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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.
Performance
- Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
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Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
- 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
- 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
- 16 + 1 Teamed Power Stages (60 A)
- 4 x M.2 Slots
- 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA mode)
Cooling
- VRM Heatsinks
- All M.2 Slots with Dedicated Heatsinks
- CPU / CPU OPT Fan Headers & AIO Pump Header
- Chipset Heatsinks
- 4x Chassis Fan Headers
Personalization
- Aura Sync Shroud RGB LED
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Crystal Sound 3
- Realtek S1220A 7.1 Codec
- DTS:X® Ultra
- Two-Way AI Noise-Cancellation
- 1 x 4-pin Aura RGB Header
- 1 x 3-pin Aura Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
- 2 x 3-pin Aura Addressable Gen 2 RGB Headers
Connectivity
- DisplayPort
- HDMI®
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
- Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®)
- WI-FI 6E
- 3 x Audio Jacks
- 1 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C®
- 11 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header
- 2 Front USB 2.0 headers
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.Power Saving
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.Fan Xpert 4
Flexible Air- and Liquid-Cooling Controls
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Whether cooling with air or water, an Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There’s also an Extreme Quiet mode that reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks. Fans, water pumps and AIO coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.AI Cooling ll
AI Cooling II balances the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then it monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.Advanced Mode
Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers
An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.MemTest 86
This memory testing software is pre-installed into the UEFI BIOS and lets you pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for a USB stick or going into the OS. It stores the memory report in the BIOS archives for reference.Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.EZ Mode
Quick and Simple Setup
EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.Intuitive Graphical Fan Control
Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)
Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.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.Heatsinks
Cooler by Design
PRIME Z790-A WIFI features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.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.Memory
AEMP II for Ultimate DDR5 Performance
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP II is based on a CPU and memory module’s ability to train the memory chips on your kit, and it presents an optimized clock speed that can effortlessly unleash performance.Built through a flexible training method, AEMP II makes it easy to not only tune the memory above baseline settings but also maintain the stability of system operation, whether getting the most out of an entry-level module or priming a high-speed kit for ultimate performance.
*Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU and memory modules.
**The comparison chart is based on a test with an Intel® i9-13900K processor and 2x16 GB SK Hynix DDR5-4800 non-ECC UDIMMs, model HMCG78MEBUA081N.
***Please ensure all memory modules are from a single validated kit. Do not combine DIMMs from multiple kits — even if they are the same make and model. Mixing and matching DIMMs can result in failure to boot, and compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
****Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, ASUS recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same vendor. Check with your retailer to get the correct memory modules.
ASUS OptiMem II
Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel® processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II:
- Improved memory stability and compatibility
- Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
- Improved memory frequency margin
Storage
Four M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)
Prime Z790-A WIFI offers a total of four M.2 slots that support data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCIe® 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.*Actual transmission speeds will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed.
Connectivity
PCIe® 5.0 slot
PCIe 5.0 offers twice the data transfer speed of PCIe 4.0, making it robust enough to handle new data-heavy tasks. PCIe 5.0 also brings other benefits, such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backward-compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and compatibility with previous versions of PCI Express.Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB4® compliant)
PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard features USB4® support via a Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header. With an ASUS add-on card*, PRIME motherboards can enable bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps on a single cable, while providing power to fast-charge device. Additionally, this card has a daisy-chain function for multi-screen connection and supports up to dual displays with 4K resolution.*ASUS add-on card is sold separately.
Wi-Fi 6E
Onboard Wi-Fi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band. It provides up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven 160 MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds and improved capacity, as well as better performance in dense wireless environments.* Wi-Fi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations and co-existence with 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet
CUSTOMIZATION
The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard adds the nuanced details that improve every experience, from exclusive codecs that provide pristine audio quality to intuitive RGB lighting controls that let you customize your system to create a uniquely personal look.Audio
Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time. This removes distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises, so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls.Deep-learning database
Input/output
Fidelity
Performance Impact
Hear the Difference
AI ON
AI OFF
Exclusive Codec
Realtek Codec and Unique Design Features for Pristine, Powerful Audio
Crystal Sound 3
Flawless Audio that Immerses You in the Game
Power Pre-Regulator
Reduces power-input noise to ensure consistent performance.Audio Shielding
Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.Separate Layers for Left and Right Tracks
Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.Integrated Amplifier
Capable of driving high-impedance headphones, without rolling-off high or low frequencies.De-Pop Circuit
Reduces start-up popping noise to all audio outputs.Premium Audio Capacitors
Premium parts provide a sound signature with exceptional fidelity.Personalization
Aura Sync
Outshine the Competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers — and it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.Armoury Crate
DIY Friendly
SafeSlot & SafeDIMM
PCIe 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe 4.0, so ASUS adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed. Meanwhile, strong ASUS SafeDIMM sheathes support and protect memory modules on select ASUS motherboards, empowering you to insert your modules with speed, accuracy, and confidence.- Products certified by the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada will be distributed in the United States and Canada. Please visit the ASUS USA and ASUS Canada websites for information about locally available products.
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- Flexibility
Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z790-A Wi-Fi 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 new comers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. - Cooling
Prime Z790-A Wi-Fi 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. - Performance
The Prime Z790-A Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs. - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time. This removes distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls.
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 Wi-Fi provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.
The ASUS Prime Z790-A Wi-Fi offers this all in a sleek, futuristic-looking package centered around a spaceship design aesthetic, with a silver-toned nameplate and chipset cover.
Specs Overview
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- Product Description
- ASUS Prime Z790-A WIFI - motherboard - ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790
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- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
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- Chipset Type
- Intel Z790
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- Processor Socket
- 1 x LGA1700 Socket
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- Compatible Processors
- (supports 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron)
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- Max RAM Size
- 128 GB
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- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR5, non-ECC, on-die ECC, unbuffered
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- Storage Ports
- 4 x SATA-600 (RAID), 4 x M.2
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- USB / FireWire Ports
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 + 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 + 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + (1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
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- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
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- LAN
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.3, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)