Asrock 90-MXBKD0-A0UAYZ Z790 Steel Legend Wifi Intel 90-MXBKD0-A0UAYZ

Steel Legend represents the philosophical state of rock-solid durability and irresistible aesthetics. Built around most demanding specs and features, the Steel Legend series aims at daily users and mainstream enthusiasts! Providing a strong array of materials/components to ensure a stable and reliable performance.

SPS (Smart Power Stage)
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It�s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.

16+1+1 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

Reinforced DIMM Slot
The reinforced DIMM slot is surfaced mounted onto the motherboard to give better physical strength as well as a more stable memory signal, with this superior revolutionary design, it is able to dramatically overclock DRAM module up to insane frequency.

DIY Friendly Design
Due to the unique electrical architecture of DDR5 DIMM, there�s a high risk of damaging the memory module if AC power isn�t disconnected properly during removal or installation. To prevent this, ASRock has implemented a trouble free protection circuit on every DDR5 motherboard, lowers the risk of damaging your memory module.

PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech
Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.
The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.

Audio That Matters
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.

Enhance Communication Quality
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

Ultimate Gaming Experience
?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.

PCIe Gen5 Blazing M.2
The Blazing M.2 accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128GB/s transfer speed, it is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs.

XXL M.2 Heatsink
The extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation to keep those high speed M.2 SSDs as cool as possible, it is able to give better stability while maintaining top performance.

Anti-Drop Screw
Tired of dropping screws or screws missing inside chassis?
The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.

ASRock Graphics Card Holder
Install your heavy graphics card on the holder; connect it to your motherboard and chassis with screws. Flexibly slide up and down to perfectly adjust the height required for your graphics card in place.

POLYCHROME RGB
In addition to the built-in RGB illumination, it also 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.

Dragon 2.5 Gb/s LAN
The intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you�ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.

Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
WiFi 6E technology has extended to the whole new 6GHz spectrum band, providing more WiFi capability and giving an even better and faster internet traffic. In addition to deliver higher speeds, the WiFi 6E also enhances the lower latency and supports service levels that are equivalent to 5G networks.

M.2 Key-E Module Cap
SMA cable is easy to loose, this is an unacceptable situation for every users. Now we fixed this issue with a little Key-E module cap.

Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

Auto Driver Installer
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!

Flexible Integrated IO Shield
Unlike most so called pre-mounted I/O shield that is only decorated with fancy color schemes. We reserve more tolerance space and allow IO shield is adjustable when installing, thus fitting chassis perfectly without any mechanical issue.

BIOS



BIOS memory size



256 Mbit


BIOS type



UEFI AMI


Expansion slots



Number of M.2 (M) slots



1


PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots



1


PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots



1


PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots



1


Features



Audio chip



Realtek ALC897


Audio output channels



7.1 channels


Component for



PC


Motherboard chipset



Intel Z790


Motherboard chipset family



Intel


Motherboard form factor



ATX


Windows operating systems supported



Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64


Internal I/O



ATX Power connector (24-pin)



Yes


CPU fan connector



Yes


Front panel audio connector



Yes


Number of SATA III connectors



8


RGB LED pin header



Yes


Thunderbolt headers



1


TPM connector



Yes


USB 2.0 connectors



2


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors



2


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors



1


Memory



Maximum internal memory



128 GB


Memory channels



Dual-channel


Memory slots type



DIMM


Non-ECC



Yes


Number of memory slots



4


Supported memory types



DDR5-SDRAM


Unbuffered memory



Yes


Network



Bluetooth



Yes


Ethernet interface type



2.5 Gigabit Ethernet


Ethernet LAN



Yes


LAN controller



Dragon RTL8125BG


Top Wi-Fi standard



Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


Wi-Fi



Yes


Wi-Fi standards



802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


Package dimensions



Gross Weight (Package, kg)



1.3 kg


Processor



Compatible processor series



Intel� Core� i5, Intel� Core� i7, Intel� Core� i9


Maximum number of SMP processors



1


Processor manufacturer



Intel


Processor socket



LGA 1700


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



1 kg


Product Depth



24.4 cm


Product Width



30.5 cm


Rear panel I/O ports



DisplayPort version



1.4


DisplayPorts quantity



1


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports



1


HDMI ports quantity



1


Headphone outputs



1


Microphone in



Yes


S/PDIF out port



Yes


USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity



8


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity



1


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity



1


Storage controllers



RAID levels



0, 1, 5, 10


RAID support



Yes


Supported storage drive interfaces



M.2, SATA III


Supported storage drive types



HDD & SSD


Vendor information



Brand Name


Asrock


Warranty



1 Year(s)