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ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING WIFI II

Intel®Z590 LGA 1200 ATX motherboard with PCIe 4.0, 14+2 teamed power stages, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet, three M.2 slots with heatsinks, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 USB Type-C®, SATA and Aura Sync RGB lighting

  • Ready for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors & 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
  • Optimal Power Solution: 14+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
  • Optimized Thermal Design: VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink, three onboard M.2 heatsinks, including an M.2 backplate for the PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot
  • High-performance Networking: On-board Intel® WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11ax) and Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
  • Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI™ 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 output, three M.2 slots, as well as USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 USB Type-C®
  • Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance
  • DIY Friendly Design: M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack™ and FlexKey
  • Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB header and Gen 2 addressable headers
  • Industry-leading Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III
  • Renowned Software: Bundled 60 days AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II front view
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II 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 6 and PCI Express® 4.0 M.2 for superfast transfer speeds and storage, Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II features Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to ensure clear communication in any scenario. It also looks good, with a stunning silver and gray color scheme that complements the brushed-metal-finish on the heatsinks.

Intel Core, Z590 chipset and Windows 11 Ready logos

Built for Performance Gaming

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II front view with multiple design highlights ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II front view with multiple design highlights
  1. Intel® Socket LGA1200 for
    11th & 10th Gen Intel® Core™
    processors
  2. Expansion slots
    • 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 SafeSlots
      (x16, x8/x4/x4)CPU
    • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (x4)
      Chipset
  3. 14+2 power stages
  4. 4 x DIMM
    • DDR4 5333 MHz +
    • Dual channel
    • Optimem II
  5. 3 x M.2 Slots
    • 1 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe4.0 x4)
    • 2 x M.2 2242-22110 (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA)

All-round Performance

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II 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-A Gaming WiFi II also features Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for crystal-clear in-game communication.

  • Cooling

  • Intelligent Control

Closeup of ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II CPU area
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II CPU area highlighting teamed power stages
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II CPU area closeup highlighting alloy chokes and capacitors
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II CPU area closeup highlighting ProCool II power connectors
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II CPU area closeup highlighting Digi+ power control
ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II CPU area closeup highlighting six-layer PCB

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.

LEADING CONNECTIVITIY

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II 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.

  • Networking

  • Audio

Closeup of ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II DIMM slots highlighting Optimem II support

Optimem II

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II supports up to 128 GB DDR4 memory across four slots. OptiMem II technology improves trace layout to significantly reduce vias and crosstalk, enhancing memory stability and compatibility while giving memory kits higher frequency margins.

Closeup of ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II M.2 slots highlighting PCIe 4.0 support

PCIe 4.0-Ready

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II features three onboard M.2 slots, one of which supports the latest PCIe 4.0 standard to provide maximum storage flexibility and the fastest data speeds available with the latest Intel processors.

PLAY IN STYLE

Pair ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.

  • DIY Friendly

  • Certified Compatibility

  • Aura Sync

Undeniably ROG Strix

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II embodies the ROG spirit with its futuristic cyberpunk-inspired design elements and two-tone silver-and-gray finish. It also offers a look of distinction, with a cybertext pattern on the PCH heatsink and an Aura RGB-illuminated ROG logo on its mirror-like I/O shroud.

ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming WiFi II front view

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. To further aid system setup and performance tuning, the highly acclaimed AIDA64 and MemTest86 utilities have also been added to the mix.

  • Audio Effect

  • AIDA64

  • Armoury Crate

  • RAMCache III

UEFI BIOS

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

  • EZ MODE
Screenshot of UEFI BIOS Utility – Advanced Mode Tool section / Screenshot of UEFI BIOS Utility – Advanced Mode Main section with mouse hover tooltip / Screenshot of MemTest86 conducting a test

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.

Screenshot of UEFI BIOS Utility – Advanced Mode Tool section

When you're ready for a deeper dive into the configuration of your system, delve into the UEFI's Advanced mode and take complete control. Each section is intuitively organized, and a built-in search feature makes it easy to find the options you need. Advanced functions are coded with the intelligence to adapt to your settings, and when you're ready to take charge, parameters have the granularity to dial in performance just the way you want.

MemTest86

Diagnose faulty RAM and memory problems that cause corrupted data and crashes.

Prediction

AI OC monitors system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to estimate overclocking performance.

My Favorites

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ Flash 3

Flash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS.

AI OC Guide

The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Optimization or view a quick guide.

SMART

Check your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures.

GPU POST

Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information.

Secure Erase

Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition.

Last Modified Log

Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming

Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Search Function

Quickly and easily find the option or setting you're looking for.

ASUS User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Screenshot of ROG Strix UEFI BIOS Utility – EZ mode section

Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents 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.

My Favorites

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ Flash 3

Flash the latest BIOS from within the BIOS.

SMART

Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and identify potential failures.

Secure Erase

Restore your SSDs and NVMe storage to factory settings.

Last Modified Log

Track the last change and save preferred profiles to a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming

Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

User Profile

Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends.

Q-Fan Control

Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured fan profiles to quickly select Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes. By default, system fans will automatically switch to full speed if the temperature reaches 75°C.

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.

  • EPU Guidance
  • FAN XPERT 4
  • DIGI+ POWER CONTROL
  • TURBO APP

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.

Screenshot of TPU Insight section in AiSuite 3

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.

Screenshot of EPU Guidance section in AiSuite 3

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.

Two overlaid images of Fan Xpert 4 user interface

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.

Screenshot of Digi+ power control interface in AiSuite 3

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

Overlaid screenshots depicting use of TURBO APP

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