• Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port
  • Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port
  • Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port
  • Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port
  • Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port
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Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port

Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard, ATX, 4x DDR5 Slots, 3x M.2 Sockets, Fitted I/O Shield, 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, 1x DisplayPort / 1x HDMI Port

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GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX (rev. 1.0) ATX Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX (rev. 1.0) is engineered for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel processors, delivering high-end performance, next-generation connectivity, and robust cooling for modern gaming and productivity builds.

Key Features

  • CPU Support: Intel LGA1700 socket
    Supports Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors

  • Unparalleled Performance

  • Twin 12+1+1 phases digital VRM solution

  • Digital PWM with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs

  • DDR5 Memory

  • Dual channel DDR5
  • 4 x DIMM slots with XMP 3.0 support

  • DDR5 overclocking up to 7600 MT/s and beyond*

  • Next-Gen Storage

  • 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors

  • Support for NVMe and SATA (per slot specification)

  • Advanced Thermal Design

  • Enlarged MOSFET heatsink

  • M.2 Thermal Guard to help maintain VRM power stability and M.2 SSD performance

  • PCIe & EZ-Latch

  • PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot

  • EZ-Latch quick-release design for easier graphics card removal

  • High-Speed Networking

  • 2.5GbE LAN
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4/5/6 GHz band support

  • Bluetooth 5.3

  • Extended Connectivity

  • DisplayPort and HDMI video outputs

  • Rear USB-C 10Gb/s

  • Smart Fan 6

  • Multiple temperature sensors
  • Hybrid fan headers with PWM/DC and FAN STOP

  • Advanced fan curve control and profiles in BIOS

  • Q-Flash Plus

  • Update BIOS without CPU, memory, or graphics card installed

  • Ultra Durable Design

  • Built with optimized components for stable, long-term performance

*Memory overclocking capability varies by CPU and memory configuration.

Premium Networking & Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax

  • Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz bands
  • Wireless speeds up to 2.4 Gbps
  • Smooth streaming, improved gaming experience, and fewer dropped connections
  • Bluetooth 5.3 with increased range and faster transmission

2.5GbE LAN

  • Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
  • Supports 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps
  • Designed for low-latency gaming and high-speed data transfer

PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design

  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot
  • PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage support
  • Built to work with PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 devices for superior performance

Hi-Fi Audio

  • Realtek high definition audio codec
  • High-end audio capacitors for high-resolution, high-fidelity sound
  • Audio Noise Guard design to help reduce PCB-level interference
  • Supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio and S/PDIF Out

Easy, Builder-Friendly Design

EZ-Latch

  • Quick-release PCIe slot design
  • Easily unlock and remove graphics cards from the PCIe slot

Q-Flash Plus (BIOS Update Without CPU/Memory/GPU)

  1. Plug the 24-pin and 8-pin power cables into the motherboard.
  2. Download the motherboard BIOS file, rename it to gigabyte.bin, save it to a FAT32 USB flash drive, and insert it into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.
  3. Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button to start automatic BIOS updating.

Smart Fan 6 Cooling Control

Smart Fan 6 is designed to ensure optimal cooling and quiet operation with flexible configuration:

  • High Current Support
  • Each fan header supports PWM/DC fans and water cooling pumps

  • Up to 24W (12V x 2A) with over-current protection

  • Precision Control

  • Multiple temperature and fan speed control points for accurate fan curves

  • Dual Curve Mode

  • Slope mode: Linear fan speed curve

  • Stair mode: Constant fan speed within defined temperature ranges

  • Fan Stop

  • Fans can stop completely below user-defined temperature thresholds

Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI

  • Enhanced fan curve UI with more control points (from 5 to 7) and a larger graph
  • Slope/Stair dual graph mode for different usage scenarios
  • Manual fan speed input for advanced fine-tuning
  • EZ Tuning: Define 4 basic temp/speed points and auto-generate a curve
  • Fan Curve Profile stored in BIOS ROM and retained after BIOS updates

UC BIOS & PerfDrive

  • Redesigned BIOS UI and UX with an intuitive, visually refined interface
  • Quick Access: 9 customizable slots in Easy Mode
  • PerfDrive: Exclusive BIOS settings to optimize performance based on cooling configuration

Specifications

CPU

Feature Details
Socket LGA1700
Support 14th, 13th, 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron
Cache L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset

Feature Details
Chipset Intel Z790 Express

Memory

Feature Details
Architecture Dual channel DDR5
Slots 4 x DDR5 DIMM, up to 192 GB (48 GB per DIMM)
14th & 13th Gen 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 Core i5/i3 & 12th Gen Core/Pentium Gold/Celeron DDR5 4800 / 4400 MT/s
Module Support ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (non-ECC mode), non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16
XMP Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) modules

Onboard Graphics

Port Max Resolution
HDMI 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
DisplayPort 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz

Audio

Feature Details
Codec Realtek Audio CODEC
Channels 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Digital Output S/PDIF Out support

LAN

Feature Details
Controller Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Speeds 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps

Wireless Communication (varies by PCB revision)

PCB rev. Module Wi-Fi Standard Bands Bluetooth Notes
1.0 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5/6 GHz 5.3 Supports 11ax 160 MHz
1.1 Realtek Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5/6 GHz 5.3 Supports 11ax 160 MHz

Expansion Slots

Source Slot Standard Lanes
CPU 1 x PCIe x16 (PCIEX16) PCIe 5.0 x16
Chipset 1 x PCIe x16 (PCIEX4) PCIe 4.0 x4
Chipset 1 x PCIe x16 (PCIEX1_4) PCIe 3.0 x1
Chipset 2 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3) PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage

Source Connector Type Support
CPU 1 x M.2 (M2A_CPU) Socket 3, M key, 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD
Chipset 1 x M.2 (M2P_SB) Socket 3, M key, 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD
Chipset 1 x M.2 (M2M_SB) Socket 3, M key, 2280 SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD
Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s — SATA devices

RAID Support

  • NVMe SSD: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
  • SATA: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10

USB

Source Connector Type Location
Chipset 1 x USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 Back panel
Chipset 1 x USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 Internal header
Chipset 1 x USB Type-A (red) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Back panel
Chipset 6 x USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 4 back, 2 internal header
Chipset + Hub 2 x USB USB 2.0/1.1 Back panel
Chipset + Hub 4 x USB USB 2.0/1.1 Internal 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 (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 (GC-TPM2.0 SPI series 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 combo 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 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 LAN port
  • 3 x audio jacks

I/O Controller & Monitoring

  • iTE I/O controller chip
  • Voltage, temperature, and fan speed detection
  • Water cooling flow rate detection
  • Fan fail warning
  • Fan speed control

BIOS

  • 1 x 256 Mbit flash
  • AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
  • PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SMBIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 support

Unique Features

  • Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
  • Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus
  • Smart Backup

Bundled Software

  • Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
  • LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System Support

  • Windows 11 64-bit
  • Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

  • ATX
  • Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm