Gigabyte Z790M Aorus Elite Ax Ice Micro-Atx Motherboard

Gigabyte Z790m Aorus Elite Ax Ice Micro-atx Motherboard

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Get your next gaming rig up and running with the uniquely themed all-white GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard. Designed to give new and seasoned builders the ability to install resource-demanding components while offering a unique and customizable aesthetic, the AORUS ELITE AX ICE sports a compact design, suitable for smaller systems.

Equipped with Intel's LGA 1700 socket and Z790 chipset, you can leverage a wide range of Core, Celeron, and Pentium processors, enhancing performance and responsiveness. Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots enable you to install up to 196GB of memory to enhance multitasking and rendering speeds. Install an array of storage drives for your media assets with six SATA III and three M.2 PCIe interfaces. The AORUS ELITE AX ICE also has one PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode) expansion slot so you can equip your system with various graphics and utility cards. Connect your low-powered peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and controllers to the AORUS ELITE AX ICE with USB-A 2.0 ports while USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports are reserved for resource-demanding devices such as external drives, audio interfaces, and more. You can also use Bluetooth 5.3 technology to support wireless devices for a true cable-free experience. Quickly access online assets with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology for wireless connectivity or use the wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for a strong and reliable connection.

Micro-ATX Form Factor Z790 Chipset LGA 1700 Socket 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots 6 x SATA III, 3 x M.2 PCIe PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5 GbE | Bluetooth 5.3 USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 2x2 Windows 10 & 11 Support

Key Specs
Chipset	Intel Z790
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Memory Slots	4x 288-Pin
Memory Support	DDR5 4000, 4800, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600 MT/s
Storage Slots	2x M.2 (M Key) 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x2) 1x M.2 (M Key) 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x2)
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe 5.0 x16 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Form Factor	Micro-ATX
CPU
Chipset	Intel Z790
CPU Socket	LGA 1700
Back Panel I/O
USB	1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) 1x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2) 4x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1) 4x USB-A (USB 2.0)
Thunderbolt	No
Display	1x HDMI 2.0 1x DisplayPort
Audio	1x S/PDIF 2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Ethernet / Controller	1x Realtek 2.5Gigabit
Wi-Fi Antenna	2x Connector
Memory
Memory Slots	4x 288-Pin
Memory Support	DDR5 4000, 4800, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600 MT/s
Maximum Capacity	192 GB
Channel Architecture	Dual Channel
ECC Support	ECC (Non-ECC Mode) Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA	6x SATA III
Storage Slots	2x M.2 (M Key) 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x2) 1x M.2 (M Key) 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4, PCIe 4.0 x2)
Optane Memory Support	No
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (M.2)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots	1x PCIe 5.0 x16 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
USB	1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port) 1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port) 2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
Air Cooling	1x 4-Pin CPU 4x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling	1x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors	1x 24-Pin Mainboard 1x 8-Pin CPU 1x 4-Pin CPU
Security	TPM Header
LED Header	4x RGB
Diagnostics	Clear CMOS, Flash BIOS, Reset
Add-On	2x Thunderbolt Card Header
Legacy	1x Serial
BIOS
ROM	256 Mb
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O	USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Audio
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC1220 (7.1-Channel)
DAC	No
Wireless
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth	5.3
Software
OS Compatibility	VMware 10 to 11
Physical
Form Factor	Micro-ATX
Dimensions	9.6 x 9.6" / 24.4 x 24.4 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight	3.385 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.2 x 10.6 x 2.9"

Twin Digital VRM design leverages 12+1+1 phases to ensure electrical throughput that can handle Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors as well as extreme overclocking. DDR5 XMP overclocking boosts RAM up to 7600 MHz for enhanced multitasking and rendering performance.

Designed to maintain thermal performance and prevent system throttling, the AORUS ELITE AX's fully covered MOSFET heat sink, M.2 Thermal Guard, 6mm heatpipe, 7.5 W/mK Thermal Pad, and 6-layer 2x copper PCB work together to ensure that onboard components are safe under heavy loads. Smart Fan 6 application gives users the ability to monitor and operate connected fans to assist with cooling capabilities.

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port has a throughput up to 10 Gb/s while connected to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. With the USB Type-C connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of a reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

With an array of RGB headers, you can use GIGABYTE's RGB Fusion and Control Center software to customize your rig with a wide range of colors and lighting effects, turning your rig into the centerpiece of your gaming room. UEFI BIOS settings can be easily accessed and allow you to fine-tune your performance profile according to your needs. A multi-key function reset button can be reconfigured to other functions within the BIOS to meet different user scenarios such as acting as an RGB switch, boot directly to BIOS, and enable Safe Mode.

Sporting an easy DIY design, the AORUS ELITE AX provides you with several enhancements that make the installation of components a breeze. PCIe EZ-Latch provides quick access to your M.2 storage drives and Q-Flash Plus enables you to update the BIOS settings with only a few power cables, RAM, and processor.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this laptop edit better and faster than the MacBook Air m2?

A: They are different devices, with different OS and ecosystem, it would mainly depend on the software, project and many other factors, like software optimization as well

Q: 2. Does this turn on automatically when you turn on the PC?

A: This monitor has a power button to turn on and off. Instructions on page 24 of the manual.

Q: 3. Can i connect a thunderbolt 3 accesory to that Usb type C input? I'd like to know if they can work together.

A: This motherboard will not support a Thunderbolt 3 device.

Q: 4. Do the dashboard and aim assist features along with all the other features work with consoles or only PC?

A: The utilities software requires a PC.

Q: 5. Does it have UEFI BOIS?

A: Yes, the ASUS Pro B550M-C/CSM AM4 Micro-ATX Commercial Motherboard offers a UEFI AMI BIOS.

Q: 6. Do the dashboard and aim assist features (as well as all the other features) work with console or only PC?

A: The OSD sidekick is only made for Windows, however the On Screen Display works with any platform attached to the AORUS FV43U 43- 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor.

Q: 7. Freesync and G-Sync compatibility??

A: The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U 43" 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor is compatible with Freesync. It is not compatible with G-Sync.

Q: 8. Why wouldn't this be a great photo editing display if AdobeRGB support is 99% ?

A: It's a bit large for working up close. However color accuracy is great on the Gigabyte AORUS FV43U 43" 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor. It contains 97% DCI-P3,150% sRGB, and 99% Adobe RGB. However it only contains 8-Bit+FRC (1.07 Billion Colors) so it's not a true 10 bit panel. If using for print work I would ensure that the proper gamut's are included for your work. Also this is a VA panel viewing angles can affect visibility unless seated directly in front of the panel.

Q: 9. Does this display monitor supports DisplayPort 1.4 input on a Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 on a HP Z2 G5 Series Tower Workstation ??

A: The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U 43" 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor does support DisplayPort 1.4 signals through it's single DisplayPort 1.4 port.

Q: 10. Could I use this to edit images with Photoshop ? from a Mac Studio.?

A: Yes, you can edit photos on a Mac Studio with this Gigabyte AORUS FV43U 43" 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor.

Frank	18/09/2024
[LGA 1700] I've built a lot of computers over the last 30+ years, starting with motherboards that used jumper settings. Builds keep getting easier and this one was the easiest of all. Much of the basic tuning and setup with this MB is automatic. With only the XMP tuning turned on, my I9-14900 processor, with a claimed boost of up to 6mhz, was a solid 5.5mhz+ under 100% load. Improving the case cooling a bit may help, but the performance is already way beyond my needs and expectations. There were only two issues encountered with the build. First was my using a several generations old GPU (980ti) which resulted in no video (am on a waiting list for a current version). Resurrected my old system, found the fix (flashed the GPU's BIOS), and was up and running on the new build in short order. The other problem was a bug in the onboard flash program. Using the GUI buttons to progress through the flash process resulted in an error message. Found a several years old forum response about the same issue. The fix was to double click on the BIOS file name instead of using the GUI buttons. You'd think that a bug like that would have been fixed or at least the instructions would now say to double click the file name. But, no... let the peons suffer. But I digress. I like the motherboard. Truly, the slickest thing is how M.2 SSD's are installed. Flip a tiny rotary lever and the included heat sink comes off. Insert the SSD stick, push it down, flip another rotary lever and the SSD stick clicks into place. The heat sink goes back on the same way. Too slick. If I have a grip it's that adding M.2 SSDs after the install requires pulling the video card. Yeah, I know, waaaahhhh. :-) Good product. Maxed out the heat during the burn-in and had zero crashes. I really do think I'm going to like this build! Highly recommended! 5

Anthony	18/09/2024
[4x RGB] all the features need it for a vast huge awesome PC this board has it : it fast reliable and for the price i think is worth it : i have a I9 14900KF on it with 128gb of ram and it works so stable , and the bios features has tons of utilities that you have to pay attention with every detail it has am still learning tips from it and reading a lot to be able to use it at its plentiful ability to operate : buy this motherboard really recommendable 5

Zachary	15/09/2024
[256 Mb] I got this for my first PC build. Although everything else was intuitive to install, I was somewhat confused by the EZ latch m.2 system. However, after figuring out my error (I wasn't pushing my ssd into the m.2 slot fully), it was really nice to use. The bios is a joy to work with, and everything you need is findable in reasonable time. I was surprised to find RGB lights on the motherboard, but they look nice in my build. Make sure to connect the antenna and update BIOS drivers, as well as be prepared to need a wifi firmware download to use it. Also, make sure to update all your drivers to ensure fan speed, cpu boosts, etc are correct. 5

Jamil	09/09/2024
[TPM Header] The motherboard is easy to handle and the ryzen 9 7900x is the best combo for my radeon rx 7900xt. It get the best workflow at editing in davinici resolve 18.6 and the dehancer fx in 4k resolution timeline. There is no problem using the system with these 12 core cpu. 5

David	07/09/2024
[Micro-ATX] One of the only AM5 B650M boards that has both optical and line outs. Has plenty of other I/O as well. Shipped version was 1.2, not the latest 1.3. BIOS as shipped was FB. Installed easily into Thermaltake Tower T200 case. My first gigabyte board in years, been ASUS for past 10y. The gigabyte BIOS was easy to navigate and understand. Updated to latest BIOS, changed to EXPO settings on my RAM, everything just works. 5

Stephen	05/09/2024
[LGA 1700] I installed an i5 cpu, M.2 drive and 32G of memory on this Gigabyte motherboard along with Windows 11 and it is very quick and running cool with a DeepCool LS520 WH. 5

Robert	15/08/2024
[Intel Z790] Good board for an AM4 Ryzen CPU. 5

marco	16/05/2024
[3.385 lb] I have fully updated the firmware and everything works great. It let me install (4) HDD, (2) SSD and (3) m.2. Love gigabyte. 5

Penelope	04/04/2024
[256 Mb] My first pc build and I shopped for this beauty. Had everything I needed, pretty stinking easy to set up and install...Yayyyyyy! My pc build worked on first try! 5