Product specifications
ROG continues the EVANGELION project for gamers with a brand-new machine design centered around EVA-02 and Asuka. The second collection debuted with motherboards, graphics cards, cardholder gaming cases, all-in-one coolers, peripherals, and gear. Build the full machine and achieve high levels of synchronization with Asuka.
The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition is the result of a new collaboration centered around EVA-02 and Asuka of the long-celebrated Evangelion anime series. After catching your eye with EVA-02’s signature red-and-orange theme and traces of green, the artistic flourishes keep coming: an AT Field design surrounds the CPU socket, and Polymo lighting on the I/O cover switches between Asuka and regular EVA-02. The backplate design showcases EVA-02 “The Beast” mode and Evangelion patterns, adding to the motherboard's visual appeal. And as an ROG Maximus motherboard, it offers all the power, cooling, and flexible features necessary to elevate performance to the next level.
Intelligent Motherboard
Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.
VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink
A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.
M.2 heatsinks and backplates
Large aluminum heatsinks provide extensive surface area to cool mounted M.2 drives, and each of the three onboard slots has a dedicated backplate for additional heat dissipation.
Chipset heatsink
A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperature.
Metal backplate
A metal plate spans the underside of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition, establishing a reinforced platform for smoother DIY PC building.
Personalization
Illuminating the I/O shroud of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition is a colorful microstructural array called Polymo Lighting. Two stylish patterns are available for builders to tinker with in Armoury Crate and sync up with the rest of their system for a brilliant display of individuality.
Internal I/O | |
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Number of M.2 (M) slots | 5 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
12V power connector | Yes |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
Front panel audio connector | Yes |
EPS power connector (8-pin) | Yes |
CPU fan connector | Yes |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
RGB LED pin header | Yes |
Technical details | |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
Cooling type | Passive |
Back-to-BIOS button | Yes |
Motherboard form factor | ATX |
Component for | PC |
Audio | |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Performance | |
Number of HDDs supported | 6 |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
Cooling type | Passive |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Motherboard form factor | ATX |
Component for | PC |
Processor | |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
Memory | |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
Non-ECC | Yes |
Supported memory clock speeds | 4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800 MHz |
Maximum internal memory | 192 GB |
Unbuffered memory | Yes |
Supported memory clock speed (max) | 7800 MHz |
Storage controllers | |
Number of HDDs supported | 6 |
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Number of storage drives supported | 11 |
RAID support | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports | |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 5 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
Thunderbolt ports quantity | 2 |
S/PDIF out port | Yes |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Network | |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Features | |
Power source type | ATX |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
Cooling type | Passive |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Motherboard form factor | ATX |
Component for | PC |
Audio chip | Realtek ALC4082 |
Product colour | Black, Red |
Expansion slots | |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 5 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 2 |
BIOS | |
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
Back-to-BIOS button | Yes |
Clear CMOS button | Yes |
Power | |
Power source type | ATX |
Packaging data | |
Package width | 370 mm |
Package depth | 312 mm |
Package height | 108 mm |
Package weight | 4.56 kg |
Software | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
Drivers included | Yes |
Weight & dimensions | |
Package width | 370 mm |
Package depth | 312 mm |
Package height | 108 mm |
Package weight | 4.56 kg |
Width | 305 mm |
Depth | 244 mm |
Packaging content | |
Drivers included | Yes |
Cables included | SATA |
User guide | Yes |
Other features | |
Package width | 370 mm |
Package depth | 312 mm |
Package height | 108 mm |
Package weight | 4.56 kg |
Back-to-BIOS button | Yes |
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