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Style and substance come together like never before in the feature-packed ROG Strix Z790-E II. From its vibrant multi-layered I/O shroud to its stacks of VRM cooling, it is a conversation piece that also delivers enhanced DDR5 performance, ample PCIe 5.0 slots and the DIY-friendly Q-Design feature set that makes building and upgrading a breeze. The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components ― CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices ― are functioning normally during startup. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard, and it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed--even before attempting to boot a newly built PC. A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one press, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device. The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an SSD from an M.2 slot. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for a traditional screw. The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes, providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems and hardware issues.

CPU
  • Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
  • Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
  • Intel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 8000+(OC) / 7800+(OC) / 7600(OC) / 7400(OC) / 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5800(OC) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  • Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  • OptiMem II
    * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
    * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Onboard Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support:

  • 1 x DisplayPort
    * Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
  • 1 x HDMI port
    * Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Audio

ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080

  • Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
  • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
  • Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
  • Audio Features
    SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    Savitech SV3H712 AMP
    Gold-plated audio jacks
    Rear optical S/PDIF out port
    Premium audio capacitors
    Audio cover
LAN

1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

  • ASUS LANGuard
Wireless Communication Module

Wi-Fi 7

  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
  • Support Wi-Fi 7 160MHz bandwidth, up to 2.4Gbps transfer rate.
  • Bluetooth v5.4
Expansion Slots

Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)

  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (support x16 mode)
  • * When M.2_1 is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.

Intel Z790 Chipset

  • 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
Storage Interface

Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

ntel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)

  • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
  • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

Intel Z790 Chipset

  • M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
  • M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

USB

Rear USB (Total 12 Ports)

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
  • 11 x USB 10Gbps ports (10 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)

Front USB (Total 11 Ports)

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)
    * USB Type-C power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A
  • 2 x USB 5GGps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
  • 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related

  • 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
  • 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related

  • 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
  • 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors

Storage related

  • 5 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

  • 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge)
  • 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5G ports
  • 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
  • 1 x Alternative PCIe Mode Switch
  • 1 x AURA RGB header
  • 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
  • 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
  • 1 x Start Button
  • 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
  • 1 x Thermal Sensor header
  • 1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header
Back Panel Connectors
  • 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C)
  • 11 x USB 10Gbps ports (10 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C)
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI port
  • 1 x Wi-Fi Module
  • 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
  • 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
  • 1 x BIOS FlashBack  button
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
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
    * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.
BIOS
  • 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Unique Features

Extreme OC Kit

  • Start button

Extreme Engine Digi+

  • 5K Black Metallic Capacitors

ASUS Q-Design

  • M.2 Q-Latch
  • PCIe Slot Q-Release
  • Q-Antenna
  • Q-Code
  • Q-DIMM
  • Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
  • Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution

  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink
  • VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

  • BIOS FlashBack button
  • BIOS FlashBack LED
  • Clear CMOS button
  • CPU Socket lever protector
  • ProCool II
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield
  • SafeSlot
  • SafeDIMM

AURA Sync

  • AURA RGB header
  • Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support

  • Support: up to 30W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher
  • Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A
  • Compatible with PD3.0
Bundled Software

ROG Exclusive Software

  • ROG CPU-Z
  • DTS Sound Unbound

Armoury Crate

  • AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
  • Aura Creator
  • Aura Sync
  • Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
  • GameFirst
  • Power Saving
  • Sonic Studio
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

AI Suite 3

  • Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
  • TPU
  • DIGI+ VRM
  • Turbo app
  • PC Cleaner

MyAsus

USB Wattage Watcher

Intel Unison

Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial)

Norton 360 for Gamers (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)

UEFI BIOS

AI Overclocking Guide

ASUS EZ DIY

  • ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • ASUS MyHotKey

FlexKey

MemTest86

Operating System
  • Support for Windows 10/11 64-bit
Form Factor
  • ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II, Intel Z790 Chipset, LGA1700, DDR5, ATX Desktop Motherboard

- Socket LGA1700, Intel Z790 Chipset
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Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Processors
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots, Up To 192GB, DDR5-8000 (OC)
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots (x4 Electrical)
- 1 x M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe Slot
- 4 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Slots
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4 x SATA Ports with RAID 0/1/5/10
- 2.5Gbps LAN + Wi-Fi 7
- 1 x Rear USB Type-C 20Gb/s, 1 x Rear USB Type-C 10Gb/s
- 10 x Rear USB Type-A 10Gb/s
- Form Factor: ATX
- 3 Year Warranty

  • Product Code: 90MB1FC0-M0EAY0
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  • R12,448



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