Target Components

PHANTOM GAMING Z790 Nova WiFi
Nova is the most significant energy discharge ever witnessed by mankind, it's super-powerful which represents the performance our motherboard can deliver.

FAST, MYSTERIOUS, UNBEATABLE
Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers! Underneath its relentless appearance lie plentiful gaming oriented features and excellent gaming capabilities. It's all about bringing a new gaming experience to gamers!

Long Lasting 20K Cap
20K block capacitors with lifespans of at lease 20,0000 hours, provides even longer component durability compares with normal capacitors, extending MTBF to give better system stability.

20+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.

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

8L & 20Z PCB Design
The 8 Layer PCB and 2 ounce copper inner layers provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performances!

Power Connector

High Density Power Connector
CPU overclocking requires higher current, ASRock Hi-Density Power connectors is able to withstand current higher traditional CPU 8-pin and ATX 24-pin connector, giving a more stable system as well as lowering the risk of fire under heavy overclocking.

CPU Indicator
Tune your computer quickly with ASRock CPU Indicator. It rates your CPU by assigning points based on its performance and capabilities, helping users optimize overclocking settings for enhanced performance.

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the ?built for stable and reliable? designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel XMP/AMD EXPO capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

Server Grade Low Loss PCB
The server grade low loss PCB improves signal integrity, allowing motherboard to support PCIe 5.0 for both graphics card and M.2 SSD, it also improves memory OC potential to deliver the most extreme memory performance.

PCIe Gen5 with Surface Mount Technology
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.

Reinforced Steel Slot [PCIe 5.0 Version]
The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 5.0 standard. The various benefits include:
Extra anchor points
Stronger latch
Ensure signal stability
Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.

Deluxe 6 x M.2 Socket
Supports up to 6 x NVMe M.2 SSDs and one of which is able to 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. to give a lightning fast data transferring experience.

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.

PWM/DC Fan Support
ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve and achieve quieter operation.
1 x CPU Fan Connector
2 xCPU/Water Pump Fan Connector
3, 4, 5 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors

Killer Ethernet E3100
The Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps Ethernet controller is designed specially for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users. The enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.

Enhanced VR Experience
Wi-Fi 7 offers higher data throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation. These features ensure a smooth and real-time interactive experience, making the VR/AR experience more immersive and connected.

Lightning Gaming Ports
Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!

Ultra USB Power
Provides stable power and better sound experience! Ultra USB Power provides 5V power transformed from +12V power rail, whose voltage drop will be much lower than the +5V from the PSU under heavy loading, and prevents noise from other devices or RGB LED.

Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header
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.

Specifications

Unique Feature
Superb Productivity
PCIe Gen5 (Graphics, M.2)
Dual Channel DDR5
Rock-Solid Durability
Server-Grade Low-Loss PCB
20+1+1 Power Phase, 90A SPS for VCore+GT with Enlarged Heatsink Armor
Flexible Integrated I/O Shield
20K Long-lasting Black Caps (high quality and conductive polymer capacitors)
Ultrafast Connectivity
Killer 2.5G LAN, 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 Module
ASRock Lightning Gaming Ports
EZ Update
ASRock Auto Driver Installer

CPU
Supports 14th, 13th & 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)
Supports ASRock Hyper BCLK Engine

Chipset
Intel Z790

Memory
Dual Channel DDR5 Memory Technology
4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
Supports DDR5 non-ECC, un-buffered memory up to 8000+(OC)
Max. capacity of system memory: 192GB
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0

BIOS
256Mb 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

Audio
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC4082 Audio Codec)
Individual PCB Layers for R/L Audio Channel
Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port
Nahimic Audio

LAN
2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s
Killer E3100G
Supports Killer LAN Software

Wireless LAN
802.11be 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Module
Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz frequency band
Supports 320MHz channel bandwidth with 6GHz frequency band
1 antenna to support 2 (Transmit) x 2 (Receive) diversity technology
Supports Bluetooth 5.4
Supports MU-MIMO

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 Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2 (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Supports AMD CrossFire
15µ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE1)

Storage
CPU
1 x Blazing M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen5x4 (128 Gb/s) mode
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
Chipset
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
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_5, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_6, Key M), supports type 2260/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode
4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

RAID
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices

USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
6 x USB 2.0 (2 Rear, 4 Front)

Connector
3 x Thermistor Cable Headers
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)
5 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x VRM Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
2 x 8 pin 12V Power Connectors (Hi-Density Power Connector)
1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15µ Gold 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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)
1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header (20 Gb/s)
1 x Dr. Debug with LED
1 x Power Button with LED
1 x Reset Button with LED

Rear Panel I/O
2 x Antenna Ports
1 x HDMI Port
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Port (20 Gb/s)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A Ports (10 Gb/s)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports
2 x USB 2.0 Ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port
1 x Clear CMOS Button
1 x Line Out Jack (Gold Audio Jack)
1 x Microphone Input Jack (Gold Audio Jack)

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

Accessories
1 x User Manual
4 x SATA Data Cables
1 x Graphics Card Holder
1 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antenna
1 x ARGB Splitter Cable
3 x Thermistor Cables
5 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
5 x Standoffs for M.2 Sockets

Form Factor
ATX Form Factor: 12.0-in x 9.6-in, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
8 Layer PCB
2oz Copper PCB

OS
Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit / 11 64-bit

Certifications
FCC, CE
ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)