Gigabyte · MODEL REFERENCE

Z790 UD AX

The right downloads. A clearer view of your board.

LGA1700Intel Z790DDR5Rev. 1.0/1.1/1.2Interactive connector map

What do you need?

All downloads open on Gigabyte’s website. Select the matching category if the site opens its default tab. MoboDocs does not host installers or BIOS files.

Match the complete model name and PCB revision before downloading. DDR4/DDR5, Wi-Fi, MAX and II variants can use different files. This entry covers revision 1.0/1.1/1.2.
KNOW YOUR BOARD

Find the connector you need.

Select a number or a connector name. Rear I/O on the left; board viewed from above.

REAR I/O CPUDDR5M2A_CPUPCIEX16SELECTED COMPONENTS · NOT TO SCALE
Original MoboDocs diagram showing approximate component locations. Only selected components are drawn. This is not a pinout; use the manual for electrical connections.

LGA1700 CPU socket

Processor socket for LGA1700. Check CPU and BIOS compatibility.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

DDR5 memory

4 DDR5 slots. Follow the manual's population order.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

ATX

Main 24-pin motherboard power connector.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

ATX_12V_2X4_1 / 2

CPU power connector area. Use the manual to identify each socket.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

M2A_CPU

First numbered M.2 storage position. Check the supported SSD interface.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

PCIEX16

Primary full-length expansion slot, labelled PCIEX16.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

F_PANEL

Case switches and indicator LEDs. Open the linked pinout before wiring.

Manual, PDF page 27 ↗

F_AUDIO

Front case audio header. Follow its keyed pin arrangement.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

CPU_FAN

CPU fan header. Check the manual for electrical limits.

Manual, PDF page 4 ↗

Manufacturer manual, board layout (PDF page 4) ↗

Specifications & model notes

Form factor
ATX
Memory slots
4
M.2 storage slots
3
SATA ports
6

Physical connector counts do not guarantee simultaneous use. Check processor and lane-sharing limits in the specification.

The official page groups these revisions, but wireless hardware differs by PCB revision. Read the revision-specific wireless section before choosing a driver. All three storage M.2 positions support PCIe 4.0; this is the DDR5 AX model.

Original documentation

Manufacturer support & documentationChoose the matching manual, revision and language.
Open source ↗
Motherboard user manualOfficial PDF · hosted by the manufacturer
Open PDF ↗
Specifications & compatibilityCheck CPU support, memory and expansion limits.
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Official product photosView the manufacturer’s gallery and compare the exact model.
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Helpful starting points

Each guide states its scope. General checklists are not hardware tests of this particular model.

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Connectors & assembly · 4 min read

Connect your case’s front-panel cables

Identify the power switch, reset switch, and indicator LEDs using the correct header map.

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Storage & expansion · 4 min read

Will an M.2 SSD disable another port?

Read slot-sharing notes before adding an SSD or expansion card.

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Identify your board · 3 min read

How to find your motherboard model and revision

Read the board identity in Windows, then distinguish the product name, hardware revision and BIOS version.

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Drivers & setup · 3 min read

Where to download motherboard drivers

Find chipset, network and audio drivers for the exact board and operating system, including a plan for a PC without internet.

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CPU & BIOS · 3 min read

Will this CPU work? Check the board and BIOS together

A matching socket is only the first check. Read the exact CPU support entry and required BIOS before replacing a processor.

Sources reviewed 2026-10-22 · Report a correction.