The ASUS Prime Z590-A motherboard is designed to support latest Intel Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors. The board is PCIe 4.0 Ready supporting up to 128GB DDR4 5333MHz(OC) of memory and Intel Turbo Boost Technology to push your experience to its peak.
The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span three pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible. The AI Overclocking Optimizes CPU performance based on the CPU and cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts.
Prime Z590-A features the most comprehensive cooling options ever that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS. It employs VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink and hybrid fan headers. The AI Cooling manages and controls all motherboard fans, automatically optimizing settings based on current system load and temperature.
Enjoy extended connectivity with the next-gen technology of PCIe 4.0, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, and Thunderbolt 4 header support. The newly incorporated Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation uses massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time.
ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart, taking care of complex tuning with just one click. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.

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Prime Z590-A

Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z590-A provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features. It is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core processors.

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AI Cooling

ASUS AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control motherboard-connected fans to ensure optimal settings based on current system load and temperature. AI Cooling detects CPU temperatures and uses a proprietary algorithm to calculate the lowest fan speed required to effectively cool the system and keep fan noise down.

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AI Overclocking

AI Overclocking is an intelligent utility that helps you get the most out of your build by automatically profiling your CPU and cooling system to predict optimal voltage and frequency settings. Accessible via the AI Suite software in Windows or directly through the UEFI, the intuitive AI Overclocking user interface enables users of all levels.

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Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation

This utility leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise from the microphone and incoming audio, while preserving vocals at the same time. This removes distracting keyboard clatter, mouse clicks and other ambient noises so you can hear and be heard with crystal clarity while gaming or in calls.

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Three M.2 Slots

Prime Z590-A offers a total of three M.2 slots, with one slot supporting data-transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps via PCI Express 4.0, enabling quicker boot-up and app load times with OS or application drives.

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Thunderbolt 4 Support

Via an on-board header the board supports Thunderbolt 4. With ThunderboltEX 4 add-on card it can perform daisy-chain function up to an 8K resolution, 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices and 40 Gbps bi-directional data transfer.

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PCIe 4.0 Slot

The board offer PCIe 4.0 connectivity for the latest GPUs. The wide bandwidth and superfast transmission speeds allow you to create feature-rich builds that can handle high loads effortlessly.

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CPU Performance Boost

The Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

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EPU

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

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Fan Xpert 4

Enjoy comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

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Digital Power Control

The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

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Turbo Core App

Intel processors feature per-core tuning, and the ASUS Turbo app makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computing power where it's needed most.

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ASUS OptiMem II

ASUS OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk.

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USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

Numerous USB ports support high-end rigs loaded with peripherals, including both front and rear USB Type-C connectors with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for transmission speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

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M.2 Heatsink

Two M.2 heatsinks take care of the three M.2 slots, warding off throttling that can occur with M.2 storage during sustained transfers. The heatsinks are held in place by captive screws and can be moved.

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Model	ASUS PRIME Z590-A (90MB16D0-M0UAY0)
CPU Socket	Intel Socket LGA1200
CPU Support	Intel Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Supports Intel 14 nm CPU Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
Chipset	Intel Z590
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 DDR4 5333(OC)/5133(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 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II
On-Board Graphics support	1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x HDMI 2.0
Expansion Slot	Intel 11th & 10th Gen Processors: 3 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots - Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 - Intel 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 Intel Z590 Chipset: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
Ethernet	1 x Intel I225-V2.5Gb Ethernet
Storage	Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel 11th Gen Processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 - Only Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs Intel Z590 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Audio	Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in) - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features: - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance - Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers - Audio cover - Unique de-pop circuit
USB Ports	Rear USB (Total 9 ports): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 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
I/O Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (3 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Internal I/O ports	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 1 x 4-pin VRM_HS Fan header 1 x W_PUMP+ header 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) 6 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 headers 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 AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Power button 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt header
Accessories	Cables: 3 x SATA 6Gb/s cables Miscellaneous: 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages: 1 x Q-connector Installation Media: 1 x Support DVD Documentation: 1 x User manual
Dimensions	30.5 cm x 24.4 cm (12 x 9.6 inch ) ATX Form Factor
Warranty	3 Years of Brand Warranty