ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI CSM Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard — LGA1700 | DDR5 | PCIe 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 | 2.5GbE | Thunderbolt 4

The ASUS PRIME Z790-P WIFI CSM is built for enthusiast gamers, content creators, professional workstation users, and corporate IT deployments who need a fully unlocked Z790 ATX platform with PCIe 5.0, DDR5 overclocking, Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 4, triple M.2 NVMe storage, and ASUS's comprehensive reliability and software ecosystem. It is well-suited for high-end gaming builds with PCIe 5.0 graphics cards, streaming and content creation workstations requiring fast NVMe RAID storage, AI PC deployments benefiting from Thunderbolt 4 peripherals and USB4 connectivity, and corporate environments valuing the CSM long-term product stability guarantee.

The PRIME Z790-P WIFI CSM features a 14+1 power stage design using 50A DrMOS power stages covered by enlarged VRM heatsinks with thermal pads for sustained stable power delivery to Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors under both stock and overclocked conditions. The PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot Core+ slot provides full PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth for current and next-generation graphics cards, with the reinforced SafeSlot Core+ metal sheath ensuring the heaviest GPUs remain securely retained. Three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots accommodate NVMe SSDs across a wide range of lengths — M.2_1 and M.2_3 support 22110 (110mm) drives for enterprise-grade NVMe SSDs, while M.2_3 additionally supports SATA M.2 — with a flexible M.2 heatsink with removable captive screws covering M.2_1 or M.2_3 to prevent thermal throttling during sustained transfers. ASUS AEMP II exclusively extends DDR5 overclocking profiles to PMIC-restricted memory modules for speeds up to DDR5-7200+ with Intel XMP 3.0 support across four DDR5 DIMM slots for up to 192GB. Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.2 provides fast 2.4/5GHz wireless connectivity. Realtek 2.5GbE LAN with ASUS LANGuard delivers stable, protected wired networking. USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 rear Type-C at 20 Gb/s, a front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header at 10 Gb/s, and a Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) header enable the fastest peripheral, display, and storage connectivity for professional workflows. Realtek S1220A HD Audio delivers 7.1-channel surround, 120dB SNR stereo output, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, audio shielding, and DTS:X Ultra for premium acoustic performance. ProCool II dual CPU power connectors — one 8-pin and one 4-pin — ensure stable 12V delivery even under heavy sustained overclocked loads. Five fan headers including dedicated CPU fan, CPU OPT, AIO pump, and three chassis fan headers provide comprehensive cooling management via Fan Xpert 4. Three Addressable Gen 2 ARGB headers and two Aura RGB headers enable deep Aura Sync ecosystem customization.

Form Factor: ATX (30.5 × 24.4 cm)
Socket: Intel LGA1700
Chipset: Intel Z790
Supported CPUs: Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen; Pentium Gold; Celeron (LGA1700)
VRM Design: 14+1 DrMOS Power Stages (50A) + Enlarged VRM Heatsinks with Thermal Pads

Memory Slots: 4× DDR5 DIMM (Dual Channel)
Max Memory: 192GB
Memory Speed: DDR5-7200+ (OC) / 7000 / 6800 / 6600 / 6400 / 6200 / 6000 / 5800 / 5600 / 5400 / 5200 / 5000 / 4800 MHz; Intel XMP 3.0; ASUS AEMP II
Memory Type: Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5

PCIe Slots:
1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) — SafeSlot Core+
3× PCIe 4.0 x16 (Chipset, running at x4/x1 modes)
1× PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset)

M.2 Slots:
M.2_1 — Key M, type 2242/2260/2280/22110, PCIe 4.0 x4 (CPU direct) — M.2 Heatsink
M.2_2 — Key M, type 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset)
M.2_3 — Key M, type 2242/2260/2280/22110, PCIe 4.0 x4 + SATA (Chipset) — M.2 Heatsink

SATA Ports: 4× SATA 6Gb/s (PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 + SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 support)
Display Output: 1× HDMI | 1× DisplayPort
Audio: Realtek S1220A HD Audio CODEC, 7.1-channel, 120dB SNR (line-out), 113dB SNR (line-in), Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, Audio Shielding, Dedicated Audio PCB Layers, Premium Audio Capacitors, S/PDIF Out, DTS:X Ultra
LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) + LANGuard
Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 — 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2, 2.4/5GHz | Bluetooth 5.2

Back Panel USB:
1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20 Gb/s)
1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gb/s)
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gb/s)
4× USB 2.0 Type-A
1× DisplayPort
1× HDMI
1× Vertical M.2 Key E (Wi-Fi module slot)
1× Realtek 2.5GbE
3× Audio Jacks
1× PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo

Internal Headers:
1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector (10 Gb/s)
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)
2× USB 2.0 headers (4 additional USB 2.0 ports)
1× Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) header
3× Addressable Gen 2 ARGB headers (5V 3-pin)
2× Aura RGB headers (12V 4-pin)
1× 4-pin CPU fan | 1× 4-pin CPU OPT fan | 1× 4-pin AIO Pump | 3× 4-pin Chassis fan
1× 24-pin ATX Main | 1× 8-pin +12V CPU (ProCool II) | 1× 4-pin +12V CPU (ProCool II)
1× Front panel audio (AAFP) | 1× S/PDIF Out | 1× COM port
1× SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) | 1× Clear CMOS | 1× 20-5 pin System Panel header

Special Features: ASUS 5X Protection III (Digi+ VRM, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, SafeSlot Core+, Stainless-Steel Back I/O), ProCool II, AEMP II, Q-DIMM, Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-Code, VRM Heatsink, M.2 Heatsink, AIO Pump header, Fan Xpert 4, CSM (Commercial Stable Model)
BIOS: 256Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3, EZ Mode + Advanced Mode
Software: Armoury Crate (Aura Creator, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 4, Power Saving), AI Suite 3 (Digi+ VRM, PC Cleaner, EPU, TPU), ASUS CPU-Z, MyAsus, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
OS: Windows 11 / Windows 10 64-bit

System Requirements: LGA1700 CPU (Intel Core 12th/13th/14th Gen, Pentium Gold, or Celeron); DDR5 memory required (DDR4 not supported — see PRIME Z790-P WIFI D4-CSM for DDR4 support); verify memory QVL on ASUS website for DDR5 OC compatibility; BIOS update may be required for 14th Gen CPU support on some revisions; PCIe 5.0 x16 slot requires PCIe 5.0-capable GPU for maximum bandwidth; Thunderbolt 4 header requires an additional Thunderbolt add-in card (not included); Wi-Fi 6 covers 2.4/5GHz bands (no 6GHz — this is Wi-Fi 6, not Wi-Fi 6E)

Setup: Standard ATX installation; ProCool II dual CPU power (8-pin + 4-pin) for maximum VRM stability; AEMP II DDR5 profiles activated via UEFI BIOS; flexible M.2 heatsink mounts over M.2_1 or M.2_3; Fan Xpert 4 configurable via Armoury Crate or UEFI; Thunderbolt 4 USB4 connectivity requires compatible add-in card (sold separately)

Mounting Options: ATX form factor (30.5 × 24.4 cm); compatible with standard ATX and full-tower cases

Usage Environment: Ideal for high-end gaming PCs, content creation workstations, AI PC builds, professional commercial deployments, and enthusiast Intel Z790 DDR5 systems requiring PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, triple M.2 NVMe, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 and full Z790 CPU overclocking capability with CSM long-term commercial stability