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Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE

Model Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE

Intel Z790 E-ATX motherboard for Socket LGA1700 processors, with 4 DDR5 slots (up to 256 GB) and Wi-Fi 7.

Socket
LGA1700
Chipset
Intel Z790
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
4 x DDR5, up to 256 GB
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7
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Overview

Highlights

  • 99% Gold Limited Edition Exclusive Serial Plaque
  • Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th Gen processors
  • Digital twin 24+1+2 phases VRM solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5: 4 x DIMMs with XMP 3.0 memory module support
  • PCIe UD Slot X: reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
  • EZ-Latch Click: M.2 heatsinks with screwless design

Platform

Socket
LGA1700
Chipset
Intel Z790
Form factor
E-ATX 30.5 x 28.5 cm
Memory
DDR5
  • 4 DIMM slots
  • Up to 256 GB
  • Up to 8266 MT/s (OC)
Dual channel
Processor support
  • 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors*
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 5.0 at x16
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 (BIOS setting required) and running at x4
Storage
5 x M.2
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Fastest M.2 slot: PCIe 5.0 x4
LAN
  • Marvell AQtion AQC107 10GbE LAN (LAN1)
  • Intel 2.5GbE LAN (LAN2)
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
Intel
Socket
LGA1700
Chipset
Z790
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
DDR5
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7
Series
AORUS
Edition
White (ICE)
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel Z790 Express Chipset
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 modules4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 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(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.)

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
Integrated 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 5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chipsDTS Sound UnboundHigh Definition Audio2-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out* The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be used one at a time.

Networking

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)
Wireless communication module
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bandsBLUETOOTH 5.3Support 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.Bluetooth version may change with updates. See the Wi-Fi chip vendor's website for details

Expansion and storage

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.* 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 4.0 (BIOS setting required) and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
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: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 connectorsRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devicesRAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

Ports and connectors

USB
Chipset+Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller:2 x USB Type-C ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 supportChipset:2 x USB Type-C ports with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelChipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelChipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headersChipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header1 x system fan header1 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 header1 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 connectors5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors1 x front panel header2 x USB Type-C headers, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers1 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 headers1 x power button1 x reset button1 x Clear CMOS button
Back panel connectors
1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x OC Ignition button2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)2 x Thunderbolt 4(Note) 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 ports1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector2 x audio jacks* The mic in jack supports only mono microphone input(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

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
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
Unique features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)Support for Q-FlashSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Smart Backup
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)LAN bandwidth management software* Service discontinued as a result of contract termination by the software provider.
Operating system
Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Board

Form factor
E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

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Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

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Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

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CPU coolers for LGA1700

Coolers whose specifications list socket LGA1700.

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    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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Cabinets for E-ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list E-ATX motherboard support.

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  • GIGABYTE GB-C301G W

    GIGABYTE

    C301 GLASS WHITE

    GB-C301G W

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
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  • GIGABYTE AC500G

    GIGABYTE

    AORUS C500 GLASS

    AC500G

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GB-C301G

    GIGABYTE

    C301 GLASS

    GB-C301G

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
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Parts to plan with this motherboard

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Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per GIGABYTE’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

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Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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