Gigabyte Z790 D AX DDR5 WiFi Intel ATX Motherboard (LGA1700)

The Gigabyte Z790 D AX is a full-size ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z790 Express Chipset and designed for Intel LGA1700 processors spanning the 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron families. Its ATX form factor (30.4 cm × 24.4 cm) fits standard mid-tower and full-tower chassis, making it a practical foundation for both productivity workstations and enthusiast gaming systems. Memory performance is a headline feature. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel operation with a combined maximum capacity of 192 GB (using 48 GB single DIMMs). Native speeds start at DDR5-4800 MT/s, and XMP overclocking profiles push supported modules up to DDR5-7600 MT/s (O.C.) when paired with compatible 14th or 13th Generation Core i9/i7 processors. ECC Un-buffered DIMMs are accepted in non-ECC mode. Connectivity is well-rounded. The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 full x16 bandwidth from the CPU, ideal for current-generation discrete graphics cards. Two additional chipset-connected x16 slots operate at PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x1 respectively, supplemented by two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Storage options include three M.2 connectors (one CPU-direct PCIe 4.0 x4 supporting up to 110 mm drives, two chipset PCIe 4.0 x4 for 2280 modules, one of which also accepts SATA) plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. RAID 0/1/5/10 is supported for both NVMe and SATA arrays. Wireless connectivity is provided by an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module covering 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with 160 MHz channel support and Bluetooth 5.3. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5 GbE controller (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps). The rear I/O panel offers a USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and two USB 2.0 ports, alongside HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs for integrated graphics, dual SMA antenna connectors, three audio jacks, and a PS/2 combo port. Onboard audio uses a Realtek HD Audio CODEC supporting up to 7.1-channel output. Fan control headers include one CPU fan, one CPU fan/pump, three system fans, and one system fan/pump header. Two addressable LED headers, two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors, and a Q-Flash Plus button for BIOS updates without a CPU installed round out the feature set. Key Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z790 Express - CPU Support: 12th, 13th, 14th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron - Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 192 GB, DDR5-4800 native / up to DDR5-7600 (O.C.) - Primary PCIe: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU); additional PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 3.0 x1, 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 3 × M.2 (PCIe 4.0), 4 × SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2.4/5/6 GHz, 160 MHz) + Bluetooth 5.3 - LAN: Realtek 2.5 GbE - Audio: Realtek HD Audio CODEC, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel - Form Factor: ATX, 30.4 cm × 24.4 cm - Power: 1 × 24-pin ATX, 2 × 8-pin ATX 12V