Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X DDR5 Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X DDR5 Motherboard supports Intel LGA 1700 for 13th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, features up to 4 x DDR5 memory slots, PCI-E 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 compatible expansion slots, 4 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6GB/s), 10 x rear USB ports, 4 x front panel USB header ports, Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, Realtek HD audio codec and an ATX motherboard form factor.

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Features

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Z790 Gaming X (Rev. 1.0)

• Intel® Socket LGA 1700: Support 13th and 12th Gen Series Processors
• Unparalleled Performance: Twin 16*+2+１ Phases Digital VRM Solution
• Dual Channel DDR5: 4*DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
• Next Generation Storage: 4*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
• 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

 

Connectivity

• DisplayPort
• HDMI
• Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
• 2.5GbE LAN
• Hi-Fi Audio
  High-End Audio Capacitor
  Audiophile Grade WIMA Capacitors
• Front USB3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® for Connecting Devices
• 6*SATA 6Gb/s
• Q-FLASH Plus Onboard Button
• RGB FUSION
  2*Addressable LED Header
  2*RGB LED Header

Unparalleled Performance

With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.

Twin Digital VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE GAMING series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

16* VCORE Twin Phases - 60A DrMOS

To unleash full potential of multi-cores CPU performance

1 VCCGT Phase - 60A DrMOS

For CPU integrated GPU performance and memory control

2 VCCAUX Phases

Provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller

Design Ready for PCIe 5.0

PCIe 5.0 Design supports double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 and ensures that compatible with cutting-edge GPUs released in the next few years to their full capability.

• PCIe 5.0 x16 Bandwidth - 2x Bandwidth - 128GB/s

The New Generation Ultra Durable™ SMD PCIe 5.0 Armour

The new generation, GIGABYTE's exclusive stainless-steel PCI-e shielding becomes 20% wider providing reinforced tensile strength.

Double Locking Bracket

• Front Side - Inserted from the top for better retention.
• Back Side - Soldered for a stronger bond

Lower Signal Degradation

• Upto 5.6x Better

Lower is Better

• DIP PCle 4.0
• SMD PCle 5.0

Tensile Strength

• Shearing Test Up To 2.2x Stronger
• Retention Force Shearing Test Up To 1.7x Stronger
• Shearing Test Up To 2.1x Stronger

SMD Iron Claw

By means of multipoint stainless steel pins penetrating the PCB to increase the strength of the SMD slot to improve the durability

DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond*

GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that has memory overclocking capability up to 7600 and beyond. For DDR5 XMP Memory, all users need to do to attain high memory performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their GIGABYTE motherboard

*Memory overlocking and XMP profile support may vary depending on hardware configuration.)

Gigabyte Exclusive DDR5 Circuit Design

Programmable Mode

GIGABYTE's exclusive design unlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and control Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.

• Unlocked Native DDR5
• 100% Compatible
• Lower CAS Latency
• Higher Frequency Compatible

DDR4

DDR4 voltage is managed by MB with wide range

Secure Mode

MB provides fixed 5V to Native DDRS memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory IC.

• GIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control
• Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory
• Increases DDR5 memory overclocking performance and capability
• Supports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility

*Memory overclocking capability will vary based an users' hardware configuration

Shielded Memory Routing

All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.

Impedance Optimized Topology

By optimizing memory trace width, length and style from HPC simulation to actual implementation, overall impedance is lowered between CPU memory controller and memory modules to achieve higher DDR5 speed.

Low Signal Loss PCB

Server grade mid-loss or low-loss PCB material is chosen to lower signal loss inside PCB and maintain DDR5 high speed signal transmission.

DDR5 Auto Booster

Automatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.

DDR5 Memory Upgrade

GIGABYTE BIOS offers pre-defined and retrievable profiles for users to get higher performance easily. The profiles are based on a database that is created by checking each memory IC and PMIC vendors to optimize the modules to unleash their full potential. This is a time saving feature to manually configure overclocked DDR5 memory kits.

• Instantly upgrade memory performance
• Overclock Native and XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory to higher frequency easily
• No need to input dozens of memory parameters such as clock, voltage and timings
• Built-in wide variety pre-tuned profiles database for different memory IC vendors

*DDR5 MEMORY UPGRADE involves DDR5 memory overclocking, overclocking capability depends on users' hardware configuration

XMP 3.0 User Profile

Define and create your own SPD profile into Native and XMP 3.0 memory modules or apply the pre-tuned profiles to XMP 3.0 User Profile. Two user-defined profiles can be saved, loaded either locally or from/to an external storage device.

