Compatible with Raptor Lake-S processors
All motherboards with 600 and 700 series chipsets are compatible with Raptor Lake-S processors. Motherboards with 600 series chipsets may require a BIOS update to properly support Raptor Lake-S processors.
Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Formula
ROG Maximus Z790 Formula is the ultimate motherboard with an eye-catching Moonlight White aesthetic. Behind this bold expression lies a powerful arsenal of features, including the exclusive HybridChill VRM cooling system, ready to elevate the performance of 14th Gen Intel® processors, advanced DDR5 settings, multiple PCIe 5.0 slots for both graphics cards and storage, amazing Intel technology ® Wi-Fi Fi 7 networking and a full range of customizable ARGB lightning to make your premium version really stand out from the crowd.
ROG overclocking technologies
Maximize your processor's performance potential with intuitive tools offering advanced control and monitoring. Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles your CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push your system to its limits. The predicted values can be applied automatically or used as a starting point for further experiments.
Differential sensor
Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensors drawn from a location that is not ideal, leading to a large discrepancy between the actual voltage supplied to the processor and the value reported to the software. ROG Maximus Z790 Formula features differential sensing circuitry and a delicate IC that simplify overclocking and tuning, allowing for more accurate voltage tracking.
Team power architecture
Today's processor architectures place incredible demands on the power design of motherboards, going from deep power saving modes to going from lower power mode to full load in an instant. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by using multiple power stages to rapidly change current while maintaining exemplary thermal efficiency.
DDR5 memory
Versatile memory tuning options are the foundation of ROG motherboards. With ROG Maximus Z790 Formula, you can extract the full potential of DDR5 modules, whether they come from an extreme speed kit or a base kit that would otherwise be locked.
ROG has a long tradition of delivering superior memory performance, and DDR5 is no exception. Thanks to improved signal routing, enthusiast rigs have now achieved speeds well beyond the 8 GT/s mark of the Maximus Z790 Formula, and who knows how far DIMMs could go in the future? Seasoned veterans can test their skills by tinkering with a wide range of UEFI tuning options.
Advanced cooling system
ASUS HybridChill Water Block: Uses a combination of passive and liquid cooling to achieve highly efficient VRM operation. Copper water channels resist corrosion and provide excellent heat dissipation, and threaded connectors use industry standard G1/4" to ensure compatibility with a wide range of custom cooling configurations.
M.2 Heatsinks and Backplates: Large aluminum heatsinks provide ample surface area for cooling mounted M.2 drives, and each of the three built-in slots has a dedicated backplate for additional heat dissipation.
High Conductivity Thermal Pads: Each thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by combining the heat generated by the power stages with the heat sink. For future maintenance, a replaceable thermal pad is also included in the package.
Solid metal backplate: An electro-galvanized metal backplate reinforces the spine of ROG Maximus Z790 Formula to prevent bending.
Chipset Heatsink: A dedicated heatsink dissipates heat from the chipset to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
Wi-Fi 7 and 5Gb Ethernet network
The next-generation Wi-Fi 7 chipset introduces an all-new 320MHz ultra-wide channel bandwidth on the 6GHz band and 4096 QAM, delivering up to 2.4X ultra-fast Wi-Fi speeds. The revolutionary Multi-Link Operation (MLO) feature ensures a more stable Wi-Fi connection and lower latency, unlocking unknown areas in gaming, streaming and industrial IoT.
Low-latency gaming, fast file transfers and high-resolution video streaming are just some of the many benefits of the built-in Realtek 5Gb/s Ethernet network card.
PCIe 5.0 bus
Fully supporting the new standard, ROG Maximus Z790 Formula offers abundant Gen 5 support to ensure unhindered throughput for the fastest SSDs and graphics cards available.
ROG Maximus Z790 Formula has five built-in M.2 slots, one of which is PCIe 5.0-ready and offers a blazing speed of 16 GB/s, while the others offer an impressive 8 GB/s via PCIe 4.0 interfaces.
Both x16 expansion slots feature PCIe 5.0 technology, which delivers blazing speeds of up to 64GB/s for compatible devices. To withstand the weight of massive graphics cards, they are also protected by SafeSlot mounting brackets, and the top slot can be easily released thanks to the Q-Release button.
Thunderblot 4 ports and front USB-C 20Gbps port
Each port provides up to 40 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth for the latest super-fast devices and drives. Both ports can be used to connect up to two external 4K displays, and PCIe bandwidth reaches up to 32 Gb/s. The 20 Gb/s Type-C® USB connector on the front panel is equipped with Quick Charge 4+ technology, which allows you to quickly charge devices with a power of up to 60 watts.
SupremeFX
ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio of 110 dB at line input for exceptional recording quality. There's also a low-drop regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec, and an integrated ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC that can reach -115 dB THD+N for excellent front-panel output. The combined solution enables comprehensive 32-bit, 384 kHz playback that captures all the subtleties and nuances of each audio track.
AI Cooling II
Balance the thermals and acoustics of any structure with one click. ASUS' patented algorithm eliminates unnecessary noise while performing a quick stress test, then monitors CPU temperature to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.
AI Suite 3
The AI Suite 3 dashboard includes a set of intuitive controls that increase processor performance while maintaining system stability. The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent embedded microcontroller that provides a range of system tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system statistics, and adjust overclocking parameters. The Digi+ Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) provides real-time control over voltage drop, switching frequency, and power efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune your processor's voltage regulation for the highest stability and performance.
Outshine the competition
Upgrade your game with the complementary, enhanced aesthetic of Aura Sync, featuring pre-built lighting effects that can be easily synced to compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards and mice to give your setup a unified look.
LiveDash OLED
ROG Maximus Z790 Formula includes LiveDash, a built-in 2-inch OLED panel that displays useful information and offers customizable graphics. During the power-on and self-test (POST) phase, the OLED display shows key statistics in plain language using traditional POST codes. During normal operation, the panel can be programmed to display CPU frequency, device temperature, fan speed, or water cooling information. You can also personalize the default OLED GIF with your preferred image or animation.
Armory Crate
Armory Crate is a software utility designed to provide centralized control over supported gaming products, making it easy to fine-tune the look and feel of your system. Through one intuitive interface, Armory Crate helps you customize RGB lighting and effects for compatible devices and sync them with Aura Sync to create a unified lighting scheme across your system. Additionally, Armory Crate's Fan Xpert4 utility provides comprehensive control of fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers.
