ModelBrandASUSModelPrime Z390-ASupported CPUCPU Socket TypeLGA 1151 (300 Series)CPU TypeSupports 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supports Intel Pentium / Celeron Processors
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list.Supported CPU TechnologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.ChipsetsChipsetIntel Z390Onboard VideoOnboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphicMemoryNumber of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)Memory StandardDDR4 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 *
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List).Maximum Memory Supported64GBChannel SupportedDual ChannelExpansion SlotsPCI Express 3.0 x163 x PCI Express 3.0 x16*
* PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card.
* PCIEX16_2 slot supports up to 2 Intel PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card.
* Hyper M.2 X16 series card sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings.
* The PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with SATA_5 and SATA_6. The PCIe x16_3 is default set at x2 mode.PCI Express x13 x PCI Express 3.0 x1Storage DevicesSATA 6Gb/s6 x SATA 6Gb/sM.21 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)*
* The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with SATA_2 port when using M.2 SATA devices. Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.Intel Optane ReadyYesSATA RAID0/1/5/10Onboard AudioAudio ChipsetRealtek ALC S1220A High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 3Audio Channels8 ChannelsOnboard LANLAN ChipsetIntel I219-VMax LAN Speed10/100/1000MbpsRear Panel PortsBack I/O Ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (teal blue) Type-A
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Audio jack(s)Internal I/O ConnectorsOnboard USB1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 front panel Type-C connector
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)Other Connectors2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
1 x TPM header
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4-pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (2 x 4-pin)
1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4-pin)
1 x W_PUMP+ connector
1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
1 x CPU OV
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
1 x Node Connector(s)
1 x EXT_Fan header
1 x Thermal sensor connector
1 x M.2 Fan HeaderPhysical SpecForm FactorATXLED LightingRGBDimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"Power Pin1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)Windows CompatibilityWindows 11SupportedFeaturesFeaturesMulti-GPU Support:
Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Special Features:
5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo Core App
- Procool Power connector design
TPU
- Auto Tuning, TPU, GPU Boost
Fan Xpert4
- Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
ASUS 5X Protection III:
- ASUS SafeSlot Core: Fortified PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
ASUS Optimem II:
- Improved DDR4 Stability
ASUS EPU:
- EPU
ASUS Exclusive Features:
- MemOK! II
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert 4
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Q-Design:
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
AURA: RGB Lighting Control
Turbo APP
- featuring system performance tuning for selected applications
M.2 Onboard (The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
BIOS:
128MB Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 AI OC Guide, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability:
WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc:
Drivers
ASUS Utilities
ASUS EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Operating System:
Windows 10 64-bit
