Model: PRIME Z790-P-CSM

News & Updates:

2024/08/12: The new BIOS with Intel microcode (0x129) enhancing the stability of Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors is now available. Please visit support site for the latest BIOS updates.

CPU:

Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*

Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**

* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset: Intel® Z790 Chipset

Memory:

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

OptiMem II

* Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.

* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics:

1 x DisplayPort**

1 x HDMI® port***

* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

** Supports max. 4K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.

*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.

Expansion Slots:

Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

Intel® Z790 Chipset

3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)

1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot

* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).

- To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage:

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*

Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

Intel® Z790 Chipset

M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)

M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet: 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth:

Vertical M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)*

* Wi-Fi module is sold separately.

USB:

Rear USB (Total 8 ports):

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

Front USB (Total 9 ports):

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth.

* USB_E5 port, USB_E6 port, USB_E7 port and USB_E8 port share the bandwidth.

Audio:

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*

- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback

Audio Features:

- Audio Shielding

- Premium audio capacitors

- Dedicated audio PCB layers

* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports:

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI® port

1 x Vertical M.2 slot (Key E)

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port

3 x Audio jacks

1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Internal I/O Connectors:

Fan and Cooling related:

1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header

1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header

1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header

3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers

Power related:

1 x 24-pin Main Power connector

1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector

1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related:

3 x M.2 slots (Key M)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB:

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous:

3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers

2 x Aura RGB headers

1 x Clear CMOS header

1 x COM Port header

1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)

1 x 20-5pin System Panel header

1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) Header

Special Features:

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III:

- DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)

- LANGuard

- Overvoltage Protection

- SafeSlot Core+

- Stainless-Steel Back I/O

ASUS Q-Design:

- Q-DIMM

- Q-Slot

- Q-LED Core

ASUS Thermal Solution:

- Flexible M.2 heatsink

- VRM heatsink design

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ProCool

Aura Sync:

- Aura RGB headers

- Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features:

ASUS Exclusive Software:

Armoury Crate

- Aura Sync

- Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II)

- Power Saving

AI Suite 3

- TurboV EVO

- PC Cleaner

- DIGI+ VRM

ASUS CPU-Z

Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)

WinRAR

UEFI BIOS

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS: 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability: WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories:

Cables:

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables

Miscellaneous:

1 x I/O Shield

1 x M.2 Rubber Package

2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD

Documentation:

1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card

1 x User guide

Operating System: Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor: ATX Form Factor

12 inch x 9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm)