| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Brand |
ASUS |
| Series |
PRIME |
| Model |
PRIME Z790-A WIFI (90MB1CS0-M0EAY0) |
| CPU Support |
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core Processors & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| Chipset |
Intel Z790 Express |
| Memory Support |
| Intel 13th Gen & 12th Gen Processors |
4x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 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) 3.0 |
| OptiMem II |
| Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. |
| Video |
| HDMI |
1 x HDMI 2.1 supports max. resolution up to 4K 60Hz |
| DisplayPort |
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 supports max. resolution up to 8K 60Hz |
| * Actual support may vary by CPU with integrated Intel UHD graphics. |
| Expansion Slots |
| CPU Direct |
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 Physical, x16 Electrical slot |
| Intel Z790 Chipset |
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 Physical, x4 Electrical slot |
| 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 Physical, x4 Electrical slot |
| 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot |
| Storage |
| CPU Direct |
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 mode) |
| M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) |
| M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) |
| 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 |
| Networking |
| LAN |
Intel I225-V 2.5 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s |
| WiFi |
WiFi 6E 2x2 MIMO Dual-Band Adapter |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio |
| Codec |
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 Shielding |
| Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance |
| Premium audio capacitors |
| Dedicated audio PCB layers |
| Unique de-pop circuit |
| Audio Cover |
| *Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio |
| Connectivity |
| Ports |
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C) |
| 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A 1 x USB Type-C) |
| 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) |
| 1x DisplayPort |
| 1x HDMI port |
| 1x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port |
| 3x Audio jacks |
| 2x SMA Connectors for WiFi |
| General |
| Internal Connectors |
1x 4-pin CPU Fan header |
| 1x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header |
| 1x 4-pin AIO Pump header |
| 4x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers |
| 1x 24-pin Main Power connector |
| 2x 8-pin 12V Power connectors |
| 4x M.2 slots (Key M) |
| 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C) |
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports |
| 2x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports |
| 3x Addressable Gen 2 headers |
| 1x Aura RGB header |
| 1x Clear CMOS header |
| 1x COM Port header |
| 1x CPU Over Voltage jumper |
| 1x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) |
| 1x Power button |
| 1x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) |
| 1x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function |
| 1x Thunderbolt header |
| LED Displays |
ASUS Q-LED Diagnostic Array |
| BIOS |
256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS |
| Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor, 305 x 244 mm (H x W) |
| Operating System Support |
Windows 10 64-bit |
| Windows 11 64-bit |
| Box Contents |
2x SATA 6Gb/s cables |
| 1x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna |
| 1x Q-connector |
| 2x M.2 Rubber Packages |
| 1x Screw package for M.2 SSD |
| 1x User guide |