• Two empty SPD profiles can be defined by users and carry to next computer
• Transfer DDR5 XMP Booster profiles into XMP 3.0 User Profiles
• Quick memory performance simulation based on user input clock and timing parameters
• Profile save and load function to share your memory parameters online
• SPD Re-defined or retrieve from database
• Performance Simulation
• Save/Load Profile
• Overclocked Performance
• Profile Clearance

Gigabyte PerfDrive

PerfDrive technology integrates multiple GIGABYTE exclusive BIOS settings to allow users to balance between different levels of performance, power consumption, and temperature according to their needs easily when using 13th gen Intel® Core™ processors.

Optimization

The Optimization mode allows Intel® 13th Gen. Core™ CPU to run at all-cores high-speed without throttling under overheating.

Instant 6GHz

Instant 6GHz provide an easy way for users to run Intel® Core™ i9-13900K, i9-13900KF, i7-13700K, and i7-13700KF CPUs beyond 6GHz by simply activating the related BIOS setting.

Spec Enhance

The Spec Enhance mode enables Intel® 13th Gen. Core™ CPU to balance between high performance and low temperature.

E-Core™ Disable

The E-Core™ Disable mode allocates CPU resources to P-core exclusively to boost its overclocking and gaming performance, while diminishing the overall power consumption of processors.

Outstanding Thermal Design

GIGABYTE Motherboards' Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.

Thermal Design

• 6mm Heatpipe
• 5 W/mK Thermal Pad
• 6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB

Enlarged Thermal Guard

Enlarged double-sided M.2 heatsink prevents high-speed, large capacity PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSDs with double side flash from throttling due to overheating.

M.2 Thermal Guard

The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsink

High coverage MOSFET and integrated moulding Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.

4X Large Surface

Increased surface area up to 4X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.

Real One-Piece Build

TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors' multi-piece design.

Multi-Cut Design

TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.

M.2 Thermal Guard

With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Thermal Throttling As Temperature Rises

• Cooler - AORUS M.2 Thermal Guard
• Hotter - Without Thermal Guard

Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface.

Cooling Features

• PWM/DC Fan Headers
• Internal Temperature Sensors

High Current Support

Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection.

Precision Control

Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve.

Dual Curve Mode

Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario.

Fan Stop

Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point.

Improve Fan Curve UI

We increase control points from 5 to 7 and larger fan speed graph for precise and easier fan curve control.

Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode

Fan curve can be quickly switch with Slope and Stair modes for different user scenario. Slope is traditional and intuitive linear fan speed curve. With newly added Stair non-linear mode, fan keeps at same speed between specified temperature interval.

Manual Input

For advanced users, we provide fan speed manual input for more precise control.

EZ Tuning

Use can place 4 EZ Tuning points at rough temperature/fan speed, and Smart Fan 6 can quickly generate a fan curve.

Fan Curve Profile

Fan curve profile can be saved in BIOS ROM, profile will be kept after updating BIOS.

Connectivity - 4x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots

GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network and storage connectivity.

GIGABYTE Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.

• Up to 64 Gb/s* - PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2

*Theoretical Bandwidth

• Up to 7000 MB/s* - 2nd Gen PCIe 4.0 SSD

*NVMe SSD Read Performance

2x Faster than Ever

• Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2X faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
• Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Connecting the Future - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®

Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C® connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

• Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - Up to 20Gb/s
• Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Up to 10Gb/s
• Upto 4x Faster - USB 3.2 Gen 1 - Up to 5Gb/s

*Theoretical Bandwidth

High-End Audio Capacitors

GIGABYTE motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard

GIGABYTE motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analogue audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Personalization

GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.

RGB Fusion Multi-Zone Light Show Design

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.
Note: Lighting effects depicted are for demonstration purposes only. Actual lighting effects may vary by model.

• Flash
• Double Flash
• Music
• Random
• Game
• Digital A
• Digital B
• Digital C

Light Strip Support

• RGB LED x2
• Digital Addressable LED x2

Friendly User Interface

The EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.

My Favourites

Add constantly used items into the favourite menu for quick access.

Storage Information

Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface.

Changelog

List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification.

Intuitive Load Line Curve

Clearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph.

Gigabyte Control Center

GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) is a unified software for all GIGABYTE supported products. It provides newly designed intuitive user interface to control all essential function.

• Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products
• Intuitive user interface for an eased experience
• Modularized control components only for installed hardware
• Auto update function to keep system up to date and support future products

Multi-Key

A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other function in BIOS for different user scenarios.

RGB Switch

Turn off all lighting effect on motherboard.

Direct-To-BIOS

Boot into BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.

Safe Mode

Boot into BIOS safe mode to change specific option without losing other BIOS settings.

Ultra Durable

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ design provides product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.

PCIe EZ-Latch

Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.

M.2 EZ-Latch Plus

Attach and remove your M.2 module with ease.

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS Easily without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card.

With GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the CPU, memory and graphics card nor enter the BIOS menu to flash the BIOS. Just download and save a new BIOS file (rename to gigabyte.bin) on the USB flash drive, then press the dedicated Q-Flash Plus button and you’re good to go!