Asus Prime Z590M-PLUS Desktop Motherboard

Asus Prime Z590M-PLUS Desktop Motherboard

General Information

Manufacturer:   ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number:   PRIME Z590M-PLUS
Manufacturer Website Address:   usa.asus.com
Brand Name:   Asus
Product Line:   Prime
Product Model:   Z590M-PLUS
Product Name:   Prime Z590M-PLUS Desktop Motherboard
Marketing Information: 

Intel® Z590 (LGA 1200) micro ATX motherboard with PCIe® 4.0, 9 DrMOS power stages, DisplayPort™, HDMI®, DVI, SATA 6 Gbps, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 11th and 10th gen Intel® Core™ processors
• Enhanced power solution: 8+1 DrMOS power stages, six-layer PCB, 8-pin ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
• Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsinks, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
• ASUS OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
• Next-gen connectivity: PCIe® 4.0, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet , USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C®, Thunderbolt™ 4 header support

PRIME

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 10th and 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime Z590M-PLUS provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

Tune It Your Way

Comprehensive controls form the foundation of the ASUS Prime series. The Prime Z590 motherboard packs flexible tools to tune every aspect of your system, enabling performance tweaks to perfectly match the way you work, to maximize productivity.

UEFI BIOS

The renowned ASUS UEFI BIOS provides everything you need to configure, tweak and tune your system. It offers intelligently simplified options for PC DIY beginners, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Advanced Tuning for Serious Tweakers

An intuitive Advanced mode offered via the UEFI lets you take complete control. A built-in search feature makes it easy to find options, and various advanced functions let you intelligently make nuanced adjustments so you can dial in performance just the way you want.

Search Function
Quickly and easily find the option or setting you need.

ASUS User Profile
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Cool to the Core

Prime Z590 series is engineered with multiple onboard heatsinks and an array of hybrid fan headers to ensure your rig stays cool and stable under intense workloads.

VRM Heatsinks and Thermal Pads

Two massive VRM heatsinks and thermal pads improve heat transfer from the MOSFETs and chokes for better cooling performance.

Build on a Solid Foundation

Prime Z590 series is built to handle the additional cores and increased bandwidth of 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. ASUS Z590 motherboards provide all the fundamentals to boost daily productivity, so your system will be ready for action with stable power, intuitive cooling and flexible transfer options.

Robust Power Design

Stable power is essential to extract every last bit of performance out of 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Prime Z590M-PLUS is geared to cater to the demands of these high-core count CPUs.

ProCool Connector

A proprietary connector augments the motherboard’s link to the PSU with an 8-pin connector that passes 12 volts of power directly to the processors. The 8-pin connector features solid pins that can handle more current than the hollow-pin connector.

Product Type:   Desktop Motherboard

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:   Intel
Chipset Model:   Z590
Total Processor Supported:   1
Processor Socket:   Socket LGA-1200
Processor Supported:   Celeron
Processor Supported:   Core i3
Processor Supported:   Core i5
Processor Supported:   Core i7
Processor Supported:   Core i9
Processor Supported:   Pentium Gold

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:   4
Memory Form Factor:   DIMM
Memory Form Factor:   UDIMM
Maximum Memory Supported:   128 GB
Memory Technology:   DDR4 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported:   2133 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2666 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   2933 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3333 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3466 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3600 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3733 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   3866 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4133 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4266 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4500 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4600 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4700 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   4800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5133 MHz
Intel Optane Memory Ready:   Yes

I/O Controller

Controller Type:   Serial ATA/600

Video

Onboard Video:   CPU Dependent Video

Audio

Audio Channels:   7.1

Network & Communication

Gigabit Ethernet:   Yes

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:   4
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:   4
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots:   2
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:   2

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:   8
Number of USB 2.0 Ports:   4
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:   1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports:   2
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports:   1
HDMI:   Yes
DisplayPort:   Yes
DVI:   Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   1

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces:   5
Number of M.2 Interfaces:   3
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:   7
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:   4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports:   3

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   Micro ATX
Width:   9.6″
Depth:   9.6″

Miscellaneous

Package Contents: 

• Prime Z590M-PLUS Desktop Motherboard
• 2 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables
• 1 x I/O Shield
• 2 x M.2 SSD Screw Packages
• 1 x Support DVD
• 1 x User manual

Brand Compatibility:   Intel
Environmentally Friendly:   Yes
Environmental Certification:   RoHS
Country of Origin:   China

Warranty

Limited Warranty:   3 Year