ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI Intel Z790 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard, 16 + 1 power stages, DDR5, four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, AI Overclocking and Aura Sync RGB

DIY FRIENDLY

• PCIE^® SLOT Q-RELEASE

  A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot's security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it's time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device.

• M.2 Q-LATCH

  The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an SSD from an M.2 slot. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for a traditional screw.

• CLEAR CMOS BUTTON

  The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected.

  BIOS FLASHBACK™ BUTTON

  BIOS FlashBack™ is a safe and simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed.

• Q-LED

  Four onboard LEDs indicate power status and identify problems with CPU, memory, graphics card, or boot device for quick diagnosis.

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 Strix Z790-H adds PCIe 5.0 support to its arsenal with an x16 expansion slot that's protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards.

Four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots are covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of high-performance SSDs.

Power Design

• POWER ARCHITECTURE

  16 + 1 power stages each rated to 80A deliver ample current to drive the most powerful Intel 13^th Gen processors through any workload with ease.

• ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS

  High-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

• PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS

  ProCool II connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation and lowers electrical impedance.

• SIX-LAYER PCB

  A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

MEMORY

• DDR5 DOMINATION

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

• AEMP II

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

COOLING

• VRM HEATSINK ARRAY

  A robust cooling array leverages two heatsinks connected with a heatpipe, along with airflow channels cut into the aluminum. These features synergize to efficiently dissipate heavy thermal loads with ease.

• M.2 COMBO-SINK

  An M.2 heatsink with a direct-contact heat pipe efficiently transfers thermal energy away from a mounted drive and into the path of chassis airflow, ensuring optimal operating temperatures.

• M.2 BACKPLATE

  An integrated backplate on the mid-board M.2 slot helps ensure that a high-performance PCIe 4.0 drive can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

• M.2 HEATSINKS

  Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

NETWORKING

• WIFI 6E

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

  *WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz WiFi. Learn more about the ASUS WiFi 6E ecosystem.

• Intel 2.5G Ethernet

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

USB 3.2 GEN 2X2

The Strix Z790-H comes loaded with two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^® connectors for speedy data transfers up to 20 Gbps.

SUPREMEFX

ROG SupremeFX is a unique blend of hardware and software technologies that provide superior audio. The Strix Z790-H implementation features the S1220A codec for high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/192 kHz across all channels. Front-panel output is streamed through the integrated Savitech amplifier that can drive high-fidelity acoustics to a wide variety of speakers and headsets.