Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE Motherboard — Supports Intel Core 13th CPUs, 16+1+2 Phases Digital VRM, up to 7600MHz DDR5, 4xPCIe 4.0 M.2, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2

Socket and Processor Support

• Socket: Intel® LGA 1700
• Processor Support: Compatible with 13th and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processors

VRM Solution

• VRM Configuration: Twin 16+1+2 Phases Digital VRM for precise power delivery

Memory

• Memory Slots: 4x SMD DDR5 DIMM Slots
• Memory Support: Supports XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
• Memory Type: Dual Channel DDR5

Storage

• M.2 Connectors: 4x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
• Thermal Design: Advanced Thermal Design with M.2 Thermal Guard III for VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance Enhancement
• EZ-Latch Plus Design: Quick Release & Screwless Design for M.2 Connectors

Networking and Connectivity

• Networking: 2.5GbE LAN
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
• Extended Connectivity: DisplayPort (DP), HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s

Cooling System

• Cooling System: Smart Fan 6 with Multiple Temperature Sensors for efficient cooling
• Hybrid Fan Headers: Includes FAN STOP feature for enhanced control

BIOS Update

• BIOS Update: Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without CPU, memory, or graphics card installation