Model
Z790-AYW OC WIFI
CPU
Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset
Intel® Z790 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMM slots, Max. 96GB, DDR5 8200+(OC)/8000(OC)/7800(OC)/7600(OC)/7400(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(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 module
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics
1 x HDMITM port**
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
*Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
Expansion Slots
Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Intel® Z790 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Intel® Z790 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
Storage
Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
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 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x 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 & 12th Gen)
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 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Ethernet
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.3*
* The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.3*
* The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
USB
Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
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 (Total 9 ports)
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 additional USB 2.0 ports*
* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port and USB_E6 port share the bandwidth.
* USB_E3 port, USB_E4 port, USB_E7 port and USB_E8 port share the 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 (Total 9 ports)
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 additional USB 2.0 ports*
* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port and USB_E6 port share the bandwidth.
* USB_E3 port, USB_E4 port, USB_E7 port and USB_E8 port share the bandwidth.
Audio
Realtek 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.
- 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.
Back Panel I/O Ports
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 Connectors
Fan 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
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 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
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 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
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 Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-5pin System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header
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
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 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
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 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
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 Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-5pin System Panel header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header
Special Features
Extreme OC Kit
- Start button
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
- Q-Code
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
- Start button
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
- Q-Code
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
Software Features
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- Power Saving
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
-TurboV EVO
-PC Cleaner
-DIGI+ VRM
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days Free Trial)
MyASUS
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- Power Saving
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
-TurboV EVO
-PC Cleaner
-DIGI+ VRM
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR (40 Days 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
WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
2 x M.2 rubber packages
2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
2 x M.2 rubber packages
2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x Quick start guide
Operating System
Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )