Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, 2x USB-C Port, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port
£204.30 £170.25
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SKU
Z790 EAGLE AX
- Socket: 1700
- CPU Compatibility: Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory Slots: DDR5 - 4 Slots
- M.2 Compatibility: PCIe / SATA
- USB C: Yes
Details
Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, 2x USB-C Port, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port - Z790 EAGLE AX (rev. 1.0)
Key Features
Supports Intel Core 14th/ 13th /12th processors
Unparalleled Performance: Twin 12+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
Dual Channel DDR5: 4 x DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
Next Generation Storage: 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
EZ-Latch: PCIe 5.0x16 Slot with Quick Release Design
Fast Networks: 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
Extended Connectivity: DP, HDMI, Rear USB-C 10Gb/s
Smart Fan 6: Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
Q-Flash Plus: Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
Durable Performance
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards built with optimal components inside out provide the prime performance and timeless platform.
Digital VRM Design
The best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
12+1+1 Phases digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
Unlock DDR5
DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond*
GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform with extreme memory performance boost.
Thermal
Enlarged MOSFET Heatsink
Future Connectivity
The ultimate connectivity with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network and storage.
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
2.5GbE LAN
Supercharge your gaming with 2.5GbE LAN Achieve lightning-fast speeds, minimal lag, and unbeatable performance to elevate your gaming setup and dominate the competition.
PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design
Featuring PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support, GIGABYTE Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 5.0/ 4.0 devices to provide the superior performance.
Hi-Fi Audio
High-End Audio Capacitors
These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects.
Audio Noise Guard
Essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
Easy Friendly
Innovative and intuitive hardware, software, and BIOS interface design to create your personal style.
EZ-Latch
Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card.
STEP 1: Plug the 24-pin and 8-pin power supply cables into the motherboard.
STEP 2: Download the motherboard BIOS file and rename it to "gigabyte.bin". Save it to a USB flash drive formatted in FAT32. Insert the USB flash drive into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.
STEP 3: Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button, and the motherboard will start updating the BIOS automatically.
Smart Fan 6
ensures optimal cooling and quiet operation for your gaming PC, with support for PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable settings, and intuitive temperature monitoring.
High Current Support: Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection.
Precision Control: Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve.
Dual Curve Mode: Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
Fan Stop: Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point.
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
Enhance Fan Curve UI
Enhance fan curve control with an expanded number of control points, from 5 to 7, and a larger fan speed graph, enabling users to have more precise and effortless control over fan curve settings.
Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mod
Switch between Slope and Stair modes to adapt to various user scenarios. Slope mode provides a linear fan speed curve, while Stair mode maintains a constant fan speed within specified temperature intervals.
Manual Input
For advanced users, manual input of fan speeds is available for fine-tuning and precise control over the cooling system.
EZ Tuning
Simplify the process with EZ Tuning by setting 4 points on a rough temperature/fan speed scale. Smart Fan 6 will quickly generate a fan curve based on these points.
Fan Curve Profile
Save your customized fan curve profile in the BIOS ROM, ensuring it remains intact even after BIOS updates.
UC BIOS
Redesigned UI and UX
an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design.
Quick Access
9 customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode.
PerfDrive
exclusive BIOS settings that optimize the performance based on the cooling configuration
Specifications
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory
14th and 13th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 Pocessors:
Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200/ 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
13th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors:
Support for DDR5 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
Audio
Realtek Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE(PCB rev. 1.1)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Expansion Slots
CPU:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
Chipset:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)
Storage Interface
CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB
Chipset:
1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R)
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Key Features
Supports Intel Core 14th/ 13th /12th processors
Unparalleled Performance: Twin 12+1+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
Dual Channel DDR5: 4 x DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
Next Generation Storage: 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard: To Ensure VRM Power Stability & M.2 SSD Performance
EZ-Latch: PCIe 5.0x16 Slot with Quick Release Design
Fast Networks: 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
Extended Connectivity: DP, HDMI, Rear USB-C 10Gb/s
Smart Fan 6: Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
Q-Flash Plus: Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card
Durable Performance
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards built with optimal components inside out provide the prime performance and timeless platform.
Digital VRM Design
The best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.
12+1+1 Phases digital PWM + Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
Unlock DDR5
DDR5 Overclocking Up to 7600 and Beyond*
GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform with extreme memory performance boost.
Thermal
Enlarged MOSFET Heatsink
Future Connectivity
The ultimate connectivity with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network and storage.
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E
The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission.
2.5GbE LAN
Supercharge your gaming with 2.5GbE LAN Achieve lightning-fast speeds, minimal lag, and unbeatable performance to elevate your gaming setup and dominate the competition.
PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design
Featuring PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support, GIGABYTE Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 5.0/ 4.0 devices to provide the superior performance.
Hi-Fi Audio
High-End Audio Capacitors
These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects.
Audio Noise Guard
Essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.
Easy Friendly
Innovative and intuitive hardware, software, and BIOS interface design to create your personal style.
EZ-Latch
Unlock the latch of the PCIe slot easily when remove the graphics card in the PCIe slot.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card.
STEP 1: Plug the 24-pin and 8-pin power supply cables into the motherboard.
STEP 2: Download the motherboard BIOS file and rename it to "gigabyte.bin". Save it to a USB flash drive formatted in FAT32. Insert the USB flash drive into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.
STEP 3: Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button, and the motherboard will start updating the BIOS automatically.
Smart Fan 6
ensures optimal cooling and quiet operation for your gaming PC, with support for PWM/DC fans and pumps, customizable settings, and intuitive temperature monitoring.
High Current Support: Each fan headers support PWM and DC fan and Water Cooling Pump , and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with Over-Current Protection.
Precision Control: Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve.
Dual Curve Mode: Slope/Stair dual mode for different user scenario
Fan Stop: Fan can stop completely below users' specified temperature point.
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI
Enhance Fan Curve UI
Enhance fan curve control with an expanded number of control points, from 5 to 7, and a larger fan speed graph, enabling users to have more precise and effortless control over fan curve settings.
Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mod
Switch between Slope and Stair modes to adapt to various user scenarios. Slope mode provides a linear fan speed curve, while Stair mode maintains a constant fan speed within specified temperature intervals.
Manual Input
For advanced users, manual input of fan speeds is available for fine-tuning and precise control over the cooling system.
EZ Tuning
Simplify the process with EZ Tuning by setting 4 points on a rough temperature/fan speed scale. Smart Fan 6 will quickly generate a fan curve based on these points.
Fan Curve Profile
Save your customized fan curve profile in the BIOS ROM, ensuring it remains intact even after BIOS updates.
UC BIOS
Redesigned UI and UX
an intuitive operation interface with an aesthetically pleasing design.
Quick Access
9 customizable option slots for effortless access in Easy Mode.
PerfDrive
exclusive BIOS settings that optimize the performance based on the cooling configuration
Specifications
CPU
LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory
14th and 13th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 Pocessors:
Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200/ 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
13th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors:
Support for DDR5 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
Audio
Realtek Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE(PCB rev. 1.1)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
Expansion Slots
CPU:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
Chipset:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)
Storage Interface
CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB
Chipset:
1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI / GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R)
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
I/O Controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
BIOS
1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
More Information
Form Factor | ATX |
---|---|
Chipset | Intel Z790 |
Socket | 1700 |
CPU Compatibility | Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen |
Memory Slots | DDR5 - 4 Slots |
M.2 Compatibility | PCIe / SATA |
USB C | Yes |