ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero The ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero boasts robust cooling, Wi Fi 7 & ample PCIe 5.0 slot for unmatched performance, & it offers full compatibility with 14th Gen Intel Core™ processors. Meanwhile, its stealthy design is accentuated by new Polymo lighting, which illuminates the I/O shroud with a microstructural array of dual-layer RGB & adds a personalized touch of style to your gaming setup. ROG OVERCLOCKING TECHNOLOGIES Psyche up & engage the Dark Hero overclocker in you, with onboard intelligence to scan, predict, & adapt CPU performance parameters, & tools to command & track system vitals. AI OVERCLOCKING Tuning is now faster & smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU & cooling to predict the optimal configuration & push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation. PCIE SLOT Q-RELEASE A physical button unlocks the first PCIe slot’s security latch with one tap, greatly simplifying the process of detaching a PCIe card from the motherboard when it’s time to upgrade to a new GPU or other compatible device. M.2 Q-LATCH The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an M.2 SSD without the need for specific tools. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive & neatly eliminate traditional screws. Q-ANTENNA With Q-Antenna, attaching a Wi Fi antenna to your PC is now easy & fast. Instead of slowly rotating two fasteners until they finally lock in, they just snap into place. Less hassle, & more consistent performance. Q-CODE The on-board LED panel shows 2-digit diagnostic codes, providing a valuable reference for troubleshooting common boot problems & hardware issues. Q-LED The on-board Q-LED troubleshooting lights give PC builders a quick indicator to confirm that key components &8213; CPU, RAM, graphics card, storage devices &8213; are functioning normally during startup. Builders can use the Q-LED feature to correct power delivery issues affecting their motherboard, & it can also alert them when memory modules have not been properly installed--even before attempting to boot a newly built PC. BIOS FLASHBACK™ BIOS Flash Back™ is a safe & simple way to update BIOS. Just drop the (UEFI) BIOS file onto a FAT32-formatted USB (Universal Serial Bus) stick, plug it into the USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flash Back port, & press the button. Updates can even be performed without having memory or a CPU installed. CLEAR CMOS The Clear CMOS button quickly resets BIOS settings to factory default. It can also be used to reboot the PC if incorrect BIOS settings have been selected. GROW YOUR GAMING WORLD WITH AURA SYNC Up your game with complementary Aura Sync enhanced aesthetics, featuring preset lighting effects that can be easily synchronized across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, & mice to give your setup a unified look.