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ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th&12th Gen) ATX gaming motherboard(PCIe 5.0,DDR5,20+1power stages,2.5Gb LAN, Bluetooth V5.2,2x Thunderbolt 4 ports,5xM.2/NVMe SSD,Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C,

Name: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel 14th & 13th&12th Gen) ATX gaming motherboard(PCIe 5.0,DDR5,20+1power stages,2.5Gb LAN, Bluetooth
Brand: ASUS
SKU: N82E16813119597
Price: 1105.93 CAD
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Rating: 4 (762 reviews)

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BIOS update may be required when used with some 14th generation Intel Core processors, visit ASUS support website for more information
Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th&12th Gen Intel Core processors and Windows 11, support PCIe 5.0 and DDR5
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking (GameFirst VI) and Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation for easy configuration
Robust Power Solution: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 90 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
High-performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Bluetooth V5.2, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd
Fastest Gaming Connectivity: PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots all with substantial cooling solutions
Renowned Software: Bundled 1 year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO

Intel® Z790 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with 20 + 1 power stages, DDR5, five M.2 slots, PCIe® 5.0 NVMe® SSD slot on Hyper M.2 Card, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with Q-Release, Wi-Fi 6E, two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60 W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

Intel® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 12th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Robust Power Solution: 20 + 1 teamed power solution rated for 90 A per stage 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
Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe® 5.0 M.2 slot on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card, and four PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots all with substantial cooling solutions
Abundant Connectivity: Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60 W, six additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlots, HDMI® 2.1
High-Performance Networking: On-board Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance
Immersive Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 codec with ESS® ES9218 Quad DAC for up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Unmatched Personalization: I/O cover with Polymo Lighting, three addressable Gen 2 headers and one RGB header, all configurable with ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting
DIY Friendly Design: PCIe® Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack™ button, and Clear CMOS button
Renowned Software: Bundled 1-year AIDA64 Extreme trial subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

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The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is the ultimate partner for any Intel 13th Gen processor.

Buffed and ready with more power, robust cooling, and flexible I/O to scale up your rig at will. The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero puts it all at your disposal together with an arsenal of features and utilities to truly express the PC builder, overclocker, and gaming hero in you.

ROG

AI OVERCLOCKING

Effortless performance boost

AI COOLING II

One-click fan tuning

EXTENSIVE GEN 5

x2 PCIe® 5.0 x16 slots

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD

x1 PCIe® 5.0 SSD or x2 4.0 SSDs

TEAMED POWER SOLUTION

Adds x2 M.2 slots in a DIY-friendly shell

7800+ MT/s, AEMP II, XMP

Neatly manages x6 fan & ARGB headers

POLYMO LIGHTING

With Intel® Double Connect Technology

THUNDERBOLT™ 4

WI-FI 6E

SPEC OVERVIEW

PERFORMANCE

EXTREME POWER & PERFORMANCE

DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
20 + 1 POWER STAGES
EXPANSION SLOTS
- 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Safeslots (x16, x8/x8)
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4, x4/x4 via ROG Hyper M.2 Card)

INTEL® SOCKET LGA 1700 For 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, and 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® Processors
DDR5, 4 X DIMM
- 7800+ MT/s
- Dual Channel
3 X M.2 SLOTS
- 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
- 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
- 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA)
ROG HYPER M.2 CARD
- 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4/PCIe 4.0 x4)
- 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

COOLING

COMPREHENSIVE COOLING

INTEGRATED I/O COVER & VRM HEATSINKS
HEATSINKS FOR THREE M.2 SLOTS
With backplates and thermal pads

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD WITH HEATSINKS AND THERMAL PADS

MULTIPLE 4-PIN PWM FAN HEADERS
ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE
- W_FLOW tachometer
- W_IN/OUT T-sensor

GAMING IMMERSION

TOTAL GAMING IMMERSION

ANIME MATRIX™ LED

Polymo Lighting
SUPREMEFX ALC4082 AUDIO CODEC
- ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC
- 120 dB SNR stereo playback output
- 113 dB SNR recording input
- Gold-plated audio jacks
SONIC STUDIO III + SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER + SONIC SUITE COMPANION
SONIC RADAR III
DTS® SOUND UNBOUND

1 X 4-PIN AURA RGB HEADER
3 X 3-PIN ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADERS

CONNECTIVITY

FULL CONNECTIVITY

BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON
CLEAR CMOS BUTTON
1 X HDMI® PORT
4 X USB 3.2 GEN1 PORTS
2 X THUNDERBOLT™ 4 USB TYPE-C® PORTS
INTEL® 2.5G ETHERNET PORT

6 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORTS
(5 X Type-A + 1X USB Type-C®)
WI-FI 6E
OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT
5 X GOLD-PLATED AUDIO JACKS
1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2X2
USB Type-C® front panel connector supports QC4+
6 X SATA 6 GB/S

DIY FRIENDLY

ROG PATENTED PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD
ESD GUARDS
Providing greater electrostatic protection than the industry standard, ESD Guards cover the USB, audio and LAN ports.
TRUEVOLT USB
Supplies steady 5-volt power delivery to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations to prevent data loss.
2 X SAFESLOTS
Provides stronger PCIe device retention and greater shearing resistance.
Q-CODE
LED panel shows a 2-digit code to reflect system status.

4 X Q-DIMM
One-sided clips for super simple and secure handling of memory modules.
FLEXKEY
At its default, FlexKey functions as a system reset button, but it can also be easily reassigned to quickly turn Aura lighting on or off, activate Safe Boot, or enter the BIOS.
PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE
A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, 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.
M.2 Q-LATCH
The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive and neatly eliminate traditional screws.
Q-CONNECTOR
Simple adapter that helps arrange front-panel cables in an orderly manner.

PERFORMANCE

Utilize the Hero’s immense power and control to take your 13th Gen CPU and DDR5 memory kit to the next level.

OVERCLOCKING

ROG OVERCLOCKING TECHNOLOGIES

Psyche up and engage the Hero overclocker in you, with onboard intelligence to scan, predict, and adapt CPU performance parameters, and tools to command and track system vitals.

AI OVERCLOCKING

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.

DIFFERENTIAL SENSING

Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isn't ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero features a differential-sensing circuit and delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero features accurate voltage monitoring

POWER DESIGN

TEAMED POWER ARCHITECTURE

Today's CPU architectures place incredible demands on motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power-saving modes, going from lower-power mode to full load in an instant. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.

A brief history

ASUS became the first manufacturer to implement phase-doublers with the A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard, back in 2005. The board's VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time, while also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits led to phase-doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry, and they are still used for similar purposes today.

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

A shift in CPU demands

Modern CPUs pack more cores than their predecessors, and the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. In addition, they consume less power at idle and can transition between load states much more quickly. These improvements necessitate a re-evaluation of power-design priorities because phase-doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.

While doublers help extend the number of effective phases, they do so at the cost of a processing delay.

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

Bucking the trend

Fortunately, the latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isn't hamstrung by the processing lag of phase-doublers. That's why the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.

The teamed architecture allows two power stages to work in tandem to provide more power to the CPU.

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

Thermal performance

Each VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers and phase-doublers control the circuit, and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. The power stages feature low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.

The MOSFETs within the power stages generate the most heat, as they are responsible for voltage conversion and delivery to the CPU from the 12-volt EPS connector.

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

High-quality components

8 + 8-pin ProCool II power connectors

Dual ProCool connectors ensure a snug and reliable connection to the EPS 12 V power lines.

20 + 1 power stages

The VRM features 20 + 1 power stages, each rated to handle 90 amps.

MicroFine alloy chokes

Each power stage is accompanied by a high-permeability alloy-core choke rated to handle 45 amps.

