Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard — LGA1700 | DDR5 | PCIe 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5GbE

The Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX is built for enthusiast gamers, content creators, PC builders, and power users deploying Intel Core 12th, 13th, or 14th Gen processors on the LGA1700 platform who want full Z790 chipset overclocking capability, PCIe 5.0 GPU future-readiness, Wi-Fi 6E wireless networking, three NVMe M.2 SSD slots, 2.5GbE wired LAN, and comprehensive connectivity in one well-rounded ATX board. It is well-suited for high-end gaming builds, streaming and content creation systems, and enthusiast workstations where premium platform features, DDR5 overclocking headroom, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless freedom are equally important.

The Z790 EAGLE AX features a 12+1+1 Twin Hybrid Phases Digital VRM — using a 6+6 phases parallel power design for equivalent effective phases — with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs housed under an enlarged single-piece TMOS heatsink with 3× larger surface area over traditional designs, ensuring stable, clean power delivery to 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors across both stock and overclocked operation. The full PCIe 5.0 x16 CPU slot with Ultra Durable armor and EZ-Latch quick release supports next-generation PCIe 5.0 graphics cards at full bandwidth, alongside two additional chipset PCIe x16 and x1 slots for expansion cards. All three M.2 connectors run PCIe 4.0 x4 for NVMe SSD support — including a 22110-length slot on the CPU direct lane for maximum single-SSD bandwidth — all protected by M.2 Thermal Guard heatspreaders to prevent SSD throttling under sustained workloads. Gigabyte's exclusive DDR5 voltage unlock circuit enables Native DDR5 PMIC programmable mode for extended overclocking range well beyond JEDEC limits, with XMP 3.0 profile support and tested frequencies up to DDR5-7600 and beyond across four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 192GB. MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax provides tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz wireless connectivity up to 2.4Gbps with Bluetooth 5 for the fastest and least congested Wi-Fi experience in dense environments. Intel 2.5GbE LAN delivers 2.5× faster wired network throughput over standard GbE for lag-free gaming and fast file transfers. The GIGABYTE UC (User-Centred) BIOS features a redesigned intuitive interface with Quick Access shortcuts, PerfDrive performance presets (Max Turbo, Optimization, Spec Enhance, and E-Core Disable), and Smart Fan 6 with 7-point fan curves, FAN STOP, and Slope/Stair dual graph modes. Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without a CPU, memory, or GPU installed — simply insert a USB drive and press the onboard button. A multi-function reset button, dual Thunderbolt add-in card connectors, DisplayPort and HDMI rear display outputs, rear USB Type-C 10Gb/s, dual ARGB 5V headers, and a 6-layer 2× copper PCB round out the platform.

Form Factor: ATX (30.5 × 24.4 cm)
Socket: LGA1700
Chipset: Intel Z790 Express
Supported CPUs: Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen; Pentium Gold; Celeron (LGA1700)
VRM Design: 12+1+1 Twin Hybrid Digital Phases (6+6 parallel) | Low RDS(on) MOSFETs | TMOS Enlarged Heatsink

Memory Slots: 4× DDR5 DIMM (Dual Channel)
Max Memory: 192GB
Memory Speed: DDR5-4400 through DDR5-7600+ (XMP 3.0 supported); Gigabyte exclusive DDR5 voltage unlock for extended OC
Supported Memory: Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5

PCIe Slots:
1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) — PCIEX16, EZ-Latch, Ultra Durable Armor
1× PCIe 4.0 x16 running at x4 (Chipset) — PCIEX4
1× PCIe 3.0 x16 running at x1 (Chipset) — PCIEX1_4
2× PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset) — PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3

M.2 Slots:
M2A_CPU — PCIe 4.0 x4, type 22110/2280, NVMe (CPU direct), with Thermal Guard
M2P_SB — PCIe 4.0 x4, type 2280, NVMe (Chipset), with Thermal Guard
M2M_SB — PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA, type 2280, NVMe or SATA (Chipset), with Thermal Guard

SATA Ports: 4× SATA 6Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA)
Display Output: 1× HDMI | 1× DisplayPort
Audio: Realtek HD Audio CODEC, 7.1-channel, High-End Audio Capacitors, Audio Noise Guard, S/PDIF Out header
LAN: Intel 2.5GbE (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps)
Wireless: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) — 2.4/5/6 GHz, up to 2.4 Gbps | Bluetooth 5.0

Back Panel USB:
1× USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gb/s)
1× USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gb/s — Red)
4× USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gb/s)
4× USB 2.0/1.1
1× PS/2 (keyboard/mouse)

Internal Headers:
1× USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
1× USB 3.2 Gen 1
2× USB 2.0/1.1
2× Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
2× Addressable LED (ARGB 5V 3-pin)
1× CPU fan | 1× CPU fan/water cooling pump | 3× System fan | 1× System fan/water cooling pump
2× 8-pin (8+8) CPU ATX 12V (Solid Pin) | 1× 24-pin ATX Main
1× Front panel | 1× Front panel audio | 1× S/PDIF Out
1× Q-Flash Plus button | 1× Reset button | 1× TPM header | 1× Clear CMOS jumper

PCB: 6-Layer, 2× Copper
BIOS: AMI UEFI UC BIOS, Q-Flash Plus, PerfDrive, Smart Fan 6
Software: GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC), EasyTune, RGB Fusion, System Information Viewer
OS: Windows 11 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit

System Requirements: LGA1700 CPU (Intel Core 12th/13th/14th Gen, Pentium Gold, or Celeron); DDR5 memory required (DDR4 not supported); verify memory QVL on Gigabyte's website for DDR5 overclocking validation; PCIe 5.0 GPU or NVMe SSD can be installed in the PCIEX16 slot but not simultaneously; BIOS update may be required for some 14th Gen CPUs on certain board revisions; Thunderbolt add-in card connector requires compatible Thunderbolt expansion card (not included)

Setup: Standard ATX installation; Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without CPU, memory, or GPU installed; EZ-Latch provides tool-free GPU removal from PCIe 5.0 slot; Smart Fan 6 configurable in BIOS or via GIGABYTE Control Center; XMP 3.0 and Gigabyte DDR5 voltage unlock for advanced memory OC via EasyTune or BIOS

Mounting Options: ATX form factor (30.5 × 24.4 cm); compatible with ATX, E-ATX (select), and full-tower cases

Usage Environment: Ideal for high-end gaming PCs, streaming and content creation workstations, enthusiast overclocking builds, and demanding Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen desktop systems requiring PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE, triple M.2 NVMe, and full Z790 overclocking capability