The ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero motherboard is designed to provide top-tier performance and compatibility for gaming and other high-performance computing tasks. Here's an explanation of its key features:
Intel Socket LGA 1700 Compatibility: This motherboard supports a wide range of Intel processors, including 14th Gen & 13th Gen Intel Core processors, as well as 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. This broad compatibility ensures users have options for their CPU selection.
Robust Cooling: The motherboard is equipped with robust cooling solutions to ensure optimal thermal performance, even under heavy loads or during overclocking sessions. Effective cooling is crucial for maintaining system stability and prolonging the lifespan of components.
WiFi 7: The inclusion of WiFi 7 technology brings significant improvements in wireless networking performance. With features like ultrawide 320 MHz channel bandwidth and Multi-Link Operation (MLO), users can experience faster and more stable WiFi connections for gaming, streaming, and other online activities.
2.5Gb Ethernet: For users who prefer wired connections, the onboard Intel 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port offers low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming. This ensures a reliable and fast network connection for various applications.
M.2 Q-Latch: Installing or removing M.2 SSDs is made easier with the innovative Q-Latch design. This mechanism eliminates the need for specific tools or traditional screws, simplifying the process of upgrading or maintaining storage components.
AI Cooling II: The motherboard features AI Cooling II technology, which automatically balances thermals and acoustics with a single click. An ASUS algorithm optimizes fan speeds based on CPU temperatures, reducing unnecessary noise while maintaining optimal cooling performance.
Overall, the ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero motherboard combines advanced features and innovative technologies to deliver a high-performance computing experience for gamers and enthusiasts.
Specifications:
| Model Name | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO |
| CPU | Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Chipset |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM slots, 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) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) Supports DIMM Flex |
| Graphics | 1 x HDMITM port 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs |
| Expansion Slots | Intel® CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) Intel® Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot |
| Storage | Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® CoreTM 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 2242/2260/2280 (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 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| Ethernet | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
| Wireless & Bluetooth® |
Intel® Wi-Fi 7* |
| USB | Rear USB (Total 12 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 9 ports) 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel" Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors |
| Back Panel I/O Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMITM 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 |
| 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 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin main power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V power connector 1 x 8-pin PCIe power connector 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®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front panel audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Start button 1 x ReTry button 1 x 10-1 pin system panel header 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x CPU over voltage jumper 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch |
| Special Features | Extreme OC Kit - FlexKey button - ReTry button - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Antenna - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with DRAM Detection - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - Metal backplate - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I/O shield - SafeSlot - SafeDIMM AURA Sync - AURA RGB header(s) - Addressable Gen 2 header(s) Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher* - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A - Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS |
| Software Features | ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - DTS® Sound Unbound - Internet Security (1 year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - GameFirst - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - Power Saving - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking - TPU - DIGI+ Power Control - Turbo app - PC Cleaner MyAsus USB Wattage Watcher Intel® Unison™ Adobe Creative Cloud (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 MemTest86 |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Manageability | WOL by PME, PXE |
| Accessories | Cables 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Additional Cooling Kit 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 fan holder Miscellaneous 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages 3 x M.2 backplate Rubber Packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG key chain 1 x M.2 rubber package 1 x ROG VIP card Installation Media 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers Documentation 1 x Quick start guide |
| Operating System | Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
| Dimension | Product (mm)_ L*W*H 305mm*244mm*49mm Color Box (mm)_ L*W*H 370mm*312mm*108mm |
| Weight | Motherboard only 2.425KG Full package 4.070KG |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Note | *** Features, Price, Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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| Brand | ASUS |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
| Chipset | Z790 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Socket Support | LGA 1700 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Platform | INTEL |
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