Model
Brand
ASUS
Series
Prime
Model
PRIME Z790-A WIFI
Part Number
90MB1CS0-M0AAY0
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type 
LGA 1700
CPU Type
Supports 13th Gen Intel Core & 12th Gen Intel Core Processors, Pentium Gold , Celeron Processors*

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipsets
Chipset 
Intel Z790
Memory
Number of Memory Slots
4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory Standard
Supports DDR5 7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800, Un-buffered Memory*

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem II

* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Maximum Memory Supported
128GB
Channel Supported 
Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot*

* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
PCI Express 4.0 x16
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
PCI Express x4
1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
PCI Express x1
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage Devices
SATA 6Gb/s 
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2
Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

Intel Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset 
Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*

Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
- Audio cover
- Unique de-pop circuit

* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
Audio Channels 
7.1 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN
Wi-Fi 6E
2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*

* WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.2
Rear Panel Ports
Back I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
Internal I/O Connectors
Onboard USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Other Connectors
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Storage related
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x Power button
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt header
Physical Spec
Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
Windows Compatibility
Windows 11
Supported
Features
Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
- ESD Guards
- LANGuard
- Overvoltage Protection
- Safeslot
- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- PCIe Slot Q-Release
- Q-Connector
- Q-DIMM
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot

ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY
- Box Headers
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM

Aura Sync
- Aura RGB header
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
Packaging
Package Contents
Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna
1 x Q-connector
2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD

Documentation
1 x User guide
Additional Information
Date First Available
September 27, 2022