Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE Motherboard

Feature

Forged rare titanium metal blossoms into luxurious titanium crystallization

The surface is massively covered with titanium, the rare and precious high-strength space metal.Through refined craftsmanship, titanium metal is forged to blossom into dazzling and unique titanium crystallization, creating your exclusive luxury.

99% Gold Limited Edition Exclusive Serial Plaque

Produced in a limited quantity worldwide, each product is engraved with a unique 99% golden serial number, further highlighting its uniqueness.

Mist Aesthetics

In the interplay of light and shadow, experience the extraordinary artistic breath that the semi-transparent matte decorative panel brings to the living space.

Iridescent Craftsmanship

Combining color and detail, each angle reflects a different color story.

• 24*+1+2 Twin Digital VRM Design

  • 8-Layer PCB
  • Low Loss PCB
  • 2X Copper PCB
  • Premium Choke and Capacitor
  *12+12 phases parallel power design
  *Power stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.

• Full-length PCIe slots

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 with PCIe UD Slot X
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 with PCIe UD Slot

• Intel Core™ 14th Processors Support

• UD Power Connector

  • 24 pin ATX with UD Solid Pin
  • 8+8 pin CPU with UD Solid Pin
  • Stainless-steel shielding design

• 4 x DIMMs, Dual Channel DDR5
  with Memory UD Slot

• 5 x M.2 Slots

  • 1 x Gen 5 M.2 UD Slot
  • 4 x Gen 4 M.2 Slots
• 

  • VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array

    • Fins-Array with NanoCarbon Coating
    • 8 mm Direct-Touch Heatpipe
    • 12 W/mk Thermal Pad
    • Aluminum I/O Cover

Xceed in DDR5 performance

GIGABYTE is committed to enabling the unparalleled performance of the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. That is why every Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.

Accelerate instantly

Boost memory performance instantly.

Streamline overclocking

Easily overclock Native and XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory to higher frequencies.

Automate input

No need to manually configure multiple memory parameters like clock, voltage, and timings.

Integrate database

Built-in database of pre-tuned profiles for different memory IC vendors.

Maximize DDR5 performance with your memory settings

XMP 3.0 User Profile empowers you to optimize your memory settings and achieve the best performance for your system.

SPD Re-defined or retrieve from database

Users can define two empty SPD profiles and transfer them to another computer.

Performance Simulation

Simulate memory performance quickly by inputting clock and timing parameters.

Save/Load Profile

Save and load memory profiles for online sharing.

Boost non-overclockable DDR5 memory frequency

Increase the frequency of non-overclockable DDR5 memory.

One-click Clear Profile

Reset memory settings conveniently.

Revolutionary DDR5 Technology

Maximize DDR5 performance with our advanced technology for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Shielded Memory Routing

Memory routing is shielded within the PCB’s inner layer to protect against interference.

Isolated Memory Routing

Memory routing isolated on a dedicated inner layer to prevent interference.

Impedance-Optimized Topology

Optimized memory trace width, length, and style lower the overall impedance between the CPU memory controller and modules, enabling higher DDR5 speeds.

Daisy-Chained Routing

Optimized routing eliminates the stub effect, enabling higher memory frequencies and providing professional gamers with a faster and denser system memory experience.

8L Server-grade PCB

Selecting server-grade PCB material minimizes signal loss within the PCB, ensuring high-speed transmission for DDR5.

Back Drilling Technology

Enhances signal integrity in high-speed PCB designs by reducing signal reflections and timing issues, thereby improving system performance and reliability.

Xtraordinary power delivery

The Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is equipped with an all-digital power design to achieve peak performance of the next-gen processor while providing the best stability under heavy workloads.

Xpress your cool

Every Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. These solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.

Brand	GIGABYTE
Series	AORUS
Model	Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1700
CPU Type	LGA1700 socket: Support for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipsets

Chipset	Intel Z790 Express Chipset

Memory

Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard	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(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 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, please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)
Maximum Memory Supported	192GB

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 5.0 x16	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCI Express 4.0 x16	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1)
PCI Express 3.0 x16	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2)

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s	6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2	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 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
SATA RAID	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 * Refer to “2-8 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset	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
Audio Channels	7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset	Realtek
Max LAN Speed	Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless LAN	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0) WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands BLUETOOTH 5.3 Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.1) WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands BLUETOOTH 5.3 Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Bluetooth	BLUETOOTH 5.3

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports	1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C / 2 x Antenna Bracket / 2 x Audio Jacks / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1

Internal I/O Connectors

Other Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x water cooling CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header 2 x addressable LED strip headers 2 x RGB LED strip headers 4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 module only) 1 x reset button 1 x Q-Flash Plus button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x reset jumper 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Physical Spec

Form Factor	ATX

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11	Ready

Features

Features

I/O Controller: iTE® I/O Controller ChipH/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