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Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

1 x PRIME Z590M-PLUS motherboard

Cables

2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 

Miscellaneous

1 x I/O Shield
2 x M.2 screw packages

*

*  The package including 2 screws and 1 nut is for installing an M.2 WIFI 

module into the M.2 WIFI socket and an M.2 SSD module into the M.2_3 

socket. 

Installation Media

1 x Support DVD 

Documentation

1 x User manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Summary of Contents for PRIME Z590M-PLUS

Page 1: ...Motherboard PRIME Z590M PLUS ...

Page 2: ...RCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN...

Page 3: ...lation 2 5 2 1 4 M 2 installation 2 6 2 1 5 Motherboard installation 2 8 2 1 6 ATX power connection 2 10 2 1 7 SATA device connection 2 11 2 1 8 Front I O connector 2 12 2 1 9 Expansion card installation 2 13 2 2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2 15 2 2 1 Rear I O connection 2 15 2 2 2 Audio I O connections 2 16 2 3 Starting up for the first time 2 19 2 4 Turning off the computer 2 19 Chapt...

Page 4: ... the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure all cables are correctly connected and the po...

Page 5: ...y and support on RAID Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website www asus com provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your d...

Page 6: ...ts and memory frequency support depends on the CPU types Graphics 1 x DisplayPort 1 4 1 x DVI D 1 x HDMITM 1 4 2 0 Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types Intel 11th 10th Gen processors support DisplayPort 1 4 with max resolution of 4096 x 2304 60Hz Please refer to www intel com for any updates Only Intel 11th Gen processors support HDMI 2 0 with max resolution of 4K 60Hz others will on...

Page 7: ...3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x Type A 4 x USB 2 0 ports 4 x Type A Front USB Total 7 ports 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 3 USB 2 0 ports Audio Realtek ALC897 7 1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC Supports Jack detection Multi streaming Front Panel Jack retasking Supports up to 24 Bit 192 kHz playback Audio Features Audio Shi...

Page 8: ...ers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header AAFP 1 x M 2 slot Key E 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header 14 1pin 1 x 20 3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt header Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III DIGI VRM Digital power design with DrMOS LANGuard Overvoltage Protection SafeSlot Core Stainless Steel Back I O ASUS Q Design ...

Page 9: ...ee Trial version DAEMON Tools WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode BIOS 192 128 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS Manageability WOL by PME PXE Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Form Factor mATX Form Factor 9 6 inch x 9 6 inch 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specif...

Page 10: ...G1_56 Intel Z590 ASM 1442K BATTERY LAN_U32G1_34 HDMI_DP USB_E1234 DVI AUDIO Super I O COM_DEBUG M 2_1 SOCKET3 2280 2260 2242 2280 2260 2280 2242 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT RGB_HEADER1 ADD_GEN 2_1 RGB_HEADER2 ADD_GEN 2_2 COM U32G2_9 U32G2X2_C1 M 2_1 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST 4 0 X4 CPU attached X M 2_3 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST 3 0 X4 PCH attached X M 2_2 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST 3 0 X...

Page 11: ...s cables Miscellaneous 1 x I O Shield 2 x M 2 screw packages The package including 2 screws and 1 nut is for installing an M 2 WIFI module into the M 2 WIFI socket and an M 2 SSD module into the M 2_3 socket Installation Media 1 x Support DVD Documentation 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 12: ...r supply unit Intel LGA 1200 CPU Intel LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional M 2 SSD module optional 2 Bags of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

Page 13: ...ld components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or co...

Page 14: ...1200 ATX_PWR USB_1112 USB_10 U32G1_78 U32G1_56 Intel Z590 ASM 1442K BATTERY LAN_U32G1_34 HDMI_DP USB_E1234 DVI AUDIO Super I O COM_DEBUG M 2_1 SOCKET3 2280 2260 2242 2280 2260 2280 2260 2230 2242 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT RGB_HEADER1 ADD_GEN 2_1 RGB_HEADER2 ADD_GEN 2_2 COM U32G2_9 U32G2X2_C1 24 4cm 9 6in 24 4cm 9 6in M 2_1 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST 4 0 X4 CPU attached X M 2_3 SO...

Page 15: ... SOCKET 3 1 11 7 SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 12 8 USB 3 2 Gen 1 headers 1 13 9 USB 2 0 headers 1 13 10 AURA Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 14 11 RGB headers 1 15 12 Clear CMOS header 1 16 13 COM Port header 1 17 14 Front Panel Audio header 1 17 15 M 2 slot Key E 1 18 16 S PDIF Out header 1 18 17 SPI TPM header 14 1pin 1 19 18 System Panel header 1 20 19 Thunderbolt header 1 21 ...

Page 16: ...wer cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap a...

Page 17: ...esigned for DDR4 Double Data Rate 4 memory modules A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 Recommended memory configurations DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ...

Page 18: ...requency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor marked value For system stability use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with...

Page 19: ... components 1 2 3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description Single VGA Dual VGA 2 PCIEX16_1 x16 x16 3 PCIEX16_2 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Please refer to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M 2 configuration ...

Page 20: ...rately M 2_1 is only supported with Intel 11th Core processors this slot will be disabled for other CPUs Ensure to install the Hyper M 2 X16 series card to PCIEX16_1 If you wish to connect a display we suggest using the internal VGA or PCIE X16_2 which will run at x4 Enable the Hyper M 2 X16 series card under BIOS settings PCIe bifurcation M 2 settings in PCIe x16 slot from CPU ...

Page 21: ...orget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header Header Max Current Max Power Default Speed Shared Control CPU_FAN 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CPU_OPT 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled CHA_FAN1 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled...

Page 22: ... 3 Volts 3 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 5V Standby Power OK GND 5 Volts GND 5 Volts GND 3 Volts 3 Volts PIN 1 DC_IN DC_IN GND GND C Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug For a fully configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2 0 or later version and provides a minimum power of 350W We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power out...

Page 23: ...3 0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices M 2_3 supports PCIE 3 0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260 2280 storage devices 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...

Page 24: ...RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND C If you installed SATA storage devices you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel Z590 chipset The slots are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Intel RST Premium RAID When a device in SATA mode is installed on...

Page 25: ..._SSRX IntA_P2_SSRX GND IntA_P2_SSTX IntA_P2_SSTX GND IntA_P2_D IntA_P2_D A A B A B The USB 3 2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately 9 USB 2 0 header The USB 2 0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB 2 0 ports The USB 2 0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb s connection speed A B USB1112 USB 5V USB_P11 USB_P11 GND NC USB 5V USB_P12 USB_P12 GND PIN 1 A B USB_1...

Page 26: ...oard can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs Before you install or remove any component ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the addressable RGB LED strip i...

Page 27: ...upply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals or components Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If your LED strip does not light up check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header o...

Page 28: ...To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins 3 Plug the power cord and turn on the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data DO NOT short circuit the pins except when clearing the RTC RAM Short circuiting or placing a jumper cap will cause system boot fail...

Page 29: ...header We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability 13 COM Port header This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis PIN 1 COM DCD TXD GND RTS RI RXD DTR DSR CTS The ...

Page 30: ...NC NC CL_RST CL_DATA CL_CLK NC NC NC S_SUSCLK S_PLTRST BT_ISOLATE _R M2_ISOLATE _R NC NC NC NC NC NC NC VCC VCC PIN 1 PIN 75 PIN74 PIN2 The M 2 Wi Fi module is purchased separately 16 S PDIF Out header This header is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port Connect the S PDIF Out module cable to this header then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system cha...

Page 31: ... you to securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity TPM S_SPI_TPM_IRQ S_SPI_TPM_CS2 F_BIOS_WP _R GND T_SPI_CLK T_SPI_MOSI VCCSPI S_PLTRST F2_SPI_CS1 _R 3V_SPI F_SPI_CS0 _R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_HOLD _R PIN 1 The TPM module is purchased separately ...

