The ASUS PRIME Z390-A is an Intel Z390 (LGA 1151) ATX motherboard designed for 8th/9th Gen Intel Core processors. It features AI Overclocking technology for automated performance tuning, supporting DDR4 memory with XMP profiles up to 4266MHz(OC) across 4 DIMM slots. The board provides dual M.2 slots (one with PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode, one with PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) plus 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports for storage expansion. Networking includes Intel Gigabit Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard protection. Graphics outputs feature HDMI 1.4b supporting 4K resolution. The motherboard is Intel Optane Memory ready and features USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps) conNECtivity. Additional highlights include ASUS 5X Protection III hardware safeguards, Aura Sync RGB lighting with addressable headers, premium audio components with EMI shielding, and Fan Xpert 4 cooling controls. The board also features SafeSlot Core reinforced PCIe slots and comprehensive BIOS tuning options for enthusiasts.