Learn more about ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS

Model

Brand

ASUS

Model

PRIME Z790M-PLUS

Part Number

90MB1E70-M0AAY0

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type

LGA 1700

CPU Type

Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and 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

DDR5 7200+(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*

Dual Channel Memory Architecture
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 please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/.
* 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

Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
– 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 x1

2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s

6 x SATA 6Gb/s

M.2

Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

SATA RAID

Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
– Audio Shielding
– Premium audio capacitors
– Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Audio Channels

7.1 Channels

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset

1 x Intel 1Gb Ethernet

Max LAN Speed

10/100/1000Mbps

Rear Panel Ports

Back I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Intel 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional 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
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Storage related
3 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 Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt (USB4) header

Physical Spec

Form Factor

Micro ATX

Dimensions (W x L)

9.6″ x 9.6″

Power Pin

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin + 12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin + 12V Power connector

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11

Supported

Features

Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
– DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
– LANGuard
– Overvoltage Protection
– SafeSlot Core+
– Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
– Q-DIMM
– Q-LED Core
– Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– ProCool
Aura Sync
– Aura RGB header
– Addressable Gen 2 headers

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– Aura Sync
– Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)
– Power Saving
AI Suite 3
– TurboV EVO
– DIGI+ VRM
– PC Cleaner
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode