PRIME Z790M-PLUS

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 Z790M-PLUS provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.

Model

PRIME Z790M-PLUS

CPU

Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core™ & 12th Gen Intel Core™, 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. 128GB, DDR5 7200+(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, 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 please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/.
* 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. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

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)
2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total supports 3 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 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 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 1Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth

M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*
*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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*
* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth.

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Intel 1Gb 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
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin + 12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin + 12V Power connector
Storage related
3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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 Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4) header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- SafeSlot Core+
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED Core
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
- ProCool
Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
- Aura Sync
- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
- Power Saving
AI Suite 3
- TurboV EVO
- DIGI+ VRM
- PC Cleaner
ASUS CPU-Z
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

BIOS

192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x User guide

Operating System

Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)