The ASUS PRIME Z790M-PLUS is a powerful Micro-ATX motherboard engineered for modern Intel systems that demand speed, stability, and flexibility. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset and supporting 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors via the LGA1700 socket, this board delivers the performance headroom needed for gaming, content creation, and productivity builds.

With support for next-generation DDR5 memory up to 128GB, PCIe 5.0 graphics, and three M.2 slots for ultra-fast NVMe storage, it's designed to keep your system responsive today and ready for tomorrow. Comprehensive cooling controls, robust power delivery, and ASUS-exclusive software like Armoury Crate and AI Cooling II make system tuning straightforward-even under heavy loads.

If you want a compact motherboard that doesn't compromise on features, connectivity, or upgrade potential, the PRIME Z790M-PLUS strikes the perfect balance between performance and practicality.

Features

• Supports Intel Core i3, i5, i7 & i9 processors (LGA1700)
• Next-gen DDR5 memory support up to 128GB
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for modern graphics cards
• Triple M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSDs
• Intel Z790 chipset for enthusiast-grade performance
• Dual-channel memory architecture
• RAID support for speed or redundancy
• ASUS AI Cooling II for intelligent thermal management
• 7.1-channel high-definition audio
• ASUS Armoury Crate for easy system control

Specifications

Processor & Chipset

• Chipset: Intel Z790
• CPU Socket: LGA1700
• Supported CPUs: Intel Celeron, Pentium Gold, Core i3, i5, i7, i9
• Component For: PC

Memory

• Memory Type: DDR5-SDRAM
• Max Memory: 128GB
• Memory Slots: 4 × DIMM
• Channels: Dual-Channel
• ECC: No (Non-ECC, Unbuffered)
• Supported Speeds: 4800 MHz up to 7200 MHz (OC)

Expansion & Storage

• PCIe Slots:
  1 × PCIe 5.0 x16
  1 × PCIe 4.0 x16
  2 × PCIe 4.0 x1
• M.2 Slots: 3 × M.2 (PCIe 4.0)
• SATA Ports: 4 × SATA III
• Storage Support: HDD & SSD
• RAID Support: RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10

Connectivity

• Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi: Not included
• Rear USB Ports:
  4 × USB 2.0
  4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
  1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
  1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
  1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
• Video Outputs:
  1 × HDMI 2.0
  1 × DisplayPort 1.4

Internal I/O

• USB 2.0 & USB 3.2 headers
• 3 × Chassis fan connectors
• CPU & pump fan headers
• RGB LED header
• Thunderbolt header
• COM port header
• S/PDIF out

Audio & Software

• Audio: 7.1-channel HD Audio
• Bundled Software:
  ASUS Armoury Crate
  Aura Sync
  Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II
  AI Suite 3
  ASUS EZ Flash 3
  ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  Norton 360 Deluxe (60-day trial)

Form Factor & Dimensions

• Form Factor: Micro-ATX
• Dimensions: 244 × 244 mm

What's in the box
1 x ASUS 90MB1D20-M0EAY0 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 Intel Z790 Raptor Lake M-ATX DDR4