Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX User Manual

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2-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) j
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port)
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus
(Note)
, make sure to
insert the USB ash drive into this port rst.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your
DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of
4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
HDMI 2.0 Port
The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS
HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel
LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum
supported resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the
monitor being used.
Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
(Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's
website for more information.
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Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX 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	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