ASUS INTEL MOTHERBOARD ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard is designed to deliver exceptional performance and functionality for gaming enthusiasts and power users.

Model: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero

CPU Compatibility:

• 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 slots, max. 192GB DDR5 memory support.
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture.
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).

Graphics:

• 1 x HDMI port.
• 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt video outputs.

Expansion Slots:

• Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen):
  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes).
• Intel Z790 Chipset:
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes).

Storage:

• Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• Various M.2 slots supporting PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 modes.
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet:

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

Wireless & Bluetooth:

• Wi-Fi 6E.
• Bluetooth v5.3.

USB Ports:

• Rear USB: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
• Front USB: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers, 2 x USB 2.0 headers.

Audio:

• ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082.
• Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs.
• Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on the front panel.
• Various audio features including SupremeFX Shielding Technology, ESS ES9218 QUAD DAC, etc.

Back Panel I/O Ports:

• 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports.
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
• 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.
• BIOS FlashBack button.
• Clear CMOS button.

Internal I/O Connectors:

• Various headers for fan and cooling, power, storage, USB, etc.

Special Features:

• Extreme OC Kit with FlexKey button, ReTry button, Start button.
• Extreme Engine Digi+ with 10K Black Metallic Capacitors, MicroFine Alloy Choke.
• ASUS Q-Design features like M.2 Q-Latch, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Code, etc.
• ASUS Thermal Solution with M.2 heatsink backplate, Steel backplate, VRM heatsink design.
• ASUS EZ DIY features like BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button, Pre-mounted I/O shield, etc.
• AURA Sync for RGB lighting.
• Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support.

Software Features:

• ROG Exclusive Software including ROG CPU-Z, GameFirst VI, Sonic Studio III, Sonic Radar III, etc.
• ASUS Exclusive Software including Armoury Crate, AI Suite 3, MyAsus, etc.
• UEFI BIOS with various features.

BIOS:

• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS.

Accessories:

• Various cables, ROG Hyper M.2 Card, Additional Cooling Kit, ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas, etc.

Operating System:

• Supports Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit.

Form Factor:

• ATX Form Factor: 12 inch x 9.6 inch.