ASROCK Z790M-ITX WiFi

ASROCK Z790M-ITX WiFi
The ASROCK Z790M-ITX WiFi motherboard, featuring the Intel Z790 chipset and an LGA1700 socket, comes in a compact Mini-ITX format (17.0 × 17.0cm) and supports 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel Core processors. The board is equipped with two DDR5 slots, allowing for overclocking up to 7000MHz via Intel XMP 3.0 profiles and a maximum memory capacity of 128GB. Graphics options are handled by a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with SMT technology, along with HDMI 2.1 video outputs supporting 4K at 60Hz and a DisplayPort 1.4 enabling up to 8K at 60Hz. It includes two Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen4 x4 speeds of up to 64Gb/s, four SATA III connectors, and extensive connectivity, including two network ports (2.5G and 1G), a Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax module with 6GHz band support, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Key features of the ASROCK Z790M-ITX WiFi motherboard
- Support for 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel Core processors with advanced Hybrid, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, Thermal Velocity Boost, and Adaptive Boost technologies
- 7-phase power system with Dr.MOS technology and an eight-layer PCB for smooth power delivery and improved thermal performance
- Dual-channel DDR5 memory with overclocking up to 7000MHz via Intel XMP 3.0 profiles and a maximum capacity of 128GB
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with SMT technology, providing 128GB/s bandwidth
- Two Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen4 x4 speeds up to 64Gb/s and four SATA III connectors with RAID configuration options
- Wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax extended to the 6GHz band, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual network ports (2.5G + 1G)
- 7-channel sound card with Nahimic Audio technology, offering surround sound, noise cancellation, and a Sound Tracker for precise sound localisation
Processor power and memory architecture
The power system uses a 7+1+1 phase design with Dr.MOS technology, which provides a higher current load per phase compared to traditional MOSFET solutions and improves thermal performance. The eight-layer PCB construction ensures stable signal paths and power planes, which lower operating temperatures and increase energy efficiency when overclocking memory. Nichicon 12K Black capacitors ensure smooth power delivery to the processor. The memory slots are fitted with a special protective circuit that minimises the risk of damage to DDR5 modules during installation or removal without proper power disconnection.
Expansion slots and storage
A single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot implements an SMT design, which improves signal throughput and maximises stability at high speeds with a bandwidth of 128GB/s. The storage subsystem offers two Hyper M.2 sockets – M2_1 (type 2280) supporting PCIe Gen4 x4 mode, and M2_2 (type 2280) with combined support for both SATA3 6.0Gb/s and PCIe Gen4 x4 modes. Both slots support Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) and NVMe SSDs as boot drives. Four SATA III 6.0Gb/s connectors complete the storage options with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations.
Connectivity and advanced features
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology expands the available frequency band to include the 6GHz spectrum, thereby increasing wireless network capacity and reducing connection latency. The board is equipped with an eDP connector that allows simultaneous image and power transmission and is compatible with the ASRock 13.3" Side Panel Kit. The Auto Driver Installer feature ensures automatic installation of network drivers without needing an optical drive. Lighting can be managed through the Polychrome RGB system, which includes a standard and an addressable RGB header and enables lighting synchronisation with compatible devices.
Port equipment
Storage
- SATA III count: 4
- M.2 count: 2
- M.2 Slot 1 – M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4 x4 (type 2280)
- M.2 Slot 2 – M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4 x4 & SATA3 (type 2280)
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (SATA), RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 (M.2 NVMe)
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 1
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 1
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
- Rear USB 2.0: 1
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 4
- Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort 1.4
- eDP 1.4
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort, eDP
Audio
- Number of channels: 7.1 CH HD
- Codec: Realtek ALC897
- Rear connectors: 2× Jack (gold-plated), Optical S/PDIF
- Enhancement: Nahimic Audio
Other
- Rear: RJ-45 (2.5Gb/s) Intel I226V, RJ-45 (1Gb/s) Intel I219V, 2× Wi-Fi 6E antenna port
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- Power: 1× 24-pin ATX, 1× 8-pin 12V
- Cooling: 1× CPU/Water Pump Fan (4-pin), 2× Chassis Fan (4-pin)
- Internal: 1× RGB LED Header, 1× Addressable LED Header, 1× eDP connector
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Specifications
Socket and chipset
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Memory
Advanced parameters
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Colour
| Code: | ASz790miw |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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