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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks, four DDR4 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, triple M.2 covers, USB-C port, 2.5GbE LAN, RGB headers

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z790 D DDR4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-VY87-NR9NG

ATX board for 12th and 13th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR4 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, triple M.2 sockets, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 2.5 GbE LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeSupport for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardSupport for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB across four 288-pin DIMM slots
  • 16+1+1 Twin Hybrid digital power phases with 60 A DrMOS for stable CPU delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot plus three M.2 connectors for PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs
  • 5 GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 7.1-channel Realtek audio built in

Socket and Memory Support

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel LGA 1700 socket and the Z790 chipset to run 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots support dual-channel memory up to 128 GB with a maximum single DIMM capacity of 32 GB. Overclocked DDR4 speeds up to 5333 MT/s are available for enthusiasts who want to push memory performance.

Power Delivery and Thermal Layout

A 16+1+1 twin hybrid phase digital power design with 60 A DrMOS stages supplies the CPU. Fully covered MOSFET heatsinks, an M.2 thermal guard, and a six-layer PCB with double copper thickness dissipate heat across the board. Smart Fan 6 provides automated fan curves so the system stays cool and quiet under typical workloads.

Expansion, Connectivity and BIOS Tools

PCIe 5.0 operates on the primary x16 slot while three M.2 sockets (one CPU-attached, two chipset-attached) run at PCIe 4.0 x4 for NVMe SSDs. A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port and 2.5 GbE LAN handle fast external transfers. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU or memory installed, and RGB Fusion 2.0 controls addressable and standard LED strips.

Highlights

  • Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB across four 288-pin DIMM slots
  • 16+1+1 Twin Hybrid digital power phases with 60 A DrMOS for stable CPU delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot plus three M.2 connectors for PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs
  • 5 GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and 7.1-channel Realtek audio built in

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ790 D DDR4
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeSupport for the 13th and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
ChipsetIntel Z790
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardSupport for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Feature4 x DDR DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
PCI Express 5.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
PCI Express 3.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_4)
PCI Express x12 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3)
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB, M2P_SB)
SATA RAIDRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Back I/O Ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI 2.0 port
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x serial port header
2 x Thunderbolt add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x reset button
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
FeaturesSupport for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup

Questions about this item

How do I fit the board into an ATX case and which standoff step is often missed?

Mount the ATX board using the standard nine-hole pattern; the step people skip is installing every metal standoff before lowering the board, otherwise a missing one shorts the 6-layer PCB.

Which onboard component will need replacement first during long-term ownership?

The BIOS settings are kept by a removable coin-cell battery on the board; when the clock drifts or settings reset after power loss, swap the cell to restore normal operation.

What thermal limit appears first when the 16+1+1 phase VRM runs a high-wattage CPU continuously?

The fully covered MOSFET heatsinks and 2× copper layers dissipate VRM heat; sustained loads will hit the VRM thermal throttle point before the CPU itself throttles.

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