Asus TUF Z390-Plus Gaming LGA 1151 ATX Motherboard

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  • Designed for 9th and 8th generation Intel Core processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual M.2, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.1 Gen2
  • Military-Grade TUF Components like TUF LANGuard, TUF Chokes, TUF Capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs maximize system durability
  • Gamer’s Guardian with Safe Slot and FanXpert 4 provides hardware-level safeguards for maximum performance with dynamic system cooling
  • 8-channel HD Gaming Audio with TUF Gaming Headphone featuring Realtek S1200A high definition audio codec driven by Japanese capacitors for warm, immersive sound
  • ASUS Optimum II improves memory stability and performance by improving trace isolation between PCB layers to maintain signal integrity even at higher frequencies

  • $224.81

Model

Brand
ASUS
Series
TUF
Model
Z390-Plus Gaming (Wi-Fi)

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type
LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type
Intel Socket 1151 for Intel Core 9000 series, 8th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3, Pentium and Celeron processors
* Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Supported CPU Technologies
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Chipsets

Chipset
Intel Z390

Onboard Video

Onboard Video Chipset
Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel UHD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI ports
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2* with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz 
- Supports HDMI 1.4b with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz, 24 bpp
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

Memory

Number of Memory Slots
4×288pin
Memory Standard
DDR4 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 
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor
** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
Maximum Memory Supported
64GB
Channel Supported
Dual Channel

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 3.0 x16
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (support x16, x8+x4+x4*)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1, x2 and x4 devices)**

* For 3 Intel SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
PCI Express x1
4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots*
* The PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2 slots share bandwidth with PCIe x16_2. The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x2 mode as default. Please check BIOS for more configuration.

Storage Devices

SATA 6Gb/s
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
M.2
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)*
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)**

* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used.
** When a device is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA_5/6 port cannot be used.
SATA RAID
0/1/5/10

Onboard Audio

Audio Chipset
Realtek S1200A high definition audio CODEC
Audio Channels
8 Channels
* Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

Onboard LAN

LAN Chipset
Intel I219-V
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
Wireless LAN
Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Intel CNVi interface with Wi-Fi MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
Supports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160, Up to 1.73 Gbps transfer speed
Bluetooth
Bluetooth V5.0*
* Bluetooth V5.0 will be supported on future versions of Windows. Refer to https://www.microsoft.com for updates on Windows OS Bluetooth support version.

Rear Panel Ports

PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
HDMI
1 x HDMI
RJ45
1 x RJ45
DisplayPort
1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.1
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A
Audio Ports
3 Ports
Antenna Connectors
2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)

Internal I/O Connectors

Onboard USB
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19-pin)
1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 2 USB ports (9-pin)
1 x USB 2.0 connector support additional 1 USB ports (4-pin)
Other Connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU coolers control*
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 
2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors for 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control*
1 x AIO PUMP connector
2 x Aura RGB Strip headers
1 x MemOK!_II Switch
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x System panel connector
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
* By default, the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control setting is set to Auto mode, which detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode automatically.

Physical Spec

Form Factor
ATX
LED Lighting
RGB
Dimensions (W x L)
12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

Features

Features
Multi-GPU Support:
Supports AMD CrossFireX Technology

ASUS Special Features:
TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET & LANGuard; certified by military-standard)
ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- 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 DIGI+ VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design
Superb Performance
Turbo LAN
- Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 4
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS EPU
- EPU
OptiMem II
- Higher performance of memory overclocking. Enhance compatibility for some memory with RGB
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
AURA
- Bright up your Build
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
EZ DIY
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS O.C. Tuner
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- PC Cleaner
File Transfer
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
Quiet Thermal Design:
- ASUS ASUS Fan Xpert 4
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & 2 x MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-sink solution

BIOS:
128MB 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

Manageability:
WOL by PME, PXE

Operating System Support:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Chipset
    Intel Z390
  • CPU Socket Type
    LGA 1151
  • Form Factor
    ATX
  • Manufacturer
    Asus
  • Weight
    1.4288 kg
  • SKU
    ASUS TUF Z390-PLUS

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