The Asus Prime Z790M-Plus motherboard is aimed at users who wish to build a computer with 12th and 13th generation Intel processors. It is an ATX-sized motherboard.
It also provides the basic functions that a user needs to build a stable computer for everyday use, graphics, gaming, and office tasks.
Performance
Cooling
Customization
Connectivity
The comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard packs versatile tools to fine-tune every aspect of your system, allowing performance modifications to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
Intelligent Control
ASUS Intelligent Control makes your computer 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. An exclusive ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary noise during a quick stress test and then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, modify, and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for beginner PC DIY enthusiasts, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Performance
The motherboard PRIME Z790-A WIFI is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of 13th generation Intel Core processors. The ASUS Z790 motherboard provides all the essentials to boost daily productivity, ensuring your system is ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling, and flexible data transfer options.
Memory AEMP II
For Ultimate DDR5 Performance
The ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature for memory modules with PMIC restriction. AEMP II relies on the CPU and memory module's ability to train the memory chips in your kit and presents an optimized clock speed that can effortlessly unleash performance.
Built through a flexible training method, AEMP II facilitates not only memory tuning beyond basic settings but also maintaining system operation stability, whether maximizing a basic module or preparing a high-speed kit for ultimate execution.
ASUS OptiMem II
The revisions in the motherboard trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal paths across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Storage
4 M.2 slots
The Prime Z790-A WIFI offers a total of four M.2 slots that support data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, allowing for faster boot and application load times with an operating system or application drives.
PCIe 5.0 Slot
PCIe 5.0 offers double the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it powerful enough to handle new data-intensive tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other advantages, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, compatible CEM slots for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
A batch of USB ports supports high-tech devices loaded with peripherals, including a rear Type-C socket with ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps.
Thunderbolt 4 (USB4)
The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard features USB4 support via a Thunderbolt (USB4) header. With an additional ASUS card, PRIME motherboards can enable bidirectional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable, while simultaneously providing power to the fast-charging device. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for connecting to multiple displays and supports up to dual 4K resolution monitors.
WiFi 6E
The built-in WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It provides up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz channels to deliver ultra-fast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity, as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.
Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
The Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU load and offers extremely high TCP and UDP performance for faster, smoother data transfer.
LANGuard
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that incorporates advanced signal coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve performance and ensure a more reliable connection.
Aura Sync
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a corresponding aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to the built-in RGB headers, and they can all be synchronized with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
Addressable RGB Header Gen 2
Three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs in second-generation addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically adjust lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward compatibility with existing Aura RGB equipment.
Armoury Crate
Within a single intuitive interface, Armory Crate offers easily customized RGB Aura Sync settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, as well as controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armory Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed, so you never miss updates that interest the ASUS community.
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
One of the best choices in the 13th Generation processors that easily overclocks for those interested in OC. Incredibly ergonomic and high-quality. It perfectly matches the following DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegade KF560C32RSAK2-32. Be careful to choose 2 memory sticks and not 4 for compatibility reasons because OC will not be able to exceed 6000 for now until a future update comes. Bravo to Asus
Μία απο τις καλύτερες επιλογές στη 13η Γενιά επεξεργαστών που άνετα ανεβάζει τα ρολόγια για όποιους ενδιαφέρονται για OC. Απίστευτα εργονομική και ποιοτική. Tαιριάζει απόλυτα με τις παρακάτω DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegate KF560C32RSAK2-32. Προσοχή να επιλέξετε 2 στίκ μνημών και όχι 4 για λόγους συμβατότητας γιατί δέν θα μπορεί το OC να υπερβεί τα 6000 προς το παρών μέχρι να έρθει μελλοντικά κάποιο update. Μπράβο στην Asus
It doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. This really frustrated me and it took me 2 days to realize it. I was about to return it but after some research I found out that they don't mention it in the specs for marketing reasons, but there hasn't been a consumer-grade motherboard that supports 128GB DDR5 until now. I just wish I had known, I would have gotten a DDR4 motherboard that supports 128GB :)
Pros:
- Easy installation/removal of components (especially for m.2 SSDs)
- VERY satisfactory number of rear ports (the main reason I bought it).
- Fits 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Goodbye HDDs and 2.5'' SSDs.
- Overall beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.
Cons:
- Doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. Only 2x XMP or 4x underclocked.
- Only has 1 internal connection for USB 3.2 (x2)
(which means if the Tower has 4 front ports, 2 won't work).
- Mine has a high-pitch low-db coil whine. It's not audible unless I get VERY close.
Ε.. δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Με ζόρισε πάρα πολύ αυτό και μου'φαγε 2 μέρες μέχρι να το συνειδητοποιήσω. Ετοιμαζόμουν να τη γυρίσω πίσω αλλά με λίγο ψάξιμο έμαθα πως δεν το γράφουν στα specs για λόγους marketing, αλλά δεν έχει βγει consumer-grade μητρική που να σηκωνει 128GB DDR5 μέχρι τώρα. Απλά αν το ήξερα θα'χα πάρει μητρική DDR4 που σηκώνει 128GB :)
Θετικά:
- Εύκολη εγκατάσταση/απεγκατάσταση εξαρτημάτων (ειδικά για τα m.2 SSDs)
- ΠΟΛΥ ικανοποιητικός αριθμός θυρών πίσω (ο κύριος λόγος που το πήρα).
- Χωράει 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Bye-bye HDDs και 2.5'' SSDs.
- Όμορφη και καλαίσθητη γενικά.
Αρνητικά:
- Δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Μόνο 2x XMP ή 4x underclocked.
- Έχει μόνο 1 εσωτερική σύνδεση για USB 3.2 (x2)
(που σημαίνει πως αν το Tower έχει 4 θύρες μπροστά, οι 2 δε θα δουλεύουν).
- Η δικιά μου έχει ένα high-pitch low-db coil whine. Δεν ακούγεται όμως εκτός αν πλησιάσω ΠΑΡΑ πολύ.
One of the best choices in the 13th Generation processors that easily overclocks for those interested in OC. Incredibly ergonomic and high-quality. It perfectly matches the following DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegade KF560C32RSAK2-32. Be careful to choose 2 memory sticks and not 4 for compatibility reasons because OC will not be able to exceed 6000 for now until a future update comes. Bravo to Asus
Μία απο τις καλύτερες επιλογές στη 13η Γενιά επεξεργαστών που άνετα ανεβάζει τα ρολόγια για όποιους ενδιαφέρονται για OC. Απίστευτα εργονομική και ποιοτική. Tαιριάζει απόλυτα με τις παρακάτω DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegate KF560C32RSAK2-32. Προσοχή να επιλέξετε 2 στίκ μνημών και όχι 4 για λόγους συμβατότητας γιατί δέν θα μπορεί το OC να υπερβεί τα 6000 προς το παρών μέχρι να έρθει μελλοντικά κάποιο update. Μπράβο στην Asus
It doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. This really frustrated me and it took me 2 days to realize it. I was about to return it but after some research I found out that they don't mention it in the specs for marketing reasons, but there hasn't been a consumer-grade motherboard that supports 128GB DDR5 until now. I just wish I had known, I would have gotten a DDR4 motherboard that supports 128GB :)
Pros:
- Easy installation/removal of components (especially for m.2 SSDs)
- VERY satisfactory number of rear ports (the main reason I bought it).
- Fits 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Goodbye HDDs and 2.5'' SSDs.
- Overall beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.
Cons:
- Doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. Only 2x XMP or 4x underclocked.
- Only has 1 internal connection for USB 3.2 (x2)
(which means if the Tower has 4 front ports, 2 won't work).
- Mine has a high-pitch low-db coil whine. It's not audible unless I get VERY close.
Ε.. δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Με ζόρισε πάρα πολύ αυτό και μου'φαγε 2 μέρες μέχρι να το συνειδητοποιήσω. Ετοιμαζόμουν να τη γυρίσω πίσω αλλά με λίγο ψάξιμο έμαθα πως δεν το γράφουν στα specs για λόγους marketing, αλλά δεν έχει βγει consumer-grade μητρική που να σηκωνει 128GB DDR5 μέχρι τώρα. Απλά αν το ήξερα θα'χα πάρει μητρική DDR4 που σηκώνει 128GB :)
Θετικά:
- Εύκολη εγκατάσταση/απεγκατάσταση εξαρτημάτων (ειδικά για τα m.2 SSDs)
- ΠΟΛΥ ικανοποιητικός αριθμός θυρών πίσω (ο κύριος λόγος που το πήρα).
- Χωράει 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Bye-bye HDDs και 2.5'' SSDs.
- Όμορφη και καλαίσθητη γενικά.
Αρνητικά:
- Δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Μόνο 2x XMP ή 4x underclocked.
- Έχει μόνο 1 εσωτερική σύνδεση για USB 3.2 (x2)
(που σημαίνει πως αν το Tower έχει 4 θύρες μπροστά, οι 2 δε θα δουλεύουν).
- Η δικιά μου έχει ένα high-pitch low-db coil whine. Δεν ακούγεται όμως εκτός αν πλησιάσω ΠΑΡΑ πολύ.
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
Description
The Asus Prime Z790M-Plus motherboard is aimed at users who wish to build a computer with 12th and 13th generation Intel processors. It is an ATX-sized motherboard.
It also provides the basic functions that a user needs to build a stable computer for everyday use, graphics, gaming, and office tasks.
Performance
Cooling
Customization
Connectivity
The comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard packs versatile tools to fine-tune every aspect of your system, allowing performance modifications to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.
Intelligent Control
ASUS Intelligent Control makes your computer 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. An exclusive ASUS algorithm reduces unnecessary noise during a quick stress test and then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.
UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, modify, and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for beginner PC DIY enthusiasts, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.
Performance
The motherboard PRIME Z790-A WIFI is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of 13th generation Intel Core processors. The ASUS Z790 motherboard provides all the essentials to boost daily productivity, ensuring your system is ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling, and flexible data transfer options.
Memory AEMP II
For Ultimate DDR5 Performance
The ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature for memory modules with PMIC restriction. AEMP II relies on the CPU and memory module's ability to train the memory chips in your kit and presents an optimized clock speed that can effortlessly unleash performance.
Built through a flexible training method, AEMP II facilitates not only memory tuning beyond basic settings but also maintaining system operation stability, whether maximizing a basic module or preparing a high-speed kit for ultimate execution.
ASUS OptiMem II
The revisions in the motherboard trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal paths across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.
Storage
4 M.2 slots
The Prime Z790-A WIFI offers a total of four M.2 slots that support data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe 4.0, allowing for faster boot and application load times with an operating system or application drives.
PCIe 5.0 Slot
PCIe 5.0 offers double the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it powerful enough to handle new data-intensive tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other advantages, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, compatible CEM slots for add-in cards, and backward compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
A batch of USB ports supports high-tech devices loaded with peripherals, including a rear Type-C socket with ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps.
Thunderbolt 4 (USB4)
The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard features USB4 support via a Thunderbolt (USB4) header. With an additional ASUS card, PRIME motherboards can enable bidirectional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable, while simultaneously providing power to the fast-charging device. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for connecting to multiple displays and supports up to dual 4K resolution monitors.
WiFi 6E
The built-in WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It provides up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz channels to deliver ultra-fast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity, as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.
Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet
The Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU load and offers extremely high TCP and UDP performance for faster, smoother data transfer.
LANGuard
ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that incorporates advanced signal coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve performance and ensure a more reliable connection.
Aura Sync
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a corresponding aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to the built-in RGB headers, and they can all be synchronized with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.
Addressable RGB Header Gen 2
Three addressable RGB Gen 2 headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs in second-generation addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically adjust lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward compatibility with existing Aura RGB equipment.
Armoury Crate
Within a single intuitive interface, Armory Crate offers easily customized RGB Aura Sync settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, as well as controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armory Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed, so you never miss updates that interest the ASUS community.
One of the best choices in the 13th Generation processors that easily overclocks for those interested in OC. Incredibly ergonomic and high-quality. It perfectly matches the following DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegade KF560C32RSAK2-32. Be careful to choose 2 memory sticks and not 4 for compatibility reasons because OC will not be able to exceed 6000 for now until a future update comes. Bravo to Asus
Μία απο τις καλύτερες επιλογές στη 13η Γενιά επεξεργαστών που άνετα ανεβάζει τα ρολόγια για όποιους ενδιαφέρονται για OC. Απίστευτα εργονομική και ποιοτική. Tαιριάζει απόλυτα με τις παρακάτω DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegate KF560C32RSAK2-32. Προσοχή να επιλέξετε 2 στίκ μνημών και όχι 4 για λόγους συμβατότητας γιατί δέν θα μπορεί το OC να υπερβεί τα 6000 προς το παρών μέχρι να έρθει μελλοντικά κάποιο update. Μπράβο στην Asus
It doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. This really frustrated me and it took me 2 days to realize it. I was about to return it but after some research I found out that they don't mention it in the specs for marketing reasons, but there hasn't been a consumer-grade motherboard that supports 128GB DDR5 until now. I just wish I had known, I would have gotten a DDR4 motherboard that supports 128GB :)
Pros:
- Easy installation/removal of components (especially for m.2 SSDs)
- VERY satisfactory number of rear ports (the main reason I bought it).
- Fits 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Goodbye HDDs and 2.5'' SSDs.
- Overall beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.
Cons:
- Doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. Only 2x XMP or 4x underclocked.
- Only has 1 internal connection for USB 3.2 (x2)
(which means if the Tower has 4 front ports, 2 won't work).
- Mine has a high-pitch low-db coil whine. It's not audible unless I get VERY close.
