Description
Finely Crafted, Beauty Beyond Measure
Anchored in white aesthetics, blended with unique titanium crystallization and iridescent designs, each piece bears a distinctive 99% golden serial number—a symbol of prestige and a tribute to the pinnacle of craftsmanship and aesthetic pursuit.
Forged rare titanium metal blossoms into luxurious titanium crystallization
The surface is massively covered with titanium, the rare and precious high-strength space metal.Through refined craftsmanship, titanium metal is forged to blossom into dazzling and unique titanium crystallization, creating your exclusive luxury.
99% Gold Limited Edition Exclusive Serial Plaque
Produced in a limited quantity worldwide, each product is engraved with a unique 99% golden serial number, further highlighting its uniqueness.
Mist Aesthetics
In the interplay of light and shadow, experience the extraordinary artistic breath that the semi-transparent matte decorative panel brings to the living space.
Iridescent Craftsmanship
Combining color and detail, each angle reflects a different color story.
OVERVIEW
Performance
Thermal
Connectivity
DIY Friendly
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24*+1+2 Twin Digital VRM Design
- 8-Layer PCB
- Low Loss PCB
- 2X Copper PCB
- Premium Choke and Capacitor
*12+12 phases parallel power design
*Power stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase. -
Full-length PCIe slots
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 with PCIe UD Slot X
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 with PCIe UD Slot
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Intel Core™ 14th Processors Support
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UD Power Connector
- 24 pin ATX with UD Solid Pin
- 8+8 pin CPU with UD Solid Pin
- Stainless-steel shielding design
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4 x DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5
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5 x M.2 Slots
- 1 x Gen 5 M.2 UD Slot
- 4 x Gen 4 M.2 Slots
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up to XMP-8266 support
full metal thermal design
new EZ-Latch for heatsink
up to 56% loss reduction
up to 10x load bearing
new UC BIOS
2x faster or more
DDR5 Memory
Xceed in DDR5
performance
GIGABYTE is committed to enabling the unparalleled performance of the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. That is why every Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Best-in-class Compatibility
*Memory overclocking and XMP support may vary. Please refer to the qualified vendor list (QVL) for details and note that product features may vary by model.
BIOS Engineering
Feature-rich BIOS functions that enable easy access to the best-in-class DDR5 performance.
DDR5 XMP Booster
one click to auto boost your DDR5 module by the highest profile
DDR5 Auto Booster
one click to boost native DDR5-5600 to 6000
High Bandwidth
one click to increase DDR5 bandwidth
Low Latency
one click to shorten DDR5 latency
XMP 3.0 User Profile
optimizes memory settings and achieve the best performance for the system
Learn more about BIOS optimizations
Hardware Craftsmanship
Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.
Shielded Memory Routing
Isolated Memory Routing
8-layer Server-grade PCB
Back Drilling Technology
Revolutionary DDR5 Technology
Robust VRM Design
Xtraordinary
power delivery
The Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is equipped with an all-digital power design to achieve peak performance of the next-gen processor while providing the best stability under heavy workloads.
Digital Twin VRM Design
Ensures stable high-power delivery for advanced overclocking.
to unleash the full potential of multi-core CPU performance.
for CPU integrated GPU performance.
provide stable power for CPU integrated PCIe & Memory controller.
Efficient Overall Thermal
Xpress your
cool
Every Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.
VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array
These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool.
M.2 Thermal Guard XTREME
M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
with M.2 Thermal Guard Backplate
Smart Fan6
Cool. Quiet. Customized.
DIY-friendly Innovations
Xpeditious building process
Building your own PC is meant to be joyful and effortless. Now we introduce a variety of innovations to make the Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard the most DIY-friendly ever.
EZ-Latch Designs
Effortless mechanisms that enable easy installations of components.
* For reference only; actual appearance may vary.
M.2 EZ-Latch Click
screwless installation for M.2 heatsink
M.2 EZ-Latch Plus
screwless installation for M.2 SSDs
PCIe EZ-Latch
easy detachment for graphics cards
LCD Edge View
Quick Control Elements
Reset. Update. Convenient.
PLUS
PCB Crafting
Xtra layers for excellent players
As the very foundation of the motherboard, the PCB plays a subtle yet critical role in the capabilities. No gamers should overlook the details lie within the PCB layers.
8-layer PCB
Enables dense integration, signal quality, power integrity, and low EMI for high-performance systems.
2X Copper Enhancement
Enhances system performance with improved heat dissipation, power handling, and seamless overclocking support.
56% Lower Dissipation Factor
Elevate signal integrity in high-frequency circuits with our pioneering technology, setting a new standard for high-speed electronic design.
Ultra Durable™
Xpect everything UD
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents our highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but also durable and reliable. The Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is built to last longer and stand stronger.
PCIe UD Slot X
PCIe UD Slot XThe latest PCIe UD Slot X offers unprecedented strength, providing enhanced protection for your graphics card.
Memory UD Slot D5
Memory UD Slot D5The one-piece, stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the Memory Slots, maximizing signal integrity and overclocking potential.
M.2 UD Slot PG5
M.2 UD Slot PG5The one-piece, stainless-steel shielding design reinforces the M.2 Slots, and maximizies signal integrity.
UD Power Connector
UD Power ConnectorThe unique design provides better conductivity for power and better dissipation for the heat generated from it.
UD Nanocarbon Backplate
UD Nanocarbon BackplateExperience the ultimate in support, protection, and heat dissipation with the UD Backplate.
Connectivity
Xtensively versatile
The Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard offers a wide range of versatilities from cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 support with a redesigned antenna to an array of USB ports.
Immerse in ESSential Audio
Intuitive Customization
Xplore infinite utilities
The Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is the embodiment of our relentless pursuit of BIOS optimization. And thanks to our new partnership with the community, we now make next-gen performance more accessible in even more intuitive ways.
UC BIOS
UC BIOSRedesigned as user-centered and provides intuitive performance tweakers.
HWiNFO
HWiNFOPartnership
GIGABYTE Control Center
GIGABYTE Control CenterA unified software platform across a variety of GIGABYTE products.
Key Features
- The refined titanium craftsmanship of dazzling crystalized titanium finish
- 99% Gold Limited Edition Exclusive Serial Plaque
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th and 13th processors
- Digital twin 24+1+2 phases VRM solution
- Dual Channel DDR5：4*DIMMs with XMP 3.0 memory module support
- PCIe UD Slot X： PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card
- EZ-Latch Click：M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
- EZ-Latch Plus：PCIe 5.0 x16 slot & M.2 slots with quick release design
- UC BIOS：User-Centred intuitive UX with Quick Access function
- Ultra-Fast Storage：5*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
- Efficient Overall Thermal：VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array & M.2 Thermal Guard XTREME
- Fast Networking：10GbE + 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with Ultra-high gain antenna
- Extended Connectivity：Dual Thunderbolt 4™, Dual Front USB-C® 20Gb/s
- DTS:X® Ultra Audio：ESS ES9280A DAC and ESS ES9080A with Front ESSential USB DAC Bundled
* The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
* Product specifications and product appearance may differ from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the specifications and appearance of the products available in your country. Colors of products may not be perfectly accurate due to variations caused by photographic variables and monitor settings so it may vary from images shown on this site. Although we endeavor to present the most accurate and comprehensive information at the time of publication, we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 kg |
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Specification
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CPU
- LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
- L3 cache varies with CPU
* Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.
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Chipset
- Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
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Memory
- Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 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 MT/s memory modules
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support 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 modules
- Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)
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Onboard GraphicsIntegrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:
- 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of Thunderbolt ™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, “Back Panel Connectors,” for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
- 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of 5120×2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)
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Audio
- 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips
- DTS® Sound Unbound™
- High Definition Audio
- 2-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
* The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be used one at a time.
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LAN
- Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN1)
- Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN2)
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Wireless Communication moduleIntel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.3
- Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Note:
Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10)
Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6GHz band availability depends on individual country’s regulations. -
Expansion SlotsCPU:
- 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.
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one 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 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
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Storage InterfaceCPU:
- 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:
- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_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 connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
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USBChipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:
- 2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
Chipset:
- 2 x USB Type-C® ports with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:
- 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
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Internal I/O Connectors
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
- 1 x system fan header
- 1 x system fan extension cable header (can extend three system fan headers through one cable)
- 1 x system fan/water cooling pump extension cable header (can extend three system fan/water cooling pump headers through one cable)
- 1 x noise detection header
- 1 x integrated extension cable header for addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips and RGB LED strips (can extend three addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers and three RGB LED strip headers through one cable)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
- 1 x front panel header
- 2 x USB Type-C® headers, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
- 1 x integrated extension cable header for system fan/water cooling pump and USB 2.0/1.1 headers (can extend one system fan/water cooling pump header and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers through one cable)
- 2 x temperature sensor headers
- 1 x power button
- 1 x reset button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
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Back Panel Connectors
- 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
- 1 x OC Ignition button
- 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
- 10 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
- 2 x RJ-45 ports
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 2 x audio jacks
* The mic in jack supports only mono microphone input
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I/O Controller
- iTE® I/O Controller Chip
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H/W Monitoring
- Voltage detection
- Temperature detection
- Fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Fan fail warning
- Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. - Noise detection
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BIOS
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
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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-Flash
- Support for Q-Flash Plus
- Support for Smart Backup
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
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Bundled Software
- Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
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Operating System
- Support for Windows 11 64-bit
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Form Factor
- E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm
* The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
* The entire materials provided herein are for reference only. GIGABYTE reserves the right to modify or revise the content at anytime without prior notice.
* Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
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