ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI DDR5 Motherboard - Black

ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI DDR5 ATX Motherboard - Black

Z790-A WIFI

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.

MemTest 86

This memory testing software is pre-installed into the UEFI BIOS and lets you pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for a USB stick or going into the OS. It stores the memory report in the BIOS archives for reference.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

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.

Cooler by Design

PRIME Z790-A WIFI features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.

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.

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.

Memory

AEMP II for Ultimate DDR5 Performance

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP II is based on a CPU and memory module’s ability to train the memory chips on your kit, and it presents an optimized clock speed that can effortlessly unleash performance.

Built through a flexible training method, AEMP II makes it easy to not only tune the memory above baseline settings but also maintain the stability of system operation, whether getting the most out of an entry-level module or priming a high-speed kit for ultimate performance.

ASUS OptiMem II

Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II:

• Improved memory stability and compatibility
• Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
• Improved memory frequency margin

Audio

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time. This removes distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls.

Specifications

Model

• PRIME Z790-A WIFI

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**
• ** 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
• * 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.
• **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.

Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed.

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
• 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 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 )