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ASUS PRIME Z790-A

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z790 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR5 - M.2 PCIe 4.0 - USB 3.2 - PCI-Express 5.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE

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Overview

Harness the full power of your Intel Core processor

Designed to accommodate the 12th and 13th generation Intel Core hybrid processors on Intel LGA 1700 socket, the ASUS PRIME Z790-A motherboard will serve as a solid foundation for a performance-oriented configuration. ASUS Prime motherboards are designed and engineered for demanding users looking for consistent performance and long-term reliability. They make the most of their components with a unique design made of robust materials and exclusive utilities. They incorporate professional features and combine the benefits of new Intel processors with ASUS' iconic design and features.

ASUS PRIME Z790-A

  • Support for 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1700
  • DDR5 memory support, up to 7000 MHz (OC)
  • 3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots + 4 x SATA 6 Gbps ports
  • PCI-Express 5.0 16x slot
  • ASUS 5X PROTECTION III with DIGI+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection
  • Full cooling: large VRM heatsink, M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan connectors and Fan Xpert 4
  • USB 3.2 Type C port
  • 2.5 GbE LAN
  • Aura Sync and ARGB fan support
Specifications
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General information

Product name

ASUS PRIME Z790-A

Brand

ASUS

Model

90MB1CS0-M1EAY0

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1700

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z790 Express

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR5 7000 MHz
DDR5 6800 MHz
DDR5 6600 MHz
DDR5 6400 MHz
DDR5 6200 MHz
DDR5 4800 MHz
DDR5 5000 MHz
DDR5 5200 MHz
DDR5 5400 MHz
DDR5 5600 MHz
DDR5 5800 MHz
DDR5 6000 MHz

Memory type

DDR5

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

48 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

192 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 4.0 x16 (x4)
1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1
1 X PCI Express 4.0 x4

Audio

Audio Chipset

Integrated

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

Integrated - 2.5 GbE

Network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6E
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)
Bluetooth 5.2

Wi-Fi

Yes

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

4 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
3 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Number of M.2 slot(s)

4

Supported RAID Modes

10
5
1
0

Connectivity

Motherboard connector location

Standard connectors (on the motherboard)

Rear panel connectors

2 X USB 3.1
1 X USB 3.1 Type C
1 X USB 3.2 Type C
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X HDMI Female
4 X USB 3.0
1 X RJ45 Female
3 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
2 X SMA

Additional connectors

1 X LED RGB connector(s)
3 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
1 X TPM
Front panel audio
2 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
1 X Serial (RS-232)
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0
1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gaming
Office

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Safety Information

Responsible person

ASUS Computer GmbH

Postal address

Harkort STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY

Electronic Address

ProducSafety@asus.com

Product referenced on 27 Sep 2022

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  • by Sefou
    Posted on 16 Mar 2025
    Bought on 3 Jun 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 3

    Bluetooth everything

    Everything's pretty good, except for the Bluetooth, which is a total flop for any device connected to it: keyboard, mouse, Xbox controller... Nothing works properly!

    Move the antenna? No effect at all. I had to disable the one on the motherboard and dig out my old Ugreen Bluetooth dongle to fix the problem. What a shame! I'd just wanted to get rid of it because it was temperamental with Xbox controllers... Well, here we go again.

    And yet everything was up to date: latest motherboard driver, latest BIOS... No improvement.

    As for the motherboard software under Windows 11, it's an absolute horror. An unmanageable gas factory, and to top it all off, uninstalling it is a nightmare: you have to disable functions directly in the BIOS.

    Honestly? Total disappointment.
    I'm keeping 3 stars because everything else is good, apart from the fact that it's impossible to disable the lights on the cm when it's in standby mode.

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  • by Saptech
    Posted on 21 Nov 2024
    Bought on 10 Nov 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 5

    A serious oversight

    I bought speakers with an optical output to take advantage of this technology, which I have on my two old PCs ... but now Asus has decided to go back 10 years in its sound connections on this card ...

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  • by LaurentB
    Posted on 28 Oct 2024
    Bought on 13 Sep 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 10

    Perfect

    Perfect with the configuration I've made...
    The LEDs are quite discreet, which is perfect for my use (medical)...

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  • by CorentinB
    Posted on 17 Mar 2024
    Bought on 3 Jan 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

    Very nice motherboard!

    A sober, pure motherboard, a bit of RGB but not too much, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, looks great in a white case (Lian Li O11D for me). On the other hand, the Armoury Crate software is a disaster, impossible to get it to work properly with iCue to control the RGB.

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  • by AdrienM
    Posted on 25 Jan 2024
    Bought on 24 Nov 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10

    Perfect

    Everything is perfect, nothing to report, received on time (quickly), quick and easy payment. Product in perfect condition.

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