Asus Prime Z790-A WiFi LGA1700 DDR5 ATX Motherboard

Asus Prime Z790-A WiFi - Description

LGA1700 DDR5 ATX Motherboard

The ASUS Prime series motherboards are designed to unlock the full potential of 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. With a durable power design, advanced cooling features, and smart tuning options, the PRIME Z790-A WIFI offers a range of performance enhancements through easy-to-use software and firmware.

The ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI combines power and style in a sleek, futuristic design inspired by spacecraft, highlighted with a silver nameplate and chipset cover. Built for modern computing, it delivers the performance and connectivity required by demanding AI-powered applications.

Performance:

Supporting Intel® LGA1700 socket for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® CPUs, this motherboard ensures strong expansion with one PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, one PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), one PCIe 4.0 x4, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Its 16+1+1 power stage design with 60A ensures consistent performance, while storage options include four M.2 slots: two M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4), one M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4), and one M.2 2280 compatible with PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA.

Cooling:

It features VRM heatsinks, heatsinks for all M.2 slots, and a dedicated chipset heatsink for efficient heat dissipation. Additional cooling support includes CPU and CPU OPT fan headers, an AIO pump header, and four chassis fan headers.

Personalization:

For customization, Aura Sync RGB lighting is built into the shroud, supported by multiple headers: one 4-pin Aura RGB and three 3-pin Aura Addressable Gen 2. The audio system is powered by Crystal Sound 3 with the Realtek S1220A 7.1 codec, DTS:X® Ultra, and two-way AI noise cancellation for immersive, high-quality sound.

Connectivity:

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI offers rich connectivity, including DisplayPort, HDMI®, Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E. USB options include one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 (two Type-A, one Type-C®), four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®, a front USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, and two front USB 2.0 headers. It also comes with a Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header and three audio jacks.

Flexibility:

The ASUS PRIME series provides adaptable tools for system tuning. The PRIME Z790-A WIFI gives you the flexibility to adjust system settings for improved performance and productivity.

Intelligent Control:

ASUS Intelligent Control simplifies PC management by automating complex system adjustments and optimizing key functions. It offers beginner-friendly options while also providing advanced customization for experienced users.

All-Around Energy Efficiency:

With built-in power-saving features, you can optimize energy use by enabling CPU power limits, dimming Aura lighting, and switching fans to eco modes. It also supports the Windows Power Saver plan.

Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls:

ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software gives precise control over fans, water pumps, and AIO coolers. Auto-Tuning adjusts cooling with one click, while Extreme Quiet mode minimizes fan noise for light workloads. All controls are also accessible via UEFI BIOS.

Precise Digital Power Control:

The Digi+ VRM ensures real-time management of voltage, switching frequencies, and power efficiency. It enables fine-tuning for maximum CPU stability and reliable performance.

AI Cooling ll:

With a single click, AI Cooling II optimizes both thermals and acoustics using an exclusive ASUS algorithm. It minimizes unnecessary noise through a quick stress test, then continuously monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fan speeds for peak cooling efficiency.

UEFI BIOS:

The trusted ASUS UEFI BIOS delivers everything you need for setup, tuning, and optimization. It offers user-friendly options for beginners while providing advanced tools for experienced system builders.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers:

The Advanced Mode in the UEFI BIOS gives complete control, with a built-in search function to easily locate settings and advanced features to fine-tune performance with precision.

Quick and Simple Setup:

EZ Mode shows key system stats and essential settings, with guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click optimization to simplify setup and get your system running quickly.

COOLING:

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI is designed with multiple heatsinks and hybrid fan headers to maintain stability under demanding workloads.

Heatsinks:

M.2 Heatsinks:

Three dedicated heatsinks cover four M.2 slots, preventing thermal throttling during heavy data transfers.

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads:

Large heatsinks paired with high-efficiency thermal pads improve heat dissipation from VRMs and chokes, ensuring better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design:

Fan Xpert 4 software and the UEFI BIOS provide complete control of cooling. Each fan header can reference up to three thermal sensors, with GPU and CPU mapping available for optimized cooling. It also includes a dedicated AIO pump header for liquid-cooling setups, smart protection to prevent overcurrent/overheating, and 4-pin PWM/DC headers with auto-detection for versatile fan support.

PERFORMANCE:

Engineered for the high core counts and bandwidth of 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel® processors, the PRIME Z790-A WIFI ensures smooth productivity with stable power, efficient cooling, and versatile data transfer options.

Robust Power Design:

To maximize CPU performance, this motherboard uses high-quality power delivery components tailored for demanding processors.

ProCool Connectors:

Equipped with proprietary 8+8 pin connectors that deliver 12V power directly to the CPU, using solid pins for greater current capacity and improved reliability.

16(60A)+1(60A)+1 Power Stages:

Combining high- and low-side MOSFETs with drivers, each rated at 60A, these power stages provide efficient, stable, and consistent power to the latest Intel CPUs.

Memory:

AEMP II for Ultimate DDR5 Performance:

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II unlocks extra performance from PMIC-restricted DDR5 modules by automatically training memory chips and presenting optimized clock speeds.

ASUS OptiMem II:

Optimized trace routing reduces signal interference and crosstalk, enabling Intel processors to fully utilize memory bandwidth with improved stability and performance.

Storage:

Four M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps):

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI includes four PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots, supporting transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps. This ensures faster boot times, quicker application loading, and efficient data handling.

Connectivity:

PCIe® 5.0 Slot:

The latest PCIe 5.0 standard doubles the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0, making it ideal for demanding, data-heavy applications. It also enhances signal integrity with electrical improvements, while maintaining backward compatibility with earlier PCI Express versions and CEM connectors for add-in cards.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®:

For high-speed data transfer, the rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port offers speeds of up to 20 Gbps, supporting setups packed with multiple peripherals.

Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB4® compliant):

Through its USB4®-compatible Thunderbolt™ header, the PRIME Z790-A WIFI can support add-on cards* that deliver bidirectional speeds of up to 40 Gbps, device fast-charging, daisy-chain functionality, and dual 4K display connectivity.

WiFi 6E:

Integrated WiFi 6E takes advantage of the 6 GHz band, delivering up to three times the bandwidth of 5 GHz with seven 160 MHz channels. This ensures ultra-fast wireless speeds, improved capacity, and reliable performance in crowded network environments.

Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet:

Built-in Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU workload and provides superior TCP and UDP throughput, ensuring faster and smoother wired networking.

CUSTOMIZATION:

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI enhances your system experience with thoughtful touches, featuring premium audio codecs for crystal-clear sound and user-friendly RGB lighting controls. These allow you to tailor the visual aesthetics of your build, giving your setup a personalized and distinctive appearance.

Audio:

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation:

Uses deep-learning algorithms to filter background noise from both input and output audio while keeping vocals clear, eliminating distractions like typing or clicking sounds.

Realtek Codec:

The custom Realtek S1220A codec, co-developed with ASUS, offers outstanding audio quality with 120 dB SNR for line-out and 113 dB SNR for line-in, plus impedance-sensing for optimal headphone levels.

Immersive Gaming Audio:

Featuring a power pre-regulator, audio shielding, dual PCB layers for left/right channels, a built-in amplifier, a de-pop circuit, and premium capacitors, the board delivers stable, interference-free, high-fidelity sound for gaming and media.

Personalization:

Aura Sync:

Complete RGB lighting control with preset modes, syncable across Aura-capable hardware, ensures your system matches your style.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header:

Three headers detect the number of LEDs in compatible devices for automatically optimized lighting effects, while maintaining backward compatibility with existing Aura gear.

Armoury Crate:

A centralized software hub for managing Aura Sync, ASUS peripherals, and device preferences. It also includes product updates, registration, and news for seamless integration.

DIY Friendly:

PCIe® Slot Q-Release:

A convenient physical button on the chipset heatsink releases the first PCIe slot’s latch, making GPU or expansion card removal quick and effortless.

Q-Latch:

The screw-free Q-Latch mechanism secures or releases M.2 SSDs with a simple twist, simplifying drive installation and upgrades.

SafeSlot & SafeDIMM:

To support PCIe 5.0’s higher speeds, ASUS uses reinforced SafeSlot technology with a protective metal sheath for greater durability and stability. SafeDIMM slots also feature strengthened guides to make memory installation safer, easier, and more precise.

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