Motherboard Description

Features:

• 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: 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
• ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
• Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II
• ASUS Control Center Express: Real-time IT monitoring and management software for enhanced data protection

Specifications:

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

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

Chipset: Z790

Memory:

Dual Channel Memory Architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)

OptiMem II

*Actual memory data rate depends on the CPU types and DRAM modules. For more information, refer to www.asus.com for the memory support list.

Graphics:

1 x DisplayPort**

1 x HDMI® port***

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

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

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

Expansion Slots:

Intel® 13th Gen and 12th Gen Processors*

1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot

Intel® Z790 Chipset**

1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)

2 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slots

* Please check PCIe bifurcation table in the support site.

** Supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH-attached PCIe slot

Storage:

Supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors

M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280

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

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

4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

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

Ethernet: 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet, ASUS LANGuard

Wireless & Bluetooth: 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)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

Front USB: Total 7 ports

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

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports*

* USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port, and USB_E4 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

* 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)

4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)

2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI® port

1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet port

3 x Audio jacks

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 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous:

• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
• 1 x AURA RGB header
• 1 x Clear CMOS header
• 1 x COM Port header
• 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
• 1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
• 1 x S/PDIF Out header
• 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
• 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
• 1 x Thunderbolt™ header

Special Features:

• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
• DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
• LANGuard
• Overvoltage Protection
• SafeSlot
• Stainless-Steel Back I/O
• ASUS Q-Design
• Q-DIMM
• Q-LED Core
• Q-Slot
• ASUS Thermal Solution
• VRM heatsink design
• ASUS EZ DIY
• ProCool
• AURA Sync
• AURA RGB header
• Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features:

• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armoury Crate
• - AURA Sync
• - Fan Xpert 4
• Power Saving
• AI Suite 3
• TurboV EVO
• EPU
• DIGI+ VRM
• PC Cleaner
• ASUS CPU-Z
• Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
• WinRAR

UEFI 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, 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages
• Documentation: 1 x User guide, 1 x ACC Express Activation Key Card

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

Form Factor: microATX, 24.4cm x 24.4cm

Warranty: 3 Years

Note: Features, Price, Specifications are subject to change without notice.