ASUS MB Sc LGA1200 PRIME Z590M-PLUS, Intel Z590, 4xDDR4, 1xDP, 1xHDMI, 1xDVI, WI-FI, mATX

PRIME Z590M-PLUS

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

CPU

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**
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipset

Intel Z590 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 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
* 10th Gen Intel Core™ i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
* 11th Gen Intel processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort 1.4**
1 x DVI-D
1 x HDMI™ 1.4 / 2.0***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
** Intel 11th & 10th processors support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
*** Only Intel 11th Gen processors support HDMI™ 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz .Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.

Expansion Slots

Intel 11th & 10th Gen Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
– Intel 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 mode
– Intel10th Gen processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4 mode
Intel Z590 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
* Supports PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.

Storage

Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel11th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
– Only Intel 11th Gen 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 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Raid function in Intel Rapid Storage Technology is available with either 1. Intel SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH-attached slots.
To enable Intel Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_1 port cannot be used.

Ethernet

1 x Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVi & PCIe interface)*
* Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

„Realtek ALC897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback“
Audio Features
– Audio Shielding
– Premium Japanese audio capacitors
– Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back I/O Ports

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMITM port
1 x Intel I219V 1Gb Ethernet
3 x Audio jacks

Internal I/O Connectors

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
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
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)
5 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
2 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers
2 x AURA RGB headers
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thunderbolt™ header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
– DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
– LANGuard
– Overvoltage Protection
– SafeSlot Core+
– Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
– ASUS Q-DIMM
– ASUS Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– Procool
AURA Sync
– AURA RGB headers
– Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– AURA Sync
AI Suite 3
– Performance And Power Saving Utility
TurboV EVO
EPU
Digi+ VRM
Fan Xpert 4
– EZ update
ASUS CPU-Z
AI Charger
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
DAEMON Tools
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS

192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x I/O Shield
2 x M.2 SSD screw package
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual

Operating System

Windows 10 – 64 bit

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)