Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Socket 1700 Motherboard

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

Use the immense power and control of Hero to take your 13th Gen CPU and DDR5 memory kit to the next level.
 
ROG OVERCLOCKING TECHNOLOGIES
Get ready and engage the overclocking hero in you, with built-in intelligence to scan, predict and adapt CPU performance parameters and tools to monitor and track system vitals.
 
TEAM POWER ARCHITECTURE
Today's CPU architectures place incredible demands on motherboard power design by switching from deep power saving modes, going from low power mode to full load in an instant. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by using teamed power stages to quickly switch current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.
 
MEMORY
Comprehensive memory tuning options are the cornerstone of ROG motherboards. With ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme, you can extract the full potential of your DDR5 modules, whether they're from an extreme speed kit or an otherwise locked-in base set.
 
ROG has a long legacy of flexing faster memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, enthusiast kits have now been pushed well beyond the 7 GT/s mark on the Maximus Z790 Extreme, and who knows how far the DIMMs of the future can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by playing with the wide range of tuning options in UEFI.
 
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) is a unique hardware and firmware solution for overclocking generic memory modules. The second version of AEMP enables automatic kit tuning during system startup and takes advantage of the Maximus Z790 Extreme's PCB tracking optimizations to boost frequencies higher than ever. AEMP II can even overclock mixed kits in a quad DIMM layout, and the extensive support library now extends to almost all DDR5 modules that are not otherwise XMP compatible.
 
THERMAL MANAGEMENT
A wide range of headers line the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme for precise cooling control and monitoring.
 
ROG WATER COOLING ZONE
Dual water temperature headers and a flow rate header feed information directly to Armory Crate, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and flow rate of the entire circuit.

COOLER COMPATIBILITY
The ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme has the same LGA 1700 socket as the Z690 models, making it backward compatible with all previous-gen compatible coolers, including all AIO offerings from ASUS and ROG.
 
CONNECTIVITY
Take system bandwidth to the extreme with future-proof ports for graphics, storage, and peripherals, and light up network connections with ultra-fast Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Connect to your heart's content and then delve into the game with integrated high-fidelity audio.
 
PCIE 5.0
Fully embracing the new standard, the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme offers abundant Gen 5 support to deliver unrestricted bandwidth to the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.
 
TWO THUNDERBOLT 4 TYPE-C ® PORTS
Each port offers up to 40 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth for the latest super-speed devices and drives. Both ports can be used for up to two external 4K displays and PCIe bandwidth extends up to 32 Gbps.
 
The ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme motherboard features two USB4 Type-C ports.
 
USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 TYPE-C ® FRONT PANEL CONNECTOR WITH FAST CHARGING 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 60W.
 
WI-FI 6E
Integrated WiFi takes advantage of the 6 GHz band for lower latency in dense wireless environments and wide 160 MHz channels for faster data transfers. For an even smoother experience, the 5 or 6 GHz band can be connected simultaneously along with the 2.4 GHz band thanks to Intel ® Double Connect technology.
 
2.5G ETERNET
Low-latency gaming, fast file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many benefits of integrated Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.
 
AUDIO
ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio of 113 dB on the line-in connection for exceptional recording quality. There is also a low rollout 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 enables end-to-end 32-bit 384kHz resolution playback that conveys all the subtleties and nuances of each audio track.
 
AI II COOLING
Balance the temperature and acoustics of any building with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test and then monitoring CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.
 
TWO-WAY AI NOISE CANCELLATION
This utility leverages a massive deep learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio, helping to ensure crystal-clear communication in games or calls.
 
AI NETWORKS
GameFirst VI optimizes network 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 possible latency during intense game streaming sessions.
 
IA SUITE 3
The AI Suite 3 dashboard contains a set of intuitive controls that increase CPU performance while maintaining system stability.
 
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, modify and tune your computer. It offers cleverly simplified options for PC DIY newcomers, as well as richer features for seasoned veterans.
 
GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD WITH AURA SYNC
Level up your game with the complementary enhanced aesthetics of Aura Sync, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.

ESTUDIO SÓNICO III
Sonic Studio es compatible con el entorno virtual basado en HRTF (función de transferencia relacionada con la cabeza*) para auriculares, lo que genera un paisaje auditivo inmersivo que lo sumerge más profundamente en la acción. La interfaz intuitiva de Sonic Studio también ofrece una gama de opciones de ecualización y ajustes preestablecidos con un solo clic, lo que le permite adaptar la acústica para adaptarse a sus preferencias personales o las características de sus auriculares.
 