Ε.. δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Με ζόρισε πάρα πολύ αυτό και μου'φαγε 2 μέρες μέχρι να το συνειδητοποιήσω. Ετοιμαζόμουν να τη γυρίσω πίσω αλλά με λίγο ψάξιμο έμαθα πως δεν το γράφουν στα specs για λόγους marketing, αλλά δεν έχει βγει consumer-grade μητρική που να σηκωνει 128GB DDR5 μέχρι τώρα. Απλά αν το ήξερα θα'χα πάρει μητρική DDR4 που σηκώνει 128GB :)
Θετικά:
- Εύκολη εγκατάσταση/απεγκατάσταση εξαρτημάτων (ειδικά για τα m.2 SSDs)
- ΠΟΛΥ ικανοποιητικός αριθμός θυρών πίσω (ο κύριος λόγος που το πήρα).
- Χωράει 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Bye-bye HDDs και 2.5'' SSDs.
- Όμορφη και καλαίσθητη γενικά.
Αρνητικά:
- Δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Μόνο 2x XMP ή 4x underclocked.
- Έχει μόνο 1 εσωτερική σύνδεση για USB 3.2 (x2)
(που σημαίνει πως αν το Tower έχει 4 θύρες μπροστά, οι 2 δε θα δουλεύουν).
- Η δικιά μου έχει ένα high-pitch low-db coil whine. Δεν ακούγεται όμως εκτός αν πλησιάσω ΠΑΡΑ πολύ.
One of the best choices in the 13th Generation processors that easily overclocks for those interested in OC. Incredibly ergonomic and high-quality. It perfectly matches the following DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegade KF560C32RSAK2-32. Be careful to choose 2 memory sticks and not 4 for compatibility reasons because OC will not be able to exceed 6000 for now until a future update comes. Bravo to Asus
Μία απο τις καλύτερες επιλογές στη 13η Γενιά επεξεργαστών που άνετα ανεβάζει τα ρολόγια για όποιους ενδιαφέρονται για OC. Απίστευτα εργονομική και ποιοτική. Tαιριάζει απόλυτα με τις παρακάτω DDR5 6000, 32GB RAM (2x16) CL32 Kingston Fury Renegate KF560C32RSAK2-32. Προσοχή να επιλέξετε 2 στίκ μνημών και όχι 4 για λόγους συμβατότητας γιατί δέν θα μπορεί το OC να υπερβεί τα 6000 προς το παρών μέχρι να έρθει μελλοντικά κάποιο update. Μπράβο στην Asus
It doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. This really frustrated me and it took me 2 days to realize it. I was about to return it but after some research I found out that they don't mention it in the specs for marketing reasons, but there hasn't been a consumer-grade motherboard that supports 128GB DDR5 until now. I just wish I had known, I would have gotten a DDR4 motherboard that supports 128GB :)
Pros:
- Easy installation/removal of components (especially for m.2 SSDs)
- VERY satisfactory number of rear ports (the main reason I bought it).
- Fits 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Goodbye HDDs and 2.5'' SSDs.
- Overall beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.
Cons:
- Doesn't support 128GB of RAM in XMP settings. Only 2x XMP or 4x underclocked.
- Only has 1 internal connection for USB 3.2 (x2)
(which means if the Tower has 4 front ports, 2 won't work).
- Mine has a high-pitch low-db coil whine. It's not audible unless I get VERY close.
Ε.. δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Με ζόρισε πάρα πολύ αυτό και μου'φαγε 2 μέρες μέχρι να το συνειδητοποιήσω. Ετοιμαζόμουν να τη γυρίσω πίσω αλλά με λίγο ψάξιμο έμαθα πως δεν το γράφουν στα specs για λόγους marketing, αλλά δεν έχει βγει consumer-grade μητρική που να σηκωνει 128GB DDR5 μέχρι τώρα. Απλά αν το ήξερα θα'χα πάρει μητρική DDR4 που σηκώνει 128GB :)
Θετικά:
- Εύκολη εγκατάσταση/απεγκατάσταση εξαρτημάτων (ειδικά για τα m.2 SSDs)
- ΠΟΛΥ ικανοποιητικός αριθμός θυρών πίσω (ο κύριος λόγος που το πήρα).
- Χωράει 4 m.2 PCIe4 SSDs. Bye-bye HDDs και 2.5'' SSDs.
- Όμορφη και καλαίσθητη γενικά.
Αρνητικά:
- Δε σηκώνει 128GB ram σε XMP settings. Μόνο 2x XMP ή 4x underclocked.
- Έχει μόνο 1 εσωτερική σύνδεση για USB 3.2 (x2)
(που σημαίνει πως αν το Tower έχει 4 θύρες μπροστά, οι 2 δε θα δουλεύουν).
- Η δικιά μου έχει ένα high-pitch low-db coil whine. Δεν ακούγεται όμως εκτός αν πλησιάσω ΠΑΡΑ πολύ.
