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White ATX motherboard with large silver VRM heatsinks and four black DDR5 slots

ASUS

ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Q4ZG-2GPT1 MPN Z790-AYW WIFI W II

LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with Intel Z790 chipset, 12+1 DrMOS power, DDR5 up to 8000+(OC), PCIe 5.0 x16, three M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gb LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th G
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardUp to 8000+(OC)
  • Maximum Memory Supported192GB

Option Z790-AYW WIFI W II

  • Supports Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Gen CPUs via LGA 1700 socket
  • Stable power delivery from 12+1 DrMOS phases and 6-layer PCB
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000+(OC) with XMP 3.0 and OptiMem II
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gbps LAN with rear and front USB 10Gbps Type-C

Socket and chipset

The ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset and LGA 1700 socket. It supports Intel Core processors from the 12th, 13th and 14th generations alongside Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. The board targets enthusiasts assembling high-performance desktops with modern connectivity.

Who it suits

Builders who want DDR5 memory up to 8000 MT/s, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three M.2 sockets will find the feature set aligned with current high-end components. The 12+1 DrMOS power stage and extensive heatsinks cater to overclocking headroom. Systems requiring Thunderbolt headers, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6 are also covered.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the LGA 1700 socket paired with the Z790 chipset. Only CPUs listed for this socket and chipset combination will install and operate. Memory, expansion and storage choices all depend on this foundation.

Highlights

  • Supports Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Gen CPUs via LGA 1700 socket
  • Stable power delivery from 12+1 DrMOS phases and 6-layer PCB
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000+(OC) with XMP 3.0 and OptiMem II
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gbps LAN with rear and front USB 10Gbps Type-C

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelZ790-AYW WIFI W II
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 14th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
ChipsetIntel Z790
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardUp to 8000+(OC)
Maximum Memory Supported192GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0
Memory FeatureDual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
OptiMem II
PCI Express 5.0 x16Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCI Express 4.0 x16Intel Z790 Chipset
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
PCI Express x11 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChannelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Back I/O Ports2 x USB 10Gbps ports (1 x Type-A+1 x Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
Onboard USB1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Other ConnectorsFan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-5 pin Front Panel System header
1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) Header
BIOS Feature192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
SoftwareASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- Power Saving
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
ASUS DriverHub
AI Suite 3
-TurboV EVO
-PC Cleaner
-DIGI+ VRM
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Windows 11Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
FeaturesASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
- Q-LED Core
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsinks
- VRM heatsinks design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack button
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Package ContentsCables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
2 x M.2 rubber packages
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
Shipping weight1.68 kg
Package size356 × 274 × 71 mm

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Questions about this item

How hot do the 12+1 DrMOS VRM and M.2 heatsinks get under all-day load?

Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, a PCH heatsink and hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II keep thermals in check during sustained workloads.

Which DDR5 kit must I already own to reach the 8000+(OC) memory standard?

Four 288-pin DDR5 modules running in dual-channel with Intel XMP 3.0 profiles are required to hit the 8000+(OC) rating up to 192 GB total.

Will my PCIe 3.0 x1 sound card and SATA SSDs still work on the PCIe 3.0 x1 slot and four SATA 6Gb/s ports?

Yes, the board provides one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot and four SATA 6Gb/s ports that remain fully compatible with legacy expansion cards and SATA storage.

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