Armory Crate
Armory Crate es una utilidad de software diseñada para brindarle un control centralizado de los productos de juegos compatibles, lo que facilita el ajuste de la apariencia de su sistema. Desde una única interfaz intuitiva, Armory Crate lo ayuda a personalizar la iluminación y los efectos RGB para dispositivos compatibles y sincronizarlos con Aura Sync para crear un esquema de iluminación unificado en todo su sistema. Además, la herramienta Fan Xpert4 de Armory Crate brinda un control completo sobre ventiladores, bombas de agua y enfriadores todo en uno (AIO).
 
Puede usar Armory Crate para descargar controladores, herramientas y manuales de usuario, y para registrar productos. También aprovecha una fuente de noticias especial que lo conecta con la comunidad global de juegos de ASUS.
*Se requiere Windows 10 u 11 para la funcionalidad completa de Aura Sync dentro de Armory Crate. Para Windows 8 y versiones anteriores, el software independiente Aura Sync está disponible para su descarga gratuita desde el sitio de soporte del producto.
 
AIDA64 EXTREM
El ROG Maximus  Z790  Extreme incluye una suscripción AIDA64 Extreme de un año, una herramienta que proporciona información detallada sobre hardware y software, así como puntos de referencia para medir el rendimiento de todo el sistema o de componentes individuales. AIDA64 Extreme incluye una función de monitoreo y diagnóstico para detectar y prevenir problemas de hardware. Todos los sensores vitales del sistema se pueden rastrear en tiempo real, lo que permite que las lecturas de voltaje, las velocidades del ventilador y la información de temperatura se muestren en el escritorio o se envíen a pantallas dedicadas o a los paneles LCD de los refrigeradores líquidos ROG AIO*.
*Soporte  disponible  para ROG Ryujin II y modelos posteriores. 

Specifications

• CPU
  • Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 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.
• Chipset
  • Intel® Z790 Chipset
• Memory
  • 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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.
• Graphics
  • 1 x HDMI® port**
  • 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort 1.4 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.
• Expansion Slots
  • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors*
  • 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)**
  • Intel® Z790 Chipset
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 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.
• Storage
  • Total supports 5 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
  • Intel® 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
• Ethernet
  • 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
  • ASUS LANGuard
• Wireless & Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
  • Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
  • Bluetooth® v5.3**
  • * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
  • ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
• USB
  • Rear USB (Total 12 ports)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
  • Front USB (Total 9 ports)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 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 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
  • 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"
• Back Panel I/O Ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
  • 1 x HDMI® 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
  • *The rear panel Lime (Line out) port 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.
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
  • 1 x HDMI® 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
  • *The rear panel Lime (Line out) port 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.
• 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 6-pin PCIe Power connector
  • Storage related
  • 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • USB
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® )
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 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 (AAFP)
  • 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 Alternative PCIe Mode switch
  • 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 6-pin PCIe Power connector
  • Storage related
  • 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • USB
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C® )
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 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 (AAFP)
  • 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 Alternative 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-Code
  • - Q-Connector
  • - Q-DIMM
  • - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
  • - Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
  • - M.2 heatsink backplate
  • - M.2 heatsink
  • - Steel 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 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support
  • - Support: up to 60W charging*
  • - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
  • - Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
  • * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe power connector or can only support 27W
  • 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-Code
  • - Q-Connector
  • - Q-DIMM
  • - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
  • - Q-Slot
  • ASUS Thermal Solution
  • - M.2 heatsink backplate
  • - M.2 heatsink
  • - Steel 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 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support
  • - Support: up to 60W charging*
  • - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
  • - Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
  • * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 6-pin PCIe power connector or can only support 27W
• Software Features
  • ROG Exclusive Software
  • - ROG CPU-Z
  • - GameFirst VI
  • - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
  • - Sonic Radar III
  • - DTS® Sound Unbound
  • - BullGuard 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)
  • - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
  • - Power Saving
  • AI Suite 3
  • - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
  • - TPU
  • - DIGI+ Power Control
  • - Turbo app
  • - PC Cleaner
  • MyAsus
  • WinRAR
  • UEFI BIOS
  • AI Overclocking Guide
  • ASUS EZ DIY
  • - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  • - ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  • MemTest86
• BIOS
  • 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
• Manageability
  • WOL by PME, PXE
• Miscellaneous
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi m