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Series

AORUS7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00520901.htmlRead 15 October 2026LDLC: AORUS motherboard. AORUS is the GIGABYTE line name in the product name.

AORUS1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual cover: Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Z890 A ELITE WIFI7). AORUS is the GIGABYTE brand line in the name.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

Z790 AORUS ELITE AX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual cover: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX.

Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, Z890 A ELITE WIFI71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manual cover and the regulatory table list Z890 A ELITE WIFI7 for the board, with rev. 1.0 and rev. 1.1. Z890 A ELITE WF7 ICE is the separate white ICE model.

GTIN / EAN

4719331849467, 8895230340025Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/v9byrya49/Gigabyte-Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-DDR5-ATX-LGA1700Read 15 October 2026BuildCores: UPC 889523034002 and EAN 4719331849467 for the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX. Retailers in Cyprus and Spain list the same EAN.

47193318645077Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026Shopro.lt lists EAN 4719331864507 for model Z890 A ELITE WIFI7.8Retailer pageox.ee/est/product/3151985Read 14 October 2026OX.ee lists EAN 4719331864507 for product code Z890 A ELITE WIFI7. The same shop lists other EANs for the PLUS and ICE models.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026On 2026-10-15 Geizhals shows 33 offers.6Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026MaxMyBuild shows the board in stock at Newegg for 189.99 USD on 2026-10-15.

Available10Retailer pagemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Lists the board as in stock at Amazon and Newegg on 2026-10-14.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 23 October 2026HWCooling's review of the Z890 Aorus Elite WiFi7 names the Z790 Aorus Elite AX as the previous generation and as its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI710Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 23 October 2026HWCooling's review of the Z890 Aorus Elite WiFi7 names the Z790 Aorus Elite AX as the previous generation and as its predecessor.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$289.996Press articlewccftech.com/intel-z890-motherboards-available-pre-order-prices-starting-199-us-asus-asrock-gigabyte-msi/ampRead 14 October 2026Article of 2024-10-10 reports a Newegg listing of $289.99 for the Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite WiFi 7. It is a pre-order listing before the launch, excl. sales tax, from a retailer and not a statement by GIGABYTE.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ProArt is Creator. It is not assigned from price or features. Maker lines that are not gaming, creator or workstation lines, such as ASUS PRIME, MSI PRO and ASRock Pro, are mainstream.

Gaming7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00520901.htmlRead 15 October 2026LDLC calls it a Gigabyte AORUS gaming motherboard.

Gaming9Retailer pagecomputerassistance.co.uk/product/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-ice-intel-1851-socket-motherboard-atx-4x-ddr5-slots-4x-m-2-sockets-fitted-i-o-shield-2-5gbe-lan-wi-fi-7-1x-displayport-1x-usb-c-usb4Read 14 October 2026This listing is for the white ICE model. It reproduces GIGABYTE's shared AORUS product text, which says AORUS gaming motherboards boost DDR5 memory performance. The standard model's own listing was not readable.

Board revisioniThe maker's revision name, e.g. rev. 1.1, for variant rows of revisions that keep the board's name and model number. Leave it out when the maker names no revision.

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Platform

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CPU socketiSocket name without spaces, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851.

LGA17001Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026

LGA18511Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026

ChipsetiChipset with its brand and without the word chipset, e.g. AMD B850, AMD X870E or Intel Z890. Same form as desktop PCs and as compatible chipsets on CPUs.

Intel Z7901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Intel Z8901Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Supported processorsiProcessor series the maker lists for the board, one item per series in the chip maker's name. BIOS updates can add series later.

Intel Core (14th Gen), Intel Core (13th Gen), Intel Core (12th Gen), Intel Pentium Gold, Intel Celeron1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron on LGA1700. The 14th Gen is from Geizhals and Tech4Gamers, which list it for the current BIOS. The manual refers to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU list. Read on 2026-10-15.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals CPU compatibility: Celeron G6000, Pentium Gold G7000, Core i-12000, i-13000 and i-14000.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key specifications table: Intel 14th, 13th and 12th Gen.

Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Intel Core Ultra Processors on LGA1851. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Retail listings name Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). Read on 2026-10-14.

CPU overclockingiThe board allows multiplier overclocking of an unlocked CPU. Memory overclocking alone does not count.

Yes4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/12/17/z790-aorus-elite-ax-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review (2022-12-17): the board overclocked an i9-13900K from the BIOS to 5.6 GHz on the P-cores and 4.3 GHz on the E-cores at 1.38 V.

Yes11Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/237777/intel-z890-chipset/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel's Z890 chipset page lists Supports Overclocking: IA, BCLK, Memory. This is the chip maker's page, not the board maker's.

Board

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Form factoriThe maker's stated board standard. Other covers sizes such as XL-ATX or Mini-DTX.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm.

ATX1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Board dimensionsiSize of the board itself. Height runs along the rear I/O edge, as the board stands in a tower case. ATX is 244 mm wide and 305 mm high. Micro ATX is 244 mm high and up to 244 mm wide. A size with a cover that reaches past the board, as NZXT prints, is not used when the maker also states the board size.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm, stored as 244 mm wide and 305 mm high.

Width244Height305mm(9.6 × 12 in)1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: ATX form factor, 30.5cm x 24.4cm.

PCB layersiCopper layers in the circuit board as published.

63Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review: the 6-layered and 2x copper PCB.

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Back-connect designiPower, fan and front-panel connectors sit on the back of the board to hide the cables, e.g. ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero or GIGABYTE Stealth. It needs a case made for it.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-8 connector layout shows the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 1-1 and 2-8 layouts show the usual front-side connectors. The board is not a back-connect design.

RGB lighting on the boardiLEDs on the board itself. Headers for external lighting are counted under Internal connectors. True only when the maker's spec or feature list names lighting on the board. A single small LED that a reviewer sees does not count.

Yes2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals lighting: RGB, 1 zone (chipset heatsink). Tech4Gamers and Profesional Review see the same RGB Fusion 2.0 zone under the chipset cover. GIGABYTE's manual names no lighting.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review: subtle RGB lighting under the chipset cover.

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Power delivery

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Power stage layoutiAs the maker publishes it, e.g. 18+2+2. The first number is the CPU core (Vcore) rail. Makers group the other rails differently, so compare the first number. Doubled or teamed stages are written as the maker prints them, such as MSI's 12+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's count of real phases goes in the source note.

16+1+22Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals reads 16+1+1 from the board (17 virtual CPU phases, 9 real phases). GIGABYTE's text, which LDLC and Tech4Gamers copy, is Twin 16+1+2 (8+8 parallel).7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00520901.htmlRead 15 October 2026LDLC text: VRM 16+1+2 phases (8+8 parallel).

16+1+2+14Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026VRM of 16 phases for VccCore, 1 for VccGT, 2 for VccSA and 1 extra phase. This matches the maker's 16+1+2+1.7Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026Copy of the maker's key features: Digital 16+1+2+1 Phases 80A SPS VRM with Tantalum Polymer Capacitor. Some retailer titles say 16+1+2 phases. The first number is the same.

CPU core (Vcore) power stagesiPower stages on the Vcore rail. Makers call them phases or power stages. A doubled design has more stages than controller phases. Use the first number of the maker's layout, such as 14 for MSI's 14+2+1 Duet Rail. A review's different count goes in the source note.

162Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals: 16 x 70 A FDMF5062 smart power stages for Vcore, 1 x 60 A NCP303160 for GT.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review: 16 phases in parallel for Vcore using Infineon TDA21472 70 A power stages. Profesional Review and Geizhals read onsemi 5062 stages, so the stage maker is not stored.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/12/17/z790-aorus-elite-ax-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review: 16 phases for Vcore, 1 for VccGT and 2 for VccAUX, with 18 onsemi 5062 MOSFETs rated 70 A and 1 NCP302155 rated 60 A.

163Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026The VRM is 16 chokes in 8+8 parallel phases for the CPU with 80A SPS stages.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 202616 Vcore stages from Renesas ISL99380 80A MOSFETs.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 202619-phase VRM with 16 phases for Vcore.

Vcore power stage ratingiCurrent rating of each Vcore power stage. Only a figure the maker or a copy of the maker's text states. A review's reading of the chip markings is not enough.

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80A3Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026The Vcore stages are 80A SPS stages.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 202616 + 2 Renesas ISL99380 of 80A, plus 2 ON Semiconductor NCP81526C of 40A.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Heatsink mainly covers Renesas ISL99380 ICs, up to 80 A per phase.7Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026The same key feature line says 80A SPS.

VRM controlleriPWM controller chip with maker, e.g. MPS MP2857. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the part number without the date code in the chip marking.

onsemi NCP81530R2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals: PWM controller NCP81530R (max 10 phases). Profesional Review names the same chip.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/12/17/z790-aorus-elite-ax-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review: the controller is an onsemi NCP81530R.

Renesas RAA2291304Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026Renesas RAA229130 controller. The maker and other reviews name no controller. Single review.

CPU power connectorsiEPS 12 V connectors for the CPU as pin counts, e.g. 8+8 pin, 8+4 pin or 8 pin.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors.

8+8 pin1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors and the 24-pin ATX connector. No other power connector is listed.

Extra slot power connectoriA PCIe or other power connector on the board that feeds the expansion slots. The 24-pin and CPU connectors do not count. A connector the maker ties only to a front USB-C header does not count.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026The section 2-2 internal connector list has no extra slot power connector.

Memory

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Memory type

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Memory slotsiDIMM slots on the board.

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max memoryiMaximum total capacity the maker states for the board. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value.

256GB2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals: 4 DDR5 DIMM slots, max. 256 GB UDIMM non-ECC. BuildCores and MaxMyBuild also say 256 GB. The launch manual says 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM), LDLC says 192 GB (48 GB per DIMM) and a later manual for the white ICE model says 256 GB. BIOS updates raised the limit.5Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Motherboard/v9byrya49/Gigabyte-Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-DDR5-ATX-LGA1700Read 15 October 2026BuildCores: max memory 256 GB.6Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-axRead 15 October 2026MaxMyBuild: max capacity 256 GB.

256GB1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Max memory speed (overclocked)iHighest overclocked speed the maker lists for one module per channel, with the newest CPU family the board is sold for, e.g. Ryzen 9000 or Core Ultra 200S. Ryzen 8000 values are never used. The source note names the family and the other module setups. It is not the CPU's official speed. A JEDEC-only list such as 5600/4800 is not this value. When the maker lists a manual overclock and a memory profile speed, the higher one is stored. The maker's product page wins over an older manual, since a BIOS update can raise the value. A table that names the CPU family wins over a headline speed that names none.

7,600MT/s2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals: max. DDR5-7600 OC. LDLC (GIGABYTE text) and Tech4Gamers say DDR5 7600 MHz (OC) too, with a BIOS update. CPU defaults are 5600 MT/s for 13th and 14th Gen i9 and i7. The speed is not tied to a CPU family in these sources.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Key specifications table: DDR5 up to 7600 MHz+ (OC). The review says it works with a BIOS update.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00520901.htmlRead 15 October 2026LDLC text: support for DDR5 7600 MHz memory (OC).8Reviewtheoverclocker.comRead 15 October 2026The Overclocker says the board officially supports DDR5 7600 at its price.

9,200MT/s2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026Copy of the maker's specification table: support for DDR5 9200(O.C) / 9066 / 8933 / 8800 and lower speeds down to 5600MT/s. Profesional Review gives 9200 MHz as the maximum for the board. The list names no module setup per speed. The board takes Core Ultra (Series 2), its only CPU family. The manual (Rev. 1004) lists only 6400/5600 MT/s, and retailer titles say up to 8800MHz (OC).4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026Supports up to 9200 MHz with XMP 3.0. The Z890 AORUS MASTER reaches 9500 MHz.

ECC memoryiThe board runs unbuffered ECC modules with ECC active. A board that runs ECC modules in non-ECC mode does not count. DDR5 on-die ECC does not count. A maker list of ECC and non-ECC unbuffered memory with no non-ECC mode qualifier counts as true, as on ASUS and ASRock AM5 boards. A note that ECC mode depends on the CPU, as ASUS writes for AM4 boards, still counts as true.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for ECC unbuffered DIMM (operate in non-ECC mode) and for non-ECC unbuffered DIMM.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for ECC unbuffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 modules that operate in non-ECC mode.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same table: support for ECC unbuffered DIMM modules that operate in non-ECC mode.

CUDIMM supportiThe board runs clocked unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) with the clock driver active. Clock driver bypass mode only does not count. A plain "Supports CUDIMM" with no bypass limit, as ASRock and ASUS write it, counts as true.

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Yes2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/p2/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026The memory block of the copied specification table says Support CUDIMM memory module and states no bypass mode limit. The manual (Rev. 1004) does not list it.

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots. Storage M.2 slots are listed under Storage. The M.2 slot of a pre-installed Wi-Fi module is not listed. A full-length slot wired for x4 is PCIe x16 with 4 lanes.

AGIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	1
PCIe x16	4	3	Chipset	1

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: CPU PCIEX16 supports PCIe 5.0 and runs at x16. Chipset PCIEX4_1 is an x16 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 at x4, and PCIEX4_2 is an x16 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 at x4.

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

Physical slot	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Connected to	Count
PCIe x16	16	5	CPU	1
PCIe x16	4	4	Chipset	2

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: PCIEX16 is from the CPU, PCIe 5.0 running at x16, and takes only a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2 are x16-length slots on the chipset, PCIe 4.0 running at x4. The M2_WIFI socket for the Wi-Fi module is not stored. Profesional Review says none of the slots share lanes.

Full-length PCIe slotsiCounts full-length slots, whatever their lane count.

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Fastest PCIe x16 slot generationiHighest PCIe generation of a full-length slot. This is normally the graphics card slot.

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Storage

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M.2 storage slotsiOne row per M key storage slot on the board, front or back. Slots on an included add-in card are not listed. Values are with the CPU family that gives the board its full connectivity. A slot listed for 25110 counts as M.2 22110. A slot listed for 2260 counts as M.2 2280.

AGIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink	Shares lanes with
M2A_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2P_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2Q_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes	Not available
M2M_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes	SATA3 2 and SATA3 3 are unavailable when a PCIe SSD is in M2M_SB

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: M2A_CPU on the CPU, M2P_SB and M2Q_SB on the chipset, each PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 for 22110/2280 SSDs. M2M_SB on the chipset takes PCIe 4.0 x4 or SATA SSDs. The 2-8 table: a PCIe SSD in M2M_SB turns off SATA3 2 and SATA3 3. Only M2M_SB takes M.2 SATA SSDs. The heatsinks are from Tech4Gamers and Geizhals.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals: 3 M.2 M-key PCIe 4.0 x4 (22110/2280) and 1 M.2 M-key PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA (22110/2280). 4 passive M.2 heatsinks.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review: a thicker silver M.2 thermal guard on the top slot, which is the only slot wired to the CPU, and a single low-profile cover over the other three.

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

Slot	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Connected to	Longest drive	Takes SATA drives	Heatsink
M2A_CPU	5	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2B_CPU	4	4	CPU	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2Q_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	No	Yes
M2M_SB	4	4	Chipset	M.2 22110	Yes	Yes

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8. M2A_CPU takes type 25110/22110/2580/2280 and runs PCIe 5.0 x4/x2. M2B_CPU takes 22110/2280 and runs PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 from the CPU. M2Q_SB takes 25110/22110/2580/2280 at PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 on the chipset. M2M_SB takes 22110/2280, SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 on the chipset. 22110 is stored for all four. The table in 2-8 marks M.2 SATA SSDs as supported on M2M_SB only. Heatsinks: the steps in 2-8 remove a motherboard heatsink for M2A_CPU and one heatsink with M.2 EZ-Latch Click that covers M2Q_SB, M2B_CPU and M2M_SB. MaxMyBuild lists heatsinks on all slots.

M.2 slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

4=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots

0=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom M.2 storage slots

SATA portsiSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the board. SlimSAS connectors and M.2 slots that take SATA drives do not count.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors for Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (the DDR4 AX model has 4).

41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 4 to 7).

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Rear portsiPhysical connectors on the rear I/O panel. Wi-Fi antenna connectors and buttons are not ports. 3.5 mm audio counts analog jacks of any role. A video input, such as the DisplayPort In of a Thunderbolt board, is Other.

AGIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 1.2	1	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2 back panel: 1 USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 2 SMA antenna connectors, 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 DisplayPort, 1 RJ-45, 1 optical S/PDIF out, 2 audio jacks. The 3 Gen 1 ports are Type-A per Profesional Review. HDMI is stored as 2.1 from Geizhals, see that source. DisplayPort 1.2 is from the onboard graphics text. USB 2.0 is stored as 0.48 Gbps.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals external ports: 1 DisplayPort 1.2, 1 HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1 USB-C 20 Gb/s, 2 USB-A 10 Gb/s, 3 USB-A 5 Gb/s, 4 USB-A 2.0, 1 S/PDIF out, 2 audio jacks, 1 RJ-45 2.5G. The launch manual says HDMI 2.0 and the manual of the white ICE model says HDMI 2.1.

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

Type	Version	Count	Max link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available
DisplayPort	DisplayPort 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-6 back panel list: 1 Intel Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB4 Type-C, also USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 compatible, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video out), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0/1.1, 1 DisplayPort (support for DisplayPort 2.1 and HDCP 2.3), 1 RJ-45 up to 2.5 Gbps, 1 optical S/PDIF out and 2 audio jacks. The three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are not named Type-A in the manual. The only Type-C on the panel is the Thunderbolt port, so they are stored as Type-A. Profesional Review and HWCooling list them as Type-A. Thunderbolt is stored as 40 Gbps. The Q-Flash Plus button and two antenna connectors are not ports. The front HDMI is the internal F_HDMI header.

Rear USB ports

10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Rear USB-C portsiIncludes Thunderbolt and USB4 ports.

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Fastest rear USB port

20Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

40Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt on the rear panel. A header for an add-in card does not count.

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Internal connectors

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Internal USB headersiHeaders for front-panel USB ports. The header count may be left out when the maker states only the front ports served.

AGIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 USB Type-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (2 ports) and 2 USB 2.0/1.1 headers (4 ports).2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals: 1 USB 3.1 Key-A header (10 Gb/s, 1 USB-C), 1 USB 3.0 20-pin header (5 Gb/s, 2 USB-A) and 2 USB 2.0 9-pin headers (4 USB-A).

BGIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

Header	Max data rate (Gbps)	Headers	Front ports served
USB-C header	10	1	1
USB 3 header (19-pin)	5	1	2
USB 2.0 header (9-pin)	0.48	2	4

Source1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: FU3C_10G (USB Type-C header, USB 3.2 Gen 2, one port), FU3A_5G (USB 3.2 Gen 1, two ports) and FUSB_1 and FUSB_2 (USB 2.0, two ports each).

Front USB-C header speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Internal USB headers

Fan headersiAll fan and pump headers on the board, including CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump and chassis fan headers. Combination connectors that carry fan power together with other lines, such as MSI EZ Conn, do not count. A header that drives several fans, such as GIGABYTE 3_FANS, counts once. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 CPU fan header, 1 CPU fan/water cooling pump header, 3 system fan headers and 1 system fan/water cooling pump header.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/pump, 3 fans and 1 fan/pump header.

61Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: CPU_FAN, CPU_OPT (CPU fan/pump), SYS_FAN1 to SYS_FAN3 and FAN4_PUMP (system fan/pump) are six fan headers.

ARGB headersi3-pin 5 V addressable RGB headers. Combination connectors do not count. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x addressable LED strip headers (D_LED1, D_LED2, 5 V).

31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers (ARGB_V2_1 to ARGB_V2_3).

RGB headersi4-pin 12 V RGB headers. Headers on a hub that ships with the board and plugs into it, such as MSI's EZ CONTROL HUB, count. The source note splits board and hub.

21Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: 2 x RGB LED strip headers (LED_C1, LED_C2, 12 V).

11Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 1 x RGB LED strip header (LED_C, 12 V).

Networking

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Ethernet controllersiOne item per Ethernet chip, as maker plus chip family without suffix letters, e.g. Realtek RTL8126 or Realtek RTL8125. Suffixes and revisions go in the source note. Leave it empty when no maker document or review names the chip. A Killer chip is written with Intel as its maker, such as Intel Killer E3100G.

Realtek RTL81251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip. The chip family is from Tech4Gamers and Profesional Review (RTL8125B or RTL8125BG).3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review: Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5GbE chip.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/12/17/z790-aorus-elite-ax-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review: 2.5 Gbps LAN with a Realtek RTL8125B.

Realtek RTL81254Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026Realtek RTL8125, 2.5 GbE.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Realtek RTL8125, 2.5 GbE.

Ethernet ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speediFastest Ethernet port.

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wi-Fi includediA Wi-Fi module comes installed. A board sold with and without Wi-Fi is two products.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, WIFI a/b/g/n/ac/ax on 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, 11ax 160 MHz and up to 2.4 Gbps.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 wireless module and the appendix table: a module is installed on every revision listed.

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax and be (Wi-Fi 7).

Wi-Fi bandsiBands the installed module supports.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands. The 6 GHz band depends on country regulations.

Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel the installed module supports, e.g. 320 or 160. It follows the Wi-Fi module, so a board revision can change it.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: support for the 11ax 160 MHz wireless standard.

160MHz1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: support for 11be 160MHz, for both module options.

Wi-Fi moduleiChip as published. A board revision can change the chip. One name: the maker's when published, otherwise the one name a review uses. No parentheses. Other names go in the source note. Use the chip's part number with its maker when any source gives it, such as Qualcomm QCNCM865 for a module also written NCM865. A platform name such as FastConnect 7800 is used only when no part number is published.

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MediaTek MT79251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the appendix table: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (module MT7925B22M) on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.1. Profesional Review and HWCooling name the MediaTek chip on the tested boards. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026MediaTek MT7925 on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek RTL8922AE on rev. 1.1, with Bluetooth 5.4.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026MediaTek MT7925, Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.

BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio on the Wi-Fi module.

5.31Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: Bluetooth 5.3. GIGABYTE's later manuals for sibling white models list the same for both PCB revisions.

5.41Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Bluetooth 5.4 for both module options.

Audio

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Audio codeciMaker and model, e.g. Realtek ALC4080. A board revision can change the codec.

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Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC, with no revision split in this manual.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220, 7.1 channels, with a metal shield and WIMA capacitors.5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 (7.1).

DAC chipiA separate DAC chip next to the codec, e.g. ESS ES9219. Maker plus part number as the maker writes it, with suffix letters, e.g. ESS ES9219Q. A marketing name that stands for a part number is written as the part number, so ESS SABRE9219 is ESS ES9219 and the maker wording goes in the source note. Leave it empty on boards with only a codec.

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Features

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BIOS flashbackiA button that updates the BIOS from a USB drive without a CPU or memory installed. Maker names include BIOS FlashBack, Flash BIOS Button and Q-Flash Plus.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Q-Flash Plus button on the board (section 2-7) with a dedicated USB port on the rear panel.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Q-Flash Plus button on the board and a red Q-Flash Plus USB port on the back panel (sections 2-6 and 2-7). It updates the BIOS with the system off.

Clear CMOS button (rear)iA button on the rear panel that resets the BIOS settings. A jumper or header does not count. A board whose only clear CMOS button sits on the board itself is false.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: CLR_SW is a Clear CMOS button on the board. The rear panel list has no button.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The back panel list has no button. A retailer data feed on OX.ee lists a Clear CMOS button, which the manual does not support.

POST code displayiA two-digit display that shows boot codes, e.g. ASUS Q-Code or ASRock Dr. Debug. Single status LEDs do not count. Taken from the maker's spec or manual only. A review spec table is not enough.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). No two-digit display. Tech4Gamers also says there is no debug LED.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows DB_PORT with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2), which list two-character codes such as D2 and DB. Section 2-7 also lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT).5Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-in-test-with-core-ultra-9-285k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: POST display yes.

Power button on the boardiA power or start button on the board itself, for use outside a case. A button with another label counts when the maker says it can turn the PC on, such as GIGABYTE's quick button labelled RESET. A button on the rear I/O panel counts. A button on a module that ships fitted to the board, such as MSI's EZ BRIDGE, counts.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-7: the RST_SW reset button lets users quickly turn on or off the computer in an open-case environment.2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals buttons: internal Clear CMOS, power, reset and Q-Flash Plus buttons.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-7: power and reset quick buttons on the board.

Dual BIOSiTwo BIOS chips, so the board can start from the second chip after a failed update. Two flash chips alone do not count.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: BIOS is 1 x 256 Mbit flash. Dual BIOS is not stated.

Pre-installed I/O shieldiThe rear I/O shield is fixed to the board.

Yes2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals features: I/O shield integrated.

Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026The box contents list in section 1-3 has no loose I/O shield. Noticias3D and Profesional Review describe the perforated rear panel and a metal cover over the port area as part of the board.3Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026The review describes perforated rear panels that help cool the VRM.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026A metal extension covers the rear port area. The small AORUS logo is lit.

Tool-free featuresiM.2 latch holds a drive without a screw. M.2 heatsink comes off without a tool. PCIe slot release is a button or lever that frees the graphics card. Push-on antenna connector fits the Wi-Fi antenna without screwing.

Tool-free M.2 latch, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus clip, section 2-8. The PCIe release lever is from Tech4Gamers (EZ-Latch on the PCIe slot) and Profesional Review (extended release tabs). The manual says the M.2 heatsink is held by screws, and the Wi-Fi antenna uses SMA screw connectors.3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Review: EZ-Latch on the PCIe slot (extended locker) and EZ-Latch on the M.2 ports.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/12/17/z790-aorus-elite-ax-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review: the PCIe 5.0 slot has extended release tabs. The M.2 SSD anchor is the EZ-Latch type.

Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 drive clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless M.2 heatsink) in section 2-8. The PCIe EZ-Latch Plus button and the WIFI EZ-Plug antenna connection are from Profesional Review, Noticias3D and the maker's key features copied by Shopro. The manual itself lists antenna connectors (2T2R).3Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3812/z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-review-placa-base-competente-precio-comedido.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page 1: EZ-Latch tool-free fixing for the M.2 drive and heatsink, the PCIe slot and the EZ-Plug Wi-Fi antenna connection.4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026PCIe EZ-Latch Plus release with a button beside the slot, EZ-Latch Click M.2 heatsinks, EZ-Latch Plus M.2 clips and an EZ-Latch Wi-Fi antenna connection.7Retailer pageshopro.lt/gigabyte-z890-a-elite-wifi7-enRead 14 October 2026Key features: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus design, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus, M.2 EZ-Latch Click heatsinks and 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 with WIFI EZ-Plug design.

Measured

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VRM temperature under CPU loadiHighest VRM temperature a reviewer measured during a sustained all-core CPU stress test at stock settings. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. The reviewer's probe reading when given, otherwise the board sensor. The sensor and the CPU package power during the test go in the source note.

66°C4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/12/17/z790-aorus-elite-ax-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Profesional Review test of the VRM at stock under a CPU stress test: Core i9-13900K, Corsair H150i ELITE LCD, open bench, BIOS F3g, PL2 unlimited so the CPU drew up to 300 W. The HWiNFO VRM sensor read 66 C. A FLIR One camera read 59 C on the outside of the VRM and 28 C at idle. The ambient temperature and test duration are not stated. The review lists the Z790 AORUS MASTER in its test bench table, which looks like a copy error. Tech4Gamers measured about 48 C with a thermal camera on an i7-12700K at about 170 W (Cinebench R23, 30 minutes, ambient 30 C). That figure is not stored.

56°C4Reviewprofesionalreview.comRead 14 October 2026Core Ultra 9 285K at stock settings (PL1=PL2=250 W, CPU average 231 W), Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD cooler, CPU stress test. HWiNFO board VRM sensor read 56 C at full stock load, a FLIR One thermal camera read 67 C on the outside of the VRM. The sensor reading is stored, since the camera sees the heatsink surface. Stress test tool, duration and ambient temperature are not stated. With unlocked power limits and 330 W the MOSFETs stayed under 74 C.

Power draw idleiWhole test system at the wall at idle, measured by a reviewer. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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Power draw CPU stressiWhole test system at the wall at the peak of a CPU stress test, measured by a reviewer. The graphics card is not loaded. Compare only results from the same reviewer and CPU. A chart of CPU and board power without a wall meter does not count.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them.

1 x Wi-Fi antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector, M.2 SSD screws, Paper leaflet3Reviewtech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboardRead 15 October 2026Accessories: 1 motherboard, 1 Wi-Fi antenna, 2 SATA cables, 1 front panel G Connector, 1 paper leaflet. No user manual. Profesional Review adds SSD installation screws.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2022/12/17/z790-aorus-elite-ax-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Package: board, external Wi-Fi antenna, 2 SATA 6 Gbps cables, SSD installation screws and F-panel adapter.

User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector, 1 x M.2 thermal pad, 3 packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package. It covers the ICE and the standard model.

Links

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Product page

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1x9Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-1xRead 15 October 2026The GIGABYTE page for rev. 1.x. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and no value comes from it.

www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI712Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7Read 14 October 2026The link appears in web search results for this model. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.

Spec sheet

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www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7/sp13Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z890-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7/spRead 14 October 2026Specification tab of the same page. Not read for the same reason.

Manual

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_z790_aorus_elite_ax.pdfRead 15 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1001 (2022) for Z790 AORUS ELITE AX, Z790 AORUS ELITE and the two DDR4 models, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. gigabyte.com blocks agents. Features marked for the DDR5 models with an AX are the ones used. Newer manual revisions were not readable for the black board.

www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_z890_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1004 for Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 and the ICE model, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. The maker's own manual page was not readable.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years2Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-a2819887.htmlRead 15 October 2026Geizhals warranty field: 3 years, German and Austrian listing.

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