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Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II
Motherboard ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II
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... Audio I/O connections 1-18 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 Motherboard installation 2-10 2.5 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.5.1 Thunderbolt™ series card installation 2-11 2.6 ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna installation 2-12 2.7 BIOS FlashBack 2-13 2.8 Clear CMOS button 2-14 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-15 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-15 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 3-1 3.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-2 3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-3 3.4 RAID configurations...
... Audio I/O connections 1-18 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 Motherboard installation 2-10 2.5 Expansion card installation 2-11 2.5.1 Thunderbolt™ series card installation 2-11 2.6 ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna installation 2-12 2.7 BIOS FlashBack 2-13 2.8 Clear CMOS button 2-14 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-15 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-15 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS 3-1 3.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-2 3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-3 3.4 RAID configurations...
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...-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI™ port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II 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 www.asus.com for any updates. ** Supports max. 8K...
...-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI™ port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II 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 www.asus.com for any updates. ** Supports max. 8K...
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... to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel (continued on the next page) ix M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Supports up to 30W PD Fast-charge)** 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A ROG SupremeFX 5.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080* - Impedance sense for the latest specifications. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Storage...
... to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel (continued on the next page) ix M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Supports up to 30W PD Fast-charge)** 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A ROG SupremeFX 5.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080* - Impedance sense for the latest specifications. ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Storage...
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...2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage Related 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x U SB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5G ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports (continued on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. Audio cover * The LINE OUT port on the next page) x Rear optical S/PDIF out port - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Premium audio capacitors - ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications...
...2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage Related 5 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x U SB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 30W PD Fast-charge) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5G ports 3 x USB 2.0 headers support 6 additional USB 2.0 ports (continued on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. Audio cover * The LINE OUT port on the next page) x Rear optical S/PDIF out port - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Gold-plated audio jacks - Premium audio capacitors - ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications...
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... header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Start button 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DRAM Detection - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) xi ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Q-Antenna - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme OC Kit - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Clear CMOS...
... header 1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x Start button 1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with DRAM Detection - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) xi ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - M.2 heatsink - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Q-Antenna - Q -LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme OC Kit - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Clear CMOS...
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Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - GameFirst - TPU - Turbo app - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - Compatible with PD Fast Charge Support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Aura Creator - Power Saving - DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Sonic Studio - Aura Sync - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation...
Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A - DTS® Sound Unbound ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - GameFirst - TPU - Turbo app - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - Compatible with PD Fast Charge Support - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - Aura Creator - Power Saving - DIGI+ VRM - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Sonic Studio - Aura Sync - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation...
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ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II: A5462.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 STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II specifications summary BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II: A5462.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
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... the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna 1 x Cable ties package 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x Quick start guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in the Package...
... the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Q-Antenna 1 x Cable ties package 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x Quick start guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in the Package...
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Chapter 1 STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II 1 PCIEX16(G5) 2 PCIEX16(G4)_1 3 PCIEX16(G4)_2 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site. To install a PCIe expansion card, please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 1 STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II 1 PCIEX16(G5) 2 PCIEX16(G4)_1 3 PCIEX16(G4)_2 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Failure to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site. To install a PCIe expansion card, please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... 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 install M.2 devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 6. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to the RAID Configuration Guide. M.2_1(Socket3) M.2_2(Socket3) M.2_3(Socket3) M.2_4(Socket3) M.2_5(Socket3) • Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen): - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type...
... 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 install M.2 devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 6. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to the RAID Configuration Guide. M.2_1(Socket3) M.2_2(Socket3) M.2_3(Socket3) M.2_4(Socket3) M.2_5(Socket3) • Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen): - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type...
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...; LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up or blinks to indicate the status of the LED status prior to powering on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. 23. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to the original error checking procedure, regardless of the BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process...
...; LED The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up until the problem is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up or blinks to indicate the status of the LED status prior to powering on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. 23. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to the original error checking procedure, regardless of the BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process...
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... instruction is for reference only, please place the amount of screws according to your motherboard does not have a pre-installed I /O panel. Chapter 2 STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II DO NOT over tighten the screws! Place the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis...
... instruction is for reference only, please place the amount of screws according to your motherboard does not have a pre-installed I /O panel. Chapter 2 STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II DO NOT over tighten the screws! Place the motherboard into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis...
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... selected models. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is not operating properly. Motherboard User Manual 2-13 In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ is enabled. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version...
... selected models. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ function is not operating properly. Motherboard User Manual 2-13 In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS FlashBack™ is enabled. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version...
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... a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off . 3. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Motherboard User Manual...
... a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off . 3. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Motherboard User Manual...
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... UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item 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 the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS...
... UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item 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 the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS...
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... Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. Press the Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you...
... Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press the hotkey. Press the Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you...
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... enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so may cause system boot failure! The system requires you press the hotkey to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rename the file using a USB flash drive that allows you to asus.cap. 3. Turn on the system. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to your USB storage device. 4. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard...
... enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Doing so may cause system boot failure! The system requires you press the hotkey to recover the BIOS setting. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rename the file using a USB flash drive that allows you to asus.cap. 3. Turn on the system. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to your USB storage device. 4. Recovering the BIOS 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard...
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... B2 B3 Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for...
... B2 B3 Description Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization PCI Bus Enumeration PCI Bus Request Resources PCI Bus Assign Resources Console Output devices connect Console input devices connect Super IO Initialization USB initialization is started USB Reset USB Detect USB Enable Reserved for future AMI codes IDE initialization is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for...
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... of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from...
... of NVRAM settings) Reserved for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 03 04 05 30 40 AC AA Description System is entering S3 sleep state System is entering S4 sleep state System is entering S5 sleep state System is waking up from...
