ASUS Prime is the next evolution of the ASUS motherboard, born of a pedigree that stretches back to 1989.
Our team of world-class engineers are passionate about empowering everyone to enjoy the benefits of customization and tuning, and the driving force behind the development of Prime is to make advanced enthusiast controls easily accessible.
Maximizing performance, stability and compatibility for the very best DIY PC experiences.
One-click Overclock and Cooling Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you.
One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart.
It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time usage — so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans, and now networking and audio settings that are tailored to your apps.
In short, 5-Way ASUS Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment and productivity!
- Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
- Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
- Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
- Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money.
Flexible cooling controls for air and liquid Fan Xpert 4
ASUS Prime Z270-A features the most comprehensive fan controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 and UEFI BIOS.
Multiple temperature sources - Each header monitors and reacts to three thermal sensors that can now also sense temperature on ASUS graphics cards.
All-in-one water-cooling set - Full control of PWM or DC water pumps, perfect for both custom and self-contained cooling setups.
4-pin PWM/DC fan - Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
High-amp fan support - A dedicated fan header that can supply up to 3 Amps, for high-speed high-current fans.
Smart protection - A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and overcurrent.
OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock Technology A dedicated base-clock generator designed for 7th Generation Intel® processors allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 425MHz*.
This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV processing unit to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extreme heights.
Advantages of Pro Clock
- Reduced boot time
- Lower jitter under extreme conditions for overclocks
- Increased stability under heavy overclocking
*BCLK overclocking range will vary according to CPU capabilities, cooling, motherboard support and tuning options. Ranges up to 650MHz are possible under select conditions.
DDR4 Overclocking Strength in Numbers Third-generation ASUS T-Topology allows memory frequencies that are higher than ever — to 3866MHz and beyond.
Refined manufacturing ensures ultra-consistent quality and minimal crosstalk between custom trace paths, so you'll enjoy the thrill of overclocking DDR4 with time-aligned signaling for superior stability and compatibility.
Hardware Upgrade Zone The new ASUS SLI HB bridge doubles the available transfer bandwidth to provide silky-smooth surround gaming.
Compatible with NVIDIA® Titan X, GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1070 graphics cards, SLI HB bridge is your fast track to gaming greatness.
Native M.2/NVMe PCIe RAID Support for Lightning Fast Storage Speed Not satisfied with single-storage device read/write speeds? Then join the fast lane and build a RAID 0 array using two PCIe storage drives to enjoy data transfers at lightning speeds!
Connect with Unparalleled Speeds Intel® Optane™ Memory* is a revolutionary (non-volatile memory) technology supported by Prime 200-series motherboards.
Intel Optane Memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive.
With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gb/s data-transfer speeds.
It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.
With backward-compatible USB 3.1 Type-A and reversible USB 3.1 Type-C ports, you'll experience ultimate connection flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s (twice as fast as standard USB 3.0).
*Supports 7th Generation Intel® processors. Requires driver and BIOS update.
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing.
Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, EZ and Advanced modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
EZ Flash 3 - Flash the latest BIOS through internet under BIOS.
S.M.A.R.T - Check your storage device Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and determine potential failures.
EZ Tuning Wizard - Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!
My Favorite - Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.
Outshine The Competition Aura Sync takes RGB lighting beyond the checkbox, combining and controlling the LEDs of your Aura-enabled products from a single application — so you can achieve perfect, synchronized lighting harmony.
Aura lets you sync light effects across your graphics card, Prime Z270-A motherboard, and an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-enabled products.
Brighten Up Your Build A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for built-in RGB LEDs as well as LED strips connected to the onboard 4-pin RGB headers — all of which can be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura Sync-capable ASUS hardware.
Exclusive Audio Features ASUS Prime Z270-A utilizes a unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek — the Realtek S1220A. It also features an unprecedented 120dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line-out and a 113dB SNR for the line-in, providing pristine audio quality.
Additionally, a new impedance-sensing circuit automatically adjusts gain to ensure the optimal volume range for your headphones.
Intel Ethernet Prime Z270-A features the very latest Intel® Ethernet for faster, smoother gaming. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput.
This significantly reduces the processor's workload, so there's more power for your game!
Turbo LAN Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and an intuitive user interface.
It allows you to lower lag with no expert knowledge — by up to 1.45x! If you're a tweaker, use Advanced mode for hardcore controls.
SafeSlot SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance.
Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process to integrate the slot with fortifying metal support for an inherently stronger design, the SafeSlot is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.
Built to Last ASUS is the world's foremost motherboard manufacturer, renowned for our unique Design Thinking approach.
Our exhaustive testing exceeds industry standards, supported by high-quality components for exceptional real-world protection.
Our motherboards are proven to be compatible with more than 1,000 components and devices, and each new model undergoes a minimum of 8,000 hours of strict validation.
ASUS gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your motherboard is fit for all environments and applications.
By choosing ASUS, you also gain the freedom to select outstanding component options, for trouble-free DIY experiences.
3D Printing Friendly ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.
Exclusive 3D mount for easy installation Dedicated 3D mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates, cable covers, or an M.2 fan holder in a matter of moments.
*Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D mount kit.
Easier DIY, Every Day We understand how you use your PC. From assembly, system settings and monitoring, to firmware and hardware updates — ASUS strives to provide the best user experience.
That's why we never stop developing new and exciting DIY opportunities to make PC DIY easy, fun and hassle-free!