Before You Begin - EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N User Manual

EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N (121-RL-E799)
The EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N rises once again. This world record-
setting motherboard is built on a 14-layer low-loss PCB with a 21-phase VRM –
capable of squeezing every last bit of performance out of the most extreme 13th
Gen Intel Core
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with up to 64GB DDR5 and up to 8000MHz+(OC)*, PCIe Gen5, and PCIe
Gen4 M.2 NVMe support. The Z790 DARK K|NGP|N auto-switches the x16
PCIe Gen 5 CPU lanes between slots 1 and 2 to give your PCIe device
maximum bandwidth no matter where it's installed**. Beyond excessive
overclocking support, the board also includes multiple USB options, 8x SATA
6Gb/s ports, Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.2, and 3x M.2 Key-M slots. The Z790 DARK
K|NGP|N remains the choice of those that want a board capable of
unbelievable performance.
For its other features, the Z790 DARK K|NGP|N contains Realtek 7.1
Channel HD Audio, an Intel
power/reset/CMOS buttons, triple BIOS support, 8 smart fan headers
(including 2x pump headers exclusively built for CPU AIO), and many more
premium features. If you've been holding out for a serious motherboard, the
time is at hand.
Lastly, a motherboard is only as good as its BIOS, and the EVGA Z790 DARK
K|NGP|N features EVGA's latest BIOS GUI with a focus on overclocking
and functionality in a lean, straightforward package. You won't need to be an
expert to configure your motherboard, but if you are, you'll find features
unavailable anywhere else.
*Achievable speeds may vary depending on memory configuration and CPU memory controller.
**x16 lane support if only one PCIe slot (PE1/PE2) is populated. x8/x8 lanes if both PE1 and PE2 are
populated.
processors. This board supports current and future standards
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2.5 GbE NIC, a Marvell 10 GbE NIC, onboard
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