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It supports DDR4 memory up to 4266 MHz and offers advanced features such as AI Overclocking, dual M.2 slots for SSDs, and comprehensive cooling controls. With its robust power delivery system and user-friendly UEFI BIOS, the Prime Z390-A is ideal for gamers and content creators alike. This motherboard is priced at approximately $159.99.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>ASUS Motherboard Prime Z390-A Package contents\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Check your motherboard package for the following items.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Motherboard\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cul>\u003Cli>1 x PRIME Z390-A motherboard\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cables\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cul>\u003Cli>3 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb\u002Fs cables\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Accessories\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1 x SLI HB Bridge (2-WAY-M)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>1 x ASUS Q-Shield\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>1 x Q-connector\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>1 x M.2 screw package\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>1 x CPU FAN Holder\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Application DVD \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1 x Motherboard support DVD\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Documentation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1 x User guide\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE:\u003C\u002Fstrong> If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Installation tools and components\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:614\u002F799;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Finstallation_tools_and_components_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"614\" height=\"799\" alt=\"installation_tools_and_components_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE: \u003C\u002Fstrong>The tools and components above are not included in the motherboard package.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>PRIME Z390-A specifications summary\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable 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style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;text-align:justify;\">1 x CPU OV header\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">1 x Front panelaudio connector (AAFP) 1 x System Panel(Q-Connector)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable style=\";\">\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:44.45pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:9.1pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>BIOS\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top:1.0pt solid #00539B;height:44.45pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:197.35pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFIAMI BIOS, PnP,SM BIOS 3.1,ACPI\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F9 Search,F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memoryinformation\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:13.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:9.1pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Manageability\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:13.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:197.35pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0,WOL by PME,PXE\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:45.3pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:9.1pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Support DVD\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:45.3pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:197.35pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Drivers\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">ASUS Utilities ASUS EZ Update\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Anti-virus software (OEM version)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:13.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:9.1pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Operating System Support\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:13.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:197.35pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">Windows® 10 64-bit\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom-style:none;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:99.75pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:9.1pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Form Factor\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:197.35pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.0pt;\">ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4 cm)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Description\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The ASUS Prime Z390-A is built with durability and performance in mind. The motherboard features a robust power delivery system with a 12+2 phase design, ensuring stable power to the CPU and other components. It also includes advanced cooling solutions such as comprehensive fan controls and heat sinks to keep temperatures under control during intense usage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The audio system, powered by the SupremeFX S1220, offers high-quality sound with DTS Sound Unbound technology. The motherboard also includes high-speed networking with Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN and extensive USB connectivity options.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Basic Installation\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Building your PC system\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>CPU installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WARNING\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation\u002Fremoval, incorrect CPU orientation\u002Fplacement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:584\u002F486;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fcpu_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"584\" height=\"486\" alt=\"cpu_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:585\u002F287;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fcpu_installation-_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"585\" height=\"287\" alt=\"cpu_installation-_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cooling system installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:244\u002F217;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fcooling_system_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"244\" height=\"217\" alt=\"cooling_system_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WARNING\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:611\u002F603;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fto_install_a_cpu_heatsink_and_fan_assembly_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"611\" height=\"603\" alt=\"to_install_a_cpu_heatsink_and_fan_assembly_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To install an AIO cooler\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:484\u002F671;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fto_install_an_aio_cooler_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"484\" height=\"671\" alt=\"to_install_an_aio_cooler_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Motherboard installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I\u002FO ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I\u002FO panel.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:581\u002F704;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fmotherboard_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"581\" height=\"704\" alt=\"motherboard_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WARNING: \u003C\u002Fstrong>DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>DIMM installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:309\u002F716;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fdimm_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"309\" height=\"716\" alt=\"dimm_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ATX power connection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:220\u002F556;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fatx_power_connection_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"220\" height=\"556\" alt=\"atx_power_connection_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WARNING\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SATA device connection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:483\u002F667;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fsata_device_connection_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"483\" height=\"667\" alt=\"sata_device_connection_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Front I\u002FO connector\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:475\u002F398;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Ffront_i-o_connector_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"475\" height=\"398\" alt=\"front_i-o_connector_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Col>\u003Cli>To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 front panel connector\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>WARNING\u003C\u002Fstrong>: This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>To install USB 2.0 connector\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>To install front panel audio connector\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Expansion card installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>To install PCIe x16 cards\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>To install PCIe x1 cards\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:361\u002F632;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fexpansion_card_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"632\" alt=\"expansion_card_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>To install FAN EXTENSION CARD\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:424\u002F632;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fexpansion_card_installation-asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"424\" height=\"632\" alt=\"expansion_card_installation-asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>WARNING\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The FAN Extension card is purchased separately.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>To install the ThunderboltEX 3 card\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:342\u002F564;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fto_install_thunderboltex_3_card_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"342\" height=\"564\" alt=\"to_install_thunderboltex_3_card_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>M.2 installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>For type 22110 M.2 on M.2_2 socket\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>For type 2242 \u002F 2260 \u002F 2280 M.2 on M.2_2 socket\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:417\u002F539;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fm.2_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"417\" height=\"539\" alt=\"m.2_installation_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ASUS fan holder installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To install the ASUS fan holder and fan\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:880\u002F669;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Fto_install_the_asus_fan_holder_and_fan_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"880\" height=\"669\" alt=\"to_install_the_asus_fan_holder_and_fan_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WARNING\u003C\u002Fstrong>: When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder for additional fan(s).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Ensure to the use the bundled screws that came with your fans.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Fans are purchased separately.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Motherboard rear and audio connections\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Rear I\u002FO connection\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:791\u002F363;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Frear_i-o_connection_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"791\" height=\"363\" alt=\"rear_i-o_connection_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable style=\";\">\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;height:13.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:6.15pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Rear panel connectors\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.9pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">1.     PS\u002F2 mouse\u002Fkeyboard combo port\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">2.     USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port3\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">3.     DisplayPort\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">4.     USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports1 and 2\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">5.     LAN (RJ-45) port*\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">6.     USB 2.0 Type-Aports 13 and 14\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">7.     USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™port C4\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">8.     HDMI port\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:8.65pt;\">9.     Intel® USB 3.1Gen 1 ports 9 and 10\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:6.6pt;\">10.    Optical S\u002FPDIFOUT port\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:#00539B;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:12.4pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:296.65pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:6.6pt;\">11.    Audio I\u002FO ports**\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NOTE\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>USB 3.1 Gen 1\u002FGen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance for your devices.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>* LAN ports LED indications\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable style=\";\">\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:13.1pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:107.5pt;\" colspan=\"2\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Activity Link LED\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:13.1pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:120.2pt;\" colspan=\"2\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Speed LED\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#90A2CD;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:48.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.25pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Status\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#90A2CD;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:58.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Description\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#90A2CD;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:43.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Status\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#90A2CD;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:77.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.2pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Description\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:48.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.25pt;\">OFF\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:58.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">No link\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:43.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">OFF\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:77.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.2pt;\">10 Mbps connection\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:48.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.25pt;\">ORANGE\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:58.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">Linked\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:43.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">ORANGE\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.5pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:77.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.2pt;\">100 Mbps connection\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.1pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:48.55pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.25pt;\">BLINKING\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.1pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:58.95pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">Data activity\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:12.1pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:43.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.6pt;\">GREEN\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:12.1pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:77.1pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.2pt;\">1 Gbps connection\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:173\u002F194;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Flan_ports_led_indications_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"173\" height=\"194\" alt=\"lan_ports_led_indications_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable style=\";\">\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:21.9pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:41.25pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:13.2pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Port\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:21.9pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:52.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:9.7pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Headset 2-channel\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:21.9pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:68.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:17.5pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>4-channel\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:21.9pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.6pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:14.25pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>5.1-channel\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;height:21.9pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:14.15pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>7.1-channel\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:41.25pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">Light Blue\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:52.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">Line In\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:68.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">Line In\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.6pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.3pt;\">Line In\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:11.55pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Side Speaker Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:41.25pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">Lime\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:52.