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ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS - Motherboard - Micro ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790

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Supported RAM Speed:
4800 MHz, 5000 MHz, 5200 MHz, 5400 MHz, 5600 MHz, 5800 MHz (O.C.), 6000 MHz (O.C.), 6200 MHz (O.C.), 6400 MHz (O.C.), 6600 MHz (O.C.), 6800 MHz (O.C.), 7000 MHz (O.C.), 7200 MHz (O.C.)
Network Protocols:
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Product Line:
ASUS
Supported RAM (Registered or Buffered):
Unbuffered
Model:
PRIME Z790M-PLUS
Supported RAM Technology:
DDR5 SDRAM
Supported RAM Integrity Check:
Non-ECC
Motherboard Form Factor:
Micro ATX
Chipset:
Intel Z790
Processor Socket:
LGA1700 Socket
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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.

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10 + 1 Power Stages (50A) with Enlarged Heatsinks

Gen 5 Slot for Graphics Card

AEMP II for Ultimate DDR5 Performance

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® & Thunderbolt (USB4®) Support

1.0 Gb Ethernet

Intelligent Control

Al Cooling II

Customization



Performance

  1. Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors &
    12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
  2. Expansion Slots
    • 1 x PCIe® 5.0 x16 SafeSlot Core+
    • 1 x PCIe® 4.0 x16
    • 2 x PCIe® 4.0 x1
  3. 10+1 DrMOS
  1. 4 x DIMM
    • DDR5 7200+(OC)
    • Dual Channel
    • AEMP II
    • OptiMem II
  2. 3 x M.2 Slots
    • 1 x M.2 2280 (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 modes)

Cooling

  1. CPU Fan Headers
  2. VRM Heatsinks
  3. CHA Fan Header
  1. AIO Pump Header
  2. CHA Fan Header
  3. Chipset Heatsink
  4. CHA Fan Header

Personalization

  1. 2 x Addressable Gen 2 Headers
  1. 1 x Aura RGB Header
  1. 1 x Addressable Gen 2 Header

Connectivity

  1. 2 x USB 2.0 ports (Type-A)
  2. HDMI®
  3. DisplayPort
  4. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (Type-A)
  5. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
  6. 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
  1. Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet
  2. 3 x Audio Jacks
  3. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
  4. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® Connector
  5. 2 x USB 2.0 Headers
  6. Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header
  7. 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s

  FLEXIBILITY 

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME Z790M-PLUS 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.

Digi+ VRM Control

Precise Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, automatically switching frequency and power-efficiency settings. It also allows you to fine-tune your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

AI Cooling II

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.

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 Z790M-PLUS 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

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads

The 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 Design

PRIME Z790M-PLUS features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each 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 Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Smart Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

  PERFORMANCE 

The PRIME Z790M-PLUS 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 Z790M-PLUS is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.
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ProCool Connector

Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard's link to the PSU with 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.

10 + 1 Teamed Power Stages

10 + 1 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into packages rated for 50 amperes each, delivering power, efficiency, stability, and performance to latest Intel processors.

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.

6600(OC) AEMP II; 4800 DDR5 Baseband
*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
*Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software.

Storage

Three M.2 Slots (up to 64 Gbps)

PRIME Z790M-PLUS offers a total of three 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.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®

A batch of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including the rear USB Type-C connector with ultrafast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB4® compliant)

PRIME Z790M-PLUS 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.

M.2 Slot (Key E)

PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard comes along with a M.2 Slot (Key E) which can support type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT and Intel® CNVi (Integrated Wi-Fi/BT) module.*

*The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately.

Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet

Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet reduces CPU overhead and offers exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfers.

Lower CPU workload
  
High TCP and UDP throughput

LANGuard

ASUS LANGuard is a hardware-level network protection feature that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput and ensure a more reliable connection.

  CUSTOMIZATION 

The PRIME Z790M-PLUS 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.

Outstanding Audio

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio

Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Audio Shielding

Audio shielding ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference.

Dedicated Audio PCB Layers

Separate layers for left and right tracks ensures both channels deliver consistent, equal quality.

Premium Audio Capacitors

Provides warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and 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.

Static

Breathing

Strobing

Rainbow

Color Cycle

Starry Night

Music Effect

Smart

Dark

Adaptive Color

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.

RGB decoration line

Armoury Crate

Within a single intuitive interface, Armoury Crate offers easily customized Aura Sync RGB settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, plus controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse preferences. Armoury Crate also integrates product registration and a news feed so that you never miss updates of interest to the ASUS community.

Dashboard

Aura Sync

Fan Xpert 4

Power Saving

Driver & Manual Download

Account Management

DIY Friendly

Q-LED Core

The Q-LED Core display produces light patterns by power LED during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot potential issues.

No DRAM Detected

Fast blinking
4 Hz (0.25 s)

No VGA Detected

Slow blinking
1/2 Hz (2 s)

No Boot Device Detected

Very slow blinking
1/8 Hz (8 s)

Installation Completed

Solid light

SafeSlot Core+

PCIe® 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe® 4.0, so ASUS adapted the SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot Core+, to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot Core+ is a reinforced metal sheath added to a PCIe slot to keep a card firmly installed.

Overvoltage Protection

World-class circuit-protecting power design

An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators to protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability

Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's three times longer than ordinary panels.

1000+
Compatible devices and components

The Prime Z790 series provides superior compatibility with thousands of components and the memory support list identifies memory compatibility, giving you more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

8000+
Validation hours

Every ASUS motherboard is subjected to more than 8,000 hours of stringent tests, including burn-in, environmental, compatibility, software and safety tests to confirm their durability. ASUS reliability surpasses industry standards, ensuring that every component is designed to function flawlessly in any environment.

Temperature and humidity tests

Ensures components withstand extreme conditions.

Thermal measurement tests

Ensures that the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.

Insertion tests

Every port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.

Aging tests

Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.

Power-consumption tests

Checked for world-class energy efficiency.

Temperature and DC margin tests

Ensures that the motherboard is capable of coping with voltages fluctuations caused by varying temperatures.

Thermal-shock tests

Ensures ability to survive temperature changes during transportation.

Non-operation shock tests

Built to withstand jolts that may occur during shipping.

Burn-in tests

Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation.

Installation tests

Connector placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.

Drop tests

Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.

Salt and spray tests

Tested for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and rust-resistance.

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ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS - Motherboard - micro ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790 Chipset - USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 - Gigabit LAN - onboard graphics (CPU required) - HD Audio (8-channel)

Specs Overview

  • Product Description
    ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS - motherboard - micro ATX - LGA1700 Socket - Z790
  • Product Type
    Motherboard - micro ATX
  • Chipset Type
    Intel Z790
  • Processor Socket
    1 x LGA1700 Socket
  • Compatible Processors
    (supports 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron)
  • Max RAM Size
    128 GB
  • RAM Supported
    4 DIMM slots - DDR5, non-ECC, unbuffered
  • Storage Ports
    4 x SATA-600 (RAID), 3 x M.2
  • USB / FireWire Ports
    1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 + 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 + 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 2 x USB 2.0 + (1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 + 4 x USB 2.0 via headers)
  • Audio
    HD Audio (8-channel)
  • LAN
    Gigabit Ethernet

Detailed Specs