Learn more about ASUS STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI

Model

Brand

ASUS

Series

ROG

Model

STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI

Part Number

90MB1CM0-M0AAY0

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1700

CPU Type

Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset

Intel Z790

Memory

Number of Memory Slots

2x288pin (DDR5)

Memory Standard

2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR5 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
* 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.

Maximum Memory Supported

256GB

Channel Supported

Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 5.0 x16

Intel® 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supportsx16 or x8/x8 mode)
* 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.

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

2 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

Intel® 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode// PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports****
*** M.2_1 comes from Intel® Z790 Chipset when switched to PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
**** Install ROG FPS-II Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC4050

Audio Channels

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 & USB Type-C port with indepent power solution
*** All audio functions on ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI are supported through the ROG STRIX HIVE.

Onboard LAN

Max LAN Speed

1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard // TUF LANGuard

Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth v5.3

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

2 x Thunderbolt 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

Onboard 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

Other 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)

Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)

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

Physical Spec

Form Factor

Mini ITX

Dimensions (W x L)

6.7" x 6.7"

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11

Supported

Features

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)
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 button
1 x Volume Control Knob with Mute Button
Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])

Packaging

Package Contents

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
Documentation
1 x User guide