ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI Motherboard

Specifications

Model	PRIME Z790-A WIFI
CPU	Intel ® Socket LGA1700 for 13 th Gen Intel ® Core ™ Processors & 12 th Gen Intel ® Core™, Pentium ® Gold and Celeron ® Processors Supports Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel ® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset	Intel ® Z790 Chipset
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, 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 * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Graphics	1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI ® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. **Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4. ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. **** VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.
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 * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site ( https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/ ). Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
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 * Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
Ethernet	1 x Intel ® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Wireless & Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6E 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth ® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.
USB	Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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 * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 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 – DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS) – ESD Guards – LANGuard – Overvoltage Protection – Safeslot – Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design – M.2 Q-Latch – PCIe Slot Q-Release – Q-Connector – Q-DIMM – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) – Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – M.2 heatsink – VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY – Box Headers – Clear CMOS button – CPU Socket lever protector – ProCool – Pre-mounted I/O shield – SafeDIMM Aura Sync – Aura RGB header – Addressable Gen 2 headers
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate – Aura Creator – Aura Sync – Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) – Power Saving – Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 – TurboV EVO – DIGI+ VRM – PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z DTS:X ® Ultra MyASUS Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories	Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous 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 Documentation 1 x User guide
Operating System	Windows ® 11, Windows ® 10 64-bit
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

 

PRIME

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.

The ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI offers this all in a sleek, futuristic-looking package centered around a spaceship design aesthetic, with a silver-toned nameplate and chipset cover.

 

FLEXIBILITY

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

 

Intelligent Control

ASUS Intelligent Control makes your PC smart. Along with taking care of complex tuning and dynamically optimizing essential aspects of your system, it offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

 

AI Cooling ll

AI Cooling II balances the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then it monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

 

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

 

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

 

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

 

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

 

COOLING

PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

 

M.2 Heatsinks

Three M.2 heatsinks cover four M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.

 

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads

The extensive surface area of the massive heatsinks cover the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation. Together with specially engineered thermal pads, they improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

 

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 4 allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

 

AIO Pump Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

 

Smart Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

 

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

 

PERFORMANCE

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors. ASUS Z790 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible data transfer options.

 

Robust Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of Intel® processors. The PRIME Z790-A WIFI is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.