ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI LGA 1700 Mini-ITX Motherboard

ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI

Rules are made to be broken. Smashing the conventions of what a mini-ITX motherboard can do, the ROG Strix Z790-I’s power delivery rivals that of full-scale titans and its stacked thermal array is more than a match for multi-core behemoths. It also expands the boundaries of connectivity, with the innovative ROG Hive, a hybrid audio and USB hub with an added twist - an AI Overclocking button makes tuning so easy, it feels like cheating.


ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE

Throughout its compact frame, the Strix Z790-I teems with engineering tweaks that boost CPU and memory performance and lay a potent foundation for full-size SSDs and graphics cards.


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.


PCIE 5.0

The ROG Strix Z790-I offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support with a unique twist. Both the x16 expansion slot and one of the onboard M.2 slots are Gen 5-ready, but that M.2 slot has additional PCIe 4.0 routing to the chipset.

This allows the user to choose how to prioritize their throughput: if the M.2 slot is in Gen 5 mode, it can scale up to 16 GB/s read and write speeds. If the M.2 slot uses PCIe 4.0, all of the Gen 5 bandwidth is allocated to the expansion slot for unfettered graphics card performance.


POWER ARCHITECTURE

10 + 1 power stages each rated to 105A deliver ample current to drive the most powerful Intel 13th Gen processors through any workload with ease.

CPU
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core^TM Processors and 12th Gen Intel Core^TM, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0^Note2
Note1: Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Note2: Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset
Intel Z790 Chipset

Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR5
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)
OptiMem II
Note: We recommend active airflow to ensure beter memory performance
Note: 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.
Note: Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function

Graphics
1 x HDMI port^Note3
2 x Intel Thunderbolt^TM 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt^TM video outputs^Note4
Note1: Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
Note3: Supports 4K at 60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Note4: VGA resolution support depends on processors or graphic cards resolution.

Expansion Slots
Intel 13th and 12th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supportsx16 or x8/x8 mode)
Note: Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
A resolution support depends on processors or graphic cards resolution.

Storage
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel 13th and 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports
PCIe 5.0 x4 mode// PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) ^Note3
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
(supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports^Note4
Note3: M.2_1 comes from Intel Z790 Chipset when switched to PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
Note4: Install ROG FPS-II Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports^Note4
Note1:AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both NVMe RAID 0/1 and SATA RAID 0/1.
Note4: Install ROG FPS-II Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless and 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
Note: WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries, and function will be ready in Windows 11 or later.

USB
Rear USB (Total 9 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt^TM 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (3 x Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 3 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector supports 1 USB Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
ROG STRIX HIVE (Total 2 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port ( 1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 2.0 port(s) (1 x Type-A)
ROG FPS-II Card (Total 3 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) additional 3 USB 2.0 ports

Audio
ROG High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4050
- Supports: Jack-detection
- High quality 118 dB SNR stereo playback output and 94 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Audio Features
- ROG Hyper-Grounding Technology
- ESS SABRE9260Q DAC
- Silver-plated audio jacks
- Optical S/PDIF out port and USB Type-C port with indepent power solution
Note: All audio functions on ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI are supported through the ROG STRIX HIVE.

Back Panel I/O Ports
2 x Thunderbolt^TM 4 USB Type-C port(s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (3 x Type-A)
(supports ROG STRIX HIVE)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x Clear CMOS button

Internal I/O Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x Aura RGB header(s)
1 x Thermal Sensor header
2 x USB Type-C connectors to Install ROG
FPS-II card
ROG FPS-II card
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Front Panel header
1 x Alternative PCIe Mode switch
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional
3 USB 2.0 ports

Special Features
Extreme Engine Digi+
- 5K Black Metallic Capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- 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)
ROG STRIX HIVE
1 x USB Type-C connects to Motherboard
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 2.0 port(s) (1 x Type-A with BIOS FlashBack^TM)
1 x Headphone jack with Mic in
1 x Mic in jack with Optical S/PDIF out
1 x AI OC button
1 x FlexKey button
1 x BIOS FlashBack^TM button
1 x Volume Control Knob with Mute Button
Q-LED (CPU (red), DRAM (yellow), VGA (white), Boot Device (yellow green))

Software Features
ROG Exclusive Software
- GameFirst VI
- ROG CPU-Z
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual
Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS Sound Unbound
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
- Aura Creator
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- Power Saving
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
AI Suite 3
- Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
- TPU
- DIGI+ VRM
- Turbo app
- PC Cleaner
MyAsus
Norton 360 for Gamers
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey
MemTest86

BIOS
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability
WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x ROG USB2.0 splitter cable
1 x Panel Cable
ROG FPS-II Card
1 x ROG FPS-II Card
ROG STRIX HIVE
1 x ROG STRIX HIVE
1 x USB Type-C power connection cable
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x Thermal pad for M.2
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x Cable ties pack
1 x Rubber Package(s) for M.2
1 x Q-Latch package(s) for M.2
1 x ROG key chain
1 x ROG Strix stickers
1 x ROG Strix thank you card
Installation Media
1 x User guide

Operating System
Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor
Mini-ITX Form Factor

Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
11 x 9 x 5

Weight
4.00 lb

Warranty Information
3 Years