ASUS PRIME Z790-P-CSM 13th & 12th Gen ATX Motherboard

ASUS PRIME Z790-P-CSM 13th & 12th Gen ATX Motherboard

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-P-CSM provides users and PC DIY builders with a range of performance optimizations via intuitive software and firmware features.The ASUS PRIME Z790-P-CSM 13th & 12th Gen ATX Motherboard is a high-quality motherboard designed to support both 13th and 12th generation Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. With its advanced features and robust components, it provides a reliable foundation for building a powerful and efficient computer system.In terms of audio capabilities, the motherboard features a Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC, supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz playback. It includes premium audio capacitors and audio shielding for superior sound quality. To take advantage of the 7.1 Surround Sound audio output, a chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required. The motherboard is equipped with three audio jacks for easy connectivity.

The BIOS of the ASUS PRIME Z790-P-CSM motherboard consists of a 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, offering a UEFI AMI BIOS interface. It also comes bundled with several useful software applications, including the ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II, and Power Saving AI Suite 3. Additionally, it includes utilities such as TurboV EVO, PC Cleaner, and DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z. Norton 360 Deluxe is also included, offering a 60-day free trial. The motherboard supports ASUS EZ DIY features like CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3, and ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode.The chipset used in this motherboard is the Intel Z790 Chipset, which provides excellent performance and stability. It offers various connectivity options, including a DisplayPort and HDMI port for high-resolution display support. The DisplayPort supports a maximum resolution of 4K@60Hz, as specified in DisplayPort 1.4, while the HDMI port supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.In terms of internal I/O ports, the motherboard offers a range of options. It includes headers for fans and cooling, power connectors, storage connectors, USB connectors, and miscellaneous connectors such as Addressable Gen 2 headers, Aura RGB headers, and Thunderbolt (USB4) header. These ports allow for easy expansion and customization of your system.The ASUS PRIME Z790-P-CSM motherboard supports a maximum memory capacity of 128GB and uses DDR5 memory type. It features four DIMM slots, supporting a wide range of memory speeds and configurations. The motherboard supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) and OptiMem II for optimized memory performance.For storage, the motherboard offers three M.2 slots with support for PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, allowing for lightning-fast data transfer speeds. It also includes four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional storage devices. The motherboard supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology, enabling RAID configurations for both PCIe and SATA devices.The ASUS PRIME Z790-P-CSM motherboard includes several special features to enhance performance and reliability. It incorporates ASUS 5X PROTECTION III, which includes DIGI+ VRM for stable power delivery, LANGuard for surge protection, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot Core+ for reinforced PCIe slots, and Stainless-Steel Back I/O for durability. The motherboard also features ASUS Q-Design elements such as Q-DIMM and Q-Slot for easy installation, as well as Q-LED indicators for troubleshooting. The thermal solution includes a flexible M.2 heatsink and VRM heatsink design to ensure optimal cooling.

Features:

COOLING

PRIME Z790-P-CSM 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.

M.2 Heatsink

The flexible M.2 heatsink with removable captive screws can take care of the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot, 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-P-CSM 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-P-CSM 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.

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