| Basic Information | |
| Supported 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** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Chipset |
| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics | 1 x HDMITM port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. |
| Memory Specifications | |
| Supported 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 Supports DIMM Flex ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP 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. |
| Connector & Ports | |
| USB (s) | 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 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
| Wireless Communication module | Intel® Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.76Gbps transfer rate. Bluetooth® v5.4**** * Compatible with Windows 11 or later. ** Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later. *** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. **** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications. |
| Supported 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 * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. |
| 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 outport - Premium audio capacitors *The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis or use a USB interface audio device. |
| Internal I/O Ports | 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 Power related 1 x 24-pin main power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V power connector 1 x Graphics card high power slot 1 x 12V-2X6 Auxiliary 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 10-1 pin system panel header 1 x Thermal sensor header 1 x Q-Installation Switch |
| Software | |
| Operating System | Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | 3 year |
Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF Motherboard is an advanced platform tailored for power users and gamers seeking unmatched performance and reliability. Designed with the Intel® Z790 chipset, it supports a range of processors, including Intel® 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core™ processors, as well as Pentium® Gold and Celeron® CPUs, ensuring exceptional compatibility. Built on an ATX form factor, this motherboard provides robust features like support for DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 8000+(OC), offering maximum capacity of 192GB through four DIMM slots. Its Dual Channel Memory Architecture, along with Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II), ensures optimal performance for high-end applications. Graphics support includes one HDMI™ port and two Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports with DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs, delivering stunning visuals at 4K resolutions. The board also boasts comprehensive storage capabilities with five M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0/4.0) and four SATA 6Gb/s ports, enabling high-speed data transfers and efficient storage configurations. Connectivity is a highlight with cutting-edge Intel® Wi-Fi 7 technology, supporting multi-band frequencies and lightning-fast speeds, alongside Bluetooth® v5.4. Rear and front USB ports include Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, and multiple high-speed USB Type-A options for versatile device connectivity. For audio enthusiasts, the ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound codec ensures an immersive sound experience with premium components like ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC and gold-plated audio jacks. Designed with convenience and durability in mind, it features ASUS Q-Design for easy installation, advanced thermal solutions, and AURA Sync for customizable RGB lighting. The Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF Motherboard is a powerhouse built to elevate your computing experience to the next level.
