Z790M PG Lightning/D4
PRODUCT BRIEF:
- Supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
- 10+1+1 Phase Power Design, Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
- 4 x DDR4 DIMMs
Supports Dual Channel, up to 5333+ (OC) - 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi
- Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio
- 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4 & SATA3), 4 SATA3
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear), 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front), 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 Rear, 2 Front), 6 USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
- Intel® 1G LAN
This model may not be sold worldwide. Please contact your local dealer for the availability of this model in your region.
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Optimized VRM Design
Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Compared to traditional discrete MOSFETs, it intelligently delivers higher current for each phase, thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance.
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU, offering enhanced performance for gamers.
Reinforced Steel Slot
[PCIe 4.0 Version]
The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 4.0 standard. The various benefits include:
✔ Extra anchor points
✔ Stronger latch
✔ Ensure signal stability
✔ Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
✔ Extra anchor points
✔ Stronger latch
✔ Ensure signal stability
✔ Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.
![Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]](/mb/features/Reinforced Steel Slot-Z790M PG LightningD4.jpg)
![Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 4.0 Version]](/mb/features/Reinforced Steel Slot-Z790M PG LightningD4_mobile.jpg)
Nahimic Audio
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
●Static Noise Suppression
●Echo Cancellation
●Lateral Sound Cancellation
●Voice Stabilizer
●Static Noise Suppression
●Echo Cancellation
●Lateral Sound Cancellation
●Voice Stabilizer
●Sound Tracker
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.
●Works on any devices!
Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices: Jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best experience.
POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects
*The addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), a max of 80 LEDs and length within 2 meters.
*The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
*The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
High Speed M.2 Solution
This motherboard is capable of accomadating multiple M.2 storage devices, one of which can support PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD, it is capable of performing twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.
Intel® Gigabit LAN
Intel® LAN provides the best throughput performance, lower CPU utilization, enhanced stability and is able to deliver ultimate network experience to users!
Dual USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A + Type-C)
This motherboard has a pair of onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 ports built on the rear i/o for supporting next generation USB 3.2 Gen2 devices and to deliver up to 10 Gbps data transfer rates.
USB 3.2 Gen2 doubles the data transfer rate
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C doubles the charge speed!
*Charge speed may vary due to controller protocol, please make sure your device can support 3.0A charging.
EZ Setting
Optical drive or driver DVD is no longer needed! ASRock motherboard already has its Ethernet driver prepacked in BIOS ROM, once finish installing the operation system, simply follow the instructions and allow ADI to download and install all necessary drivers automatically!
Step1: Install Auto Driver Installer
Step2: ADI will automatically download and install all necessary drivers.
Step3: Done!
Step1: Install Auto Driver Installer
Step2: ADI will automatically download and install all necessary drivers.
Step3: Done!
ASRock strives offer only the cutting edge technology with the most user-friendly design. The pre-installed IO Shield design makes motherboard to be well-installed in the chassis precisely for preventing any interferences and speed up the set-up process.
- Unique FeatureRock-Solid Durability
- 10+1+1 Power Phase, 50A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
- Pre-Installed I/O Shield
EZ Update
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
- ASRock Post Status Checker - CPU- Supports 14th, 13th & 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) - Chipset- Intel® Z790
- Memory- Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 5333+(OC)*
- Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
- Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB*
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0*1DPC 1R Up to 5333+ MHz (OC), 3200 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 4400+ MHz (OC), 3200 MHz Natively.
2DPC 1R Up to 4266+ MHz (OC), 3200 MHz Natively.
2DPC 2R Up to 4000+ MHz (OC), 3200 MHz Natively. - BIOS- 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
- Graphics- Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz*Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated. - Audio- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio - LAN- Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s
- Intel® I219V - SlotsCPU:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCIE3), supports x4 mode*
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE2)*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module
- Supports AMD CrossFire™*Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks - StorageCPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2242/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
- 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors*Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks - 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*Requires additional M.2 NVMe expansion cards to support RAID 10 - USB- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 Rear, 2 Front)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
* All USB ports support ESD Protection - Connector- 1 x SPI TPM Header
- 1 x Chassis Intrusion 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)****
- 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt™ 4 AIC Card)
- 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 Gen1 Header*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_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. - Rear Panel I/O- 2 x Antenna Mounting Points
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone - Software and UEFISoftware
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock Easy RAID Installer*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop. - Accessories- 1 x User Manual
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets - Form Factor- Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 9.6-in, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
- OS- Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit*Windows® 10 only supports version 21H2 or later
- Certifications- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
Manual
| Description | Language | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoHS | English |  Global |  China |
| FCC | English | Global | China |
| CE Declaration of Conformity | English | Global | China |
| UKCA Declaration of Conformity | English | Global | China |
| User Manual | English | Global | China |
| User Manual | French | Global | China |
| User Manual | Deutsch (German) | Global | China |
| User Manual | 日本語 (Japanese) | Global | China |
| User Manual | Korean | Global | China |
| User Manual | Spanish | Global | China |
| User Manual | 繁體中文 (T.Chinese) | Global | China |
| User Manual | 简体中文 (S.Chinese) | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | English | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | 日本語 (Japanese) | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | 繁體中文 (T.Chinese) | Global | China |
| Software/BIOS Setup Guide | 简体中文 (S.Chinese) | Global | China |
| RAID Installation Guide | English | Global | China |
| Intel Rapid Storage Guide | English | Global | China |
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