PRIME 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. All-Around Energy Efficiency The Power Saving function contains several settings can easily optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, darken Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan that is built into Microsoft Windows. 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. AIO Pump Header A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups. 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. ProCool Connectors Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard's link to the PSU with 8+8 pin connectors that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors. Outstanding Audio Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you?ve ever experienced.
Processor
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Core? i3, Intel® Core? i5, Intel® Core? i7, Intel® Core? i9, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
Memory
Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
Number of memory slots | 4 |
Memory slots type | DIMM |
Memory channels | Dual-channel |
Non-ECC | Y |
Supported memory clock speeds | 4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200 MHz |
Supported memory clock speed (max) | 7200 MHz |
Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
Unbuffered memory | Y |
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
RAID support | Y |
RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
Front panel audio connector | Y |
ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Y |
CPU fan connector | Y |
Number of chassis fan connectors | 4 |
Chassis intrusion connector | Y |
EPS power connector (8-pin) | Y |
Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
12V power connector | Y |
TPM connector | Y |
Number of COM connectors | 1 |
RGB LED pin header | Y |
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
Line-in | Y |
Headphone outputs | 1 |
Microphone in | Y |
WiFi-AP antenna jack | 1 |
Network
Ethernet LAN | Y |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Wi-Fi | Y |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Y |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Features
Component for | PC |
Motherboard form factor | ATX |
Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
Power source type | ATX |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
BIOS
BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
Clear CMOS button | Y |
Packaging data
Package width | 280 mm |
Package depth | 265 mm |
Package height | 71 mm |
Package weight | 1.27 kg |
Packaging content
Cables included | SATA |
Drivers included | Y |