ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®13th&12th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard(PCIe 5.0,DDR5,20+1power Stages,2.5Gb LAN, Bluetooth V5.2,2X Thunderbolt 4 Ports,5xM.2, Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4)

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (WiFi 6E) LGA 1700(Intel®13th&12th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard(PCIe 5.0,DDR5,20+1power Stages,2.5Gb LAN, Bluetooth V5.2,2X Thunderbolt 4 Ports,5xM.2, Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4)

Q: I have ddr5 6400mhz cl32 memory, do I need to change settings to lower the speed of ram? am I able to get pc start? or I need to do something in bios

if you want the XMP to work with your ram, go to the Asus website and look up your board. In the support section of that board click on the CPU/Memory support tab, then click on memory. in that section it will tell you if the memory you have is certified to work with their board. If it is, go into the bios (make sure it's updated to the newest version) and turn on the XMP1 setting. It should all work from there (unless there is a ram problem) the z790 boards look like they have XMP up to 7800mhz. 6400mhz should work without a problem

Q: Does this have the same ilm[intelligent loading mechanism] issue as the 690? if so, i am going to avoid this since i don't want a bent cpu.

I bought CPU contact Frame and problem solved. No more bent CPU

Q: Can I use an MSI SPATIUM M570 on the motherboard?

Maybe? You might need to remove the heatink on it, as the motherboard has a cover and also a specific spot for it. The workaround would be to use a PCIE extension if you really wanted to use that NVMe

Q: Which USB port is for the keyboard and which is for the mouse?

For keyboard and mouse any of them as they do not require extreme speeds. 5 Gbps speed became USB 3.2 Gen 1 and the 10 Gbps speed became USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the 20 Gbps speed became USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. The 20 Gbps speed is called USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, because it uses two 10 Gbps lanes to give you the 20 Gbps speed. So for mouse and keyboard you won't notice any differences. If you are connective higher demanding devices just make sure to block them when connecting your mouse and keyboard.

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Brand
ASUS
CPU socket
LGA 1700
Compatible devices
Personal 12th
RAM memory technology
DDR5
Compatible processors
14th 13th 12th
Chipset type
Intel Z790

⚡PCIe 5.0 blazing speed

🌐WiFi 6E & 2.5Gb LAN

💾DDR5 up to 7000 MHz

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Description

🚀 Elevate your rig with the ultimate gaming motherboard—where power meets precision.

AI DRIVEN MASTERY - Exclusive ASUS AI tools for overclocking, cooling, networking, and noise cancellation—effortless optimization.
THERMAL EXCELLENCE - Advanced VRM heatsinks, triple M.2 cooling, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone ensure peak performance under pressure.
NEXT GEN POWERHOUSE - Supports Intel 13th & 12th Gen CPUs with LGA 1700 socket for future-proof performance.
UNRIVALED CONNECTIVITY - Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and 2.5Gb Ethernet keep you ultra-connected and fast.
MASSIVE MEMORY STORAGE - Supports up to 128GB DDR5 RAM at 7000 MHz and 5x M.2 slots for lightning-fast storage expansion.

The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is a premium ATX motherboard designed for Intel 13th and 12th Gen processors, featuring PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory support up to 7000 MHz, advanced AI-driven controls, robust 20+1 power stages, comprehensive thermal solutions, and cutting-edge connectivity including WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 2.5Gb Ethernet.

Specifications

Brand	ASUS
Product Dimensions	30.99 x 11.43 x 37.08 cm; 4.22 kg
Item model number	ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO
Manufacturer	Asus
Series	ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO
Colour	BLACK
Form Factor	ATX
Processor Socket	LGA 1700
Memory Technology	DDR5
Maximum Memory Supported	128 GB
Memory Clock Speed	7000 MHz
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Connectivity Type	Wi-Fi
Wireless Type	802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 802.11ax
Number of HDMI Ports	1
Number of Ethernet Ports	1
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	4.22 kg
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

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I have ddr5 6400mhz cl32 memory, do I need to change settings to lower the speed of ram? am I able to get pc start? or I need to do something in bios

Does this have the same ilm[intelligent loading mechanism] issue as the 690? if so, i am going to avoid this since i don't want a bent cpu.

Can I use an MSI SPATIUM M570 on the motherboard?

Which USB port is for the keyboard and which is for the mouse?

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