ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition Motherboard
Unleash Evangelion power with the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition—an Intel® Z790 ATX motherboard built for AI-ready performance, overclocking, and next-gen connectivity.
The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition blends the spirit of Evangelion Unit-02 with cutting-edge PC technology. Designed for 12th–14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, this motherboard delivers the extreme power, cooling, and connectivity needed for gaming, content creation, and the future of AI computing.
With a 20+1+2 power stage VRM design, DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 expansion, and a dedicated PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot via the ROG Hyper M.2 Card, the Hero EVA-02 ensures unmatched stability and bandwidth. Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E, high-speed USB 20Gbps Type-C® with 60W Quick Charge, and immersive SupremeFX audio with ESS DAC guarantee a premium experience across every workload.
EVA-inspired aesthetics with Aura Sync RGB, Polymo Lighting on the I/O cover, and DIY-friendly features make this motherboard the centerpiece of any high-performance EVA-02 rig.
Key Features
🎨 EVA-02 Themed Design – Red/orange Evangelion styling with RGB accents and Polymo Lighting.
⚡ Advanced AI PC Ready – Optimized for next-gen AI workloads and computing.
🧠 CPU Support – Intel® 14th/13th/12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold & Celeron® (LGA1700).
🔋 20+1+2 Power Solution – Power stages rated for 90A, dual ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes & premium capacitors.
🔥 Optimized VRM Thermals – Massive heatsinks, L-shaped heatpipe & high-conductivity pads.
🚀 Next-Gen Storage – PCIe 5.0 M.2 via Hyper M.2 Card + 4× PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks.
🌐 Extreme Connectivity – Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 20Gbps Type-C® w/ 60W Quick Charge, HDMI 2.1, multiple 10Gbps USB ports.
📡 High-Performance Networking – Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Intel 2.5 Gb LAN w/ LANGuard.
🖥️ Intelligent Control – AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, 2-Way AI Noise Cancelation.
🎧 SupremeFX Audio – ROG ALC4082 codec + ESS ES9218 Quad DAC, 32-bit/384 kHz playback.
✨ Aura Sync RGB – Customizable RGB with 3× Gen 2 headers + 1× RGB header.
🛠️ DIY-Friendly Features – PCIe Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O, Q-Code, BIOS FlashBack™, FlexKey, Clear CMOS.
📊 Renowned Software – 1-year AIDA64 Extreme trial + intuitive UEFI BIOS w/ MemTest86.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
| CPU Support | Intel® 12th / 13th / 14th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold, Celeron® |
| Memory | DDR5, up to 192GB |
| Power Delivery | 20+1+2 power stages, 90A each |
| Storage | 1× PCIe 5.0 M.2 (via Hyper M.2 Card) + 4× PCIe 4.0 M.2 + SATA |
| Expansion Slots | 2× PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots |
| USB Ports | Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 20Gbps Type-C®, USB 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1 |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Intel 2.5 Gb LAN |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 + ESS ES9218 DAC |
| Lighting | Aura Sync RGB + Polymo Lighting |
| Form Factor | ATX |
What’s in the Box
ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition Motherboard
ROG Hyper M.2 PCIe 5.0 Expansion Card
EVA-02 themed accessories pack
Wi-Fi antenna
SATA cables
M.2 Q-Latch kit
EVA-02 stickers, user manual & documentation
Options / Upgrades
Pairs seamlessly with ROG EVA-02 peripherals (keyboard, mouse, GPU, chassis) for a complete Evangelion system.
Warranty
3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Lead Time
Ships 2–5 business days after processing and handling.