10K black metallic capacitors

Input and output filtering is provided by solid-polymer capacitors rated to last thousands of hours at high operating temperatures.

MEMORY

Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. With the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero, you can extract all of the potential out of your DDR5 modules, regardless of if they're from an extreme-speed kit or an entry-level set that would otherwise be locked.

DDR5 DOMINATION

ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the 7 GT/s mark on the Maximus Z790 Hero, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI.

AEMP II

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is an exclusive hardware and firmware solution to overclock generic memory modules. AEMP’s second version allows for automatic tuning of kits during system startup and leverages the PCB trace optimizations of the Maximus Z790 Hero to push frequencies higher than ever before. AEMP II can even overclock mixed kits in a quad-DIMM arrangement, and the vast library of support now extends to nearly every DDR5 module that does not otherwise have XMP support.

COOLING

Stacked with titanic heatsink arrays and surging with controls for liquid- and air-cooled setups, the Hero is fully armed to combat the fiery heat of the latest processors and high-speed drives.

HEATSINKS

COOLER BY DESIGN

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero features an upgraded cooling solution.

VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink
A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.
M.2 heatsink and backplates
Large aluminum heatsinks provide extensive surface area to cool mounted M.2 drives, and each of the three onboard slots has a dedicated backplate for additional heat dissipation.
High-conductivity thermal pads
Each thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink. For future maintenance, a replacement thermal pad can also be found in the package.

Solid steel backplate
A plate of electro-galvanized steel strengthens the spine of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero to prevent bending.
Chipset heatsink
A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperature.

HEADERS

THERMAL MANAGEMENT

An extensive array of headers lines the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero for precise cooling control and monitoring.

Multiple temperature sources

Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

4-pin fan headers

In addition to the pair of CPU fan headers, the Maximus Z790 Hero features four chassis headers, and each supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

AIO pump header

An additional PWM/DC fan header offers dedicated control of self-contained water-cooling setups.

ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE

Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into Armoury Crate, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

Water pump+

A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to a high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

Water in/out

A dedicated header enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.

Water flow

A dedicated header enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.

COOLER COMPATIBILITY

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero bears the same LGA 1700 socket as the Z690 models, so it is backward compatible with all coolers that supported the previous generation, including all AIO offerings from ASUS and ROG.

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is compatible with all ASUS AIO coolers.

CONNECTIVITY

Next-gen connectivity for graphics, storage, peripherals, and networking, plus high-definition audio for all types of setups - it all combines to create a Hero that’s connected with now and the future.

PCIE 5.0

Fully embracing the new standard, the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero offers abundant Gen 5 support to give unfettered bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.

STORAGE

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero features three M.2 slots.

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero features the ROG DIMM.2 for two additional M.2 slots.

Three Onboard M.2 Slots

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero features three onboard M.2 slots, all of which can deliver impressive read and write speeds of up to 8 GB/s.

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD PCIE 5.0 READY

Two additional slots ride on the ROG Hyper M.2 Card, providing the option to deploy both a PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 drive under a large heatsink that ensures optimal temperatures.

EXPANSION SLOTS

Both of the x16 expansion slots have the PCIe 5.0 treatment to offer incredible speeds up to 64 GB/s for compatible devices. To bear the brunt of massive graphics cards, they are also protected with SafeSlot retention brackets, and the top slot can be released easily thanks to the Q-Release button.

USB PORTS

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard features USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector with quick charge 4+.

TWO THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C® PORTS

Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Both ports can be employed for up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe bandwidth extends to up to 32 Gbps.

USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C® FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 adds an additional lane that can boost Type-C data transfers with speeds of up to 20 Gbps. The port also features Quick Charge 4+ technology that can quickly charge devices up to 60 W*.

* Requires a PCIe power supply cable to be plugged into the nearby 6-pin connector.

NETWORKING

WI-FI 6E

Onboard Wi-Fi 6E technology takes advantage of newly available spectrum in the 6 GHz band to provide up to seven 160 MHz channels for ultrafast throughput and better performance in dense wireless environments.

