ASRock Z790 PG Lightning delivers advanced features such as DDR5 memory, Hyper M.2 storage ports and USB-C connectivity. This motherboard is ideal for enthusiastic users who want to build powerful and modern systems.
| Generally | |
|---|---|
| Compatible processors | (supports 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core/Pentium Gold/Celeron) |
| Max number of processors | 1 |
| Processor socket | LGA1700 socket |
| Product type | Motherboard - ATX |
| Supported RAM | |
| Bus Clock | 4800 MHz (OC), 5600 MHz (OC), 6000 MHz (OC), 4000 MHz, 4800 MHz, 6800 MHz (OC), 3600 MHz, 4400 MHz |
| Characteristics | Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) 3.0 |
| Max. size | 128 GB |
| Registered or buffered | Not buffered |
| Technology | DDR5 |
| Supported RAM integrity con | Non-ECC |
| Audio | |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC897 |
| Compliance Standards | High Definition Audio |
| Type | HD Audio (8-channel) |
| LOAN | |
| Network controller | Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Network interfaces | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion / Connectivity | |
| Expansion openings | 1 x CPU | 4 x DIMM 288-pin | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) | 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 | 1 x M.2 socket (2230 M.2 Key E slot) | 3 x M.2 socket (2260/2280 M.2 Key M slot) | 1 x M.2 socket (2242/2260/2280 M.2 Key M opening) |
| Interface (storage) | SATA-600 connectors: 4 x 7pin Serial ATA - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 | PCIe 4.0 connectors: 3 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 | SATA-600 / PCIe 4.0 connectors: 1 x M.2 - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 |
| Interface | 1 x HDMI | 1 x USB 2.0 | 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse | 1 x microphone - mini-jack | 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack | 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack |
| Internal interfaces | 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 - internal connector | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 - internal connector | 2 x USB 2.0 - internal connector | 1 x audio - internal connector | 1 x Thunderbolt - internal connector | 1 x SPI - internal connector | 1 x Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) - internal connector |
| Power switches | 24-pin main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX12V plug connections |
| Characteristics | |
| BIOS properties | UEFI BIOS |
| BIOS type (Basic Input/Output System) | AMI |
| Hardware properties | Support for ATI CrossFire technology, ASRock Instant Flash, ASRock Full HD UEFI, ASRock My Favorites in UEFI, ASRock Easy RAID Installer, 6 Layer PCB, Dr.MOS MOSFET, ASRock EZ Mode, Hi-Density Power Connectors, Water Pump Header, pre-assembled I/O |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Width | 30.5 cm |
| Depth | 24.4 cm |
| With software | ASRock Phantom Gaming Tuning, ASRock Phantom Gaming LAN Software |
| Cables included | 2 x Serial ATA cable |
| Compliance Standards | EuP Ready, ErP Ready, HDCP 2.3 |
| Equipment included | Standoff for M.2 socket, 5 x M.2 screws |
