ASRock Z790 STEEL LEGEND WIFI Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z790 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - ATX (267996) ASRock Z790 STEEL LEGEND WIFI Gaming Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z790 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - ATX (267996)

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Brand Compatibility: Intel

Product Description

This item is brand-new, factory sealed.

Z790 Steel Legend WiFi

Steel Legend represents the philosophical state of rock-solid durability and irresistible aesthetics. Built around most demanding specs and features, the Steel Legend series aims at daily users and mainstream enthusiasts! Providing a strong array of materials/components to ensure a stable and reliable performance.


Optimized VRM Design

SPS (Smart Power Stage)

Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. Its optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.

16+1+1 Power Phase Design

Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

6 Layer PCB

The 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency, ensures a reliable and long-lasting system while delivering ultimate performance without any compromise.

2oz Copper PCB

2 ounce copper inner-800 layers that provide stable signal traces and power shapes! Delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for overclocking.



DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support

Derived from the built for stable and reliable designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with low-loss materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel XMP/AMD EXPO capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.CPU
- Supports 13th Gen and 12th Gen and next gen Intel CoreTM Processors (LGA1700)
- Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
- Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
- Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)Chipset
- Intel Z790Memory
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB
- Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
Notes:
1DPC 1R Up to 7200+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
2DPC 1R Up to 5600+ MHz (OC), 4000 MHz Natively.
2DPC 2R Up to 4800+ MHz (OC), 3600 MHz Natively.BIOS
- 256Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI supportGraphics
- Intel Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- 1 x eDP 1.4, supports max. resolution up to Full HD 60Hz
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
1Intel UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic AudioLAN
- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
- Dragon RTL8125BG
- Supports Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- Smart Auto Adjust Bandwidth Control
- Visual User Friendly UI
- Visual Network Usage Statistics
- Optimized Default Setting for Game, Browser, and Streaming Modes
- User Customized Priority ControlWireless LAN
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Supports Dual-Band 2x2 with extended 6GHz band support1
- 2 antennas to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
- Supports Bluetooth + High speed class II
- Supports MU-MIMO
1Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz band) will be supported by Microsoft Windows 11. The availability will depend on the different regulation status of each country and region. It will be activated (for supported countries) through Windows Update and software updates once available.
A 6GHz compatible router is required for 6E functionality.Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode1
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode1
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x2 mode1
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)
- Supports AMD CrossFireTM
- 15mu Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)
1If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disksStorage
CPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode1
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode1
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode1
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode1
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode1
- 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
1Supports Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
If M2_2 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
M2_1 and M2_2 cannot be populated simultaneously.RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devicesUSB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 12 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (8 Rear, 4 Front)
- 3 x USB 2.0 (3 Front)
1All USB ports support ESD ProtectionConnector
- 1 x eDP Signal Connector
- 1 x SPI TPM Header
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header1
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers2
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)3
- 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)4
- 5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control) 5
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15mu Gold Audio Connector)
- 1 x ThunderboltTM AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock ThunderboltTM 4 AIC Card)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 3 USB 2.0 ports)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
1Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
2Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
3CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
4CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
5CHA_FAN1-5/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
5CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1-5/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Ports
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
- 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone (Gold Audio Jacks)Software and UEFI
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (A-Tuning)
- ASRock Dragon 2.5G LAN Software
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC1
UEFI

- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock Easy RAID Installer
1These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update and APP Shop.Accessories
- 1 x User Manual
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
- 4 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
- 1 x Graphics Card HolderForm Factor
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- 2oz Copper PCBOS
- Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
1Windows 10 only supports version 21H2 or laterCertifications
- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
- CEC Tier II readyItem Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
16 x 13 x 4

Weight
6 lbs

Warranty Information
3 Years SpecificationPhysical CharacteristicsForm FactorATXWidth12"Depth9.6"I/O ExpansionsPCI Express Standard

• PCI Express 5.0
• PCI Express 4.0
• PCI Express 3.0

Number of PCI Express x16 Slots3Total Number of PCI Express Slots3MemoryMemory TechnologyDDR5 SDRAMNumber of Memory Slots4Memory Speed Supported

• 6800 MHz
• 6000 MHz
• 5600 MHz
• 4800 MHz
• 4400 MHz
• 4000 MHz
• 3600 MHz

Memory Form Factor

• 12th Gen
• 13th Gen

Processor SupportedCoreTotal Processor Supported1Processor SocketSocket LGA-1700Chipset ModelZ790Onboard InterfacesNumber of SATA Interfaces8Total Number of Onboard USB Ports8Number of M.2 Interfaces5Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports3Interfaces/PortsNumber of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports1S/PDIFYesHDMI Version2.1Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports1DisplayPortYesNumber of Thunderbolt 4 Ports1HDMIYesTotal Number of USB Ports10Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports8ThunderboltYesNumber of Network (RJ-45) Ports1I/O ControllerRAID SupportedYesController TypeSerial ATA/600RAID Levels

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