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Compact Mini-ITX motherboard with black PCB, silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

ASRock

ASRock Z590M-ITX/AX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-DXNT-93KZW

Mini-ITX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs with dual 2.5 GbE plus 1 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, 64 GB DDR4 3200 support and 7.1 audio

  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 memory up to 5066 MT/s overclocked on 11th Gen CPUs
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot for latest graphics cards
  • Dual 2.5 Gbps and 1 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 802.11 ax
  • 1 channel Realtek ALC897 audio with SATA RAID 0/1/5/10

Compact Z590 platform for 10th

This Mini-ITX board uses the Intel Z590 chipset and LGA 1200 socket to support both 10th and 11th Generation Intel Core processors. Two DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB of memory. A single PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide core expansion and storage connectivity.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The board draws power through standard ATX connectors and runs typical desktop workloads within normal thermal limits for a Mini-ITX form factor. Onboard audio uses the Realtek ALC897 codec for 7.1 channel output. Dual LAN combines a Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5 Gbps controller with an Intel I219V 1 Gbps controller. Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11 ax is provided via a bundled module in the vertical Key E M.2 socket.

Memory ceiling set by processor generation

With an 11th Generation CPU the board supports DDR4 non-ECC un-buffered memory up to 5066 MT/s when overclocked. With a 10th Generation CPU the supported overclocked ceiling is 4600 MT/s. This distinction is the single specification that determines the maximum memory speed available to the builder.

How it compares

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameZ590M-ITX/AX
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z590
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Max supported RAM64 GB
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x M.2
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerDragon RTL8125BG
Second LAN controllerIntel I219 V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s + 1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
Additional slots1 x Vertical M.2 Socket (Key E) with the bundled WiFi-802.11ax module (on the rear I/O)
Onboard USB headers3 x USB 3.2 + 2 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX Power Connector1 × 8-pin 12 V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I install the bundled WiFi 802.11ax module into the vertical M.2 Key E slot and what step is often missed?

Insert the module at an angle into the Key E socket, press it flat, and secure it with the small screw; the step often missed is attaching the two tiny antenna cables to the module before closing the case.

What maintenance will the Realtek ALC897 7.1 audio codec or Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required for the onboard audio or LAN controllers; keep the rear I/O ports dust-free and update drivers from the vendor support page when a new OS build is released.

What limit appears first when the Intel Z590 chipset runs sustained heavy I/O through the 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports and 2 M.2 slots?

The chipset's upstream PCIe 4.0 x4 link to the CPU saturates first, capping combined throughput from all SATA and M.2 devices to that bandwidth ceiling.

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