PRIME Z370M-PLUS II | ASUS Prime Z370-M Plus II Intel LGA-1151 mATX Motherboard

Asus Prime Z370-M Plus II Intel LGA-1151 mATX Motherboard

Features

• Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Coreâ„¢, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors
• Enhanced power solution: Premium components provide better power efficiency
• ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
• 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-round protection
• Fan Xpert 4 Core: Flexible controls for ultimate cooling and quietness
• Ultrafast connectivity: Dual native M.2 and NVMe PCIe RAID support for lightning-fast storage speeds
• Intel Optane memory ready: The latest high-speed storage technology.

Overview

ASUS Prime Z370 Series motherboards provide the solid foundation needed for your first build, plus loads of scope to grow with your ambitions. We've melded all the good stuff that's packed into the latest Intel processors with essential ASUS design and engineering, so you benefit from industry-leading technologies — including automated system tuning, comprehensive cooling controls, immersive onboard audio, and support for the ASUS Fan Extension Card. Build smart and easy with ASUS Prime Z370.

Enhanced power delivery

Prime Z370M-PLUS II adjusts power delivery based on the number of power phases, optimizing power and efficiency for the latest Intel processors.

ProCool power connector

Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines. This lowers impedance, which helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.

Make your memory go faster

ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing memory traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer, and our T-Topology layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements lead to more headroom for overclocking and improved stability, allowing memory speeds of DDR4-4000 and beyond with all slots populated.

Improved stability and overclocking with all slots populated

DDR4 – 4000MHz

Reliable stability and compatibility

Prime series motherboards are engineered with industry-leading 5X Protection III, employing the finest components, excellent circuit design and exacting standards to guarantee the quality and long-term durability of your motherboard. That means exceptional protection and stability for your build — thanks to decades of engineering experience from the world's leading motherboard brand.

SafeSlot Core

Fortified PCIe slot prevents damage

SafeSlot Core is the ASUS-exclusive PCIe slot. Featuring a fortified design that's anchored to the motherboard by a special hook, Safeslot Core provides 1.6X-stronger retention and 1.3X-greater shearing resistance than standard expansion slots.

Our Prime Z370 motherboards also have strengthened solder points around both the PCIe and DIMM pins.

LANGuard

Pumped-up throughput, 2.5X-higher surge tolerance ASUS LANGuard is hardware-level networking protection that employs signal-coupling technology and premium anti-EMI surface-mounted capacitors to ensure a more reliable connection and better throughput.

Overvoltage Protection

World-class circuit-protecting power design An exclusive circuit design with built-in voltage regulators protects your motherboard from damage caused by unexpected high-level voltages from unstable or inferior power supplies.

DIGI+ VRM

Precision control for stable power ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ VRM intelligently delivers power to the processor based on real-time demands, reducing energy waste and improving system stability.

Stainless-Steel Back I/O

3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide assure a lifespan that's 3X longer than ordinary panels.

1000+

Compatible devices and component

The superior compatibility of PRIME Z370M-PLUS II is evidenced by our extensive list of supported devices — which includes thousands of compatible components — and our Qualified Vendor List (QVL) that identifies memory compatibility. It all adds up to more choices for worry-free PC-building experiences.

8000+

VALIDATION HOURS

Temperature and humidity tests

Ensures components withstand extreme conditions.

Thermal measurement tests

Ensures that the system remains cool and stable under the heaviest loads.

Insertion tests

Every port and connector is put through repeated installation cycles.

Aging tests

Up to 48-hour aging test ensures reliability.

Power-consumption tests

Checked for world-class energy efficiency

Temperature and DC margin tests

Ensures that the motherboard is capable of coping with voltages fluctuations caused by varying temperatures.

Thermal-shock tests

Ensures ability to survive temperature changes during transportation.

Non-operation shock tests

Built to withstand jolts that may occur during shipping.

Burn-in tests

Every component is checked to ensure flawless operation.

Installation tests

Connector placement is double-checked to ensure hassle-free installation.

Drop tests

Drop tests from various heights ensure durability.

Salt and spray tests

Tested for I/O reliability, prolonged lifespan and rust-resistance.

EPU Guidance

All-round energy efficiency

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you'll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode. a smart setting that creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused I/O controllers.

Fan Xpert 4

Flexible cooling controls for air or liquid

With Prime Z390-A you have comprehensive control over fans via Fan Expert 4 or our media-acclaimed UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

Cooler by design

PRIME Z370M-PLUS II features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 Core or the UEFI BIOS.

Multiple temperature sources

Each header can monitor and react to dedicated thermal sensors.

4-pin PWM/DC fan

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Smart protection

Each onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

The smoothest, slickest mouse-controllable 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 will help you quickly find your way, quickly and easily.

EZ Tuning Wizard

Quickly apply a CPU overclock to improve system performance, or configure a RAID array for faster data retrieval and backups

My Favorites

Quickly discover tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ mode

Intuitive graphical fan control:

Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse.

EZ XMP:

Improve your DRAM performance with a click.

SATA Information:

Display SATA port details that help you easily recognize drives.

Fast Clock Adjustment:

Use mouse controls to change the time and date.

Advanced mode

Last Modified Log:

Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.

SATA Port Renaming:

Rename SATA ports for easy identification.

Ultrafast connectivity

M.2

Speed up with onboard M.2 up to 32Gbps

With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbps data-transfer speeds. It's the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, providing fast access to data.

Intel Optane memory

Intel Optane memory ready

Intel Optaneâ„¢ is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by PRIME Z370M-PLUS II. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel connector

Future-proof conectivity

We've put USB 3.1 Gen 1 right where you need it — with four super-speed headers on the front panel. Experience data-transfer speeds up to 10X faster than USB 2.0 with instant plug-and-play connectivity, and avoid back-breaking contortions in the hunt for hard-to-reach rear ports.

Upgrade to unrivalled audio

Outstanding audio

Combined onboard features deliver elevated audio Intelligent design and premium hardware create audio quality unlike anything you've ever experienced!

Audio shielding

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

Separate layer for left and right tracks

Ensures minimal crosstalk between audio paths.

Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors

Premium parts provide an immersive sound signature, with exceptional fidelity.

Visual beauty, virtual worlds

Brighten Up Your Build

LED-illuminated control for PCIe slot and trace paths Built-in LED lighting options illuminate your build in a variety of eye-catching styles.

Beyond VR ready

Complete your immersion

PRIME Z370M-PLUS II isn't just VR ready — it goes way beyond. The ASUS Beyond VR Ready marque means that PRIME Z370M-PLUS II has been tested with loads of class-leading components to ensure that your productivity, gaming and entertainment needs are tuned for maximum performance.

ASUS Beyond VR Ready opens up a new way to configure and build your dream system with total confidence.

Intel Z370 chipset

The Intel® Z370 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th Generation Intel® Core™ LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z370 provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z370 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors

This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.

Specifications