Description
Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE Intel LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 Motherboard
GA-Z790-EAGLE
Elite Performance, Uncompromised Value
Built on the powerful Intel® Z790 chipset, the Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE is designed for high-performance desktops. Supporting Intel® 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors, it brings high-speed DDR5 support, robust power delivery, and advanced features—all within an ATX form factor perfect for gamers, creators, and workstation builds.
Core Highlights
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Premium Power Design
A twin 12+1+1 phase digital VRM with a 6-layer, 2× copper PCB ensures flawless performance under heavy load. -
High-Speed DDR5 Memory
Offers 4 DIMM slots that support DDR5 with XMP 3.0 for overclocking beyond standard speeds. -
Triple PCIe 4.0 M.2 Storage
Three x4 M.2 slots with Thermal Guards keep your SSDs both fast and cool. -
Next-Gen Expansion
Includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with EZ-Latch for easy GPU swaps. -
Balanced Connectivity
Packed with 2.5 GbE LAN, DP, HDMI, a 10 Gb/s USB-C port, and Smart Fan 6 for total system control. -
User-Friendly Tools
Features Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without needing CPU, memory, or GPU installed.
SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Series | Z790 Motherboards |
| Model | GA-Z790-EAGLE |
| CPU | LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| L3 cache varies with CPU | |
| (Please refer “CPU Support List” for more information.) | |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 14th and 13th Generation Intel Core i9/i7 Pocessors: |
| – Support for DDR5 7600(O.C.) /7400(O.C.) /7200(O.C.) /7000(O.C.) /6800(O.C.) /6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600 / 5400 / 5200/ 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules | |
| 13th Generation Intel Core i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors: | |
| – Support for DDR5 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules | |
| 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory | |
| Dual channel memory architecture | |
| 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 | |
| (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” on GIGABYTE’s website for more information.) | |
| Onboard Graphics | Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: |
| – 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz | |
| * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3. | |
| ** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports. | |
| – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz | |
| * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3 | |
| (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.) | |
| Audio | Realtek 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 | |
| LAN | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) |
| Expansion Slots | CPU: |
| – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16) | |
| * The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. | |
| Chipset: | |
| – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4) | |
| – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_4) | |
| – 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1 (PCIEX1_2, PCIEX1_3) | |
| Storage Interface | CPU: |
| – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU) | |
| Chipset: | |
| – 1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB) | |
| – 1 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB) | |
| – 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| RAID 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 | |
| USB | Chipset: |
| – 1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support | |
| – 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the internal USB header | |
| – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel | |
| – 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) | |
| – 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel | |
| Chipset USB 2.0 Hub: | |
| – 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports, available through the internal USB headers | |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
| 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors | |
| 1 x CPU fan header | |
| 1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 3 x system fan headers | |
| 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header | |
| 2 x addressable LED strip headers | |
| 3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors | |
| 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors | |
| 1 x front panel header | |
| 1 x front panel audio header | |
| 1 x S/PDIF Out header | |
| 1 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 | |
| 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/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only) | |
| 1 x reset button | |
| 1 x Q-Flash Plus button | |
| 1 x reset jumper | |
| 1 x Clear CMOS jumper | |
| Back Panel Connectors | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port |
| 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 port | |
| 1 x DisplayPort | |
| 1 x RJ-45 port | |
| 3 x audio jacks | |
| I/o Controller | ITE I/O Controller Chip |
| H/W Monitoring | Voltage detection |
| Temperature detection | |
| Fan speed detection | |
| Water cooling flow rate detection | |
| Fan fail warning | |
| Fan speed control | |
| * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install. | |
| BIOS | 1 x 256 Mbit flash |
| Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS | |
| PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 | |
| Unique Features | Support 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 | |
| Bundled Software | Norton Internet Security (OEM version) |
| LAN bandwidth management software | |
| Operating System | Support for Windows 11 64-bit |
| Support for Windows 10 64-bit | |
| Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm |
| Warranty Information | |
| Warranty | 3 Year Warranty |





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