ASRock Z790 RS (Race Sport) Edition Motherboard – Overview
Modern and futuristic, the ASRock Z790 RS (Race Sport) Edition is the evolution of the popular PRO series motherboard. Designed for mainstream DIY builders, it delivers an attractive specification set, a well-balanced feature lineup, and a reliable computing experience without the need for a costly upgrade.
The Race Sport Edition is your all‑rounder motherboard for everyday tasks and light-load gaming – combining style, speed, and practicality in a single platform.
Key Features
Unique Features & Productivity
- Superb productivity for mainstream DIY users
- PCIe Gen5 support for graphics
- Dual Channel DDR5 memory support
- Rock-solid durability with:
- 14+1+1 Power Phase, 50A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
- Enlarged Heatsink Armor
- Flexible integrated I/O shield
- Ultrafast connectivity with 2.5G LAN
- EZ Update with ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- EZ Troubleshooter & ASRock Post Status Checker
Core Specifications
CPU
- Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
- Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
- Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
- Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
Chipset
- Intel Z790
Memory
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6800+ (OC)
- Maximum system memory capacity: 128GB
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
BIOS
- 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Graphics
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- 1 x eDP 1.4
- Max resolution: Full HD 60Hz
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible
- Supports HDCP 2.3
- Max resolution: 4K 60Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed)
- Supports HDCP 2.3
- Max resolution: 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio
Networking
- 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s)
- Dragon RTL8125BG controller
- Dragon 2.5G LAN Software:
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual, user-friendly UI
- Visual network usage statistics
- Optimized default settings for Game, Browser, and Streaming modes
- User-customized priority control
Expansion Slots
CPU: - 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIE2), supports x16 mode
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCIE1 and PCIE4)
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports:
- Type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
- Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Storage
CPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M)
- Supports type 2260/2280
- PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M)
- Supports type 2260/2280
- PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M)
- Supports type 2260/2280
- PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M)
- Supports type 2260/2280
- PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
- 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors
RAID Support
- For SATA storage devices:
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
- For M.2 NVMe storage devices:
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5
USB Connectivity
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (front)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (rear)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 rear, 4 front)
- 8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 front)
Internal Connectors & Headers
- 1 x eDP signal connector
- 1 x SPI TPM header
- 1 x Power LED and speaker header
- 1 x RGB LED header
- 3 x Addressable LED headers
- 1 x CPU fan connector (4-pin)
- 1 x CPU/Water Pump fan connector (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
- 5 x Chassis/Water Pump fan connectors (4-pin, Smart Fan Speed Control)
- 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
- 2 x 8-pin 12V power connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front panel audio connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt AIC connector (5-pin)
- Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 x USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (support 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front panel Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header (20 Gb/s)
Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna mounting points
- 1 x PS/2 mouse/keyboard port
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A port (10 Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port (10 Gb/s)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- HD Audio jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Software & UEFI
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock Easy RAID Installer
Accessories
- 1 x User manual
- 2 x SATA data cables
- 5 x Screws for M.2 sockets
- 1 x Standoff for M.2 socket
Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
- 2oz Copper PCB
Operating System Support
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit
Certifications
- FCC
- CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply required)
