| Feature |
Specification |
|
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO |
| News & Updates |
BIOS update enhances stability for Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen processors. Check the support site for the latest updates. |
| CPU |
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 14th/13th/12th Gen CPUs, Pentium Gold, Celeron. Supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 & 3.0. |
| Chipset |
Intel Z790 Chipset |
| Memory |
4 x DIMM, Max 192GB DDR5 (up to 7800MHz OC). Dual Channel supports Intel XMP. |
| Graphics |
1 x HDMI port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C). Supports DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs. |
| Expansion Slots |
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. PCIe bifurcation varies with ROG Hyper M.2 card installation. |
| Storage |
5 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports. Supports PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 modes with Hyper M.2 card. |
| Ethernet |
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless & Bluetooth |
Wi-Fi 6E (2×2), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB |
Rear: 2 x Thunderbolt 4, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1. Front: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0. |
| Audio |
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound, ALC4082 CODEC, ESS ES9218 QUAD DAC. High-quality 120 dB SNR playback and 110 dB SNR recording. |
| Back Panel I/O Ports |
2 x Thunderbolt 4, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, 5 x audio jacks, 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 1 x BIOS FlashBack, 1 x Clear CMOS. |
| Internal I/O Connectors |
Includes various fan, power, storage, USB, and RGB connectors. |
| Special Features |
Extreme OC Kit, Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS Q-Design, Thermal Solution, EZ DIY, AURA Sync. |
| Software Features |
ROG-exclusive software like ROG CPU-Z, GameFirst VI, Sonic Studio III, and more. ASUS software includes Armoury Crate, and AI Suite 3. |
| Accessories |
Includes ARGB extension cable, SATA cables, ROG Hyper M.2 Card, thermal pad, fan holders, Wi-Fi antennas, and more. |
| Operating System |
Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor, dimensions 12 x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.4 cm) |
