Asus ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi Z590 Chipset Gen 11 LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard

Asus ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi, Intel Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors*, Memory: 2 x DDR4 5133(OC), Expansion Slots: 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)*, RAID. Storage and USB: 4 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, Rear USBx10. Onboard VGA Output Available: 1x HDMI 1x DP

Overview:

The flagship ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi motherboard is designed with boosted power delivery and optimized cooling to cope with the demands of powerful 11th Generation Intel® Core™ Rocket Lake processors. Along with the latest Intel® Wi-Fi 6E and PCI Express® 4.0 M.2 for superfast transfer speeds and storage, Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi features Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to ensure clear communication in any scenario. This powerhouse of a motherboard is wrapped in a futuristic look that’s highlighted with a brushed-metal finish, iridescent ROG logo on the I/O shroud, and Aura Sync illumination.

Features:

All-round Performance
ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi is armed with up-rated power delivery and optimized cooling to enable top-tier performance for gaming. Fully equipped with intelligent controls for easy management of overclocking, cooling and networking settings, Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi also features Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for crystal-clear in-game communication.

Power Design
Digital power control and an array of power stages provide the muscle needed to control the latest Intel CPUs.

Teamed Power Stages
14 2 power stages combine high-side and low-side MOSFETS and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that the latest Intel processors demand.

Alloy Chokes and Capacitors
Superior chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

ProCool II Power Connector
The ASUS ProCool II socket is built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines. Metal armor improves heat dissipation, and lower impedance helps prevent hotspots and improves reliability.

Digi Power Control
The built-in Digi voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and clean power delivery to the CPU.

Six-Layer PCB
The PCB design quickly dissipates heat around the VRM to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

Fan Bracket and VRM Fan
A bundled fan bracket and additional VRM fan provide additional cooling to critical components as you push your build to its limits.

Integrated I/O Cover and VRM Heatsinks
Connected by an L-shaped heat pipe, the two VRM heatsinks feature strakes to increase surface area for improved heat dissipation. Both heatsinks also integrate a high-surface-area aluminum I/O cover which helps dissipate heat.

Thermal Pads
High-quality thermal pads efficiently transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.

M.2 Heatsinks
The M.2 heatsinks keep the M.2 SSD at optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

M.2 Backplate
An integrated M.2 backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Strix Z590 motherboards feature comprehensive cooling options that are configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS.

CPU Fan Header
A dedicated pair of PWM/DC fan headers for CPU coolers

AIO Pump Fan Header
A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups

Water Pump Header
A dedicated header that can supply over 3 amps to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps

M.2 Heatsink
Keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability

M.2 Backplate
Helps ensure that high-performance drives deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted

4-pin PWM/DC Fan Headers
Each header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans

LEADING CONNECTIVITIY
ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi includes the latest connectivity for supersmooth online experiences and blisteringly fast large file transfers. Superior audio performance gives you a massive advantage, allowing you to pick up on the smallest audio cues for a completely immersive gaming experience.

Optimem III
With proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, OptiMem III allows memory kits to run at lower latencies, reduced voltages, and operate at higher frequencies. Stack ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi with your favorite modules and maximize the throughput of the 11th Gen Intel Core Rocket Lake processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.

PCIe 4.0-Ready
ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi features four onboard M.2 slots, two of which support the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available with the latest Intel processors. An M.2 backplate helps deal with the heat generated by the PCIe 4.0 SSDs. In addition, three of the M.2 slots support up to a 22110 socket and NVM Express® RAID.

PLAY YOUR OWN STYLE
Cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics are accentuated by bold slashes and cybertext. By pairing ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem, you can create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

Undeniably ROG Strix
The eye-catching ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi embodies the ROG spirit while boldly looking to the future. Design touches such as a glitch-effect ROG logo, etched cybertext markings and embedded Aura RGB LEDs give it a bold aesthetic while clearly paying respect to deep ROG roots.

Outshine the Competition
ROG Strix motherboards deliver sterling performance and superior aesthetics to outshine the competition. They also feature built-in ASUS Aura technology that enables full RGB lighting control and a variety of presets for embedded RGB LEDs, as well as lighting strips connected to onboard RGB headers. In addition, all lighting can be easily synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 RGB HEADER
ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming WiFi's Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers are now capable of detecting the number of LEDs on second-gen addressable RGB devices, allowing the software to automatically tailor lighting effects to specific devices. The new headers also offer backward-compatibility with existing Aura RGB gear.

ROG Gives You More
ROG-exclusive software utilities deliver intuitive audio tuning and gaming enhancements so you can configure your gaming build the way you want. Bundled third-party software like AIDA64 and MemTest86 allow you to benchmark individual components or the entire system.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. If offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as more comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

MemTest86
For added convenience, MemTest86 has been pre-installed into ROG UEFI (BIOS) Run the test to pinpoint memory issues with just one click, without the need for any USB stick or going into the OS. The memory report will also be stored in the BIOS archives for reference.

EZ MODE
Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents all the vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time.

5-Way Optimization
Take care of complex tuning with just one click. ASUS 5-Way Optimization is a system-wide tuning utility that overclocks the processor and tunes fan speeds to ensure the best balance between cooling and acoustics.

TPU INSIGHT
The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) provides AI Suite 3 with the intelligence needed to automatically fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclocking settings.

EPU Guidance
With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU), you’ll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode.

FAN XPERT 4
Fan Expert 4 provides comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and all-in-one (AIO) coolers. Control is also possible via the award-winning ROG UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum to keep your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

DIGI POWER CONTROL
The Digi voltage-regulator module (VRM) delivers real-time control over voltage droop, allowing you to switch frequency and power-efficiency settings so you can fine-tune CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

TURBO APP
Define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data, optimize audio settings at app level, and more - all with this intuitive tool.

Specifications:

CPU Intel Socket LGA1200 for 11th Gen Intel Core Processors & 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Supports Intel 14 nm CPU
Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel Z590 Chipset
Memory DDR4 5333(OC) / 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC) / 4600(OC) / 4500(OC) / 4400(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3200 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
OptiMem III
* 10th Gen Intel Core i7/i9 processors support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
* 11th Gen Intel Core processors support 3200/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.
Graphics 1 x HDMI 2.0
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
** Only Intel 11th Core processors support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 5120 x 2880 @60Hz, others will only support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz.
* Only Intel 11th Core processors support HDMI 2.0 with max. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution of 4K@30Hz.
Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (max. x4)
Intel 11th &10th Gen Processors
2 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)
- Intel 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s)
- Intel 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4 mode(s)
Intel Z590 Chipset
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
* Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.
"**PCIe16_3 shares bandwidth with SATA_56. When PCIe16_ 3 is populated SATA_56 will be disabled. When PCIe16_3 run at default x2 mode, SATA_56 is enabled.
Multi-GPU Support Supports NVIDIA 2-Way SLI Technology
Storage Supports 4 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel 11th &10th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Only Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Intel 11th processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
- Intel 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode
Intel Z590 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Raid function 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.
To enable Intel Optane Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
*When M.2_4 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled.
Ethernet 2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
Wireless & Bluetooth 2x2 Tri-Band Intel Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/az BT5.2
USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C )
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C )
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector(s) (suppport(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ALC4080 Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio cover
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C )
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C )
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x Intel Wi-Fi 6E
2 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet
5 x Gold-plated audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x BIOS FlashBack button
1 x Clear CMOS button
Intrernal I/O Connectors 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (onboard)
Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s)
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s)
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s)
1 x VRM heatsink Fan header
1 x W_PUMP header
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
4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 header(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
1 x AURA RGB header(s)
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x Q Code
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
1 x Thermal Sensor header
1 x Thunderbolt header
Software Features ROG Exclusive Software
- RAMCache III
- ROG CPU-Z
- GameFirst VI
- Sonic Studio III Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer
- Sonic Radar III
- DTS Sound Unbound
- Overwolf
- Anti-virus software
ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
-AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial)
- AURA Creator
- AURA Sync
- Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
AI Suite 3
- 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking
TPU
EPU
DIGI VRM
Fan Xpert 4
Turbo app
- EZ update
DAEMON Tools
MyAsus
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
AI Overclocking Guide
ASUS EZ DIY
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
FlexKey
MemTest86
BIOS 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Accessories Cables
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Additional Cooling Kit
1 x Assistant fan (40mm)
1 x Screw package for cooling kit
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x M.2 Q-Latch package
2 x M.2 Rubber Packages
1 x ROG key chain
1 x cable tie
1 x ROG Graphics card holder
1 x ROG STRIX stickers
1 x ROG STRIX thank you card
Installation Media
1 x Support DVD
Documentation
1 x User manual
Operating System Windows 10 64bit
Form Factor ATX
30.5cm x 24.4cm