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Rectangular ATX motherboard with black PCB and silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS PRIME Z590-P Intel motherboard

SKU CH-GXN6-K1V9Z

An ATX board for 11th and 10th Gen Intel CPUs with 10+1 power stages, three M.2 slots, 2.5 Gb LAN and front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

  • ProcessorIntel Core 11th Gen (LGA 1200)
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • CPU technologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Bo
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Supports 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • 10 plus 1 DrMOS power stages with ProCool sockets deliver stable power
  • PCIe 4.0 x16 slot plus three M.2 slots enable fast storage and graphics
  • 5 Gb Realtek LAN and front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C give quick connectivity
  • DDR4 memory up to 5133 MHz overclocked with OptiMem II trace layout

Socket and chipset

The ASUS Prime Z590-P uses the LGA 1200 socket with the Intel Z590 chipset. It supports 11th and 10th generation Intel Core processors along with Pentium Gold and Celeron models. Four DDR4 slots accept up to 128 GB of memory running at speeds from 2133 to 5133 MT/s when overclocked. Dual channel architecture is standard across the board.

Power delivery and cooling

A 10 plus 1 DrMOS power stage design feeds the CPU through ProCool sockets with alloy chokes and durable capacitors. Dedicated VRM and PCH heatsinks handle thermal load without active fans on the heatsinks themselves. Hybrid fan headers connect to the Fan Xpert 4 utility for automatic curve tuning based on system temperatures.

Connectivity and expansion

One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot serve graphics cards while two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots add peripheral cards. Three M.2 sockets support 2242 2260 2280 and 22110 form factors with the top slot wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 on 11th Gen CPUs. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports 2.5 Gb Ethernet Realtek ALC897 7.1 audio front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C and Thunderbolt 4 header complete the I/O.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model namePRIME Z590-P
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 11th Gen (LGA 1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z590
CPU technologiesSupports 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.
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel 11th Gen Processors:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110
- Only Intel 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs
Intel Z590 Chipset:
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
* When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 slot, SATA6G_2 port cannot be used.
Optane memory supportYes
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 2.5Gb Ethernet
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
* Actual support may vary by CPU.
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 port (1 x USB Type-C)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
5 x Audio jacks
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 4-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.2 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I install an M.2 drive in the M.2_1 slot and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive at an angle into the Key M slot, secure it with the standoff screw for 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110 lengths, then enable PCIe 4.0 x4 mode in BIOS — this slot only activates with an 11th Gen CPU.

What maintenance or replacement will the VRM cooling need over time?

The VRM heatsink relies on passive cooling and hybrid fan headers controlled by Fan Xpert 4; clean dust from the fins periodically and verify fan curves in BIOS if temperatures rise under sustained 10+1 DrMOS load.

What limit appears first when running the 2.5 Gb LAN at full throughput for long periods?

The Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet controller shares PCIe 3.0 bandwidth from the Z590 chipset, so sustained 2.5 Gb/s transfers can saturate the upstream link before the network itself becomes the bottleneck.

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