ASUS PRIME Z790-P

ASUS PRIME Z790-P

In the world of building high-performance computers, where power is measured by the latest generation and speed by hertz, the ASUS PRIME Z790-P motherboard is the foundation that ensures your absolute superiority. Designed to unleash the maximum capabilities of Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors, this motherboard combines engineering innovation, full support for the latest technologies such as DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, and a design focused on stability and flexibility, providing you with the perfect launchpad for an unparalleled computing experience.

Features of the ASUS PRIME Z790-P Motherboard

Detailed description and features:

The ASUS PRIME Z790-P motherboard represents an excellent choice for users looking to build a powerful and future-proof system, as it offers a range of advanced features thanks to the Z790 chipset.

1. Effective performance for the future:

• Support for Intel Core™ Processors: The motherboard supports Intel Core™ processors from the twelfth, thirteenth, and fourteenth generations with the LGA 1700 socket, providing you with multiple and powerful options for building your system.
• Support for ultra-fast DDR5 memory: It features 4 DIMM slots that support DDR5 memory with a capacity of up to 128GB, with speeds reaching 7000+ MHz (OC), ensuring exceptional performance and system responsiveness across all tasks.
• PCIe 5.0 Interface: Features PCIe 5.0 support on the main graphics card slot, providing you with double the data transfer speeds compared to the previous generation and making it ready for the latest graphics cards.

2. Advanced Storage and Connectivity Solutions:

• Multiple storage options: The motherboard offers four M.2 slots, all supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds, along with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports, giving you tremendous flexibility in building your storage system.
• Super Wired Network: Equipped with a Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN port to ensure a high-speed and stable wired internet connection, making it ideal for gaming and live streaming.
• Comprehensive ports: It offers a wide range of rear ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, as well as HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs, making it compatible with all modern devices.

3. Durable design and high craftsmanship:

• Powerful Power System: It features a powerful power system with 14+1 phase DrMOS and large heat sinks to ensure stable power delivery to the processor even under load.
• Effective cooling solutions: come with custom heat sinks for voltage regulator modules (VRM) and M.2 slots to maintain optimal temperatures.
• Ease of use: It includes features such as ASUS Q-LED for easy problem diagnosis, SafeSlot Core+ for protecting the main PCIe slot, and M.2 Q-Latch for easy installation of storage drives without the need for tools.

In conclusion, the ASUS PRIME Z790-P motherboard is the ideal choice for users looking to build a system based on modern Intel processors. It brilliantly combines powerful performance thanks to support for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0, flexibility in storage options, and a robust design that ensures unparalleled stability, making it a solid foundation for your next adventure in the world of computing.

Specifications of the ASUS PRIME Z790-P Motherboard

Model

PRIME Z790-P

CPU

Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

* Refer to  www.asus.com for CPU support list.

** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel® Z790 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, 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 refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.

* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**

1 x HDMI® ports*** 

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1.

Expansion Slots

Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

Intel® Z790 Chipset

3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 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.

Storage

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

Intel® Z790 Chipset

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

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

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

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

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

Vertical M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*

*Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A )

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 9 ports)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth.

* USB_E5 port, USB_E6 port, USB_E7 port and USB_E8 port share the bandwidth.

Audio

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.

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A )

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI® port

1 x Vertical M.2 slot (Key E)

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port

3 x Audio jacks

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Internal I/O 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

Power related

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

3 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support  4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

2 x Aura RGB header

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)

1 x 20-5pin System Panel header

1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header

Special 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-Slot

- Q-LED Core

ASUS Thermal Solution

- Flexible M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY

- ProCool

Aura Sync

- Aura RGB header

- Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software

Armoury Crate

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)

- Power Saving

AI Suite 3

-TurboV EVO

- PC Cleaner

- DIGI+ VRM

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

BIOS

192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous

1 x I/O Shield

1 x M.2 Rubber Package

2 x Screw package for M.2 SSD

Documentation

1 x User guide

Operating System

Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.2 inch ( 30.5 cm x 23.4 cm )