? Intel? LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th and 13th Gen Intel? processors
? Enhanced power solution: 14+1 DrMOS, 6-layer PCB, ProCool connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
? Next-gen connectivity: PCIe? 5.0, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C?, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C?, Thunderbolt? (USB4?) header support, 3 PCIe? 4.0 M.2
? 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, flexible M.2 heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II
CPU
Intel? Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel? Core? Processors & 12th Gen Intel? Core?, 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
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5333(OC)/5133(OC)/5066(OC)/5000(OC)/4800(OC)/4700(OC)/4600(OC)/4500(OC)/4400(OC)/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered 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.
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? 13th & 12th Gen Processors
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? 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.21 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel? Z790 Chipset
M.22 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.23 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 2×2 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
* USBE1 port, USBE2 port, USBE3 port and USBE4 port share the bandwidth.
* USBE5 port, USBE6 port, USBE7 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 2×2 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
1 x Aura RGB header
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 header
– 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 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 )
