ASUS PRIME Z790-P ATX Motherboard Intel LGA1700 Socket — Intel Z790 Chipset, Supports 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold & Celeron CPUs, 4x DDR5 DIMM Slots up to 192GB 7200+(OC), PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot, 3x M.2 Slots, 4x SATA 6Gb/s, Realtek 2.5Gb E

General Information

The ASUS PRIME Z790-P is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA1700 platform builds, supporting 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors, as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. It offers PCIe 5.0 GPU support, DDR5-7200+ OC speeds, and modern connectivity, making it ideal for gaming rigs, content creation workstations, and high-end desktops.

With robust power delivery, advanced cooling, and ASUS Q-Design features, this board provides a reliable foundation for overclocking, multi-drive setups, and future-proof builds.

CPU & Chipset

• Socket: LGA1700 – supports:
  • Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 (12th, 13th, 14th Gen)
  • Pentium Gold, Celeron (12th–14th Gen)
• Chipset: Intel® Z790 – high-end chipset with PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU support
• Memory Support:
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots – dual-channel architecture
  • Max Capacity: 192GB (4x 48GB)
  • Speeds: Up to DDR5-7200+ OC (via XMP/EXPO)
  • Supported Frequencies: 5333/5200/5000/4800/4600/4400/4200/4000/3800/3600/3400/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz
  • Features:
    • ASUS OptiMem II – enhanced memory routing to reduce crosstalk and improve stability
    • Supports Intel XMP 3.0 for easy overclocking
    • DIMM Flex & DIMM Fit for optimal slot compatibility

Graphics & Display Output

• Integrated Graphics: Supports Intel UHD Graphics (based on CPU)
• Display Outputs (Back Panel):
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1 – supports 4K@60Hz (with HDR)
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 – supports 4K@60Hz
• Multi-Monitor Support:
  • Can drive up to 2 displays simultaneously (HDMI + DP)
• Note: For high-performance gaming, a discrete GPU is recommended.

Expansion & Connectivity

• PCIe Slots:
  • 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 – for next-gen GPUs (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
  • Multiple PCIe 4.0 x16 and PCIe 3.0 x16 slots – for expansion cards (sound, capture, etc.)
• Storage Options:
  • 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) – all support NVMe SSDs:
    • M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 (max 128 Gbps)
    • M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)
    • M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 (max 64 Gbps)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports – for HDDs, SSDs, optical drives

Networking & Wireless

• Ethernet:
  • 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet – wired gigabit connectivity
  • Supports WOL (Wake-on-LAN) and PXE boot
• Wireless:
  • No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth – requires add-on card or USB adapter
  • Thunderbolt 4 header can support Wi-Fi via Thunderbolt card

USB Ports

• Rear I/O:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 Gbps)
• Front Panel Headers:
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 3 x USB 2.0 ports)

Cooling & Thermal Management

• VRM Heatsinks:
  • Large VRM heatsink for stable power delivery
  • PCH (Platform Controller Hub) heatsink for thermal regulation
• Fan Control:
  • AI Cooling with fan curve optimization
  • 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
  • 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
• M.2 Cooling:
  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink for NVMe SSDs
  • Prevents throttling under heavy load

RGB & Lighting

• RGB Headers:
  • 1 x Aura RGB header
  • 3 x Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers – compatible with ASUS Aura Sync
• Control Software:
  • Aura Creator and Aura Sync via Armoury Crate
  • Customizable lighting effects and synchronization

Protection & Build Quality

• ASUS 5X Protection III:
  • DIGI+ VRM – digital power design with DrMOS
  • ESD Guards – protection against electrostatic discharge
  • LANGuard – network surge protection
  • Overvoltage Protection
  • SafeSlot – reinforced PCIe slot
  • Stainless-steel back I/O shield
• Build Material:
  • High-quality PCB with 6-layer design
  • Reinforced chassis and connectors

Special Features

• ASUS Q-Design:
  • Q-DIMM – secure DIMM slot design
  • Q-Slot – tool-less PCIe slot
  • Q-LED – diagnostic LEDs (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
  • Q-Connector – simplified cable routing
  • Q-Dashboard – system monitoring
• ASUS EZ DIY:
  • BIOS FlashBack™ button – update BIOS without a CPU
  • Clear CMOS button
  • Pre-mounted I/O shield
  • SafeDIMM – prevents accidental DIMM removal
• ASUS Thermal Solution:
  • M.2 heatsink backplate
  • M.2 heatsink
  • VRM heatsink design