Tech specs
Brand
ASUS
Product Line
ASUS
Model
ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Manufacturer
Asus
Processor Socket
LGA1700 Socket
Processors Installed
0
Total Processor Supported
1
Features
Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Max Memory Supported
128 GB
Memory Slots
4 DIMM slots
Mainboard Supported RAM
DDR5 SDRAM
Supported Memory Speed
4800 MHz, 5000 MHz, 5200 MHz, 5400 MHz, 5600 MHz, 5800 MHz (O.C.), 6000 MHz (O.C.), 6200 MHz (O.C.), 6400 MHz (O.C.), 6600 MHz (O.C.), 6800 MHz (O.C.), 7000 MHz (O.C.), 7200 MHz (O.C.), 7400 MHz (O.C.), 7600 MHz (O.C.), 7800 MHz (O.C.)
Storage Interfaces
PCIe 4.0 -connectors: 2 x Hyper M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5, PCIe 4.0 -connectors: 2 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5, SATA-600 / PCIe 4.0 -connectors: 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5, SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA, SATA-600 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
Data Link Protocols
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.3, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Network
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Expansion Slots
1 x CPU, 1 x M.2 socket (2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 Key M slot), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 x M.2 socket (2242/2260/2280 M.2 Key M slot), 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode), 4 x DIMM 288-pin
Interface Provided
1 x audio line-in - mini-jack, 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack, 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack, 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack, 1 x HDMI, 1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet), 1 x microphone - mini-jack, 1 x SPDIF out, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x antenna, 2 x Thunderbolt 4/DisplayPort/USB4, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Internal Interfaces
1 x audio - header, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 - header, 4 x USB 2.0 - header, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - header
Storage
M.2 socket, Serial ATA-600, Serial ATA-600 (RAID)
Storage Ports
4 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x SATA-600, 5 x M.2
USB & FireWire
USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB & FireWire Ports Configuration (Active)
2 x USB4 + 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 + 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 + 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 + 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB & FireWire Ports Configuration (Headers)
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 + 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0
Type
Graphics adapter (CPU required)
Audio Output
High Definition Audio (8-channel)
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio
Output Type
Sound card
Included Software
AIDA64 Extreme (1 year license), Armoury Crate, ASUS AI Suite III, ASUS AURA Creator, ASUS Fan Xpert 4, ASUS Turbo App, BullGuard Internet Security (1 year license), Drivers & Utilities, PC Cleaner, ROG CPU-Z, ROG GameFirst VI, Sonic Radar III, Sonic Studio III, WinRAR
Chipset Type
Intel Z790
Compatible Processors Comments
Supports 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron
Form Factor (Motherboard)
ATX
Power Connectors
2 x 8-pin ATX12V connectors, 24-pin main power connector, 6-pin PCI Express power connector
Supported RAM (Registered or Buffered)
Unbuffered
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC, On-die ECC
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC4082 / ESS ES9218
BIOS Features
ASUS EZ Flash 3, MemTest86, UEFI BIOS
BIOS Type
AMI
Hardware Features
10K Black Metallic Capacitors, 20+1 Phase Power Design, ASUS DIGI+ Power Control, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) II, ASUS Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS ProCool II, ASUS Q-Connector, ASUS Q-Design, ASUS SafeDIMM, ASUS SafeSlot, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), Audio jack detect technology, AURA RGB Lighting Control, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS Button, CPU Socket lever protector, DIY Friendly Design, FlexKey button, Jack retasking, LANGuard, M.2 heatsink, M.2 Q-Latch, MicroFine Alloy Chokes, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Polymo Lighting, Pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Code, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot, Quick Charge 4+, ReTry button, Start button, Steel backplate, TrueVolt USB, VRM heatsink design, Water Pump Header
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Type
Motherboard
Sleep/Wake Up
Wake on LAN (WOL)
Cables
4 x Serial ATA cable
Included Accessories
2 x M.2 ROG HYPER M.2 CARD screw packages, 3 x M.2 Q-Latch, 3 x M.2 rubber package, ARGB LED strip extension cable, ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna, Q-Connector, RAM fan holder, ROG HYPER M.2 CARD, ROG key chain, ROG stickers, ROG VIP card, Thermal pad for M.2 SSD, USB drive, VRM fan holder
Width
30.5 centimetre
Depth
24.4 centimetre
Compliant Standards
DisplayPort 1.4, EU RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B, VCCI
