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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Safety information ...................... iv About this guide ......................v PRIME Z590-P specifications summary ..............vi Connectors with shared bandwidth ................x Package contents ....................... xi Installation tools and components ................xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you proceed ................... 1-1 Motherboard layout ..................
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
DDR4 2666MHz. * 11 Gen Intel processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively. ® * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists), and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types. 1 x DisplayPort 1.4** 1 x HDMI 1.4/2.0*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
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PRIME Z590-P specifications summary Raid function for PCIe mode SSD in Intel Rapid Storage Technology is ® available with either 1. Intel SSDs installed in both CPU-attached and ® PCH-attached slots, or 2. any other 3rd party SSDs installed in PCH- attached slots.
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PRIME Z590-P specifications summary Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO_Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M)
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WOL by PME, PXE Manageability Windows 10 64-bit ® Operating System ATX Form Factor Form Factor 12 inch x 9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 1 x PRIME Z590-P motherboard Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Miscellaneous 1 x M.2 Rubber Package 2 x M.2 SSD screw packages Installation Media...
Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1200 CPU Intel LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan ® ® DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. PRIME Z590-P...
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1-16 13. Clear CMOS header 1-17 14. COM Port header 1-18 15. Front Panel Audio header 1-18 16. V-M.2 slot (Key E) 1-19 17. SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1-19 18. System Panel header 1-20 19. Thunderbolt header 1-21 PRIME Z590-P...
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Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
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A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_A2* DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_B2* PRIME Z590-P...
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(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
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Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. PRIME Z590-P...
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Recommended VGA configuration Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIEX16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description Quantity of identifiable Intel M.2 SSD (pcs) PCIEX16_1 3 (x8+x4+x4)
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Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header. Header Max. Current Max. Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN2 Q-Fan Controlled CHA_FAN3 Q-Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP Full-Speed PRIME Z590-P...
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Power connectors These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ATX_12V_1 ATX_12V_2 PIN 1...
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Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology. ® • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. PRIME Z590-P 1-11...
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When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-12...
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. U32G1_78 PIN 1 USB3+5V USB3+5V IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P2_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P2_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P2_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+ IntA_P2_SSTX+ IntA_P1_D- IntA_P2_D- IntA_P1_D+ IntA_P2_D+ U32G1_56 PIN 1 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. PRIME Z590-P 1-13...
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USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. USB_E12 USB_E34 PIN 1 DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
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5V connector is aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. PRIME Z590-P 1-15...
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AURA RGB headers The RGB headers allow you to connect RGB LED strips. RGB_HEADER1 RGB_HEADER2 +12V PIN 1 The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard button cell battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the button cell battery. PRIME Z590-P 1-17...
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COM Port connector The COM (Serial) Port connector allows you to connect a COM port module. Connect the COM port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening on the system chassis. PIN 1 The COM port module is purchased separately. Front Panel Audio header The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio.
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 VCCSPI S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# S_PLTRST# S_SPI_TPM_CS2# F2_SPI_CS1#_R F_BIOS_WP#_R +3V_SPI F_SPI_CS0#_R T_SPI_CLK T_SPI_MISO T_SPI_MOSI F_SPI_HOLD#_R The TPM module is purchased separately. PRIME Z590-P 1-19...
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System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 HDD_LED RESET PLED • System Power LED header (PLED) The 2-pin and/or 3-1 pin headers allow you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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Thunderbolt™-enabled devices to form a daisy chain-configuration. TB_HEADER PIN 1 • The add-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card and Thunderbolt™ cables are purchased separately. • Please visit the official website of your purchased Thunderbolt™ card for more details on compatibility. PRIME Z590-P 1-21...
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. PRIME Z590-P...
2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly PRIME Z590-P...
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To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN Chapter 2: Basic Installation...
2.1.4 M.2 installation OPTIONAL • Ensure to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2 storage device. • DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2 storage device. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided M.2 storage devices.
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• The M.2 heatsink can be installed to the M.2_1 slot or to the M.2_3 slot. • The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. PRIME Z590-P...
2.1.5 Motherboard installation Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury. We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I/O shield installation. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’...
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Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. PRIME Z590-P...
2.1.8 Front I/O connector To install front panel connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 2.0 connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector USB 2.0 USB 3.2 Gen 1...
2.1.9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards PRIME Z590-P 2-13...
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To install Thunderbolt™ series card 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C ® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. •...
Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices. PRIME Z590-P 2-15...
* Ethernet port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED Status Description Status Description No link No link 2.5 Gbps connection GREEN Linked GREEN 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps / BLINKING Data activity ORANGE Ethernet port 10 Mbps connection ** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration Headset Port...
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Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2-channel Speakers Connect to 4-channel Speakers PRIME Z590-P 2-17...
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Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-18...
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. PRIME Z590-P 2-19...
BIOS and RAID Support Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system.
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST).
ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials.
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