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White ATX motherboard with large silver VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, three covered M.2 slots, rear I/O shield and antenna connectors

ASUS

ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Y8YB-0K44E

ATX motherboard for Intel LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR5 support up to 192GB, three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, 2.5Gb LAN, WIFI 6 and USB 10Gbps Type-C

  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600
  • Max supported RAM192 GB
  • Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th Gen CPUs via LGA 1700 socket
  • Stable power delivery from 12+1 DrMOS phases on a 6-layer PCB
  • DDR5 memory up to 192 GB with speeds to 8000+(OC) and ASUS OptiMem II
  • Three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports for flexible storage
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5Gb LAN with rear and front USB 10Gbps Type-C

LGA 1700 Intel Z790 ATX motherboard

The ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z790 chipset for LGA 1700 processors. It supports 12th, 13th and 14th generation Intel Core CPUs with a 12+1 DrMOS power design. The board provides DDR5 memory slots, PCIe 4.0 expansion and integrated WIFI 6 plus 2.5Gb LAN.

Builders needing three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots

This board suits builders who want three M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 wiring, rear USB 10Gbps Type-C and a Thunderbolt (USB4) header for add-in cards. It also fits users who value 7.1 audio shielding and AI Cooling II fan control. Users requiring PCIe 5.0 graphics or storage support should consider a different chipset platform.

DDR5 memory support up to 192GB capacity

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots accept up to 192GB of non-ECC unbuffered memory. The board validates speeds from 4800 up to 8000+(OC) with ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II and OptiMem II layout. This capacity ceiling determines whether the platform fits heavy multitasking or content creation workloads.

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Price $137.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameZ790-AYW WIFI W
Part number90MB1HT0-M0AAY0
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 5600
Max supported RAM192 GB
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen):
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z790 Chipset:
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA and RAID supportIntel Rapid Storage Technology supports SATA RAID 0/1/5/10
Additional RAID controllerIntel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Ethernet controller1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen):
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot
Intel Z790 Chipset:
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 10 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s headers support 4 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 4-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

Will the Z790-AYW WIFI W fit in a standard ATX case?

Yes, the board follows the ATX form factor and uses standard mounting holes, so any ATX-compatible chassis will accept it.

What is the most common installation mistake with the 12+1 DrMOS power phase layout?

Builders often forget to connect both the 24-pin ATX and the 8-pin ProCool CPU power cables, leaving the VRM phases without power.

Which M.2 slots on the Z790-AYW WIFI W support 22110-length drives?

M.2_1 and M.2_3 both accept 22110 modules, while M.2_2 is limited to 2280.

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