Asus Prime Z790M-PLUS

 D4 Motherboard (Only Build)

ASUS Prime series motherboards are skillfully designed to maximize the capabilities of 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors. With a sturdy power system, effective cooling solutions, and smart tuning choices, the Asus Prime Z790M-PLUS offers a variety of performance enhancements through user-friendly software and firmware features, catering to both users and PC do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

FLEXIBILITY:

The ASUS PRIME series is built on a foundation of extensive controls. The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard comes equipped with versatile tools that allow you to fine-tune every aspect of your system. This enables you to make performance adjustments that align with your work style, ultimately maximizing productivity.

Intelligent Control:

ASUS Intelligent Control elevates the intelligence of your PC. In addition to managing intricate tuning and dynamically optimizing crucial elements of your system, it provides straightforward options for beginners in PC do-it-yourself, while also offering more advanced features for experienced veterans.

All-Around Energy Efficiency:

The Power Saving function incorporates various settings that can efficiently optimize power consumption and enhance energy conservation. Users have the option to activate a CPU power limit, dim Aura lighting, and configure the fan profile to a power-saving mode. Additionally, the built-in Power Saver plan within Microsoft Windows can be toggled for further power efficiency.

Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls:

The ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software offers extensive control over fans, water pumps, and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Whether utilizing air or water cooling, the Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. Additionally, an Extreme Quiet mode is available, which lowers all fan speeds below the default minimum to maintain a whisper-quiet system during light tasks. Control over fans, water pumps, and AIO coolers is also accessible through the UEFI BIOS.

Precise Digital Power Control:

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) provides instantaneous control over voltage droop by automatically adjusting frequency and power-efficiency settings. This feature enables users to finely tune their CPU for optimal stability and performance.

AI Cooling ll:

AI Cooling II optimizes the thermals and acoustics of any system with just one click. Using an exclusive ASUS algorithm, it reduces unnecessary noise during a brief stress test and continually monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically regulate fan speeds for optimal performance.

UEFI BIOS:

The well-known ASUS UEFI BIOS offers all the tools necessary to configure, adjust, and fine-tune your system. It presents simplified options for those new to PC DIY, while also providing advanced features for experienced users.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers:

The UEFI provides an instinctive Advanced mode that grants you full control. With a built-in search feature facilitating easy option location, and a range of advanced functions, you can intelligently make nuanced adjustments to customize performance according to your preferences.

Quick and Simple Setup:

The EZ mode showcases essential settings and statistics, providing guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of crucial settings. All of these features are designed to assist you in quickly setting up and getting your rig operational in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control:

Adjust the settings of each fan individually by easily dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth):

Effortlessly turn on or off Aura RGB lighting or any built-in LED on the motherboard for a more subtle and refined aesthetic touch.

COOLING:

The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard is crafted with several integrated heatsinks and a range of hybrid fan headers, guaranteeing the maintenance of cool and stable performance for your system during demanding workloads.

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads:

The large surface area of the substantial heatsinks encompasses the VRMs and chokes, enhancing the dissipation of heat. Alongside specifically designed thermal pads, they enhance the transfer of heat from the MOSFETs and chokes, resulting in improved cooling performance.

Cooler by Design:

The PRIME Z790M-PLUS includes extensive cooling controls that can be configured either through the Fan Xpert 4 software or directly in the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple Temperature Sources:

Every header has the capability to dynamically connect to three thermal sensors. With Fan Xpert 4, you can link the temperature of compatible ASUS graphics cards, optimizing cooling for tasks that are intensive on both the GPU and CPU.

AIO Pump Header:

An exclusive PWM/DC header designed specifically for self-contained water-cooling configurations.

Smart Protection:

Each fan header is safeguarded by a dedicated integrated circuit to prevent overheating and overcurrent issues.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan:

Each built-in header has the capability to automatically detect whether a connected fan is PWM or DC.

PERFORMANCE:

The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard is designed to effectively manage the increased core counts and bandwidth requirements of 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors. The ASUS Z790 motherboard offers essential features to enhance daily productivity, ensuring your system is well-prepared for tasks with reliable power, efficient cooling, and versatile data transfer capabilities.

Robust Power Design:

Reliable power is crucial for maximizing the performance of Intel processors. The PRIME Z790M-PLUS is specifically designed to meet the requirements of high-core-count CPUs, ensuring optimal performance.

ProCool Connectors:

Exclusive connectors enhance the Asus motherboard's connection to the PSU through 4 + 8 pin connectors, delivering a direct 12-volt power supply to the processors. Each connector is equipped with robust pins capable of handling higher current loads compared to hollow-pin connectors.

10(50A)+1(60A)+1 Power Stages:

A configuration of 10 power stages, with 50 amperes each, along with an additional one rated at 60 amperes, combines high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers in individual packages. This setup is designed to provide power, efficiency, stability, and performance to the latest Intel processors.

AEMP II for Ultimate DDR5 Performance:

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature designed for memory modules constrained by PMIC. AEMP II relies on the collaborative training abilities of the CPU and memory module to optimize the clock speed, effortlessly unlocking performance potential.

Developed through an adaptable training approach, AEMP II simplifies not only the tuning of memory beyond standard settings but also ensures system stability. This applies whether maximizing the capabilities of an entry-level module or preparing a high-speed kit for peak performance.

*Performance outcomes may differ based on the specifications of your CPU and memory modules. **The comparison data is derived from testing with an Intel® i9-13900K processor and 2x16 GB SK Hynix DDR5-4800 non-ECC UDIMMs, model HMCG78MEBUA081N. ***It is crucial to use memory modules from a single validated kit. Combining DIMMs from different kits, even if they share the same make and model, may lead to boot failure, and compatibility cannot be assured. ****For optimal compatibility, always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. We recommend using memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Verify with your retailer to ensure correct memory module selection.

ASUS OptiMem II:

Updates to the motherboard's trace routing offer unimpeded access to memory bandwidth for the latest Intel® processors. ASUS OptiMem II technology meticulously charts memory signal pathways across diverse PCB layers, minimizing vias, and introduces shielding zones that notably diminish crosstalk.

Advantages of ASUS OptiMem II:

Enhanced stability and compatibility of memory Enables lower memory latencies at comparable voltages Enhances the margin for memory frequency

Storage:

The Asus motherboard Z790M-PLUS provides three M.2 slots with a capacity for data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps through PCIe® 4.0. This allows for faster boot-up and application loading times when using OS or application drives.

*Real-world transmission speeds may be less than the specified theoretical maximum speed.

PCIe® 5.0 Slot:

PCIe 5.0 provides double the data transfer speed compared to PCIe 4.0, making it highly capable of managing new data-intensive tasks. Additionally, PCIe 5.0 introduces enhancements such as electrical modifications to enhance signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and compatibility with earlier versions of PCI Express.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C:

A group of USB ports is designed to cater to advanced setups with a multitude of peripherals, which includes the rear USB Type-C connector featuring the exceptionally fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds reaching up to 20 Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB4® compliant):

The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard comes with USB4® support through a Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header. When paired with an optional ASUS add-on card*, PRIME motherboards can achieve bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps using a single cable, simultaneously providing power for fast-charging devices. Moreover, this card supports daisy-chaining for connecting multiple screens and can accommodate up to dual displays with 4K resolution.

*The ASUS add-on card is available for separate purchase.

M.2 Slot (Key E):

The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard includes an M.2 Slot (Key E) designed to support type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT and Intel® CNVi (Integrated Wi-Fi/BT) modules*.

The WiFi/BT module needs to be purchased separately.

Intel 1Gb Ethernet:

Intel® 1Gb Ethernet minimizes CPU workload and delivers remarkably high TCP and UDP throughput, resulting in quicker and smoother data transfers.

LANGuard:

ASUS LANGuard is a network protection feature at the hardware level, incorporating advanced signal-coupling technology and high-quality anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors. This integration enhances throughput and guarantees a more dependable connection.

Outstanding Audio:

The combination of built-in features on the motherboard results in superior audio quality. The intelligent design and high-quality hardware work together to deliver an audio experience that surpasses anything you've encountered before.

Audio Shielding:

The use of audio shielding guarantees precise separation between analog and digital components, significantly minimizing interference from various sources.

Dedicated Audio PCB Layers:

Distinct layers for the left and right tracks are implemented to ensure that both channels consistently deliver equal and high-quality audio.

Premium Audio Capacitors:

Delivers rich, natural, and immersive audio with outstanding clarity and fidelity.

Outshine the Competition:

For a finely tuned enthusiast system, a corresponding aesthetic is essential. ASUS Aura provides complete RGB lighting control, featuring a range of practical presets for the integrated RGB LEDs, as well as strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers. Moreover, it can be synchronized with an expanding collection of Aura-capable hardware.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header:

Three Gen 2 RGB headers with addressable capability can automatically detect the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, enabling the software to customize lighting effects for each device. Additionally, these new headers are backward-compatible with current Aura RGB equipment.

Armoury Crate:

Armoury Crate provides a unified and user-friendly interface for effortlessly customizing Aura Sync RGB settings for all compatible devices in your setup. It also includes controls for an expanding range of ASUS products, covering preferences for keyboards and mice. Additionally, Armoury Crate integrates features like product registration and a news feed, ensuring you stay updated on relevant ASUS community news and updates.

Q-LED Core:

The Q-LED Core display generates light patterns using the power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST), assisting users in identifying and troubleshooting potential issues

SafeSlot Core+

To accommodate the increased speed of PCIe® 5.0, which is twice as fast as PCIe® 4.0, we modified our SMT manufacturing process for the enhanced SafeSlot Core+. This feature is a strengthened metal sheath incorporated into a PCIe slot to securely hold a card in place.