GIGABYTE Z790 D (rev. 1.0) ATX Motherboard
The GIGABYTE Z790 D (rev. 1.0) is engineered to deliver powerful performance, advanced connectivity, and robust durability for Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen desktop platforms.
Key Features
- CPU Support: Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors (LGA1700)
- Digital VRM: Twin 12+1+1 phases digital VRM solution with low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Memory: Dual-channel DDR5 with 4 x DIMM slots and XMP 3.0 support
- DDR5 overclocking support up to 7600 (O.C.) and beyond (with supported CPUs)
- Storage:
- 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe and SATA storage devices
- Graphics Outputs: HDMI and DisplayPort
- Networking: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
- Expansion: PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 hardware design
- Audio: Hi-Fi audio with high-end audio capacitors and audio noise guard
- Cooling: Advanced thermal design & M.2 Thermal Guard, Smart Fan 6 with enhanced BIOS fan control UI
- Ease of Use: EZ-Latch for PCIe slot, Q-Flash Plus for BIOS update without CPU/memory/GPU
- Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Unparalleled Digital VRM Performance
- Twin 12+1+1 phases digital PWM design
- Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
- Designed to ensure stable power delivery and performance
High-Speed DDR5 Memory Support
- Supports dual-channel DDR5 memory
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB total (64 GB per DIMM)
- Supports:
- 14th & 13th Gen Intel Core i9/i7: 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
- 13th Gen Intel Core i5/i3 & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron: DDR5 4800 / 4400 MT/s
- Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (non-ECC mode) and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16
- Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Next-Generation Storage
- 1 x M.2 (CPU, Socket 3, M key, 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) – M2A_CPU
- 1 x M.2 (Chipset, Socket 3, M key, 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) – M2P_SB
- 1 x M.2 (Chipset, Socket 3, M key, 2280, SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) – M2M_SB
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe SSD and SATA storage devices
- M.2 Thermal Guard to help maintain SSD performance
Advanced Thermal Design & Smart Fan 6
Smart Fan 6 Features:
- Support for PWM/DC fans and water cooling pumps
- High current support: up to 24W per fan header (12V x 2A) with over-current protection
- Multiple temperature and fan speed control points for precise fan curves
- Dual curve modes:
- Slope mode: linear fan speed curve
- Stair mode: constant fan speed within temperature intervals
- Fan Stop: fans can stop completely below a user-defined temperature
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI Enhancements:
- Expanded fan curve control points (from 5 to 7)
- Larger, clearer fan speed graph
- Slope/Stair dual graph mode switching
- Manual input for advanced fan speed tuning
- EZ Tuning: set 4 rough temperature/fan points and auto-generate curve
- Fan Curve Profile: save profile in BIOS ROM, retained after BIOS updates
PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, PCIEX16)
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4 (from chipset, PCIEX4)
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)
Designed to work with PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 devices for superior bandwidth and performance.
Fast Networking
- Realtek 2.5GbE LAN (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps)
- Designed to reduce lag and enhance responsiveness
Hi-Fi Audio Design
- High-end audio capacitors for high-resolution, high-fidelity sound
- Audio noise guard isolates sensitive analog audio components at PCB level
- Realtek Audio CODEC
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support (for 7.1-channel, use audio software settings)
- Support for S/PDIF Out
Easy-Friendly Design & Q-Flash Plus
EZ-Latch
- PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with quick-release design
- Easily unlock and remove graphics cards
Q-Flash Plus (BIOS Update Without CPU/Memory/GPU)
- Plug 24-pin and 8-pin power cables into the motherboard.
- Download the motherboard BIOS file, rename to
gigabyte.bin, save to a FAT32 USB drive, and insert into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port. - Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button to start automatic BIOS update.
Redesigned UC BIOS
- Intuitive UI/UX with an aesthetically refined interface
- Quick Access: 9 customizable option slots in Easy Mode
- Exclusive BIOS settings optimized based on cooling configuration
Extended Connectivity
Onboard Graphics
- 1 x HDMI port – max resolution 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort – max resolution 4096x2304 @ 60 Hz
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics support (when using supported CPUs)
USB Ports
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C (back panel) – USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 1 x USB Type-C (internal header) – USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red, back panel)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (4 x back panel, 2 x internal header)
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 (back panel)
Chipset + USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 (internal headers)
(USB configuration listed as provided.)
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 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
- 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
- 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 (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x RJ-45 (2.5GbE LAN)
- 3 x audio jacks
Hardware Monitoring & BIOS
- iTE I/O Controller chip
- Voltage, temperature, and fan speed detection
- Water cooling flow rate detection
- Fan fail warning and fan speed control
- 1 x 256 Mbit flash
- AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Software & Unique Features
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- Support for Q-Flash & Q-Flash Plus
- Support for Smart Backup
- Bundled software:
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
- LAN bandwidth management software
Operating System Support
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Windows 10 64-bit
Technical Specifications (Summary)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | LGA1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 Express |
| Memory | 4 x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB, dual channel |
| LAN | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN |
| Audio | Realtek Audio CODEC, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, S/PDIF Out support |
| Expansion | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1), 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| M.2 Slots | 3 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 (one with SATA support) |
| SATA | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 / Gen 1 / USB 2.0, including rear and internal Type-C |
| Form Factor | ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm |
Durable Performance
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable design uses selected components and engineering from the inside out to provide solid performance and a stable, long-lasting platform for gaming, creation, or everyday computing.
