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... DMI ASPM Support. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 66 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items...
... DMI ASPM Support. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 66 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items...
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...allow you to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to disable or enable Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. (Requires EMTTM enabled too) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 68 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows you...
...allow you to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to disable or enable Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. (Requires EMTTM enabled too) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 68 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows you...
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... PXE boot support. Mass Storage Devices: Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for the location of the USB ports. 6.13 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to change should be emulated according to a drive type. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Network...
... PXE boot support. Mass Storage Devices: Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for the location of the USB ports. 6.13 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to change should be emulated according to a drive type. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Network...
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... be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Max Power Saving Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ErP Ready Allows you to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual...
... be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Max Power Saving Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ErP Ready Allows you to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 84 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard. USB-Audio will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bluetooth Controller Allows you to enable or disable Bluetooth Controller. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. USB Audio Controls the detection of this menu allow you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller Allows you to change the onboard...
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 84 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard. USB-Audio will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bluetooth Controller Allows you to enable or disable Bluetooth Controller. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. USB Audio Controls the detection of this menu allow you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller Allows you to change the onboard...
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... the temperature source is reached; Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] Water Pump+ Step Down Step down allows you to adjust the temperature. 92 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual the warning message will also cause slower heat dissipation. Use the or keys to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed decreases, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed, and...
... the temperature source is reached; Configuration options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] Water Pump+ Step Down Step down allows you to adjust the temperature. 92 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual the warning message will also cause slower heat dissipation. Use the or keys to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed decreases, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in speed, and...
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... functions. Setup Animator Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 102 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard. 9. Please refer to the BIOS of the following items may vary according to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe Boot] Force...
... functions. Setup Animator Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 102 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard. 9. Please refer to the BIOS of the following items may vary according to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe Boot] Force...
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... boot failure! 110 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Turn on the ASUS...
... boot failure! 110 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. Turn on the ASUS...
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... guide...v ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Connectors with shared bandwidth xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 1-18 1.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1-18 1.3.2 Audio I/O connections 1-19 Chapter 2: Basic Setup 2.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.2 DIMM installation 2-3 2.3 M.2 module installation 2-4 2.4 Additional cooling kit installation 2-10 2.5 Motherboard installation 2-11 2.6 ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna installation 2-12 2.7 BIOS FlashBack...
... guide...v ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Connectors with shared bandwidth xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 1-18 1.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1-18 1.3.2 Audio I/O connections 1-19 Chapter 2: Basic Setup 2.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.2 DIMM installation 2-3 2.3 M.2 module installation 2-4 2.4 Additional cooling kit installation 2-10 2.5 Motherboard installation 2-11 2.6 ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna installation 2-12 2.7 BIOS FlashBack...
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.... ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16...
.... ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (support x16...
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... (Windows 11 24H2) or later. *** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. **** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to 5.76Gbps transfer rate. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset - Impedance sense for the latest specifications. M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Rear USB (Total 12 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB...
... (Windows 11 24H2) or later. *** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries. **** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to 5.76Gbps transfer rate. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset - Impedance sense for the latest specifications. M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Rear USB (Total 12 ports) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB...
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...Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports (continued on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications...
...Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector Storage related 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports (continued on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. Rear optical S/PDIF out port - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications...
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...Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - Q-Antenna - Q-Code - Metal backplate - FlexKey button - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - Q-Connector - M.2 heatsink - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) xi SafeSlot - ReTry button - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device...
...Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - Q-Antenna - Q-Code - Metal backplate - FlexKey button - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - Q-Connector - M.2 heatsink - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) xi SafeSlot - ReTry button - M.2 Q-Latch - M.2 heatsink backplate - Clear CMOS button - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device...
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... - Fan Xpert 4 (with PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - TPU - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Special Features Special Features AURA Sync - AURA RGB header - Compatible with AI Cooling II) - DTS® Sound Unbound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps with AI Overclocking - Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - DIGI+ Power Control - Support: up to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or...
... - Fan Xpert 4 (with PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - TPU - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Special Features Special Features AURA Sync - AURA RGB header - Compatible with AI Cooling II) - DTS® Sound Unbound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps with AI Overclocking - Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ROG Exclusive Software - ROG CPU-Z - DIGI+ Power Control - Support: up to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or...
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Please refer to change without notice. xiii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO: A5469.cap WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Please refer to change without notice. xiii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO: A5469.cap WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
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... items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 Fan holder 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages 3 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG key chain 1 x M.2 rubber package 1 x ROG VIP card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x Quick Start Guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in...
... items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 Fan holder 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages 3 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG key chain 1 x M.2 rubber package 1 x ROG VIP card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x Quick Start Guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in...
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... Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 8. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • To install a SATA device , please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - Motherboard User Manual 1-11 M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports...
... Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 8. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • To install a SATA device , please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as M.2 SSD modules. M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode.) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - Motherboard User Manual 1-11 M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports...
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... Clear CMOS button, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is only available on the system). Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 3. Motherboard User Manual 2-13 Launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file or manually rename the file to the BIOS CAP filename specified in BIOS setup, refer to power on selected models. Plug the 24-pin power connector to your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in the Specifications...
... Clear CMOS button, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is only available on the system). Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 3. Motherboard User Manual 2-13 Launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file or manually rename the file to the BIOS CAP filename specified in BIOS setup, refer to power on selected models. Plug the 24-pin power connector to your local ASUS Service Center. For more BIOS update utilities in the Specifications...
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... boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-1 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup...
... boot failure. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to Manual & Document under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-1 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-3 Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Doing so may cause system boot failure! Copy the renamed file to a USB port. 6. Recovering the BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 7. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to your USB storage device. 4. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using one...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-3 Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Doing so may cause system boot failure! Copy the renamed file to a USB port. 6. Recovering the BIOS 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 7. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to your USB storage device. 4. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using one...
