1700 ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS DDR5

ASUS Prime Series motherboards are expertly designed to harness the full potential of 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. With a robust performance design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, the PRIME Z790M-PLUS offers users and PC DIY builders a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.

FLEXIBILITY
Extensive control options form the basis of the ASUS Prime series. The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard offers flexible tools that allow you to optimize every aspect of your system. This means you can adapt the performance perfectly to the way you work and maximize your productivity.

Intelligent control
ASUS Intelligent Control makes your PC intelligent. Not only does it take care of complex tuning and dynamic optimization of key aspects of your system, but it also offers intelligently simplified options for PC newbies and more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

All-round energy efficiency
The power saving feature includes various settings that allow you to optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable CPU power limiting, dim Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the power plan that is built into Microsoft Windows.

Flexible controls for air and water cooling
ASUS Fan Xpert 4 software provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Whether you cool with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There“s also an ultra-quiet mode that reduces the speed of all fans below the standard minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet even under light system load. Fans, water pumps and AiO coolers can also be controlled via the UEFI BIOS.

Precise digital power control
The Digi+ Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) provides real-time control over voltage drop and automatically controls frequency and power efficiency settings. It also lets you optimize your CPU for ultimate stability and performance.

AI Cooling ll
AI Cooling II balances cooling and volume in any case with a single click. An ASUS proprietary algorithm suppresses unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, then monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speed.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS offers everything you need to configure, optimize and tune your system. It offers both intelligently simplified options for PC beginners and comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced tuning for passionate tweakers
An intuitive Advanced Mode offered via UEFI lets you take full control. A built-in search function makes it easy to find options, and various advanced features allow you to make intelligent adjustments so you can tune performance exactly how you want.

Quick and easy setup
EZ Mode displays key settings and statistics, and also offers wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and the ability to adjust key settings with one click - so you can set up your system in a snap.

Intuitive graphical fan controls
Fine-tuning individual fan settings is done simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura on/off mode (stealth)
Enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or any individual LED onboard to improve aesthetics.

COOLING
The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard is equipped with multiple onboard heatsinks and a range of hybrid fan headers to ensure your system stays cool and stable even under intense workloads.

Heat sink

VRM heatsinks and thermal pads
The large surface area of the massive heatsinks covers the VRMs and coils to improve heat dissipation. Together with specially developed thermal pads, they improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and coils for better cooling performance.

Cooler by design
The PRIME Z790M-PLUS features comprehensive cooling controls that can be configured via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple temperature sources
One of three temperature sensors can be dynamically assigned to each connection. With Fan Xpert 4 you can map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU and CPU intensive tasks.

AIO pump connection
A special PWM/DC connection for custom water cooling.

Intelligent protection
A special integrated circuit protects each fan connection from overheating and overcurrent.

4-pin PWM/DC fan
Each onboard header supports automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.

PERFORMANCE
The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard is designed to handle the high core counts and bandwidth requirements of 13th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. The ASUS Z790 motherboard offers all the basics to increase daily productivity. Your system is ready to go with stable performance, intuitive cooling and flexible data transfer options.

Robust power design
A stable power supply is important to get the last bit of performance out of Intel processors. The PRIME Z790M-PLUS is designed to meet the requirements of these high-core CPUs.

ProCool connections
Proprietary connectors complement the motherboard“s connection to the power supply with 4 + 8-pin connectors that pass 12 volts directly to the processors. Each socket is equipped with solid contacts that can handle higher currents than sockets with hollow contacts.

10 + 1 Teamed Power Stages
10+1 Power Stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers in packages each rated at 50 amps, delivering power, efficiency, stability and performance for the latest Intel processors.

Storage

AEMP II for ultimate DDR5 performance
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature for memory modules with PMIC limitation. AEMP II relies on the ability of a CPU and memory module to train your kit“s memory chips, providing an optimized clock speed that can unleash performance with ease.

Through a flexible training method, AEMP II makes it easy to not only optimize memory beyond basic settings, but also maintain system stability, whether you“re getting the most out of an entry-level module or preparing a high-speed kit for ultimate performance .

*Results may vary depending on the capabilities of your CPU and memory modules.
**The comparison table 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 that all memory modules come from a single validated kit. Do not mix DIMMs from multiple kits, even if they are the same brand and model. Mixing and matching DIMMs may result in boot failure and compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
****Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C) from the same manufacturer. Check with your dealer to get the correct memory modules

ASUS OptiMem II
The motherboard“s revised conductor routing offers the latest Intel® processors unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps the memory“s signal paths across the various PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Advantages of ASUS OptiMem II:
Improved memory stability and compatibility
Enables lower memory latencies at the same voltage
Higher memory frequency reserves
*Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested using Synopsys HSPICE simulation software

drives
Three M.2 slots (up to 64 Gbps)
The PRIME Z790M-PLUS offers a total of three M.2 slots that support data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbit/s over PCIe® 4.0, enabling faster boot and load times for operating systems and applications.
*Actual transfer speed is lower than theoretical maximum speed.

Connectivity

PCIe® 5.0 slot
PCIe 5.0 offers data transfer speeds that are twice as high as PCIe 4.0 and is therefore particularly suitable for handling new data-intensive tasks. PCIe 5.0 brings other advantages, such as: Such as electrical changes to improve signal integrity, backwards compatible CEM connectors for add-in cards, and compatibility with earlier versions of PCI Express.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C®
A range of USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including the rear USB Type-C port with ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps.

Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB4® compliant)
The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard offers 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 over a single cable while also providing power for fast charging of devices. This card also features a daisy chain feature for connecting multiple displays and supports up to two displays with 4K resolution.
*ASUS add-on card is sold separately.

M.2 slot (Key E)
The PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard has an M.2 slot (key E) that supports the Type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT and the Intel® CNVi (Integrated Wi-Fi/BT) module*
* The Wi-Fi/BT module is sold separately.

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

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

Excellent audio
Combined onboard features deliver premium sound
Intelligent design and high-quality hardware ensure audio quality like you“ve never experienced before.

Audio shielding
Audio shielding ensures precise analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multilateral interference.

Dedicated audio PCB layers
Separate layers for the left and right tracks ensure that both channels deliver the same quality.

Premium audio capacitors
Provides warm, natural and realistic sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

personalization

Aura Sync
Outshine the competition
A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves aesthetics to match. ASUS Aura offers complete RGB lighting control with a variety of presets for the onboard RGB LEDs as well as for strips and devices connected to the onboard RGB headers - all with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-enabled hardware be synchronized.

Addressable Gen 2 RGB header
Three addressable Gen 2 RGB headers can detect the number of LEDs on second-generation addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers are also backwards compatible with existing Aura RGB devices.

Armory Crate
Within a single intuitive interface, the Armory Crate offers easily customizable Aura Sync RGB settings for every compatible device in your arsenal, as well as controls for an ever-growing family of ASUS products, including keyboard and mouse settings. Armory Crate also integrates product registration and news feed so you don“t miss updates that are interesting to the ASUS community.

DIY friendly

Q LED Core
The Q-LED Core indicator produces light patterns during power-on self-test (POST) that can help users troubleshoot problems.

SafeSlot Core+
PCIe® 5.0 is 2x faster than PCIe® 4.0. That“s why we adapted our SMT manufacturing process for the faster SafeSlot Core+ to ensure the highest data speeds. SafeSlot Core+ is a reinforced metal shroud that is added to a PCIe slot to securely install a card.

Overvoltage protection
Premium circuit design to protect power supply
An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators that protect your motherboard from damage caused by unexpectedly high voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

Connection panel made of stainless steel
3x corrosion resistance for longer durability
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel bezel for stainless steel rear connectors coated with chromium oxide to last three times as long as conventional bezels.