ASRock Z790 SONIC Ring Special Edition ATX Motherboard Socket LGA1700, Z790 Chipset, PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2, 2x Internal USB2.0 Header, 1x Internal USB 3.2 Header, 1x Internal Type-C Header, 1x Internal TB Header, 1x 2.5 GbE
ASRock Z790 SONIC Ring Special Edition ATX Motherboard Socket LGA1700, Z790 Chipset, PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2, 2x Internal USB2.0 Header, 1x Internal USB 3.2 Header, 1x Internal Type-C Header, 1x Internal TB Header, 1x 2.5 GbE
- Brand: ASRock
- MPN: Z790 PG SONIC
- Part #: MBDASR22792
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Features
Let's ROLL!!
ASRock Z790 PG SONIC, an officially licensed motherboard featuring SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog. A 16-bit spinning ring emblazons the rear IO cover, while on the rear side you'll even catch a glimpse of Sonic mid-run. The ASRock motherboard is co-launched to celebrate the release of SEGA's new Sonic Frontiers game.
Designed to bring back epic memories of catching rings in Green Hill Zone, the motherboard echoes Sonic's lightning speed with its fast blue and silver shards and Sonic silhouette.
Finding Sonic the Hedgehog
Bring on the Rings
The "Ring" is an object that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Though of unknown origin, Rings can be found everywhere on earth and other places beyond time and space, as well as motherboards!
Unique Themes
Besides the motherboard outlook is designed around the Sonic the Hedgehog theme, the ASRock Z790 PG SONIC also features a SONIC-inspired UEFI BIOS interface
Sonic the Hedgehog Pattern
On the PCB back side you'll even catch a glimpse of Sonic mid-run.
Effectiveness and Uniqueness
Provides stability and unique features enhancing effectiveness.
14+1+1 Phase Design With Dr.MOS
Optimized VRM design for solid performance
Lightning Gaming Ports
Mice/Keyboard control with lower jitter and latency
Blazing M.2[PCIe Gen5 x4]
Blazing Fast Data Transfer and Great Heat Dissipation
PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech
Ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
DDR5 Memory
Supports DDR5 memory with max. 128GB capacity.
DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Extreme Memory Overclocking
Killer 2.5G Networking
Killer™ Ethernet E3100
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header
Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
Nahimic Audio
Offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
Polychrome SYNC
Allows users to synchronize RGB LED devices and create their own unique lighting effects.
What Type of Users Suit For?
ASRock Z790 PG SONIC features the fastest PCI-Express 5.0 for the latest generation of graphics and add-in cards, plus a Blazing M.2 PCI-Express 5.0 M.2 slot is ready for new, ultra-high speed NVMe SSDs - minimizing load times for gamers!
Specifications
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ASRock Z790 SONIC Ring Special Edition ATX Motherboard Socket LGA1700, Z790 Chipset, PCIe 5.0, 5x M.2, 2x Internal USB2.0 Header, 1x Internal USB 3.2 Header, 1x Internal Type-C Header, 1x Internal TB Header, 1x 2.5 GbE
- Brand: ASRock
- MPN: Z790 PG SONIC
- Part #: MBDASR22792
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.com/product/MBDASR22792/ASRock-Z790-SONIC-Ring-Special-Edition-ATX-Motherb?is-review=1
Features
Let's ROLL!!
ASRock Z790 PG SONIC, an officially licensed motherboard featuring SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog. A 16-bit spinning ring emblazons the rear IO cover, while on the rear side you'll even catch a glimpse of Sonic mid-run. The ASRock motherboard is co-launched to celebrate the release of SEGA's new Sonic Frontiers game.
Designed to bring back epic memories of catching rings in Green Hill Zone, the motherboard echoes Sonic's lightning speed with its fast blue and silver shards and Sonic silhouette.
Finding Sonic the Hedgehog
Bring on the Rings
The "Ring" is an object that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Though of unknown origin, Rings can be found everywhere on earth and other places beyond time and space, as well as motherboards!
Unique Themes
Besides the motherboard outlook is designed around the Sonic the Hedgehog theme, the ASRock Z790 PG SONIC also features a SONIC-inspired UEFI BIOS interface
Sonic the Hedgehog Pattern
On the PCB back side you'll even catch a glimpse of Sonic mid-run.
