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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary vi Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system ... time 2-20 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary vi Package contents...x Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system ... time 2-20 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-6 ASUS contact information A-8 Service and Support A-8 iii
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... E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately. (continued on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® Intel® Socket LGA1700 for ...® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Intel® 13th ...
... E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately. (continued on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® Intel® Socket LGA1700 for ...® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Intel® 13th ...
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... intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-LED Core - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR ...(continued on the next page) viii Digital power design with AI Cooling II) - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - TurboV EVO - Fan Xpert 4 (with DrMOS) - PC Cleaner - Aura RGB header - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS...
... intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-LED Core - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR ...(continued on the next page) viii Digital power design with AI Cooling II) - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - TurboV EVO - Fan Xpert 4 (with DrMOS) - PC Cleaner - Aura RGB header - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS...
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ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Please refer to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ix PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY -
ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Please refer to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ix PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY -
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... RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN...
... RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN...
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Chapter 2 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation ... immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
Chapter 2 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation ... immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 700 and 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 and 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 700 and 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 and 600 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting...
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2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1. Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 2-9 We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I/O shield installation. 2.
2.1.5 Motherboard installation 1. Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I /O panel. Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis' rear I /O panel. Chapter 2 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 2-9 We recommend you put on cut or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I/O shield installation. 2.
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... BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
... BIOS settings may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering...
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...;based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select... ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform ...
...;based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to select... ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform ...
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... larger than the existing drive. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-5 For more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. If one drive to the entire system. This RAID configuration provides data... higher storage capacity. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code.
... larger than the existing drive. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-5 For more hard disk drives. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. If one drive to the entire system. This RAID configuration provides data... higher storage capacity. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code.
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... protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following measures: - Appendix PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
... protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to the following measures: - Appendix PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 A-1 Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device...
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...under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); EU RoHS This product complies with the License. Licensed under the License. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều...ông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Türkiye RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 A-3 Please refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of Chemicals) regulatory framework,...
...under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); EU RoHS This product complies with the License. Licensed under the License. Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều...ông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam. Türkiye RoHS AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Appendix PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 A-3 Please refer to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of Chemicals) regulatory framework,...