Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Maximus Z790 Hero Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z790 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - ATX

PERFORMANCE

Utilize the Hero's immense power and control to take your 13^th Gen CPU and DDR5 memory kit to the next level.

COOLING

Stacked with titanic heatsink arrays and surging with controls for liquid- and air-cooled setups, the Hero is fully armed to combat the fiery heat of the latest processors and high-speed drives.

CONNECTIVITY

Next-gen connectivity for graphics, storage, peripherals, and networking, plus high-definition audio for all types of setups - it all combines to create a Hero that's connected with now and the future.

OPTIMIZATION

Flexible utilities and firmware provide everything needed to optimize the performance of your system loadout.

PERSONALIZATION

Illuminating the I/O shroud of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is a colorful microstructural array called Polymo Lighting. Two stylish patterns are available for builders to tinker with in Armoury Crate and sync up with the rest of their system for a brilliant display of individuality.

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:   Intel
Chipset Model:   Z790
Total Processor Supported:   1
Processor Socket:   Socket LGA-1700
Processor Generation Supported:   12th Gen
Processor Generation Supported:   13th Gen
Processor Supported:   Celeron
Processor Supported:   Core
Processor Supported:   Pentium Gold

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:   4
Memory Form Factor:   DIMM
Memory Form Factor:   UDIMM
Maximum Memory Supported:   128 GB
Memory Technology:   DDR5 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported:   5200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   7800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5600 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6600 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   7000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   7200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   7400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   7600 MHz

I/O Controller

Controller Type:   Serial ATA/600
RAID Supported:   Yes
RAID Levels:   10
RAID Levels:   5
RAID Levels:   0
RAID Levels:   1

Video

Onboard Video:   CPU Dependent Video

Audio

Audio Channels:   7.1

Network & Communication

Bluetooth:   Yes
Bluetooth Standard:   Bluetooth 5.3
Gigabit Ethernet:   Yes
2.5Gigabit Ethernet:   Yes
Wireless LAN:   Yes
Wireless LAN Standard:   IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:   3
PCI Express Standard:   PCI Express 4.0
PCI Express Standard:   PCI Express 5.0
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:   3
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:   3

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:   12
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports:   4
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports:   5
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports:   1
S/PDIF:   Yes
HDMI:   Yes
HDMI Version:   2.1
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   1
Thunderbolt:   Yes
Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports:   2

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces:   6
Number of M.2 Interfaces:   5
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:   9
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:   4

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   ATX
Width:   12"
Depth:   9.6"

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:  

• Maximus Z790 Hero Gaming Desktop Motherboard
• 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink
• 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card
• 1 x Thermal pad for M.2
• 1 x DDR5 Fan holder
• 1 x VRM Fan holder
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
• 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package
• 3 x M.2 backplate Rubber Packages
• 1 x Q-connector
• 1 x ROG stickers
• 1 x ROG key chain
• 1 x ROG VIP card
• 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers
• 1 x User Guide
• 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Brand Compatibility:   Intel