Learn more about ASRock Z790 PG SONIC

Model
Brand
ASRock
Model
Z790 PG SONIC
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1700
CPU Type
Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel Core Processors (LGA1700)
Supports Intel Hybrid Technology
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
Supports Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
Supports Intel Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
Supported CPU Technologies
Turbo Boost Technology 3.0
Chipsets
Chipset
Intel Z790
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard
Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 6800+(OC)*
- 1DPC 1R Up to 6800+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
- 1DPC 2R Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
- 2DPC 1R Up to 5600+ MHz (OC), 4000 MHz Natively.
- 2DPC 2R Up to 4800+ MHz (OC), 3600 MHz Natively.

Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0

* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (https://www.asrock.com/)
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*

* If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
- Supports AMD CrossFire
PCI Express 4.0 x16
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
PCI Express x1
1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3)*
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s
8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
Either M2_1 or M2_5 can be used at a time.
M.2
CPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*

1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)

* Supports Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
* Either M2_1 or M2_5 can be used at a time.
SATA RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset
7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
Killer E3100G
Supports Killer LAN Software
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
2 x Antenna Mounting Points
1 x HDMI Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_56 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
Other Connectors
1 x SPI TPM Header
1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
1 x RGB LED Header*
3 x Addressable LED Headers**
1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)******
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt 4 AIC Card)

* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
**** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CHA_FAN5 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
****** CHA_FAN1~4/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
****** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Power Pin
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

*Windows 10 only supports version 21H2 or later
Features
Features
Superb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
Rock-Solid Durability
- 14+1+1 Power Phase, 50A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
Ultrafast Connectivity
- Killer 2.5G LAN
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
- ASRock Post Status Checker
Packaging
Package Contents
Accessories
1 x User Manual
2 x SATA Data Cables
5 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
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