Motherboards

W790 AI TOP

Model W790 AI TOP

Intel W790 Express E-ATX motherboard for Socket LGA4677 processors and Wi-Fi 7.

Socket
LGA4677
Chipset
Intel W790 Express
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
DDR5
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7

Overview

Highlights

  • Training your own AI on your desk
  • Support 5th Gen Intel Xeon W processors
  • Digital twin 16+2+2 phases VRM solution
  • Next-gen Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with DP-Alt
  • Blazing Fast Networks: Dual Sever-grade 10GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 & directional Ultra-high gain antenna
  • 8 Channel DDR5: 8 x SMD ECC R-DIMMs with Maxmium 2 TB capacity

Platform

Socket
LGA4677
Chipset
Intel W790
Form factor
E-ATX 30.5 x 33.0 cm
Memory
DDR5
  • 8 DIMM slots
  • Up to 2 TB
Registered (RDIMM), ECC, 8 channel
Processor support
  • Intel Xeon W-3500
  • W-2400 series processors
Storage
6 x M.2
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s
Fastest M.2 slot: PCIe 5.0 x4
LAN
  • Intel X710-AT2 10GbE LAN
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Display outputs
2 x DisplayPort For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 4 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
Intel
Socket
LGA4677
Chipset
W790
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
DDR5
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7
Series
AI TOP
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
LGA4677 socket: Support for Intel Xeon W-3500/W-3400/W-2500/W-2400 Series ProcessorsL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel W790 Express Chipset
Memory
Support for 5600(O.C.) / 4800 MHz memory modules8 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, Intel Xeon W-3500/W-3400 Series Processors support 8-Channel memory architecture, Intel Xeon W-2500/W-2400 Series Processors support 4-Channel memory architecture* The DDR5_C1, DDR5_D1, DDR5_G1, and DDR5_H1 sockets become unavailable when an Intel Xeon W-2500/W-2400 series processor is used.Support for DDR5 ECC Registered memory modules and up to 2 TB of system memory, RDIMM-3DS memory supports up to 256 GB per DIMM, RDIMM memory supports up to 64 GB per DIMMSupport 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

Audio
Realtek Audio CODECHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.Support for S/PDIF Out

Networking

LAN
Intel X710-AT2 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)* Wake On LAN not supported
Wireless communication module
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200NGW to 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands, BLUETOOTH 5.4, Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)* Wake On LAN not supported* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)* Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
CPU:, 5 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16* The PCIEX16_4 and PCIEX16_5 slots become unavailable when an Intel Xeon W-2500/W-2400 series processor is used.* The PCI Express x16 slots support only graphics cards or NVMe SSDs. For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot.
Storage interface
CPU:, 4 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU, M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU, M2D_CPU)* The M2C_CPU and M2D_CPU connectors become unavailable when an Intel Xeon W-2500/W-2400 series processor is used.Chipset:, 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2E_SB, M2F_SB) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devicesRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

Ports and connectors

USB
Chipset+Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller:, 2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports on the back panelChipset:, 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:, 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 connector4 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x PCIe power connector1 x CPU fan header1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header6 x system fan headers3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers1 x RGB LED strip header6 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)1 x power button1 x reset button1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x speaker header1 x reset jumper2 x temperature sensor headers1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Intel VROC Upgrade Key header
Back panel connectors
2 x DisplayPort In ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 connectors (USB4 USB Type-C ports)2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports2 x RJ-45 ports1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector2 x audio jacks
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.
BIOS
1 x 512 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
Bundled 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 33.0cm

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

GIGABYTE product page

Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

Supplied by brand rather than listed by model. Name the part you need in your enquiry.

Graphics cards

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

Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 4 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

CPU coolers for LGA4677

All 8 CPU coolers

None of the coolers we list states support for socket LGA4677. Ask us for one that does.

Cabinets for E-ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list E-ATX motherboard support.

  • 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
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GB-C301G W

    GIGABYTE

    C301 GLASS WHITE

    GB-C301G W

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

Parts to plan with this motherboard

Check sockets, memory type, power connectors and dimensions against the specifications before ordering, or ask our sales desk to confirm a build.

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.

From GIGABYTE

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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