Description
Model
Z790-AYW OC WIFI
CPU
Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core ™ 14th and 13th Generation processors , Intel® Core ™ 12th Generation, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors *
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on CPU type.
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on CPU type.
chipset
Intel® Z790 Chipset
memory
Maximum 2 DIMM slots 96GB, DDR5 8200+ (overclocked)/8000 (overclocked)/7800 (overclocked)/7600 (overclocked)/7400 (overclocked)/7200 (overclocked)/7000 (overclocked)/6800 (overclocked)/ 6600 (overclocked)/66000 (OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered memory*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Optimem II
*Supported memory type, data rate (speed) and number of DRAM modules vary depending on CPU and memory configuration. For more information, please refer to the CPU/Memory Support List under the Support tab of the Product Information website or visit https ://www.asus.com/support/ .
* Non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel ® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Optimem II
*Supported memory type, data rate (speed) and number of DRAM modules vary depending on CPU and memory configuration. For more information, please refer to the CPU/Memory Support List under the Support tab of the Product Information website or visit https ://www.asus.com/support/ .
* Non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
graphics
1 x HDMI TM port**
*Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU type. Please visit www.intel.com for any updates.
**Supports 4K@60Hz specified in HDMI 2.1.
*Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU type. Please visit www.intel.com for any updates.
**Supports 4K@60Hz specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion slot
Intel ® Core™ Processors (14th , 13th and 12th Generation )*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Intel ® Z790 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
* Please check the table on the PCIe Fork support website ( https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/ ).
- To ensure compatibility of installed devices, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for a list of supported peripherals.
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Intel ® Z790 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot
* Please check the table on the PCIe Fork support website ( https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/ ).
- To ensure compatibility of installed devices, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for a list of supported peripherals.
storage
Supports a total of 3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel ® Core™ Processors (14th , 13th and 12th Generation )
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel ® Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 mode) M.2_3 (Key(Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode)
4 SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Intel ® Core™ Processors (14th , 13th and 12th Generation )
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel ® Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 mode) M.2_3 (Key(Key M) type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode)
4 SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Ethernet
1 Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUSLANGuard
ASUSLANGuard
Wireless and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Support 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.3 *
*Bluetooth versions may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest version specifications.
Support 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.3 *
*Bluetooth versions may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest version specifications.
USB
Rear USB (8 ports total)
2 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) *
Front USB (9 ports total)
1 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 connectors support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports*
* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port and USB_E6 port share bandwidth.
* USB_E3 port, USB_E4 port, USB_E7 port and USB_E8 port share bandwidth.
2 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) *
Front USB (9 ports total)
1 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 connectors support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports*
* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port and USB_E6 port share bandwidth.
* USB_E3 port, USB_E4 port, USB_E7 port and USB_E8 port share bandwidth.
vocal
Realtek 7.1 surround sound HD audio codec*
- Support: jack detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack reassignment
- Supports playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz”
Audio function
- Audio blocking
- Advanced Audio Capacitor
- Dedicated audio PCB *required
Only chassis with a high-definition audio module on the front panel can support 7.1 surround sound output.
- Support: jack detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack reassignment
- Supports playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz”
Audio function
- Audio blocking
- Advanced Audio Capacitor
- Dedicated audio PCB *required
Only chassis with a high-definition audio module on the front panel can support 7.1 surround sound output.
Rear panel I/O port
2 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
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
Internal I/O connector
Fans and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO pump connector
3 x 4-pin chassis fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin main power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V CPU power connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slot (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ® )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers, supports 4 additional USB 5Gbps
Port 2 x USB 2.0 header, supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
other
3 x addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x COM port header
1 x front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x start button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x reset button
1 x S/PDIF output interface
1 x SPI TPM interface (14-1 pin)
1 x 20-5 pin system panel connector
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4 ® ) port
1 x 4-pin CPU fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO pump connector
3 x 4-pin chassis fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin main power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU power connector
1 x 4-pin +12V CPU power connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slot (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C ® )
2 x USB 5Gbps headers, supports 4 additional USB 5Gbps
Port 2 x USB 2.0 header, supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
other
3 x addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x COM port header
1 x front panel audio header (F_AUDIO)
1 x start button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x reset button
1 x S/PDIF output interface
1 x SPI TPM interface (14-1 pin)
1 x 20-5 pin system panel connector
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4 ® ) port
special features
Extreme OC Kit
- start button
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (-Digital power supply design using DrMOS)
-LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless steel rear I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
-Q-DIMM
-Q-Slot
-Q-Code
ASUS cooling solutions
- M.2 radiator
- VRM heat sink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- ProCool
- Pre-installed I/O shield
Aura SynGenc
- Addressable Gen 2 header
- start button
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (-Digital power supply design using DrMOS)
-LANGuard
- Overvoltage protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless steel rear I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
-Q-DIMM
-Q-Slot
-Q-Code
ASUS cooling solutions
- M.2 radiator
- VRM heat sink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- ProCool
- Pre-installed I/O shield
Aura SynGenc
- Addressable Gen 2 header
Software features
ASUS exclusive software
Armory Crate
-Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (including AI Cooling II)
- Save electricity
- Two-way AI noise reduction
AI Suite 3
-TurboV EVO
-PC Cleaner
-DIGI+ VRM
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60-day free trial)
WinRAR (40-day free trial)
MyASUS
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ mode
Armory Crate
-Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (including AI Cooling II)
- Save electricity
- Two-way AI noise reduction
AI Suite 3
-TurboV EVO
-PC Cleaner
-DIGI+ VRM
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60-day free trial)
WinRAR (40-day free trial)
MyASUS
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ mode
BIOS
192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability
Perform WOL via PME and PXE
Accessories
cable
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable
other
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Mobile Antenna
2 x M.2 Rubber Kit
2 x M.2 SSD screw kit
document
1 x Quick Start Guide
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable
other
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Mobile Antenna
2 x M.2 Rubber Kit
2 x M.2 SSD screw kit
document
1 x Quick Start Guide
operating system
Windows® 11 , Windows® 10 64-bit
Components
ATX form factor
12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)