Designed for gaming enthusiasts looking to take their experience to the next level, the robust ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO LGA 1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard drives performance with an enhanced electrical layout, PCIe 5.0 technology, and vast connectivity options for gaming peripherals.

At the heart of the ROG MAXIMUS Z790 is an LGA 1700 socket and Z790 chipset, allowing you to leverage a wide range of 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel processors. Four DDR5 Dual-Channel RAM slots allow you to install up to 192GB of memory with speeds up to 8000 MHz when overclocked, providing you with increased multitasking and rendering capabilities. Five M.2 PCIe and four SATA III storage interfaces allow you to combine an array of storage drives to build a massive gaming library. Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots are available for resource-demanding graphics cards while a single PCIe 4.0 x4 slot supports a wide range of utility cards. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports offer expansive utility, and between the back panel and internal headers, you get access to several USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 interfaces, offering plenty of support for peripherals such as mice, keyboards, controllers, and external drives. Wireless devices can utilize Bluetooth 5.4 technology for a reliable cable-free experience. Connect to your wireless network with Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) or use the integrated 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port if you prefer a wired connection.

ATX Form Factor    Intel Z790 Chipset    LGA 1700 Socket    4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots    4 x SATA, 5 x M.2 SSD Slots    2 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4    Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 GbE, Bluetooth 5.4    Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 & Gen 2    SupremeFX 7.1-Channel Audio    Windows 10 & 11

Equipped with 20+1+2 teamed power solution and AI capabilities, the ROG MAXIMUS delivers stable power throughout the entire motherboard, maintaining electrical volume whether you are performing simple tasks or operating at full power during resource-demanding processes. AI Overclocking and Differential Sensing technologies work together to ensure power is properly spread throughout your system while maintaining peak performance.

Comprehensive memory tuning options are available, allowing you to maximize your DDR5 memory modules for greater render and multitasking performance. DIMM Flex offers customizable performance layouts while AEMP II firmware boosts performance for PMIC-restricted memory modules.

Dual back-panel Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver up to 40 Gb/s data transfer speeds, DisplayPort alt-mode technology, and Power Delivery, allowing you to equip your system with demanding devices such as external storage drives, displays, and more. You also get daisy chaining capabilities, allowing you to link up to six devices, simplifying your desktop setup.

Between the backplate and the internal headers, the ROG MAXIMUS offers robust connectivity suitable for your peripherals. USB-A and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports deliver up to 5 and 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds, respectively, suitable for webcams, mics, and external storage drives.

To ensure your system remains cool under heavy loads, the ROG MAXIMUS motherboard incorporates a large VRM and aluminum I/O heat sink for capacitors, chokes, and port housings. Integrated double-sided M.2 heat sinks, metal backplate, high-conductivity thermal pads, and a unique chipset heat sink deliver better thermal performance while preventing throttling. PWM chassis fan headers and AIO pump header offer enhanced cooling capabilities and support that can be modified to your preference. You also get a dedicated water-cooling zone specifically for advanced custom liquid cooling loops.

Immerse yourself in your favorite games with high-fidelity audio backed by the ROG SupremeFX 7.1-channel ALC4080 codec that drives clear and crisp audio. Gold-plated audio jacks and premium capacitors optimize audio conductivity for a reliable signal, preventing static and other interference.

Several on-board enhancements help with the installation process while also providing additional support for the long term with PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Antenna, Q-Code, and Q-LED. Additionally, BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS offer support on a software level by allowing you to easily update the BIOS without assembling your entire system and reset the CMOS.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, the ROG MAXIMUS can boost performance with automatic AI overclocking and cooling, enhancing your games and productivity without compromising thermal capabilities. AI noise cancellation is an audio-focused utility used to reduce background sound, ensuring others can hear you clearer when engaging in team-focused titles or delivering presentations remotely. You also get advanced BIOS options and automatic CPU boosting with TPU insight, Digital Power Control, and Turbo Core APP. You also get access to Armoury Crate and a trial run of AIDA64 Extreme Software.

Brushed aluminum finish and integrated RGB colorization combined with ASUS AURA SYNC software allows you to leverage a wide range of colors and effects to make your system stand out. You get extensive AIO cooler support with overlocking potential.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this MB support Windows 11?

A: Yes, the ASUS PRIME H770-PLUS D4 LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard supports Windows 11.

Q: 2. Is this motherboard compatible with old ddr4 ram?

A: DDR4 memory won't fit on the ASUS Republic of Gamers Z690-E GAMING WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

Q: 3. will this motherboard be compatible with the ryzen 7 5800 x3D ?

A: Yes, the ASUS Republic of Gamers Crosshair VIII Hero uses an AM4 socket which is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 x3D.

Q: 4. whats the Bios version ?

A: 2018/06/12 0207

Q: 5. Does this MB come with the driver disk?

A: The ASUS PRIME H570M-PLUS LGA 1200 Micro-ATX Commercial Motherboard does not come with a driver disc. Updated drivers can be found on the ASUS website.

Q: 6. Can you use a 13th gen Intel CPU in this and if so, will it require a boos flash?

A: The ASUS Republic of Gamers Z690-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1700 Mini-ITX Motherboard supports 13th gen Intel Core CPUs with BIOS version 2004. If the motherboard has an older BIOS version, the BIOS will need to updated in order to support a 13th gen CPU.

Q: 7. does it come with the BIOS update? I need it for a ryzen 3 3300x

A: Considering how long it's been since the 3000 series CPUs came out, I'd say you're probably safe. This is a popular motherboard so they need new stock all the time too.

Q: 8. Will this DDR5 RAM Work? CORSAIR Vengeance 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000) Desktop memory Model CMK64GX5M2B6000C40

A: The Gigabyte Z790 Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard BH #GIZ790ARSEAX supports DDR5 RAM.

Q: 9. Can the pcie 4 and 5 be used together for nvlink with two a5000 GPUs?

A: The Gigabyte Z790 UD AC LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard BH #GIZ790UDAC would not be suitable for Dual A5000 NVLinked GPU.

Q: 10. Where can i find a 120w 19v dc power supply that will compatible with this motherboard?

A: This motherboard can be powered by a standard desktop power supply, which should be selected primarily based on the power requirements of your other system components.