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">Line Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:68.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">Front Speaker Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.6pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.3pt;\">Front Speaker Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Front Speaker Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:41.25pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">Pink\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:52.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">Mic In\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:68.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">Mic In\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.6pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.3pt;\">Mic In\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:11.2pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Mic In\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:20.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:41.25pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">Orange\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:20.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:52.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">–\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:20.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:68.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">–\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:20.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.6pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.3pt;\">Center\u002FSub\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.3pt;\">woofer\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:20.8pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Center\u002FSub\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">woofer\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:10.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:41.25pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">Black\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:10.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:52.3pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">–\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:10.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:68.0pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.35pt;\">Rear Speaker Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-top-style:none;height:10.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.6pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:4.3pt;\">Rear Speaker Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:10.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:67.45pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.9pt;\">Rear Speaker Out\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Audio I\u002FO connections\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:804\u002F481;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Faudio_i-o_connections_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"804\" height=\"481\" alt=\"audio_i-o_connections_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:667\u002F620;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Faudio_i-o_connections_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a-.png\" width=\"667\" height=\"620\" alt=\"audio_i-o_connections_asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a-.png\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:692\u002F812;\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmanualsfact.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fposts\u002F67383ed5940c0e81e548a9cb\u002Faudio_i-o-connections-asus_motherboard_prime_z390-a.png\" width=\"692\" height=\"812\" 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order:\u003Col>\u003Cli>Monitor\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>System power\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green after the system LED turns on.\u003Cbr>The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"table\">\u003Ctable style=\";\">\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;height:14.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.3pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>BIOS Beep\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"background-color:#00539B;height:14.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:3.3pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"color:white;\">\u003Cstrong>Description\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:32.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">One short beep\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:32.85pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">VGA detected\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">Quick boot setto disabled No keyboard detected\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:23.15pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:23.15pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">No memory detected\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:23.15pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">One continuous beepfollowed by three\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">short beeps\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #A7A9AC;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:23.15pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">No VGA detected\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:#00539B;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;height:22.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">One continuous beepfollowed by four\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">short beeps\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid #00539B;border-top-style:none;height:22.75pt;padding:0in;vertical-align:top;width:138.4pt;\">\u003Cp style=\"margin-left:2.8pt;\">Hardware component failure\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Turning off the computer\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Setup Guide\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>To set up the ASUS Prime Z390-A, follow these steps:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Unpack the motherboard and other components from their packaging.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Install the CPU onto the motherboard, ensuring proper alignment and secure fastening of the CPU cooler.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Add the RAM modules into the DIMM slots, making sure they are securely locked in place.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Connect the storage devices (HDD\u002FSSD) to the SATA and M.2 ports.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Install the power cables from the power supply unit to the motherboard.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Connect any additional components such as graphics cards and sound cards to their respective slots.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Configure the BIOS settings as needed for your specific setup.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>ASUS Prime Z390-A Safety information\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Electrical safety\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>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.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Operation safety\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Place the product on a stable surface.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Troubleshooting\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you encounter issues with your ASUS Prime Z390-A, here are some common problems and solutions:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>No Power:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Check if all power cables are properly connected and if the power supply unit is functioning.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>No Display:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Ensure that the graphics card is seated correctly and that the display cable is securely connected to both the monitor and the graphics card.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Verify that all fans are working correctly and that heat sinks are properly installed.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Always refer to the user manual for detailed troubleshooting instructions and warnings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Pros & Cons\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Ch3>Pros\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Robust power delivery system for stable performance\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Excellent cooling solutions with comprehensive fan controls\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>High-quality audio with SupremeFX S1220\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Extensive expansion and storage options\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Durable build quality with high-grade components\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch3>Cons\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Higher price point compared to budget motherboards\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Complex setup process for beginners\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Limited RGB lighting compared to some other models\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Customer Reviews\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Customers have praised the ASUS Prime Z390-A for its solid build quality, excellent performance, and robust feature set. 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