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ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI

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Compatibility Data

SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel | ® | Z790 Chipset
Memory TypeDDR5
M2 Slots10
WifiWiFi 6
Bluetooth5.3
Model: 21090

Technical Specifications23 specs

General

Model
PRIME Z790-A WIFI
Cpu
  • Intel
  • ®
  • Socket LGA1700 for Intel
  • ®
  • Core™ 14
  • th
  • & 13
  • th
  • Gen Processors, Intel
  • ®
  • Core™ 12
  • th
  • Gen, 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. 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
  • * 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
  • ®
  • Core™ Processors (14
  • th
  • & 13
  • th
  • & 12
  • th
  • Gen)
  • 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
  • ®
  • Core™ Processors (14
  • th
  • & 13
  • th
  • & 12
  • th
  • Gen)
  • 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.
  • Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Intel
  • ®
  • Core™ Processors (14
  • th
  • & 13
  • th
  • & 12
  • th
  • Gen)
  • 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
  • 2x2 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 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
  • * 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 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
  • 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 )

Physical Dimensions

Length Mm
304.8
Width Mm
243.8
Height Mm
774.7

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