Gigabyte Z790 D ATX DDR5 Motherboard
Gigabyte Z790 D - Description
ATX DDR5 Motherboard
Power, Performance, and Advanced Connectivity
Gigabyte Z790 D is designed to support Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th, and 12th generation processors, delivering exceptional performance through its Twin 12+1+1 phase digital VRM power solution. It features dual-channel DDR5 memory support with four DIMM slots compatible with XMP 3.0 profiles. For high-speed storage, the board includes three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors, while its advanced thermal design with M.2 Thermal Guard ensures optimal power stability and SSD performance.
Advanced Features and High-Performance Design:
The Gigabyte Z790 D motherboard delivers powerful and efficient performance through its 12+1+1 Twin Hybrid Digital Power Design, utilizing a 6+6 phase parallel configuration and a robust VCORE power stage. It’s built with a 6-layer PCB and 2X copper for enhanced durability and heat dissipation, complemented by an enlarged MOSFET heatsink for improved thermal management.
Durable Performance:
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards are engineered with premium components throughout, delivering top-tier performance and a reliable, long-lasting platform.
Digital VRM Design:
Featuring an advanced VRM design with top-grade components:
• 12+1+1 Phase digital PWM combined with Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
• Designed to support the latest processors, ensuring improved system performance and maximum hardware expandability.
Unlock DDR5:
GIGABYTE provides a rigorously tested and stable platform designed to push DDR5 memory speeds beyond 7600 MT/s*, ensuring reliable high-performance computing.
Overclocking results and XMP profile compatibility may vary depending on system configuration. For optimal performance, refer to the full list of validated memory modules. Feature availability may differ by motherboard model.
Shielded Memory Routing:
All memory traces are routed on inner PCB layers, protected by a solid ground plane to minimize interference from external noise sources.
Impedance Optimized Topology:
Through precise tuning of memory trace dimensions, length, and routing style—based on high-performance computing simulations—overall impedance between the CPU and memory modules is reduced, enabling higher DDR5 speeds.
Low Signal Loss PCB:
High-quality, low-loss or mid-loss PCB materials are used to minimize signal degradation and ensure stable, high-speed DDR5 data transmission.
Unlock DDR5 Voltage:
GIGABYTE’s proprietary DDR5 circuit design enhances DDR5 memory overclocking performance and flexibility by converting standard (Native) DDR5 modules into programmable ones, enabling advanced voltage tuning.
Secure Mode:
In Secure Mode, the motherboard delivers a stable 5V power supply to Native DDR5 memory, while the built-in PMIC (Power Management IC) provides a fixed 1.1V output to the memory chips for safe and reliable operation.
Key Features:
- Transforms Native DDR5 PMIC from Secure Mode to Programmable Mode, allowing users to adjust memory voltage across a wide range
- Offers broad compatibility with various PMIC vendors
- Overclocking capabilities may vary depending on the specific hardware setup and memory module used.
Achieve Higher DDR5 Memory Frequencies with Ease:
The DDR5 XMP Booster feature delivers optimized, pre-configured profiles tailored to specific memory ICs and PMIC vendors, making it simple to boost performance without the need for manual tuning.
DDR5 memory upgrades may involve overclocking, and results can vary based on your hardware configuration.
Accelerate Instantly:
Unlock enhanced memory performance at the push of a button—no complex settings required.
Automated Setup:
Eliminates the need to manually adjust multiple memory parameters such as clock speed, voltage, and timings.
Simplified Overclocking:
Effortlessly push both Native and XMP 3.0 DDR5 memory modules to higher frequencies with reliable stability.
Integrated Profile Database:
Comes with an in-house database of pre-optimized profiles for various memory IC vendors, ensuring broad compatibility and consistent performance tuning.
Maximize DDR5 Performance with Customizable Memory Settings:
With XMP 3.0 User Profiles , you have full control over your memory configuration, allowing you to fine-tune settings and unlock the highest possible performance for your system.
SPD Re-definition & Database Access:
Customize two blank SPD profiles and easily transfer them between systems. Profiles can also be retrieved from an integrated database for quick setup.
Performance Simulation Tool:
Quickly estimate memory performance by entering custom clock and timing values—ideal for planning overclocking strategies.
Profile Management:
Save and load custom memory profiles for easy sharing or backup, making it simple to replicate settings across different platforms.
