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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv 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...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
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv 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...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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... 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel® Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 ...will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. *** To ensure compatibility of supported peripherals. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 ...
... 5.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel® Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4, x4/x4 modes) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 ...will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_2, PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. *** To ensure compatibility of supported peripherals. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 ...
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... x4 mode. Support up to 32-Bit/ 384 kHz playback on front panel (continued on the next page) viii 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), ...is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* ...
... x4 mode. Support up to 32-Bit/ 384 kHz playback on front panel (continued on the next page) viii 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), ...is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1 or PCIEX16(G5)_2, Hyper M.2_2 slot will be disabled. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* ...
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... - FlexKey button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - PCIe Slot Q-Release - SafeSlot - ReTry button - Aura RGB header - Q-Connector - M.2 Q-Latch - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x CPU Socket lever protector - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - BIOS FlashBack™ button - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Internal I /O shield...
... - FlexKey button - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - PCIe Slot Q-Release - SafeSlot - ReTry button - Aura RGB header - Q-Connector - M.2 Q-Latch - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x CPU Socket lever protector - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - BIOS FlashBack™ button - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Internal I /O shield...
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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB 20G with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - Sonic Radar III - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Power Saving AI Suite 3 - DIGI+ Power Control - ASUS... Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - TPU - ROG CPU-Z - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II - Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by...
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB 20G with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable to 60W charging* - Sonic Radar III - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Power Saving AI Suite 3 - DIGI+ Power Control - ASUS... Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Aura Creator - Aura Sync - TPU - ROG CPU-Z - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II - Turbo app - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 1-13 Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID...
... SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 1-13 Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID...
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... install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-1 Letting go of the load lever 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...
... install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-1 Letting go of the load lever 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...
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... cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the... you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT W_PUMP+/ AIO_PUMP ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-5
... cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of the... you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 CPU_FAN CPU_OPT W_PUMP+/ AIO_PUMP ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-5
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2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 20G Type-C® connector To install USB 5G connector USB 20G Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 5G To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-21 Push the connector until it clicks into place.
2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 20G Type-C® connector To install USB 5G connector USB 20G Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 5G To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-21 Push the connector until it clicks into place.
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For more information on configuring your BIOS settings. 6. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-25 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST to configure your RAID sets, please refer 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 BIOS settings. 6. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-25 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST to configure your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the code.
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Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-27 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only.
Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-27 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only.
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Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-29 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the code below.
Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 2-29 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the code below.
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... default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears 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 a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS.... We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-1
... default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears 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 a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS.... We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-1
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... the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition ...to the Tool menu to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced ...
... the latest BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition ...to the Tool menu to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced ...
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...complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the code. The new drive must be calculated and written. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and...business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. For more hard disk drives. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-5 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all...
...complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the code. The new drive must be calculated and written. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and...business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. For more hard disk drives. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 3-5 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all...
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... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 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-...and used for this device must be determined by one or more of at least 20 cm from that to radio communications. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 A-5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to...
... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 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-...and used for this device must be determined by one or more of at least 20 cm from that to radio communications. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 A-5 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to...
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... regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 A-9 We believe in providing solutions for other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to prevent the risk... (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other products to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. This product has been designed to the highest standards for detailed recycling information...
... regulations for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 A-9 We believe in providing solutions for other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to prevent the risk... (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other products to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. This product has been designed to the highest standards for detailed recycling information...