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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO - motherboard - ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790

P307481P | 90MB1F90-M0EAY0

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  • ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO
  • Motherboard
  • ATX
  • LGA1700 Socket
  • Z790 Chipset
  • USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
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Product information

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO - Motherboard - ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790 Chipset - USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 - 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - onboard graphics (CPU required) - HD Audio (8-channel)

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
90MB1F90-M0EAY0
EAN
4711387339121
Product Description
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO - motherboard - ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790
Model
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO
Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Form Factor
ATX
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR5, non-ECC, on-die ECC, unbuffered
Compatible Processors
(supports 12th/13th and 14th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron)
Max RAM Size
192 GB
Processor Socket
LGA1700
USB / FireWire Ports
2 x USB4 + 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 + 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 + 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + (1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 + 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Chipset Type
Intel Z790
Storage Ports
4 x SATA-600 (RAID), 5 x M.2
LAN
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Features

BIOS Type
AMI
BIOS Features
UEFI BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Sleep / Wake Up
Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on PME
Hardware Features
CrashFree BIOS 3, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) II, LANGuard, FlexKey button, 10K Black Metallic Capacitors, ASUS Extreme Engine Digi+, ASUS Q-Design, M.2 Q-Latch, MicroFine Alloy Chokes, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Antenna, Q-Code, Q-Connector, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot, ReTry button, Start button, ASUS EZ DIY, ASUS ProCool II, ASUS SafeDIMM, ASUS SafeSlot, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS Button, CPU Socket lever protector, M.2 heatsink, M.2 heatsink backplate, metal backplate, pre-mounted I/O shield, VRM heatsink design, ASUS Aura Sync, Lighting Control, 20+1+2 Phase Power Design, Water Pump Header

General

Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
Intel Z790
Processor Socket
LGA1700 Socket
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
(supports 12th/13th and 14th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron)

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
SupremeFX (ALC4082)
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio, DTS Sound Unbound

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU ¦ 4 x DIMM 288-pin ¦ 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 ¦ 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (auto turn-off if M.2 is occupied) ¦ 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 ¦ 1 x M.2 socket (2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 Key M slot) ¦ 2 x M.2 socket (2242/2260/2280 M.2 Key M slot) ¦ 2 x M.2 socket (2280 M.2 Key M slot)
Storage Interfaces
SATA-600 -connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 ¦ PCIe 5.0 -connectors: 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 ¦ PCIe 4.0 -connectors: 4 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
RAID Features
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Interfaces
1 x HDMI ¦ 2 x Thunderbolt 4/DisplayPort/USB4 ¦ 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ¦ 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ¦ 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ¦ 2 x aerial ¦ 1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet) ¦ 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack ¦ 1 x microphone - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack ¦ 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack ¦ 1 x SPDIF out
Internal Interfaces
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 - header ¦ 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - header ¦ 4 x USB 2.0 - header ¦ 1 x audio - header
Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX12V connectors, 8-pin PCI Express power connector

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
1 x M.2 rubber package, 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch, 3 x M.2 backplate rubber package, ARGB RGB extension cable, ASUS Wi-Fi Q-antenna, DDR5 fan holder, Q-Connector, ROG key chain, ROG stickers, ROG VIP card, thermal pad for M.2 SSD, USB drive
Cables Included
4 x Serial ATA cable
Software Included
MemTest86, Adobe Creative Cloud (free trial), WinRAR (40 days trial), Intel Unison, ROG CPU-Z, BullGuard Internet Security (1 year licence), AIDA64 Extreme (1 year licence), Armoury Crate, ASUS AI Suite III, ASUS AURA Creator, ASUS Fan Xpert 4, ASUS Turbo App, MyAsus, PC Cleaner, ROG GameFirst Utility, Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
Compliant Standards
DisplayPort 1.4
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
24.4 cm

LAN

Network Interfaces
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Supported RAM

Max Size
192 GB
Technology
DDR5
Supported RAM Integrity Check
Non-ECC, on-die ECC
Registered or Buffered
Unbuffered
Features
Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Delivery FAQs

Next Day delivery

Next day delivery available for small items directly from our warehouse as identified on our listings page and ordered before 5pm. Postcode restrictions may apply. For full terms and conditions please visit T&Cs.

Cost:

Standard delivery is free on small items over £40 ex VAT. Large items (large kitchen appliances and some TVs over 40") do not qualify for standard delivery. There are a variety of free and chargeable delivery options for these items detailed during the checkout process.

How long does delivery take?

Products will be sent as soon as possible, but may be delayed due to supply chain pressures. Predicted lead time for your chosen product/s will be detailed in your basket before checkout.
For large items (kitchen appliances, large screen TVs etc.) you can select your delivery date and time during the checkout process.

Installation and recycling information

Installation and recycling are available on large items (large kitchen appliances and TVs over 40”) and can be selected during the checkout process.
If you have selected recycling, please ensure your existing appliance is disconnected (and defrosted where relevant) before our team arrive.
Where installation has been purchased, our team will disconnect your existing appliance, install your new product and connect it to existing services within 1 meter.

Please note: Installations are only available to domestic premises. Our installers are not authorised to install any products within any commercial location

Price Match

We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts.

How to request a business price match
We promise to match the competitor’s price available when you contact us. To request a price match for:

  • Online purchases: Contact us here.
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Information you’ll need
If you have already purchased you’ll need your receipt, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.
If you have not yet purchased you’ll need; the product code (available on the product page), our price, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.

We’ll even price match 7 days after your purchase!
Here’s how to get a price match if you’ve already bought:
If you see the same item cheaper elsewhere, within 7 days of buying from us we’ll refund you the difference.
If you bought online: call us on 0344 561 6789 and have your receipt handy.

Price Promise terms & conditions
We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts. We’ll match the prices of any products (not delivery, installation charges, product protection plans or other services) offered on identical terms and where we can check the price and stock position. Our competitor’s product must be the same model number as ours. Both us and the competitor must have the product in stock and ready for delivery. We do not match competitor’s ink prices, trade, membership & 3rd party market place sellers.

Limited to maximum five units per order or transaction. Cannot be used with any other offer.