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| 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 |
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| Chipset | Intel Z790 Chipset | |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
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| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
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| 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 110 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 |
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| Others | ||
| Expansion Slots | ||
| PCI | Intel CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) Intel Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot |
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| M.2 Socket | 5 x M.2 |
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| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 |
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| Slots | 4 x DIMM |
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| Supported Memory | 8000+(OC)/7800+(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) Supports DIMM Flex |
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| Maximum Memory | Max. 192GB |
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| Others | ||
| 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 the processors' or graphic cards' resolution. |
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| Others | ||
| Connector & Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
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| 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 (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
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| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| RAID | Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. |
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| Audio | 3 x Audio jacks |
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| Internal I/O Ports | Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMITM 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 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 8-pin PCIe 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 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 |
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| TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) | 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) | |
| Others | 2 x Intel Thunderbolt |
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| Others | ||
| 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-Antenna - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with DRAM Detection - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - Metal 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 20G with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher - 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 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. |
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| Bundled Software | ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - DTS Sound Unbound - 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) - GameFirst - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - Power Saving - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking - TPU - DIGI+ Power Control - Turbo app - PC Cleaner MyAsus USB Wattage Watcher Intel Unison Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS My Hotkey MemTest86 |
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| Warranty Details | ||
| Warranty Details | 3 years |
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| others | ||
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO ATX Motherboard redefines gaming and performance computing with its cutting-edge features and premium design. Built on the powerful Z790 chipset and compatible with Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, this motherboard ensures superior performance for hardcore gamers, overclockers, and professional creators.
With support for up to 192GB of DDR5 memory and overclocking speeds of 8000+ MHz (OC), this motherboard delivers lightning-fast performance and unmatched responsiveness. PCIe 5.0 compatibility guarantees future-proof expansion for the latest graphics cards and NVMe storage solutions, ensuring top-tier speed and efficiency.
Connectivity is taken to the next level with dual Intel Thunderbolt ports, Wi-Fi 7, and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, providing ultra-fast data transfers, seamless online gaming, and robust networking. The onboard HDMI port allows for flexible multi-display setups, catering to content creators and gamers alike.
Enhanced by ASUS AI Overclocking and AI Cooling, the ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO optimizes power delivery and thermal management for peak performance under extreme workloads. The motherboard also features premium SupremeFX audio for immersive sound, along with ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting to customize your build’s aesthetics.
Whether you're pushing the limits of overclocking or crafting a high-end gaming rig, the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO delivers the ultimate blend of power, stability, and connectivity for an unrivaled PC experience.
Get specific details about this product from customers who own it.
| 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 |
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| Chipset | Intel Z790 Chipset | |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) |
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| BIOS | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
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| 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 110 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 |
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| Others | ||
| Expansion Slots | ||
| PCI | Intel CoreTM Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) Intel Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot |
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| M.2 Socket | 5 x M.2 |
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| Others | ||
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR5 |
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| Slots | 4 x DIMM |
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| Supported Memory | 8000+(OC)/7800+(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) Supports DIMM Flex |
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| Maximum Memory | Max. 192GB |
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| Others | ||
| 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 the processors' or graphic cards' resolution. |
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| Others | ||
| Connector & Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
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| 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 (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
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| LAN Port (s) | 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| RAID | Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. |
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| Audio | 3 x Audio jacks |
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| Internal I/O Ports | Back Panel I/O Ports 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMITM 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 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 8-pin PCIe 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 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 |
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| TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) | 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) | |
| Others | 2 x Intel Thunderbolt |
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| Others | ||
| 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-Antenna - Q-Code - Q-Connector - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with DRAM Detection - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink backplate - M.2 heatsink - Metal 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 20G with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher - 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 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. |
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| Bundled Software | ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - DTS Sound Unbound - 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) - GameFirst - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - Power Saving - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking - TPU - DIGI+ Power Control - Turbo app - PC Cleaner MyAsus USB Wattage Watcher Intel Unison Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial) UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS My Hotkey MemTest86 |
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| Warranty Details | ||
| Warranty Details | 3 years |
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| others | ||
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO ATX Motherboard redefines gaming and performance computing with its cutting-edge features and premium design. Built on the powerful Z790 chipset and compatible with Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors, this motherboard ensures superior performance for hardcore gamers, overclockers, and professional creators.
With support for up to 192GB of DDR5 memory and overclocking speeds of 8000+ MHz (OC), this motherboard delivers lightning-fast performance and unmatched responsiveness. PCIe 5.0 compatibility guarantees future-proof expansion for the latest graphics cards and NVMe storage solutions, ensuring top-tier speed and efficiency.
Connectivity is taken to the next level with dual Intel Thunderbolt ports, Wi-Fi 7, and Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, providing ultra-fast data transfers, seamless online gaming, and robust networking. The onboard HDMI port allows for flexible multi-display setups, catering to content creators and gamers alike.
Enhanced by ASUS AI Overclocking and AI Cooling, the ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO optimizes power delivery and thermal management for peak performance under extreme workloads. The motherboard also features premium SupremeFX audio for immersive sound, along with ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting to customize your build’s aesthetics.
Whether you're pushing the limits of overclocking or crafting a high-end gaming rig, the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO delivers the ultimate blend of power, stability, and connectivity for an unrivaled PC experience.
Get specific details about this product from customers who own it.
