Asus Prime Z790-A WiFi CSM Motherboard

Overview:
The ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi CSM motherboard is expertly engineered to unlock the full potential of Intel’s 13th Gen Core processors. With robust power delivery, advanced cooling solutions, and intelligent tuning capabilities, it’s designed to offer peak performance for PC builders and enthusiasts alike.

ASUS Corporate Stable Model (CSM):
ASUS CSM offers a stable and reliable motherboard solution, ensuring up to 36 months of product lifecycle support. It includes a 6-month end-of-life notice and access to ASUS Control Center Express—server-grade IT management software.

Cooling Efficiency:
The Prime Z790-A WiFi CSM motherboard is equipped with multiple onboard heatsinks and hybrid fan headers to maintain a cool and stable system during intense workloads.

• M.2 Heatsinks: Three M.2 heatsinks across four M.2 slots help prevent throttling during sustained data transfers.
• VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads: Large VRM heatsinks and thermal pads help dissipate heat effectively, ensuring better cooling and performance.
• Comprehensive Cooling Controls: Configurable via Fan Xpert 4 software or the UEFI BIOS for customized fan and temperature management.

Power Delivery:

• 16 + 1 Power Stages: Delivering stability and efficiency, these power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into packages rated for 60 amperes each, ensuring optimal power delivery to the latest Intel processors.

Key Features:

• CPU Support:
  Intel LGA1700 socket, compatible with 13th/12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 & 3.0.

• Chipset:
  Intel® Z790 chipset.

• Memory:
  4 x DIMM slots, supporting up to 128GB DDR5 (7200+ MHz OC to 4800 MHz), un-buffered memory with Intel® XMP support.

• Graphics Outputs:
  1 x DisplayPort and 1 x HDMI® (up to 8K@60Hz via DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz via HDMI).

• Expansion Slots:
  1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1.

• Storage:
  4 x M.2 slots, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, and supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10.

• Networking:
  1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth® v5.3.

• USB Ports:
  Rear: 8 ports including 1 x USB Type-C®, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1.
  Front: 7 total ports including USB Type-C®.

• Audio:
  Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound with 120 dB SNR playback and 113 dB SNR recording.

Special Features:

• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
• Aura Sync RGB support
• Exclusive software utilities: Armoury Crate, AI Suite 3.

Form Factor:
ATX (12 x 9.6 inches).

Operating System:
Windows® 11, Windows® 10 (64-bit).

Warranty:
3 Years.

The Asus Prime Z790-A WiFi CSM motherboard is a powerful, feature-rich motherboard that delivers on performance, stability, and longevity, making it an ideal choice for enthusiasts and professional builds.