Gigabyte Z790 D AX Ultra Durable Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port

GIGABYTE Z790 D AX (rev. 1.0) ATX Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z790 D AX (rev. 1.0) motherboard delivers a solid platform for Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, combining high-speed DDR5 support, next-generation storage, robust power delivery, and advanced connectivity.

Key Features

• CPU Support

• Supports Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors (LGA1700)

• Unparalleled Performance

• Twin 12 x +1+1 phases digital VRM solution

• Designed for stable VRM power delivery

• High-Speed DDR5 Memory

• Dual channel DDR5 with 4 x DIMM slots
• Supports XMP 3.0 memory modules

• DDR5 overclocking up to 7600 MT/s and beyond (CPU dependent)

• Next Generation Storage

• 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors

• RAID 0/1/5/10 support for both NVMe and SATA storage

• Advanced Thermal Design

• M.2 Thermal Guard to help maintain VRM stability and M.2 SSD performance

• EZ-Latch PCIe Slot

• PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with quick release design for easier graphics card removal

• Fast Networking

• 2.5GbE LAN
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax with 2.4/5/6 GHz band support

• Bluetooth 5.3

• Extended Connectivity

• DisplayPort & HDMI

• Rear USB-C 10Gb/s

• Smart Fan 6 Cooling

• Multiple temperature sensors
• Hybrid PWM/DC fan headers with FAN STOP functionality

• Extensive fan curve customization in BIOS

• Q-Flash Plus

• Update BIOS without installing CPU, memory, or graphics card

• Durable Performance

• GIGABYTE Ultra Durable design with selected components

• Digital VRM design focused on stability and reliability

• Hi-Fi Audio

• High-end audio capacitors

• Audio Noise Guard PCB design separation

• User-Friendly Design

• Innovative hardware, software, and BIOS interface for easier setup and personalization

Networking & Wireless

• 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
• Dedicated 6 GHz band support
• Wireless speeds up to 2.4 Gbps
• Designed for smoother streaming, better gaming, and fewer dropped connections

• Bluetooth 5 with increased range over BT 4.2 and faster transmission

• 2.5GbE LAN

• Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
• Aimed at low-latency, high-speed wired connectivity

PCIe & Storage

• PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Ready
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen graphics

• PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support for high-speed SSDs

• M.2 & SATA Storage

• 3 x M.2 connectors (PCIe 4.0 and SATA, CPU & chipset attached)
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe and SATA devices

Smart Fan 6 Cooling Features

• High Current Support
• Fan headers support PWM/DC fans and water cooling pumps

• Up to 24W (12V x 2A) with over-current protection

• Precision Control

• Multiple temperature and fan speed control points for exact fan tuning
• Dual Curve Mode: Slope/Stair to match different usage scenarios

• Fan Stop: Fans can stop completely below user-defined temperatures

• Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI

• Enhanced fan curve control with 7 control points and larger graph
• Slope/Stair dual graph mode
• Manual input for advanced fan speed tuning
• EZ Tuning with 4-point setup for quick curve generation
• Fan Curve Profile stored in BIOS ROM, retained after BIOS updates

Q-Flash Plus – BIOS Update Without CPU

1. Connect the 24-pin and 8-pin power supply cables to the motherboard.
2. Download the motherboard BIOS file, rename it to “gigabyte.bin”, and save it to a FAT32 USB flash drive. Insert the drive into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.
3. Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button to start automatic BIOS updating.

UC BIOS & PerfDrive

• Redesigned UC BIOS
• Intuitive UI and UX with a refined visual design

• Quick Access with 9 customizable option slots in Easy Mode

• PerfDrive

• Exclusive BIOS settings to optimize performance according to cooling configuration

Specifications

General

CPU Support

Memory

Onboard Graphics

Audio

LAN & Wireless

Expansion Slots

Storage

RAID Support

• NVMe SSD: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
• SATA: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

USB Connectivity

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
• 3 x system fan headers
• 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
• 2 x addressable LED strip headers
• 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x S/PDIF Out header
• 1 x USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header (GC-TPM2.0 SPI series)
• 1 x reset button
• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
• 1 x reset jumper
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
• 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
• 3 x audio jacks

I/O Controller & Monitoring

• iTE I/O Controller chip
• Voltage, temperature, fan speed, and water cooling flow rate detection
• Fan fail warning and fan speed control

BIOS

• 1 x 256 Mbit flash
• AMI UEFI BIOS
• Supports PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Software & Unique Features

• GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) support
• Q-Flash & Q-Flash Plus
• Smart Backup
• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• LAN bandwidth management software

The GIGABYTE Z790 D AX (rev. 1.0) delivers a feature-rich, DDR5-ready Intel platform with strong power delivery, high-speed storage, advanced cooling controls, and extensive connectivity for modern PC builds.