Page 32: ...tten to the storage device or storage device add on card System Warning Speaker header SPEAKER The 4 pin header allows you to connect the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings Power Button Soft off Button header PWRSW The 3 1 pin header allows you to connect the system power button Press the power button to power up the system or put the sy...

Page 33: ...bolt enabled devices and DisplayPort enabled devices to form a daisy chain configuration PIN 1 FORCE_PWR TB_CIO_PLUG_EVENT SLP_S3 SLP_S5 GND RTD3_SW I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ RTD3_POWER_EN S_SLP_S0 _IDLE PERST_N WAKE TB_HEADER The add on Thunderbolt I O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately Please visit the official website of your purchased Thunderbolt card for more details on compat...

Page 34: ...1 22 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 35: ...the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 LGA1156 and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation removal incorrect CPU orientation placement or other damages resulting from negligence by...

Page 36: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 37: ...PLUS 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system installation To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary ...

Page 38: ...Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN To install an AIO cooler If you wish to install an AIO cooler we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis ...

Page 39: ...PRIME Z590M PLUS 2 5 Chapter 2 2 1 3 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 40: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 4 M 2 installation 1 2 To install an M 2 WIFI card ...

Page 41: ... M 2 modules are purchased separately Use the screw and nut in the bundled 2 screw 1 nut package when installing an M 2 SSD module into the M 2_3 socket Supported M 2 type varies per motherboard 2 1 3 To install an M 2 SSD card 2 3 2 3 ...

Page 42: ...ar I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 5 Motherboard installation 1 Install the ASUS I O Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I O shield installation ...

Page 43: ...PRIME Z590M PLUS 2 9 Chapter 2 3 Place eight 8 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 44: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 ATX power connection OR AND Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug ...

Page 45: ...PRIME Z590M PLUS 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 7 SATA device connection OR OR ...

Page 46: ...sic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Front I O connector USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen 1 To install USB 3 2 Gen 1 connector To install the front panel connector ...

Page 47: ...PRIME Z590M PLUS 2 13 Chapter 2 2 1 9 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 48: ...eries card to a PCIe slot from PCH Step 6 is optional please connect a 6 pin PCIe power connector when you wish to use the USB Type C port Thunderbolt quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more device The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices and the TypeC_2 port can support up to 9V devices when the 6 pin PCIe power connector is connected The Thunderbolt series card is sold separately Pleas...

Page 49: ... 3 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Type A port 9 4 Intel I219 V 1Gb Ethernet port 5 Audio jacks 6 HDMI port 7 DVI D port 8 USB 3 2 Gen 2x2 port Type C port 9 USB 3 2 Gen 1 Type A ports 3 and 4 We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports and your USB 3 2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3 2 Gen 2 ports for faster a...

Page 50: ...4 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out Headphone Pink Front panel Mic in Side Speaker Out Multi streaming is disabled by default and the Lime front panel jac...

Page 51: ...PRIME Z590M PLUS 2 17 Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 channel Speakers Connect to 4 channel Speakers ...

Page 52: ...2 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 53: ...ests 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 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot se...

Page 54: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 ...

Page 55: ...guration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup You have installed a new system component that...

Page 56: ...nly if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options After doing either of the three options press Delete key to enter BIOS Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select th...

Page 57: ...the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press Enter 3 Press the Left Right arrow keys to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contain...

Page 58: ...t 2 Rename the BIOS file as ASUS CAP or PZ590MP CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive 3 Turn on the system 4 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB port 5 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically 6 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover t...

Page 59: ...tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance fault tolerance and higher storage capacity The RAID 5 conf...

Page 60: ...3 6 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 ...

Page 61: ...tes uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and...

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Page 64: ...erent regions DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT throw the mercury containing button cell battery...

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