Enhance Non-XMP DDR5 Modules:
Boost the frequency of standard (non-overclockable) DDR5 memory beyond default limits for improved system responsiveness.
One-Click Profile Reset:
Easily restore default memory settings with a single click, simplifying troubleshooting or system resets.
Thermal
Enlarged MOSFET Heatsink
3X Large Surface:
The heatsink provides up to 3 times more surface area than standard models, enhancing heat dissipation from the MOSFETs for improved thermal management.
Real One-piece Build:
TMOS is constructed as a genuine single-piece heatsink , offering better structural integrity and thermal efficiency. Compared to multi-part designs from competitors, its unified structure and expanded surface area significantly boost cooling performance.
M.2 Thermal Guard:
The M.2 Thermal Guard helps prevent performance throttling and bottlenecks caused by high-speed M.2 SSDs by effectively dissipating heat before it can impact system stability or speed.
6-Layer & 2X Copper PCB:
The 2X copper PCB design efficiently reduces component temperatures thanks to its high thermal conductivity and low electrical impedance, ensuring better power delivery and enhanced system stability.
Future Connectivity:
Unmatched connectivity featuring ultra-fast data transfer speeds via the next-generation network and storage solutions.
2.5GbE LAN:
Boost your gaming experience with 2.5GbE LAN, delivering ultra-fast speeds, ultra-low latency, and rock-solid performance to keep you ahead of the competition and enhance your gaming rig.
PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 Hardware Design:
Equipped with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support, GIGABYTE motherboards are designed to seamlessly integrate with PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 devices, delivering exceptional performance.
Hi-Fi Audio:
High-End Audio Capacitors
These premium capacitors enhance audio clarity and fidelity, delivering high-resolution sound for an immersive listening experience.
Audio Noise Guard
Effectively isolates the board's delicate analog audio components from potential interference and noise at the PCB level, ensuring cleaner audio output.
Easy Friendly:
An innovative and user-friendly design across hardware, software, and BIOS interfaces, allowing you to customize and create your own personal style with ease.
EZ-Latch:
Easily release the PCIe slot latch when removing a graphics card, making installation and removal more convenient.
Q-Flash Plus:
Update the BIOS effortlessly without needing to install the CPU, memory, or graphics card.
STEP 1: Connect the 24-pin and 8-pin power supply cables to the motherboard.
STEP 2: Download the motherboard BIOS file, rename it to "gigabyte.bin", and save it to a FAT32-formatted USB flash drive. Insert the drive into the Q-Flash Plus USB port.
STEP 3: Press the Q-Flash Plus button to begin the automatic BIOS update process.
Smart Fan 6:
Delivers efficient cooling and quiet system performance for your gaming PC. Supports PWM/DC fans and pumps, offering customizable settings and easy temperature monitoring.
- High Current Support: Each fan header is compatible with PWM and DC fans as well as water cooling pumps, supporting up to 24W (12V x 2A) with built-in Over-Current Protection.
- Precision Control: Set multiple temperature and fan speed points for a finely tuned fan curve.
- Dual Curve Mode: Choose between Slope and Stair modes to suit different usage scenarios — Slope offers smooth transitions while Stair maintains steady speeds within temperature ranges.
- Fan Stop: Enable complete fan shutdown when temperatures fall below a user-defined threshold for quieter operation.
Smart Fan 6 BIOS UI:
- Enhanced Fan Curve UI: Improved interface with increased control points (from 5 to 7) and a larger fan speed graph for more precise and intuitive fan curve adjustments.
- Slope/Stair Dual Graph Mode: Switch between linear (Slope) and step-based (Stair) fan control modes to match various cooling needs.
- Manual Input: Advanced users can manually input specific fan speeds for fine-grained control over the cooling system.
- EZ Tuning: Simplify setup by selecting just four points on a basic temperature/fan speed scale—Smart Fan 6 will automatically generate a full fan curve based on your inputs.
- Fan Curve Profile: Save custom fan profiles directly in the BIOS ROM, preserving your settings even after BIOS updates.
UC BIOS:
Redesigned UI and UX
Features a refreshed interface with improved aesthetics and intuitive navigation for a more user-friendly experience.
Quick Access:
Offers 9 customizable option slots in Easy Mode, allowing for instant access to frequently used settings.
PerfDrive:
Provides dedicated BIOS settings that automatically adjust system performance based on your cooling setup for optimized efficiency.
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