Gigabyte Z790 D Ultra Durable Intel 1700 Socket Motherboard

GIGABYTE Z790 D (rev. 1.0) ATX Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z790 D (rev. 1.0) is engineered to deliver powerful performance, advanced connectivity, and robust durability for Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen desktop platforms.

Key Features

• CPU Support: Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors (LGA1700)
• Digital VRM: Twin 12+1+1 phases digital VRM solution with low RDS(on) MOSFETs
• Memory: Dual-channel DDR5 with 4 x DIMM slots and XMP 3.0 support
• DDR5 overclocking support up to 7600 (O.C.) and beyond (with supported CPUs)
• Storage:
• 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe and SATA storage devices
• Graphics Outputs: HDMI and DisplayPort
• Networking: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
• Expansion: PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 hardware design
• Audio: Hi-Fi audio with high-end audio capacitors and audio noise guard
• Cooling: Advanced thermal design & M.2 Thermal Guard, Smart Fan 6 with enhanced BIOS fan control UI
• Ease of Use: EZ-Latch for PCIe slot, Q-Flash Plus for BIOS update without CPU/memory/GPU
• Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Unparalleled Digital VRM Performance

• Twin 12+1+1 phases digital PWM design
• Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
• Designed to ensure stable power delivery and performance

High-Speed DDR5 Memory Support

• Supports dual-channel DDR5 memory
• 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets, up to 256 GB total (64 GB per DIMM)
• Supports:
• 14th & 13th Gen Intel Core i9/i7: DDR5 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s
• 13th Gen Intel Core i5/i3 & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron: DDR5 4800 / 4400 MT/s
• Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 (non-ECC mode) and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16
• Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Next-Generation Storage

• 1 x M.2 (CPU, Socket 3, M key, 22110/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) – M2A_CPU
• 1 x M.2 (Chipset, Socket 3, M key, 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) – M2P_SB
• 1 x M.2 (Chipset, Socket 3, M key, 2280, SATA & PCIe 4.0 x4/x2) – M2M_SB
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• RAID 0/1/5/10 support for NVMe SSD and SATA storage devices
• M.2 Thermal Guard to help maintain SSD performance

Advanced Thermal Design & Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 Features:

• Support for PWM/DC fans and water cooling pumps
• High current support: up to 24W per fan header (12V x 2A) with over-current protection
• Multiple temperature and fan speed control points for precise fan curves
• Dual curve modes:
• Slope mode: linear fan speed curve
• Stair mode: constant fan speed within temperature intervals
• Fan Stop: fans can stop completely below a user-defined temperature

Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI Enhancements:

• Expanded fan curve control points (from 5 to 7)
• Larger, clearer fan speed graph
• Slope/Stair dual graph mode switching
• Manual input for advanced fan speed tuning
• EZ Tuning: set 4 rough temperature/fan points and auto-generate curve
• Fan Curve Profile: save profile in BIOS ROM, retained after BIOS updates

PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, PCIEX16)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot running at x4 (from chipset, PCIEX4)
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)

Designed to work with PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 devices for superior bandwidth and performance.

Fast Networking

• Realtek 2.5GbE LAN (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps)
• Designed to reduce lag and enhance responsiveness

Hi-Fi Audio Design

• High-end audio capacitors for high-resolution, high-fidelity sound
• Audio noise guard isolates sensitive analog audio components at PCB level
• Realtek Audio CODEC
• High Definition Audio
• 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel support (for 7.1-channel, use audio software settings)
• Support for S/PDIF Out

Easy-Friendly Design & Q-Flash Plus

EZ-Latch

• PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with quick-release design
• Easily unlock and remove graphics cards

Q-Flash Plus (BIOS Update Without CPU/Memory/GPU)

1. Plug 24-pin and 8-pin power cables into the motherboard.
2. Download the motherboard BIOS file, rename to gigabyte.bin, save to a FAT32 USB drive, and insert into the Q-FLASH PLUS USB port.
3. Press the Q-FLASH PLUS button to start automatic BIOS update.

Redesigned UC BIOS

• Intuitive UI/UX with an aesthetically refined interface
• Quick Access: 9 customizable option slots in Easy Mode
• Exclusive BIOS settings optimized based on cooling configuration

Extended Connectivity

Onboard Graphics

• 1 x HDMI port – max resolution 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz
• 1 x DisplayPort – max resolution 4096x2304 @ 60 Hz
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics support (when using supported CPUs)

USB Ports

Chipset:

• 1 x USB Type-C (back panel) – USB 3.2 Gen 2
• 1 x USB Type-C (internal header) – USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red, back panel)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (4 x back panel, 2 x internal header)
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 (back panel)

Chipset + USB 2.0 Hub:

• 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 (internal headers)

(USB configuration listed as provided.)

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
• 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
• 1 x CPU fan header
• 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
• 3 x system fan headers
• 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
• 2 x addressable LED strip headers
• 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
• 1 x front panel header
• 1 x front panel audio header
• 1 x S/PDIF Out header
• 1 x USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
• 2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
• 1 x Trusted Platform Module header
• 1 x reset button
• 1 x Q-Flash Plus button
• 1 x reset jumper
• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel Connectors

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
• 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x RJ-45 (2.5GbE LAN)
• 3 x audio jacks

Hardware Monitoring & BIOS

• iTE I/O Controller chip
• Voltage, temperature, and fan speed detection
• Water cooling flow rate detection
• Fan fail warning and fan speed control
• 1 x 256 Mbit flash
• AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed)
• PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Software & Unique Features

• Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
• Support for Q-Flash & Q-Flash Plus
• Support for Smart Backup
• Bundled software:
• Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
• LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System Support

• Windows 11 64-bit
• Windows 10 64-bit

Technical Specifications (Summary)

Durable Performance

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable design uses selected components and engineering from the inside out to provide solid performance and a stable, long-lasting platform for gaming, creation, or everyday computing.