Features AI overclocking: Quickly optimises your CPU performance based on the CPU & cooler, achieving results that are extremely close to manual tuning by experts. Opti Mem II: Careful routing of traces & vias, plus ground layer optimisations to preserve signal integrity for enhanced memory overclocking Enhanced power solution: Premium components provide better power efficiency UEFI BIOS: New UEFI options include a search function that means that you can find settings easily Industry-leading cooling options: Comprehensive controls for fans & AIO pimp, via Fan Xpert 4 or the acclaimed UEFI M.2 heatsink: Ultra-efficient heatsink reduces M.2 SSD temperatures by up to 20°C for unthrottled transfer speeds & enhanced reliability Next-gen connectivity: Supreme flexibility with Intel Optane memory ready, Intel RST support, Thunderbolt 3 header & dual M.2 support ASUS Aura Sync: Controllable onboard RGB lighting easily syncs with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware Overview Dressed in professional attire, the Prime Z390 series caters to daily users & content creators with well-rounded specs & features. Combining the benefits of the latest processors with essential ASUS design & engineering, Prime Z390 provides a wealth of options for performance tuning via intuitive software & firmware features. Tune it your way Prime Z390 simplifies CPU overclocking with software & extensive tweaking options that give beginners & seasoned overclockers alike the tools to build well-tuned machines. A new memory trace layout provides stability & compatibility for both traditional DIMMs & RGB-infused memory, letting you pair a broad choice of DRAM kits with your build. AI Overclocking ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster & smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU & cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system. 5-way Optimisation Overclocking Intelligence Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimisation is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor & tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling & acoustics. The automated CPU tuning feature of 5-Way Optimisation leverages the same onboard intelligence as AI Overclocking, but goes further by running a Prime 95 based stress test to deliver a result thats well-tuned from the get-go. M.2 heatsink Keep your SSD cooler Prime Z390-A has an ultra-efficient heatsink to reduce M.2 SSD temperatures by up to 20°C — & that means optimal storage performance & enhanced SSD longevity. Aura Sync Outshine the competition A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers.* & it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.