Effectiveness and Uniqueness
Provides stability and unique features enhancing effectiveness.
14+1+1 Phase Design With Dr.MOS
Optimized VRM design for solid performance
Lightning Gaming Ports
Mice/Keyboard control with lower jitter and latency
Blazing M.2[PCIe Gen5 x4]
Blazing Fast Data Transfer and Great Heat Dissipation
PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech
Ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
DDR5 Memory
Supports DDR5 memory with max. 128GB capacity.
DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Extreme Memory Overclocking
Killer 2.5G Networking
Killer™ Ethernet E3100
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header
Front USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
Nahimic Audio
Offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
Polychrome SYNC
Allows users to synchronize RGB LED devices and create their own unique lighting effects.
What Type of Users Suit For?
ASRock Z790 PG SONIC features the fastest PCI-Express 5.0 for the latest generation of graphics and add-in cards, plus a Blazing M.2 PCI-Express 5.0 M.2 slot is ready for new, ultra-high speed NVMe SSDs - minimizing load times for gamers!
Specifications
Unique Feature
Superb Productivity
- PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
- Dual Channel DDR5
Rock-Solid Durability
- 14+1+1 Power Phase, 50A Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
- Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
Ultrafast Connectivity
- Killer 2.5G LAN
- ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
EZ Troubleshooter
- ASRock Post Status Checker
CPU
- Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
- Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology
- Supports Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB)
- Supports Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology (ABT)
Chipset
- Intel® Z790
Memory
- Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 7200+(OC)*
- Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
*1DPC 1R Up to 7200+ MHz (OC), 4800 MHz Natively.
1DPC 2R Up to 6000+ MHz (OC), 4400 MHz Natively.
2DPC 1R Up to 5600+ MHz (OC), 4000 MHz Natively.
2DPC 2R Up to 4800+ MHz (OC), 3600 MHz Natively.
BIOS
- 128Mb AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with GUI support
Graphics
- Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible, supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (compressed), supports HDCP 2.3 and max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz / 5K 120Hz
*Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated.
Audio
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)
- Nahimic Audio
LAN
- 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
- Killer E3100G
- Supports Killer LAN Software
Slots
CPU:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1), supports x16 mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCIE2), supports x4 mode*
- 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCIE3)*
- 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)
- Supports AMD CrossFire™
*If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
Storage
CPU:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode*
Chipset:
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_4, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
- 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors
*Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
If M2_5 is occupied, PCIE1 will downgrade to x8 mode.
M2_1 and M2_5 cannot be populated simultaneously.
RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Front)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Rear)
- 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (4 Rear, 2 Front)
- 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)
*All USB ports support ESD Protection
Connector
- 1 x SPI TPM Header
- 1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
- 1 x RGB LED Header*
- 3 x Addressable LED Headers**
- 1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)***
- 1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)****
- 1 x Chassis Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)*****
- 4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)******
- 1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector
- 2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
- 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock Thunderbolt™ 4 AIC Card)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (Supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
- 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
*Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
** Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
*** CPU_FAN1 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
**** CPU_FAN2/WP supports the fan power up to 2A (24W).
***** CHA_FAN5 supports the fan power up to 1A (12W).
****** CHA_FAN1~4/WP support the fan power up to 2A (24W).
****** CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
Rear Panel I/O
- 2 x Antenna Mounting Points
- 1 x HDMI Port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C Port
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports (USB32_56 are Lightning Gaming Ports.)
- 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
- HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone
Software and UEFI
Software
- ASRock Motherboard Utility (Phantom Gaming Tuning)
- Killer Control Center
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC*
UEFI
- ASRock EZ Mode
- ASRock Full HD UEFI
- ASRock My Favorites in UEFI
- ASRock Auto Driver Installer
- ASRock Instant Flash
- ASRock Easy RAID Installer
*These utilities can be downloaded from ASRock Live Update & APP Shop.
Accessories
- 1 x User Manual
- 2 x SATA Data Cables
- 5 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
- 2oz Copper PCB
OS
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit
*Windows® 10 only supports version 21H2 or later
Certifications
- FCC, CE
- ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
