ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E LGA 1700 / PCIe 5.0/ DDR5/ 4X M.2 Slots/ 2.5Gb LAN /USB 3.2 Gen 2/ Thunderbolt™ 4/USB4, DP

Brand ASUS

Series Prime

Model PRIME Z790-A WIFI

Part Number 90MB1CS0-M0AAY0

CPU Socket Type LGA 1700

CPU Type Supports 13th Gen Intel Core & 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold , Celeron Processors*

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Supported CPU Technologies Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset Intel Z790

Memory

Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR5)

Memory Standard Supports DDR5 7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800, Un-buffered Memory*

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.

Maximum Memory Supported 128GB

Channel Supported Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 5.0 x16 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot*

* 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.

PCI Express 4.0 x16 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

PCI Express x4 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

PCI Express x1 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2 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)

* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

SATA RAID 0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset 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.

Audio Channels 7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

Max LAN Speed 2.5Gbps

Wireless LAN Wi-Fi 6E

2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*

* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.

Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.2

Rear Panel Ports

Back 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

Onboard USB 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

Other 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

Storage related

4 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s 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

Physical Spec

Form Factor ATX

LED Lighting RGB

Dimensions (W x L) 12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11 Supported

Features

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

Packaging

Package Contents 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 guideBrand ASUS

Series Prime

Model PRIME Z790-A WIFI

Part Number 90MB1CS0-M0AAY0

CPU Socket Type LGA 1700

CPU Type Supports 13th Gen Intel Core & 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold , Celeron Processors*

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Supported CPU Technologies Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset Intel Z790

Memory

Number of Memory Slots 4x288pin (DDR5)

Memory Standard Supports DDR5 7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800, Un-buffered Memory*

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.

Maximum Memory Supported 128GB

Channel Supported Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 5.0 x16 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot*

* 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.

PCI Express 4.0 x16 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

PCI Express x4 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

PCI Express x1 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2 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)

* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

SATA RAID 0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset 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.

Audio Channels 7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet

Max LAN Speed 2.5Gbps

Wireless LAN Wi-Fi 6E

2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*

* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.

Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.2

Rear Panel Ports

Back 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

Onboard USB 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

Other 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

Storage related

4 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s 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

Physical Spec

Form Factor ATX

LED Lighting RGB

Dimensions (W x L) 12.0" x 9.6"

Power Pin 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11 Supported

Features

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

Packaging

Package Contents 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