MB-GZ790E specification sheet

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Gigabyte Z790 Eagle Z790 Express Chipset Gen 12/ 13/ 14 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

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Gigabyte Z790 Eagle Motherboard: Intel 13th/12th Gen, DDR5 up to 7600 MT/s, PCIe 4.0, 3x M.2, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, USB-C, DP, HDMI, M.2 Thermal Guard, Q-Flash Plus, RGB Fusion 2.0.

Motherboards: Intel LGA1700 12th/13th/14th gen

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Features:

  • Supports Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th /12th processors
  • Unparalleled Performance:Twin 12*+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5:4*DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
  • Next Generation Storage:3*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:PCIe 5.0x16 Slot with Quick Release Design
  • Fast Networks:2.5GbE LAN
  • Extended Connectivity:DP, HDMI, Rear USB-C® 10Gb/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 * 6+6 phases parallel power design"

Durable Performance
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards built with optimal components inside out provide the prime performance and timeless platform.

Digital VRM Design

  • The best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
  • 12+1+1 Phases digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
  • Support the latest CPUs, and deliver enhanced system performance and ultimate hardware scalability.

Unlock DDR5

  • DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond*
  • GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform with extreme memory performance boost.

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.

3X Large Surface
Increased surface area up to 3X 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.

Future Connectivity
The ultimate connectivity with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network and storage.

2.5GbE LAN
Supercharge your gaming with 2.5GbE LAN Achieve lightning-fast speeds, minimal lag, and unbeatable performance to elevate your gaming setup and dominate the competition.

PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design
Featuring PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support, GIGABYTE Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 5.0/ 4.0 devices to provide the superior performance.

High-End Audio Capacitors
These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects.

Audio Noise Guard
Essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Easy Friendly
Innovative and intuitive hardware, software, and BIOS interface design to create your personal style.

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

Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card.

  • STEP 1: Plug the 24-pin and 8-pin power supply cables into the motherboard.
  • STEP 2: Download the motherboard BIOS file and rename it to "gigabyte.bin". Save it to a USB flash drive formatted in FAT32. Insert the USB flash drive into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.
  • STEP 3: Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button, and the motherboard will start updating the BIOS automatically.

Smart Fan 6
ensures optimal cooling and quiet operation for your gaming PC, with support for PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable settings, and intuitive temperature monitoring.

  • 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.

Redesigned UI and UX
an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design.

Quick Access
9 customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode.

PerfDrive
exclusive BIOS settings that optimize the performance based on the cooling configuration

GIGABYTE Control Center
Unified software platform for all Gigabyte supported products.

  • Intuitive user interface
  • Modularized control
  • Auto update

Specifications:

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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
Chipset Intel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory 14th and 13th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 Pocessors:
- Support for DDR5 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 / 5400 / 5200/ 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
13th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors:
- Support for DDR5 4800/4400 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.)
Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio Realtek Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-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
LAN Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Expansion Slots CPU:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* 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 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)
Storage Interface CPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
- 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (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)
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
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 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, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
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 (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
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 port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip
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.
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
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
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm