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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...
... 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...
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... information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x HDMI™ port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics...
... information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x HDMI™ port** 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics...
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...(continued on the next page) ix When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to... stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Bluetooth® v5.4**** * Compatible with PCIEX16(G5)_2. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Rear USB (Total...
...(continued on the next page) ix When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to... stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - Bluetooth® v5.4**** * Compatible with PCIEX16(G5)_2. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Rear USB (Total...
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...- SafeSlot - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - Q-Code - CPU Socket lever protector - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe Mode switch 1 x ...Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - M.2 heatsink backplate - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) xi PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Antenna - FlexKey button - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield -
...- SafeSlot - Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - Q-Code - CPU Socket lever protector - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe Mode switch 1 x ...Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - M.2 heatsink backplate - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) xi PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Antenna - FlexKey button - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield -
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... Software - GameFirst - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - DTS® Sound Unbound - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ROG CPU-Z - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - ASUS MyHotkey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xii Aura Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - DIGI+ Power Control - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Special Features Special Features AURA Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB...
... Software - GameFirst - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - DTS® Sound Unbound - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ROG CPU-Z - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - ASUS MyHotkey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xii Aura Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - DIGI+ Power Control - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Special Features Special Features AURA Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB...
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Please refer to change without notice. 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. xiii
Please refer to change without notice. 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. xiii
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... following 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...
... following 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...
