Product Description

The ASUS ProArt Z790 Creator WiFi DDR5 motherboard, with Socket LGA 1700, is designed for creative professionals. It supports 12th/13th Gen Intel CPUs, boasts WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 5.0, and AI overclocking. Ideal for demanding applications with enhanced connectivity and performance.

Product Specifications

• ModelProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI

CPU

• Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*
• 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 Z790 Chipset

Memory

• 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5
• 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
• Dual Channel Memory Architecture
• Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
• OptiMem II
• * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types.

Graphics

• 1 x HDMI port**
• 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB
• Type-C) support DisplayPort*** and Thunderbolt video outputs****
• * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
• ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.
• *** Support 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
• **** Output at TBT4_E1 and TBT4_E2, the USB Type-C ports right under RJ45 ports, each requires a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable. For display connection and video output configuration regarding DP IN and Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports, please refer to the user manual for more details. VGA resolution support depends on processors’ or graphic cards’ resolution.

Expansion Slots

• Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*
• 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)
• Intel Z790 Chipset**
• 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
• * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
• – To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to
• https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

• Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
• Intel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
• M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• Intel Z790 Chipset
• M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
• M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)**
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports**
• * Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
• ** M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5~8. SATA6G5~8 will be suspended once either a SATA or NVMe device is detected at M.2_4.

Ethernet

• 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
• ASUS LANGuard
• Wireless & Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi 6E
• 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
• Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
• Bluetooth v5.3**
• * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
• ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.

USB

• Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
• 2 x Thunderbolt 4 port(s) (2 x USB Type-C) with up to 5V/3A, 15W charging support
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A)
• Front USB (Total 7 ports)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector(s) (support(s) USB Type-C with 60W PD 3.0 / QC 4+)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Audio

• Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
• – Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
• – Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
• – Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
• – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
• – Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
• Audio Features
• – Premium audio capacitors
• – Dedicated audio PCB layers
• – Audio cover
• – Unique de-pop circuit
• * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.
• ** A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

• 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port(s)
• 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (6 x Type-A)
• 2 x DisplayPort (Input only)
• 1 x HDMI port
• 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module
• 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port
• 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port
• 5 x Audio jacks
• 1 x BIOS FlashBack button

Internal I/O Connectors

• Fan and Cooling related
• 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
• 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
• 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
• 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)

Power related

• 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
• 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
• 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector
• 1 x 6-pin +12V Power connector

Storage related

• 4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports

USB

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (support(s) USB Type-C)
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• 2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

Miscellaneous

• 3 x Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
• 1 x AURA RGB header(s)
• 1 x Clear CMOS header
• 1 x COM Port header
• 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
• 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
• 1 x M.2 slot (Key E)
• 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
• 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
• 1 x Thermal Sensor header

Special Features

• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
• – DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
• – Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection
• – ESD Guards
• – LANGuard
• – Overvoltage Protection
• – SafeSlot
• – Stainless-Steel Back I/O
• ASUS Q-Design
• – M.2 Q-Latch
• – Q-Connector
• – Q-DIMM
• – Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
• – Q-Slot
• ASUS Thermal Solution
• – M.2 heatsink
• – VRM heatsink design
• ASUS EZ DIY
• – BIOS FlashBack button
• – BIOS FlashBack LED
• – Box Headers
• – ProCool II
• – Pre-mounted I/O shield
• AURA Sync
• – AURA RGB header(s)
• – Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
• Software Features
• ASUS Exclusive Software
• Armoury Crate
• – AURA Creator
• – AURA Sync
• – Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II
• – Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
• – Power Saving
• AI Suite 3
• – Easy Optimization with AI Overclocking
• – TPU
• – DIGI+ Power Control
• – Turbo app
• – PC Cleaner
• ASUS CPU-Z
• IT Management software supported
• – ASUS Control Center Express(ACCE)
• ProArt Creator Hub
• CreationFirst
• MyAsus
• Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial)
• WinRAR
• UEFI BIOS
• AI Overclocking Guide
• ASUS EZ DIY
• – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
• – ASUS EZ Flash 3
• – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
• FlexKey
• MemTest86
• BIOS
• 256 Mb
• Manageability
• WOL by PME, PXE
• Operating System
• Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
• ATX Form Factor
• 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )

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