PRIME Z790-A WIFI

Z790-A WIFI

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 13th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790-A WIFI provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.

The ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI offers this all in a sleek, futuristic-looking package centered around a spaceship design aesthetic, with a silver-toned nameplate and chipset cover.

16 + 1 Teamed Power Stages (60A) with Enlarged Heatsinks
Gen 5 Slot for Graphics Card
AEMP II for Ultimate DDR5 Performance
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^® & Thunderbolt (USB4^®) Support
2.5 Gb Ethernet
WiFi 6E
Intelligent Control
Al Cooling II
Customization

All specs of the PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard

Intel^® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
Expansion Slots
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
16 + 1 Teamed Power Stages (60A)
4 x M.2 Slots
• 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA mode)

VRM Heatsinks
All M.2 Slots with Dedicated Heatsinks
CPU / CPU OPT Fan Headers & AIO Pump Header
Chipset Heatsinks
4x Chassis Fan Headers

Aura Sync Shroud RGB LED
Crystal Sound 3
• Realtek S1220A 7.1 Codec
• DTS:X^® Ultra
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
1 x 4-pin Aura RGB Header
1 x 3-pin Aura Addressable Gen 2 RGB Header
2 x 3-pin Aura Addressable Gen 2 RGB Headers

DisplayPort
HDMI^®
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 X Type-A)
Intel^® 2.5Gb Ethernet
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
(2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C^®)
Wi-Fi 6E
3 x Audio Jacks
1 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C^®
1 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4^®) Header
2 Front USB 2.0 headers

FLEXIBILITY

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work to maximize productivity.

Intelligent Control

ASUS Intelligent Control makes your PC smart. Along with taking care of complex tuning and dynamically optimizing essential aspects of your system, it offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

All-Around Energy Efficiency

The Power Saving function contains several settings can easily optimize power consumption and maximize energy savings. You can enable a CPU power limit, darken Aura lighting, and set the fan profile to a power saving mode. You can also toggle the Power Saver plan that is built into Microsoft Windows.

Overclocking Technologies

Whether you’re looking to crush benchmarks or fine-tune your system for daily driving, PRIME offers unique tools that let you exploit the intricacies of the latest Ryzen architecture.

AI Overclocking

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.

What’s new?

AI Cooling ll

AI Cooling II balances the thermals and acoustics of any build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm slashes unnecessary noise while running a quick stress test, and then it monitors CPU temperatures to dynamically adjust fans to optimal speeds.

UEFI BIOS

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

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

MemTest 86

This memory testing software is pre-installed into the UEFI BIOS and lets you pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for a USB stick or going into the OS. It stores the memory report in the BIOS archives for reference.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Quick and Simple Setup

EZ mode displays vital settings and stats and also offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings — all to help you get your rig up and running in no time.

Intuitive Graphical Fan Control

Fine-tune individual fan settings simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

Aura On/Off Mode (Stealth)

Easily enable or disable Aura RGB lighting or every onboard LED, for a subdued aesthetic touch.

COOLING

PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

Heatsinks

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard offers M.2 heatsinks.

Removable captive screws reduce risk of drops or loss during heatsink removal.

M.2 Heatsinks

Three M.2 heatsinks cover four M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers.

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads

The extensive surface area of the massive heatsinks cover the VRMs and chokes to improve heat dissipation. Together with specially engineered thermal pads, they improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Cooler by Design

PRIME Z790-A WIFI features comprehensive cooling controls that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or via the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple Temperature Sources

Each header can dynamically reference three thermal sensors. Fan Xpert 4 allows you to map the temperature of supported ASUS graphics cards to optimize cooling for GPU- and CPU-intensive tasks.

AIO Pump Header

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Smart Protection

A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from overheating and overcurrent.

4-Pin PWM/DC Fan

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

PERFORMANCE

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of 13th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors. ASUS Z790 motherboard provides all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible data transfer options.

Robust Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of Intel^® processors. The PRIME Z790-A WIFI is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core-count CPUs.

ProCool Connectors

Proprietary connectors augment the motherboard's link to the PSU with 8+8 pin connectors that pass 12 volts of power directly to the processors. Each jack features solid pins that can handle more current than hollow-pin connectors.

The PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard features ProCool Connectors.

Memory

ASUS OptiMem II

Revisions to the motherboard’s trace routing provide the latest Intel processors with unrestricted access to memory bandwidth. ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

Benefits of ASUS OptiMem II:

Improved memory stability and compatibility
Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
Improved memory frequency margin

*Motherboards with OptiMem II technology were tested with Synopsys HSPICE simulation software.

AEMP II for Ultimate DDR5 Performance

ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature for PMIC-restricted memory modules. AEMP II is based on a CPU and memory module’s ability to train the memory chips on your kit, and it presents an optimized clock speed that can effortlessly unleash performance.

Built through a flexible training method, AEMP II makes it easy to not only tune the memory above baseline settings but also maintain the stability of system operation, whether getting the most out of an entry-level module or priming a high-speed kit for ultimate performance.

*Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU and memory modules.
**The comparison chart 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 all memory modules are from a single validated kit. Do not combine DIMMs from multiple kits—even if they are the same make and model. Mixing and matching DIMMs can result in failure to boot, 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 vendor. Check with your retailer to get the correct memory modules.