Harness the power of Intel 11th Gen processors with the Prime Z590-A LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard from ASUS. This user-friendly board works seamlessly with Intel Core 11th Gen processors, giving you the capabilities to utilize PCIe 4.0 functionality for expansion slots as well as M.2 storage interfaces. Increased speeds, enhanced thermal solutions, and the signature ASUS motif makes this motherboard ideal for anyone looking for performance and pizzazz.
The Prime Z590-A uses the Z590 chipset to lay the foundation for your components. The LGA 1200 socket allows you to install various Intel processors, with 11th Gen CPUs unlocking the enhanced functionality of PCIe 4.0 protocols. Three PCIe x16 slots and one PCIe x4 slot allows you to equip your rig with various graphics and utility cards. Install an array of storage drives with six SATA III connectors and three M.2 slots, enhancing your system performance and reducing loading times. Equip various memory modules up to 5333 MHz with four dual-channel DDR4 RAM DIMMs for efficient multitasking.
Intel 11th Gen Processors
Built around Intel’s Core 11th Gen CPUs, the Prime Z590-A allows you to harness the power of PCIe 4.0 speeds for your expansion and M.2 storage inputs. This gives you enhanced speeds ideal for gaming and resource-demanding applications. The LGA 1200 socket is compatible with Intel Core 10th Gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, giving you basic functionality needed to perform everyday tasks.
Setting the Foundation
Built to handle the robust functionality and resource demanding components, the Prime Z590-A sports a unique 14+2 DrMOS power design, stabilizing electrical current while maintaining system integrity with ProCool electrical connectors. ASUS OptiMem II is a revised trace routing which provides unrestricted access for memory bandwidth for enhanced performance and reduced electrical crosstalk. SafeSlot fortifies PCIe slots with metal for a stronger connection, preventing damage caused by heavier GPUs or utility cards. Q-Latch promotes easy installation of M.2 drives, and you can reassign the reset button with FlexKey.
Massive Connectivity
The Prime Z590-A features massive connectivity options, giving you three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and one Type-C port for enhanced data transfer speeds. A single USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port gives you up to 20 Gb/s speeds, suitable for resource-demanding external devices. An internal Thunderbolt 4 header allows you to expand your connectivity, giving you up to 40 Gb/s speeds and daisy-chain capabilities for external devices. An array of USB 2.0 ports is available for peripherals such as keyboards and mice. Additionally, an Intel 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port allows you to experience faster network performance suitable for online gaming.
Enhanced Fine-Tuning
Take advantage of the Prime Z590-A and fine-tune your system with a suite of flexible tools. AI Overclocking, 5-Way Optimization, AI Cooling, and UEFI BIOS all work together to modify various elements of your build to promote energy efficiency and performance. UEFI BIOS and 5-Way Optimization gives you access to your system and allows manual overclocking while AI Overclocking and Cooling makes the process easier, allowing expert-designed artificial intelligence to monitor your system for you, and even predict optimal thermal settings.
Thermal Solutions
Whether you prefer liquid AIO or fan-based coolers, the Prime Z590-A has you covered with a variety of thermal solutions suitable for your high-end components. Large VRM and M.2 heatsinks dissipate heat efficiently away from the on-board components, while 2 oz copper layers draw heat away from critical components. Multiple temperature sources are located around the board for easy monitoring. Additional fan and pump headers are located around the board, allowing you to utilize various air and liquid coolers.
Audio Enhancements
Ideal for gamers, the Prime Z590-A embraces various audio enhancements such as two-way AI noise cancelation that eliminates background noise from the microphone as well as incoming audio. Exclusive Realtek S1220A codec ensures high-end audio quality that can adjust sound gain for an optimal volume range for your speakers and headphones. DTS:X Ultra adds spatial audio boosting to enhance your audio for VR experiences. Crystal Sound 3 technology uses premium Japanese capacitors to manage your audio experience by minimizing crosstalk between audio paths, adjusting frequencies, reducing power input noise, isolating digital and analog sounds, and reducing popping audio sounds when starting up your system.
Intel Optane Memory Ready
Enhance your hard-disk storage capabilities with Intel Optane Memory. This optional module allows you to increase hard-disk drive performance to that of a solid-state drive, increasing overall performance for your system.
