ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO LGA1700 ATX DDR5 192 GB Motherboard
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Description
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO is a ATX motherboard for LGA1700. It supports DDR5 memory up to 8000 MT/s (OC).
- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for Intel Core 13th Gen processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
- Robust Power Solution: 20+1+2 power stages with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
- Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks integrated with the I/O cover, joined by an L-shaped heatpipe, and connected to the power stages with high-conductivity thermal pads
- Latest M.2 Support: Onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots all with substantial cooling solutions
- Abundant Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W and USB Wattage Watcher, six additional USB 10Gbps ports, two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots, HDMI 2.1
Specifications
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model Number | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO 90MB1F90-M0AAY0 90MB1F90-M0EAY0 90MB1F90-MVAAY0 |
| Launch Date | October 2023 |
| CPU Socket | LGA1700 |
| Chipset Model | Intel Z790 |
| Board Size / Form Factor | ATX |
| Supported Memory Type | DDR5 |
| DIMM Slots | 4 |
| Maximum RAM Capacity | 192 GB |
| Valid DDR4 Speeds | DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5000 / DDR5-5200 / DDR5-5400 / DDR5-5800 / DDR5-6000 / DDR5-6200 / DDR5-6400 / DDR5-6600 / DDR5-6800 / DDR5-7000 / DDR5-7200 / DDR5-7400 / DDR5-7600 / DDR5-7800 / DDR5-8000 (OC) |
| ECC Memory Support | No |
| Expansion Slots (PCIe) | 2 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x4 |
| PCIe x16 (Qty) | 2 |
| PCIe x4 (Qty) | 1 |
| PCIe x1 (Qty) | 0 |
| M.2 Slot Count | 5 × M.2 |
| M.2 Device Compatibility | 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key, 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key, 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key, 2280 - M Key, 2280 - M Key |
| SATA III Ports | 4 × SATA 6Gbps |
| SATA Express Ports | 0 |
| Wired Networking (LAN) | |
| Onboard Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 7 (802.11be) |
| Rear-Panel USB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2, USB 3.2 Gen1, USB 2.0 |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Headers | 1 |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headers | 0 |
| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headers | 2 |
| Internal USB 2.0 Headers | 2 |
| NVIDIA SLI | No |
| AMD CrossFire | No |
| RAID Capability | Yes |
| Back-Connect Layout | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO |
| SKU Code | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO |
| GTIN / EAN | 197105339125 |
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