ASUS TUF Z390 ATX gaming motherboard

Description

ASUS TUF Z390 ATX gaming motherboard

Arm Your Battlestation

ASUS TUF Z390 ATX gaming motherboards are specially designed and tested to survive and thrive in conditions where other boards would struggle. Engineered with highly durable components, these motherboards deliver unwavering stability for gaming sessions that last as long as you demand.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, the best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

Easy PC DIY

TUF Gaming motherboards offer easy and safe DIY builds by leveraging great design, innovative engineering, and strong partnerships with major component manufacturers. The unrivalled combination of military-grade TUF Components, TUF Protection and the TUF Gaming Alliance means that you can rest assured that your gaming rig will go the distance.

TUF gaming alliance

TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

TUF PROTECTION

SAFESLOT

SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

TUF COMPONENTS

TUF CHOKES

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, helping to improve system stability.

TUF CAPACITORS

+20% temperature tolerance and 2.5X-longer lifespan.

TUF MOSFETS

Certified military-grade MOSFETs with lower RDS(on)*.

*Lower RDS(on) results in better power efficiency and reduced heat generation.

TUF LANGUARD

TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

Built for Hard Duty

Optimized Thermal Design

The TUF Z390-PRO GAMING’s VRM and inductor array is coupled to a large heatsink that has ample surface area to deal with the thermals of Intel’s latest processors.

ProCool Socket

ENHANCED EATX 8-PIN SOCKET

・ Solid and more durable
・ Prevent hotspots and connector failure

Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines. This lowers impedance, which helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.

Optimem II SUPPORT

DDR4 OC 4266 MHZ+
To provide Intel’s latest processors’ unfettered access to memory bandwidth, we’ve reimagined motherboard trace routing from the ground up. Our OptiMem II tech carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and also adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. And to further enhance overclocking headroom for fully stacked memory configurations, we’ve employed a highly customized T-Topology layout that delivers time-aligned signaling.

ASUS TUF Z390 ATX gaming motherboard benefits:

• Improved memory stability and compatibility
• Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages
• Improved memory frequency margin

SETUP AND CONFIGURATION

ASUS TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want, even for first-time builders. With simplified CPU and memory overclocking to optimize and boost performance, intelligent cooling controls for better system stability, and helpful troubleshooting tools to get you up and running quickly if you encounter problems, TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

GAMING PERFORMANCE AND ASTHETIC CUSTOMIZATION

TUF Gaming Z390 provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, immersive audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create the perfect gaming atmosphere.

Intel CPU and Chipset features

INTEL Z390 CHIPSET

The Intel^® Z390 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the chipset provides a maximum of six USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z390 also supports integrated-graphics, so you’ll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

READY FOR SOCKET 1151 FOR 9TH / 8TH GEN INTEL^® CORE™, PENTIUM^® GOLD AND CELERON^® PROCESSORS

This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Specifications

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® Processors
  Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.
• Chipset
  Intel® Z390
• Memory
  4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4266(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® UHD Graphics support
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DisplayPort ports
  – Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
  – Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant, supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up to 3 displays
• Multi-GPU Support
  Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology
  Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
  Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Expansion Slots
  2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4*, x8+x4+x4/x0**)
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x2 mode)
  3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
  * For 2 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_2 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
  ** For 3 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
• Storage
  Intel® Z390 Chipset :
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*¹
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s)
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
  Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
  Intel® CPU with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology support (RAID 0 & RAID 1)
  PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2 X16 series Card
• LAN
  Intel® I219V, featuring Turbo LAN
  TUF LANGuard
  Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC S1200A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  – Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  – Exclusive DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets.
  – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
  – Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
  – Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
• USB Ports
  Intel® Z390 Chipset :
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A)
  Intel® Z390 Chipset :
  8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, , Type-A, 4 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z390 Chipset :
  4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
• Special Features
  Fan Xpert4
  – Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
  ASUS TUF PROTECTION
  – ASUS DIGI + VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design
  – ASUS SafeSlot: Protect your graphics card Investment
  – ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection
  – ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design
  – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!
  – ASUS LANGuard: Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static-electricity discharges!
  ASUS Optimem II：
  – Improved DDR4 Stability
  ASUS EPU :
  – EPU
  TUF ENGINE! Power Design :
  – TUF Components (Choke, Cap. & MOSFET; certified by military-standard)
  AURA :
  – Aura Lighting Control
  – Aura RGB Strip Headers
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  – AI Suite 3
  – Ai Charger
  – Turbo LAN
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  – Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-sink solution
  – ASUS Fan Xpert 4
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – ASUS EZ Flash 3
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  ASUS Q-Design :
  – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
  – ASUS Q-Slot
  – ASUS Q-DIMM
  – ASUS Q-Connector
  M.2 Onboard(The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds)
  MemOK! II
  – Enhance memory compatibility. More smart and convenient. Keep high performance. (Shorten the PC starting time)
  Q-Installer
  – Auto download driver and software. Friendly for first PC builder.
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x DisplayPort
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A,
  4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
  1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  5 x 8-channel Audio I/O
• Internal I/O Ports
  2 x Aura RGB Strip Header(s)
  2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s)
  2 x USB 2.0 1-port connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)
  6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  1 x AIO_PUMP connector
  1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x MemOK! II switch(es)
  1 x CPU OV
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
  1 x 14-1 pin TPM connector
  1 x System panel connector
  1 x COM port header
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  1 x M.2 Screw Package
  1 x TUF Gaming Sticker
  1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
  1 x Q-Connector
  1 x TUF Certification card(s)
  1 x SCD (by region)
• BIOS
  128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  ASUS EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Operating System
  Windows® 10 64-bit
• Form Factor
  ATX Form Factor
  12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
• Management Solution
  WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE