ASUS Prime Z790M-PLUS, an Intel Z790 LGA 1700 mATX motherboard with PCIe^® 5.0, three M.2 slots, 10+1 DrMOS, DDR5, Intel^® 1 Gb LAN, HDMI^®, DP, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C^®, Thunderbolt™ (USB4^®) support, Arua Sync

Intel^® LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th and 13th Gen Intel^® processors
Enhanced power solution: 10+1 DrMOS, 6-layer PCB, ProCool connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
Next-gen connectivity: DDR5 memory, PCIe^® 5.0, Intel^® 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C^®, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C^®, Thunderbolt™ (USB4^®) header support
Exclusive Memory Technology: ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II and ASUS OptiMem II
Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II

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PRIME Z790M-PLUS

PRIME Z790M-PLUS

Z790M-PLUS

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 13^th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790M-PLUS provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.

10 + 1 Power Stages (50A) 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
1.0 Gb Ethernet
Intelligent Control
Al Cooling II
Customization

All specs of the PRIME Z790M-PLUS motherboard

Intel^® Socket LGA1700 for 13^th Gen Intel^® Core™ Processors & 12^th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
Expansion Slots
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot Core+
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16
• 2 x PCIe 4.0 x1
10+1 DrMOS
4 x DIMM
• DDR5 7200+(OC)
• Dual Channel
• AEMP II
• OptiMem II
3 x M.2 Slots
• 1 x M.2 2280 (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 modes)

CPU Fan Headers
VRM Heatsinks
CHA Fan Header
AIO Pump Header
CHA Fan Header
Chipset Heatsink
CHA Fan Header

2 x Addressable Gen 2 Headers
1 x Aura RGB Header
1 x Addressable Gen 2 Header

2 x USB 2.0 ports (Type-A)
HDMI^®
DisplayPort
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C^®
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
Intel^® 1Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio Jacks
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C^® Connector
2 x USB 2.0 Headers
Thunderbolt™ (USB4^®) Header
4 x SATA 6Gb/s

FLEXIBILITY

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS PRIME series. The PRIME Z790M-PLUS 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.

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.

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 Z790M-PLUS 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

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 Z790M-PLUS 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 Z790M-PLUS motherboard is built to handle the high core counts and bandwidth demands of 13^th 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 Z790M-PLUS 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 4 + 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 Z790M-PLUS 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.