ASUS Prime Z790-A LGA1700 ATX RGB Wi-Fi Motherboard

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 13th Gen Intel Core Processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790-A WIFI provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.

• Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th and 13th Gen Intel processors
• Enhanced power solution: 16+1 DrMOS, ProCool connectors, chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
• Next-gen connectivity: DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, Thunderbolt (USB4) header support, 4 PCIe® 4.0 M.2
• Exclusive AI & Memory technology: AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation, ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II and ASUS OptiMem II
• PC DIY design: PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Q-LED Core, and SafeSlot

CPU:
• Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core Processors & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
• Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0

Chipset:
• Intel Z790 Chipset

Memory:
• 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7200+(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800, Un-buffered Memory*
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• OptiMem II

Graphics:
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port

Expansion Slots:
• Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
• Intel Z790 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage:
• Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• Intel Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4), M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4), M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Ethernet:
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth:
• Wi-Fi 6E
• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band
• Bluetooth v5.3

USB:
• Rear USB (Total 8 ports): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 7 ports): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio:
• Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
• Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
• Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
• Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback
• Audio Features: Audio Shielding, Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance, Premium audio capacitors, Dedicated audio PCB layers, Audio cover, Unique de-pop circuit

Back Panel I/O Ports:
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 3 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors:
• Fan and Cooling related: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header, 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header, 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header, 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
• Power related: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector, 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
• Storage related: 4 x M.2 slots (Key M), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
• USB: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
• Miscellaneous: 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers, 1 x Aura RGB header, 1 x Clear CMOS header, 1 x COM Port header, 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper, 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP), 1 x Power button, 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin), 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function, 1 x Thunderbolt header

Special Features:
• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
• ASUS Q-Design
• ASUS Thermal Solution
• ASUS EZ DIY
• Aura Sync

Software Features:
• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armoury Crate
• AI Suite 3
• ASUS CPU-Z
• DTS:X Ultra
• MyASUS
• Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
• WinRAR
• UEFI BIOS
• ASUS EZ DIY
• MemTest86

BIOS:
• 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability:
• WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System:
• Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor:
• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5 x 24.4 cm

• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
• 1 x Q-connector
• 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
• 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD
• 1 x User guide