ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F Intel LGA1700 Z790 ATX RGB Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard

Beneath its dark heatsinks and brooding aesthetic, the ROG Strix Z790-F packs a power solution and overclocking features that push Intel 13th Gen Core processors to new heights. Flush with advanced thermal management for quieter builds, along with support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and WiFi 6E, this well-equipped powerhouse delivers massive bandwidth for everything.

• Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel Core processors & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors.
• Robust Power Solution: 16 + 1 power solution rated for 90A per stage with with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors.
• Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with an L-shaped heatpipe.
• Ample M.2 Support: One PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot with a heatsink and backplate, and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks.
• Abundant Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® rear I/O port and additional front-panel connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4.
• High-Performance Networking: On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation simplifies setup and improves performance.
• Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
• Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and addressable Gen 2 headers
• DIY-friendly Design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack button, BIOS FlashBack LED, and Clear CMOS button.

CPU:
• Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset:
• Intel Z790 Chipset

Memory:
• 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5
• 7800+(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ • 6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800
• Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• OptiMem II

Graphics:
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port

Expansion Slots:
• Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
• Intel Z790 Chipset: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

Storage:
• Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• Intel Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode), M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode), M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:
• Wi-Fi 6E
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
• Bluetooth v5.3

USB:
• Rear USB (Total 12 ports): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A), 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio:
• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080: Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs; Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking; High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input; Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
• Audio Features: SupremeFX Shielding Technology, Savitech SV3H712 AMP , Rear optical S/PDIF out port, Premium audio capacitors, Audio cover

Back Panel I/O Ports:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack button
• 1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors:
• Fan and Cooling related: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
• Power related: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
• Storage related: 4 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• Miscellaneous: 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers, 1 x Aura RGB header, 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP), 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function, 1 x Start button, 1 x Thermal Sensor header, 1 x Thunderbolt header

BIOS:
• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
• WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:
• Windows 11
• Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor:
• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5 x 24.4 cm