Designed to unleash the full potential of 11th Gen Intel processors, the Prime Z590-P gives you access to PCIe 4.0 speeds, enhancing performance for graphics cards and M.2 solid-state storage drives. You can also experience enhanced onboard visuals with DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 connectivity, giving you clear images with high-quality resolution and fast frame rates, suitable for enjoying media and some light gaming.

Sporting two enlarged heatsinks and heatpads, the Asus Prime Z590-P provides you with enhanced thermal capabilities that protect the motherboard from damage caused by excessive heat damage. A single thermal M.2 heatsink can be placed in one of two places, able to provide ample support for your solid-state storage device. Multiple temperature sources, PWM/DC fan auto detection, and Smart Protection all work together to maintain system cooling performance. Support for all-in-one coolers is also present, giving you a wide range of customization when planning your build.

The Prime Z590-P includes various enhancements that boost the durability of your build. SafeSlot Core+ is an ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot that is fortified with a one-piece stainless-steel brace that shields the slot from damage. This cover is tightly secured to the slot with hooks and is anchored to the circuit board with strengthened solder points, giving you a strong foundation for heavy graphics cards. Overvoltage protection, LANGuard, and DRAM Overcurrent protection all provide improved stability for your components and prolong the lifespan of your system. A stainless-steel back I/O consists of corrosion-resistant materials, keeping your ports clean and strong.

Connect your various peripherals to the Prime Z590-P with a wide array of USB ports and internal headers. Providing you with enhanced transfer rates suitable for your external devices, USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 Type-A ports are located on the back panel. For high-resource demanding peripherals, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports are available, giving you speeds up to 10 Gb/s and 20 Gb/s, respectively. Internal headers support USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and 2.0, offering massive flexibility for your system. With a Thunderbolt 4 header, you can install an optional utility card that gives you up to 40 Gb/s speeds as well as daisy-chain capabilities, suitable for external displays as well as multi-storage drive bays. Additionally, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port is available for high-speed LAN capabilities, essential for viewing high-quality media and intense competitive gaming.

The Prime Z-590-P uses robust 10+1 DrMOS power stages to stabilize system efficiency. Equipped with an 8-pin ProCool connector, the board passes 12-volts of power directly to the CPU, ensuring electrical stability.

Immerse yourself deep within your media and games with premium onboard audio. Constructed with premium Japanese capacitors, the Prime Z590-P separates analog and digital signal domains to reduce multi-lateral interference and ensure minimal crosstalk between audio paths, providing a clear audio experience.

Designed with customization in mind, the already elegant Prime Z590-P provides you with the ability to equip your rig with an array of RGB lighting and effects. The Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers and Armoury Crate illumination system can mix and match colors and effects to your personal taste, giving you a unique aesthetic that stands out. AURA Sync unites interior lighting and external devices such as mice and keyboards, taking your lighting game to the next level.

Control the various aspects of your machine including the ability to easily overclock your components with UEFI BIOS. Whether you are an advanced user or wish to make adjustments quickly, the ASUS BIOS offers guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings to get your rig booted up in no time. Intelligent control adjusts system performance including modifying cooling configurations, giving you the performance you want with just the click of a button. The Digi+ VRM control and EPU offers power-efficiency settings, enabling you to fine-tune your CPU for stability and performance.