Features TUF Protection: Safe Slot, ESD guards, DDR4 overvoltage protection, Digi+ VRM, & stainless-steel back I/O for long-term reliability Military-grade TUF Components: TUF LANGuard, TUF chokes, TUF capacitors, & TUF MOSFETs for maximum durability Opti Mem II: Careful routing of traces & vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for enhanced memory overclocking Mem OK! II: Automatically fixes boot failures that arise due to memory overclocking & instability Realtek S1200A Codec: Features an unprecedented 108d B signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line-out & a 103d B SNR for the line-in, providing pristine audio quality GPU Temperature Sensing & Fan Xpert 4: Ensures every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance & acoustics Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear Overview Arm Your Battlestation TUF Gaming motherboards are specially designed & tested to survive & 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 dem&. 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, & complementary aesthetics from components to case. Easy PC DIY TUF Gaming motherboards offer easy & safe DIY builds by leveraging great design, innovative engineering, & strong partnerships with major component manufacturers. The unrivalled combination of military-grade TUF Components, TUF Protection & the TUF Gaming Alliance means that you can rest assured that your gaming rig will go the distance. SETUP & CONFIGURATION TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up & configure just the way you want, even for first-time builders. With simplified CPU & memory overclocking to optimize & boost performance, intelligent cooling controls for better system stability, & helpful troubleshooting tools to get you up & 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 & 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, & onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create the perfect gaming atmosphere.
Specification CPU Intel Socket 1151 9th / 8th Gen Intel Core™, Pentium Gold & 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. 64GB, 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/ Display Port ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
- Supports Display Port with max. resolution 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz Supports Intel In Tru™ 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 AMD Cross Fire X™ Technology Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (x 16 or x 8+x 4+x 4) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16 (max at x 4 mode) *1 4 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 1 *1 * For 3 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIe X16_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)*2 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode)*3 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s port (s), gray, *3 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*4 LAN Intel I219V, featuring Turbo LAN TUF LANGuard Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) & 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 & greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left & right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural & immersive sound with exceptional clarity & fidelity * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports Intel Z390 Chipset: 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 port (s) (2 at back panel, , Type-A) Intel Z390 Chipset: 8 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) (4 at back panel, , Type-A, 4 at mid-board) Intel Z390 Chipset: 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0/1.1 port (s) (4 at mid-board) Special Features Fan Xpert 4
- Advanced fan & liquid controls for ultimate cooling & quietness ASUS TUF PROTECTION
- ASUS DIGI + VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design
- ASUS Safe Slot: 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 & static-electricity discharges! ASUS Optimem II:
- Optimem (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
- PC Cleaner
- File Transfer
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 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 O.C. Tuner
- ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM M.2 Onboard (The latest transfer technologies with up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speeds) Mem OK! II
- Enhance memory compatibility. More smart & convenient. Keep high performance. (Shorten the PC starting time) Q-Installer
- Auto download driver & software. Friendly for first PC builder. Back I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard (violet) 1 x PS/2 mouse (green) 1 x Display Port 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A, 3 x 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Ports 2 x Aura RGB Strip Header (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 Gen 1 port (s) 2 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 1-port connector (s) support (s) additional 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 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 (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s connector (s) 1 x CPU Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connector (s) (4 -pin) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector () 1 x S/PDIF out header (s) 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 Mem OK! II switch (es) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (s) 1 x System panel connector Accessories Users manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6 Gb/s cable (s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x TUF Gaming Sticker 1 x TUF Certification card (s) 1 x SCD (by region) BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Pn P, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, Crash Free BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search, F12 Print Screen, & 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 WOL by PME, PXE Note *1. The PCIe x 1_3, PCIe x 1_4 slots share bandwidth with PCIe x 16_2. The PCIe x 16_2 slot runs at x 2 mode as default. Please check BIOS for more configuration. *2. When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used. *3. When a device is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA_5/6 port cannot be used. *4. Supports CPU RAID with Intel PCIe NVME SSDs. RAID 0 & 1 are supported via a Hyper M.2 X16 series card or on RAID sets created between the onboard M.2 socket & a Hyper M.2 X16 series card.