PRIME Z790-A WIFIASUS 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.FLEXIBILITYComprehensive 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 ControlASUS 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 EfficiencyThe 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.COOLINGPRIME 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 HeatsinksThree 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 PadsThe 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 DesignPRIME Z790-A WIFI features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.Multiple Temperature SourcesEach 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 HeaderA dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.PERFORMANCEThe 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 DesignStable 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 ConnectorsProprietary 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 AudioCombined onboard features deliver elevated audioIntelligent 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 |
| Maximum internal memory: | 128 GB |
| Memory slots type: | DIMM |
| Memory channels: | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC: |  |
| 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 |
| Unbuffered memory: | |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive interfaces: | M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types: | HDD & SSD |
| RAID support: | |
| 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: | |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin): | |
| CPU fan connector: | |
| Number of chassis fan connectors: | 4 |
| Chassis intrusion connector: | |
| EPS power connector (8-pin): | |
| Number of COM connectors: | 1 |
| TPM connector: | |
| Thunderbolt headers: | 1 |
| 12V power connector: | |
| RGB LED pin header: | |
| 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 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity: | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity: | 1 |
| Headphone outputs: | 1 |
| Line-in: | |
| Microphone in: | |
| WiFi-AP antenna jack: | 1 |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi: | |
| Ethernet LAN: | |
| Ethernet interface type: | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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: | |
| 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: | |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width: | 280 mm |
| Package depth: | 265 mm |
| Package height: | 71 mm |
| Package weight: | 1.27 kg |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 305 mm |
| Depth: | 244 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included: | SATA |
| Drivers included: | |