Wi-Fi 6E logo

2.5 G ETHERNET

Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.

* Wi-Fi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

AUDIO

SUPREMEFX

ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide exceptional recording quality. There’s also a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec, and an integrated ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC capable of reaching -115dB THD+N for superior front-panel output. The combined solution allows for end-to-end 32-bit 384 kHz resolution playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of each audio track.

Audio line shielding

Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC

The ESS® ES9218 integrated QUAD DAC amplifier is capable of providing -114 dB total harmonic distortion (THD+N) for standard audio devices, and can ramp up to 2 Vrms on supported audiophile hardware. In addition, the 121 dB dynamic range (DNR) provides an extremely low noise-floor, further accentuating dynamics and punch.

ALC4082 codec

Instead of the conventional high definition audio (HDA) interface, the ALC4082 codec uses a USB interface to deliver studio-level sound reaching up to 32-bit 384 kHz audio resolution.

Switching MOSFETS

Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs.

Capacitors

Fine-quality components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

OPTIMIZATION

Flexible utilities and firmware provide everything needed to optimize the performance of your system loadout.

INTELLIGENT CONTROL

AI COOLING II

Balance the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

A gaming scenario showcases two-way AI noise cancelation

TWO-WAY AI NOICE-CANCELATION

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.

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AI OFF

AI NETWORKING

GameFirst VI optimizes networking performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms. The latest update includes dedicated support for GeForce NOW to ensure the lowest latency possible during intense game streaming sessions.

AI SUITE 3

The AI Suite 3 dashboard contains a set of intuitive controls that boost CPU performance while maintaining system stability.

TPU INSIGHT

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

DIGITAL POWER CONTROL

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

Turbo Core app

Modern processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it's needed most.

BIOS

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

MemTest86

For diagnostic convenience, MemTest86 has been pre-installed into the ROG UEFI. Run the test to pinpoint memory issues without the need to start up the OS or attach a USB drive. Memory test results are stored in the BIOS archives for later reference.

Advanced mode

My Favorites
Quickly locate tuning options and add preferred tools to your favorites list.

EZ Flash 3
Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

S.M.A.R.T.
Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) logs to gauge reliability or to identify potential failures.

GPU POST
Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

Secure Erase
Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.

Last Modified Log
Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming
Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions, or share them with friends.

Q-Fan Control
Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard, Silent, Turbo, or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75° C.

Aura On/Off mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a more subdued aesthetic.

EZ mode

Intuitive graphical fan controls
Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Storage information
View SATA port details for easy device recognition.

Clock Adjustment
Click on the settings icon to quickly change time and date settings.

PERSONALIZATION

Illuminating the I/O shroud of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is a colorful microstructural array called Polymo Lighting. Two stylish patterns are available for builders to tinker with in Armoury Crate and sync up with the rest of their system for a brilliant display of individuality.

AURA SYNC

GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD WITH AURA SYNC

Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color cycle

Starry night

Music effect

Smart

Adaptive color

Dark

ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADERS

The addressable Gen 2 RGB headers can be controlled with Aura software, which automatically tailors your preferred lighting effects to the number of LEDs present in the connected gear or strip. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB components.

ARGB GEN2, POWERED BY AURA SYNC

GAMING AUDIO

SONIC STUDIO III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

*A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process sound true to life.

Sonic Studio link

Easily apply Sonic Studio effects on all playback devices. Simply press the Sonic Studio Link button to enjoy the effect on any playback device.

App-specific profiles

Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

Sonic Studio virtual mixer

Combine audio output from selected apps with audio from the microphone input and stream the compiled mix.

DTS SOUND UNBOUND

Through the pre-loaded DTS® Sound Unbound™ app, the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero envelops you in rich audio, conjuring whole new levels of immersion for extraordinary gaming and entertainment experiences. By exploiting Microsoft spatial sound technology, DTS Sound Unbound creates an audial 3D space — putting you right in the middle of the soundscape, where you can sense the location and direction of every gunshot, footstep, or other sound in your virtual environment.

* DTS Sound Unbound requires in-game support. Check with developers for supported titles.

dts

Stereo Sound

Surround Sound

Spatial Sound

ARMOURY CRATE

Armoury Crate is a software utility designed to give you centralized control of supported gaming products, making it easy to tune the look and feel of your system. From a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and synchronize them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. In addition, Armoury Crate’s Fan Xpert4 tool provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.

You can use Armoury Crate to download drivers, tools, and user manuals, and to register products. It also taps into a special news feed that connects you to the global ASUS gaming community.
* Windows 10 or 11 required for full Aura Sync functionality within Armoury Crate. For Windows 8 and earlier versions, standalone Aura Sync software is available for free download from the product support site.

AURA SYNC

DEVICES

TOOLS

FAN CONTROLS

GAMING NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

ASUS ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

AIDA64 EXTREME

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription, a tool that provides detailed information about hardware and software, as well as benchmarks to measure the performance of the entire system or individual components. AIDA64 Extreme includes a monitoring and diagnostics feature to detect and prevent hardware issues. All vital system sensors can be tracked in real time, allowing voltage readings, fan speeds, and temperature information to be displayed on the desktop or sent to dedicated displays or to the LCD panels of ROG AIO liquid coolers*.

* Support available for ROG Ryujin II and later models.

ROG X AIDA64 EXTREME

HARDWARE MONITOR DISPLAY

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CPU Socket Type CPU Socket Type	LGA 1700
CPU Type	Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 14th & 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, 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.
Supported CPU Technologies	Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* * Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard	DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * 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.
Maximum Memory Supported	256GB
Channel Supported Channel Supported	Dual Channel

PCI Express 5.0 x16	Intel® 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)** * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
PCI Express 4.0 x16	1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes)

SATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s	6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* * Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. * RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports
M.2	Intel® 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Processors* M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode.) Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)* 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports**** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. * When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode. **** RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10

Audio Chipset Audio Chipset	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 Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback Audio Features - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ESS ES9218 QUAD DAC - Gold-plated audio jacks - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium audio capacitors - Audio cover
Audio Channels Audio Channels	7.1 Channels

Physical Spec
Form Factor	ATX
LED Lighting	RGB
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin	1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector

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AI OVERCLOCKING

AI COOLING II

EXTENSIVE GEN 5

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD

TEAMED POWER SOLUTION

7800+ MT/s, AEMP II, XMP

POLYMO LIGHTING

THUNDERBOLT™ 4

WI-FI 6E

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PERFORMANCE

OVERCLOCKING

ROG OVERCLOCKING TECHNOLOGIES

AI OVERCLOCKING

DIFFERENTIAL SENSING

POWER DESIGN

TEAMED POWER ARCHITECTURE

A brief history

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

A shift in CPU demands

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

Bucking the trend

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

Thermal performance

Teamed Power Stage Design

Conventional Phase-doubled Design

High-quality components

8 + 8-pin ProCool II power connectors

20 + 1 power stages

MicroFine alloy chokes

10K black metallic capacitors

MEMORY

DDR5 DOMINATION

AEMP II

COOLING

HEATSINKS

COOLER BY DESIGN

HEADERS

THERMAL MANAGEMENT

Multiple temperature sources

4-pin fan headers

AIO pump header

ROG WATER-COOLING ZONE

Water pump+

Water in/out

Water flow

COOLER COMPATIBILITY

CONNECTIVITY

PCIE 5.0

STORAGE

Three Onboard M.2 Slots

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD PCIE 5.0 READY

EXPANSION SLOTS

USB PORTS

TWO THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C® PORTS

USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C® FRONT-PANEL CONNECTOR WITH QUICK CHARGE 4+

NETWORKING

WI-FI 6E

2.5 G ETHERNET

AUDIO

SUPREMEFX

Audio line shielding

ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC