The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is a flagship ATX gaming motherboard designed for elite performance, overclocking, and next-level gaming or content creation. Supporting Intel LGA 1700 processors including 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core CPUs, it offers robust power delivery, ultra-fast DDR5 memory support, multiple high-speed storage options, advanced networking with Wi-Fi 6E, and full AURA Sync RGB customization. Ideal for high-end gaming rigs and professional workstations.
Key Features :
Supports Intel LGA 1700 CPUs: 12th, 13th & 14th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron
Intel Z790 chipset with premium VRM design for overclocking
4 × DDR5 memory slots, up to 192 GB, high-speed support with XMP
Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots for GPUs and expansion
5 × M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe storage
Built-in Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5 Gb Ethernet networking
Premium audio with ROG SupremeFX 7.1 codec and ESS QUAD DAC
USB Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, and multiple high-speed ports
AURA Sync RGB lighting with full BIOS and software control
Advanced cooling features with heatsinks for VRMs and M.2 slots
Full Technical Specifications :
General :
Model: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
Part Number: 90MB1CI0-M0EAY0
Form Factor: ATX
Chipset: Intel Z790
CPU Socket: Intel LGA 1700
Memory :
Slots: 4 × DIMM DDR5
Maximum Capacity: Up to 192 GB
Supported Speeds: DDR5‑4800 and beyond (overclocked up to 7800+ MHz)
Memory Features: Dual-channel, Intel XMP support
Expansion:
PCIe Slots: 2 × PCIe 5.0 ×16 SafeSlots, plus additional PCIe lanes for expansion cards
M.2 Storage: 5 × M.2 NVMe slots
SATA: Multiple SATA 6 Gb/s ports
Networking:
Wi-Fi: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet: Intel 2.5 Gb LAN with ASUS LANGuard
Bluetooth: v5.x
Back Panel I/O Ports / منافذ اللوحة الخلفية:
2 × Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports
6 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 × Type-A + 1 × USB Type-C®)
4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 × Type-A)
1 × HDMI® port
1 × Wi-Fi module
1 × Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 × Gold-plated audio jacks
1 × Optical S/PDIF out port
1 × BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 × Clear CMOS button
Audio:
ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound HD Audio Codec (ALC4082)
ESS ES9218 QUAD DAC, premium capacitors, high SNR output
Cooling & Features:
Heatsinks and thermal design for VRMs and M.2 slots
ASUS AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, Armoury Crate software suite
AURA Sync RGB lighting control
Compatibility:
Intel 12th, 13th & 14th Gen Core CPUs, Pentium Gold, and Celeron
Package Contents Motherboard unit
Wi-Fi antenna set
SATA cables
M.2 screws and standoffs
I/O shield
User manual
