Version | 2.7 |
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) Version | 2.7 |
Weight and Dimensions | |
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Width | 305 mm |
Depth | 244 mm |
Included Accessories | |
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Included Cables | SATA |
Included Software | Norton Internet Security |
Colour
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Primary Colour
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Black
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Secondary Colour
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Grey, Silver
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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ATX
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CPU
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CPU Socket
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1700
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Chipset
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Intel Z790
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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128 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR4
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Memory slots
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4x
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN Ports
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1x 2.5 Gbit/s
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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No
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Internal Ports
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USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (internal) Type C Possible Ports
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1
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USB 3.0 (internal) Possible Ports
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1
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RGB / LED connectors
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2x Digital RGB (3-Pin 5VDG), 2x RGB (4-Pin 5050 12VGRB)
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External Ports
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USB 3.2 (external) Type C
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1
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USB 3.1 (external) Type A
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2
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USB 3.0 (external) Type A
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3
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Display Connectors
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HDMI (1x)
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Storage Ports
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4
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4
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M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA 6G
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1
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SATA 6G (internal)
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4
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Expansion Slots
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PCIe x16 slots (total)
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3
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PCIe 5.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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PCIe 4.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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PCIe 3.0 x16 mechanical slot
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1
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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6
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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No
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