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... 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-18 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-20 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-21 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-22 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-27 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-28 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-30 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-30 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-34 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 iii
... 2.1.7 ATX power connection 2-18 2.1.8 SATA device connection 2-20 2.1.9 Front I/O connector 2-21 2.1.10 Expansion card installation 2-22 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-27 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-28 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-30 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-30 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-34 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 iii
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... CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Pentium® 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 any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support...
... CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Pentium® 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 any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support...
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... Panel MIC Jackretasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG...
... Panel MIC Jackretasking - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input - When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG...
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... audio capacitors - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features - If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis. 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 6 x USB 10G ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5G ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan...
... audio capacitors - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features - If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the front panel of your chassis. 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports 6 x USB 10G ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5G ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan...
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... Gen 2 headers 1 x Alternative PCIe Mode switch 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - ReTry button - M.2 heatsinks - Clear CMOS button - Aura RGB header - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - SafeSlot - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Internal I /O shield - FlexKey button - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Q-Connector - Q-Code -
... Gen 2 headers 1 x Alternative PCIe Mode switch 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x ReTry button 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - ReTry button - M.2 heatsinks - Clear CMOS button - Aura RGB header - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - SafeSlot - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Internal I /O shield - FlexKey button - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Q-Connector - Q-Code -
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...® Sound Unbound - PC Cleaner MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - DIGI+ Power Control - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB 20G with AI Overclocking - Aura Creator - Support: up to the 6-pin PCIe Power connector or else only 27W can be supported. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - Compatible with AI Cooling II - ROG CPU-Z - Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury...
...® Sound Unbound - PC Cleaner MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - DIGI+ Power Control - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB 20G with AI Overclocking - Aura Creator - Support: up to the 6-pin PCIe Power connector or else only 27W can be supported. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation - Compatible with AI Cooling II - ROG CPU-Z - Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury...
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... items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x VRM fan holder 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Q-connector 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages 3 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any...
... items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x VRM fan holder 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Q-connector 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages 3 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any...
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...ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 1-13 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 8. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices...
...ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 1-13 You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 8. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices...
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... install a CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-1 Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU...
... install a CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-1 Chapter 2 Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU...
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For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to configure your BIOS settings. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-25 6. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the code.
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to configure your BIOS settings. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-25 6. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the code.
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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-27 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-27 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. The illustration above is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models.
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... 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable...
... 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable...
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... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Left arrow key to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS...
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Press the Left arrow key to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS...
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... storage capacity. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID...
... storage capacity. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all applications to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID...
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... antenna. - Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 A-5 RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operating in...
... antenna. - Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 A-5 RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operating in...
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... the base operating frequency when it is off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Acoustic Noise Settings ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 61 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to configure Acoustic Noise Settings for each core. Hyper-Threading of Core 0-5 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology Allows you to...
... the base operating frequency when it is off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Acoustic Noise Settings ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 61 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to configure Acoustic Noise Settings for each core. Hyper-Threading of Core 0-5 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology Allows you to...
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... Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 72 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change should be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with no USB device...
... Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 72 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change should be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with no USB device...
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... or S5 to schedule an RTC alarm date. Scroll down to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.16 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of your motherboard. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 75 PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Power On By PCI-E Allows you to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
... or S5 to schedule an RTC alarm date. Scroll down to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.16 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of your motherboard. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 75 PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Power On By PCI-E Allows you to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
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USB Audio Controls the detection of the USB-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] USB-Audio will be disabled. Q-Code LED Function [Disabled] Disable the Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on Q-Code LED. [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on or off when the system is in the S5 state. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will only work under the S0 (working ) state. 76 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable...
USB Audio Controls the detection of the USB-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] USB-Audio will be disabled. Q-Code LED Function [Disabled] Disable the Q-Code LED. [POST Code Only] Show POST (Power-On Self-Test) code on Q-Code LED. [Auto] Automatically display POST (Power-On Self-Test) code and CPU temperature on or off when the system is in the S5 state. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will only work under the S0 (working ) state. 76 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable...
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... Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to your motherboard. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe Boot] Force the system to display the submenu. Setup Animator Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 94 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating...
... Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to your motherboard. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe Boot] Force the system to display the submenu. Setup Animator Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 94 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating...