GIGABYTE Z790 Aorus Master DDR5 Intel Motherboard
MPN GIGABYTE-Z790-AORUS-MASTER-DDR5 · Brand Gigabyte · E-ATX
The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master DDR5 is a feature-rich E-ATX motherboard for Intel LGA1700 CPUs, offering a 20+1+2 phase VRM, PCIe 5.0 storage, 10GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, and up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory
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Overview
The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master DDR5 is a flagship E-ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z790 Express Chipset for LGA1700 processors, supporting Intel 12th and 13th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron CPUs. Its 20+1+2 phase digital VRM solution is paired with Fins-Array III heatsinks featuring extended irregular and louvered stacked-fin designs that substantially increase surface area for improved heat dissipation, helping maintain sustained performance under demanding workloads. Memory capacity reaches up to 128 GB across four DDR5 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, with XMP support and overclocking profiles documented up to DDR5-7950 (O.C.). A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot handles the primary graphics card, while storage is served by one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot (supporting 25110/2280 form factors) and four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, complemented by four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported for both NVMe and SATA devices. Networking is handled by a Marvell AQtion AQC113C controller offering multi-gig Ethernet at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps, alongside an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411 module covering 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.3. The rear panel delivers an extensive USB array including two USB Type-C ports at 20 Gbps (Gen 2x2), seven USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Integrated audio centres on a Realtek ALC1220-VB codec paired with an ESS ES9118 DAC chip, supporting DTS:X Ultra and S/PDIF output. Convenience features include EZ-Latch Plus for tool-free M.2 and PCIe card installation, Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without a CPU or memory installed, and Smart Fan 6 with multiple temperature sensors and noise detection. The board carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty and measures 30.5 cm x 26.0 cm. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: E-ATX, 30.5 cm x 26.0 cm - Socket: LGA1700 (Intel 12th & 13th Gen) - Chipset: Intel Z790 Express - Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR5-4800 native / up to DDR5-7950 (O.C.), XMP supported - Primary PCIe Slot: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 - M.2 Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 (25110/2280) + 4 x PCIe 4.0 x4 - SATA: 4 x 6 Gb/s - LAN: Marvell AQtion AQC113C, 10GbE multi-speed - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411, Bluetooth 5.3 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220-VB + ESS ES9118 DAC, DTS:X Ultra - USB (rear): 2 x USB-C 20 Gbps, 7 x USB-A 10 Gbps, 4 x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1 x USB-C 5 Gbps - BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash - Warranty: 3 Years
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | E-ATX |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| CPU Type | LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® CoreTM, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*L3 cache varies with CPU |
| Lan | Marvell® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip(10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| USB | Chipset:3 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelChipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers |
| Bios | 1 x 256 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC* The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.ESS ES9118 DAC chipSupport for DTS:X® UltraHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1-channel* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 5.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.Support for S/PDIF Out |
| Memory | Support for DDR5 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 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 modules4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport 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 modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
| Note** | **Prices, Specifications & Features are subject to change without notice |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.Noise detection |
| I/O Controller | iTE® I/O Controller Chip |
| Expansion Slots | CPU:1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)* The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2C_CPU connector. The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2C_CPU connector.* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.Chipset:1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1)Support for AMD CrossFire™ technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4) |
| Unique Features | 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.Support for Q-FlashSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Smart Backup |
| Bundled Software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management software |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bitSupport for Windows 10 64-bit |
| Storage Interface | CPU:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_CPU)1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)Chipset:1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devicesRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices |
| Back Panel Connector | 1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x Clear CMOS button2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)1 x DisplayPort1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support2 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1 x RJ-45 port1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector2 x audio jacks |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x water cooling CPU fan header4 x system fan headers4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers2 x addressable LED strip headers2 x RGB LED strip headers5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x noise detection header2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)1 x power button1 x reset button1 x reset jumper1 x Clear CMOS jumper2 x temperature sensor headersVoltage Measurement Points |
| Wireless Communication Module | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX411WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bandsBLUETOOTH 5.3Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.) |
