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... Audio I/O connections 1-17 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 1-17 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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...www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). *** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) viii Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® Z790 Chipset - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700...
...www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). *** To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) viii Supports 5 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen) - M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® Z790 Chipset - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700...
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... chassis or use a USB interface audio device. (continued on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio 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 160MHz bandwidth, up to 30W PD Fast-charge)** 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power...
... chassis or use a USB interface audio device. (continued on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio 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 160MHz bandwidth, up to 30W PD Fast-charge)** 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power...
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ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 6 x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power ...
ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 6 x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power ...
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... - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - Compatible with DRAM Detection - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - DTS® Sound Unbound (continued on the next page) xi SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support - Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Special Features Software Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - PCIe Slot...
... - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with PD3.0 ROG Exclusive Software - Compatible with DRAM Detection - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - DTS® Sound Unbound (continued on the next page) xi SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps with PD Fast Charge Support - Output: 5V/9V max. 3A, 12V max 2.5A - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Special Features Software Features Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - PCIe Slot...
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... Mode - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - GameFirst - Power Saving - Sonic Studio - PC Cleaner MyASUS USB Wattage Watcher Intel® Unison™ Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) Norton 360 for the latest specifications. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate -AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - ASUS MyHotkey FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II...
... Mode - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - GameFirst - Power Saving - Sonic Studio - PC Cleaner MyASUS USB Wattage Watcher Intel® Unison™ Adobe Creative Cloud (Free Trial) Norton 360 for the latest specifications. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TPU - ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate -AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - ASUS MyHotkey FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II...
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... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS WiFi 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 contents...
... for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS WiFi 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 contents...
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Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II 1 PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX1(G3) 2 3 PCIEX16(G4) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. To install a PCIe expansion card, please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site.
Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II 1 PCIEX16(G5) PCIEX1(G3) 2 3 PCIEX16(G4) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. To install a PCIe expansion card, please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to the Motherboard Installation Guide on the ASUS support site.
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... 8-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - The power supply plugs are fully inserted. M .2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID...
... 8-pin power plugs. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • We recommend that you to connect your motherboard to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - The power supply plugs are fully inserted. M .2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID...
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... charging technology. The USB 5Gbps header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. U20G_C1 • PD 3.0 up to connect a USB 5Gbps module for additional USB 20Gbps ports on the front panel. USB 20Gbps Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 20Gbps Type-C® connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 8. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 • If you installed SATA storage devices to...
... charging technology. The USB 5Gbps header provides data transfer speeds of up to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. U20G_C1 • PD 3.0 up to connect a USB 5Gbps module for additional USB 20Gbps ports on the front panel. USB 20Gbps Type-C® Front Panel connector The USB 20Gbps Type-C® connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. 8. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 • If you installed SATA storage devices to...
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... the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Connect one end of the installed CPU). CPU_OV 14. Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). • Actual lighting and...
... the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Connect one end of the installed CPU). CPU_OV 14. Set to pins 2-3 to increase the CPU voltage setting, or set a higher CPU voltage for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • The Aura RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). • Actual lighting and...
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... BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • The DRAM LED will return to powering on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. 21. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up until the problem is solved. PLUG_8PIN_PWR Motherboard User Manual 1-15 After the motherboard has been powered on, the DRAM LED will detect if the memory modules have been installed in the memory slots...
... BIOS FlashBack™. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the motherboard booting process. The actual cause may vary from case to case. • The DRAM LED will return to powering on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature. 21. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up until the problem is solved. PLUG_8PIN_PWR Motherboard User Manual 1-15 After the motherboard has been powered on, the DRAM LED will detect if the memory modules have been installed in the memory slots...
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... damage the motherboard. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.4 Motherboard installation 1. (on selected models) Install the bundled I/O Shield to the chassis rear I /O shield. 2. Only install the I/O Shield if your installation situation. Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 3. This instruction is for reference only, please place the amount of screws according to the chassis. Chapter 2 STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II DO...
... damage the motherboard. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.4 Motherboard installation 1. (on selected models) Install the bundled I/O Shield to the chassis rear I /O shield. 2. Only install the I/O Shield if your installation situation. Place nine (9) screws into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 3. This instruction is for reference only, please place the amount of screws according to the chassis. Chapter 2 STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II DO...
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... charge a 5V or more details on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. The Thunderbolt™ card can support up to 20V devices, and the TypeC_2 port can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Motherboard User Manual 2-11 Chapter 2 2.5 2.5.1 Expansion card installation Thunderbolt™ series card installation 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on compatibility.
... charge a 5V or more details on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header Ensure to install the Thunderbolt™ series card to a PCIe slot from PCH. The Thunderbolt™ card can support up to 20V devices, and the TypeC_2 port can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Motherboard User Manual 2-11 Chapter 2 2.5 2.5.1 Expansion card installation Thunderbolt™ series card installation 6-pin PCIe power connector USB Type-C® port connects to Thunderbolt devices MiniDP in port connects to DP out port on compatibility.
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.... Motherboard User Manual 2-13 The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn on the power supply (no need to BIOS and RAID Support section. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, press the Clear CMOS button, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is only available on the system). The WiFi module is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation...
.... Motherboard User Manual 2-13 The BIOSRenamer.exe application is enabled. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn on the power supply (no need to BIOS and RAID Support section. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, press the Clear CMOS button, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is only available on the system). The WiFi module is ongoing, otherwise update will be caused by improper installation...
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... with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off mode, depending on test. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory...
... with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.10 Turning off mode, depending on test. External storage devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory...
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change the BIOS settings only with its routines. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-1 Please refer to different BIOS release versions. In...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change the BIOS settings only with its routines. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-1 Please refer to different BIOS release versions. In...
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... BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left arrow key to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Right arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
... BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left arrow key to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Right arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
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... in the Specifications summary section. • Manually rename the file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 7. Doing so may cause system boot failure! The system requires you press the hotkey to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Rename the file using a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Turn on...
... in the Specifications summary section. • Manually rename the file to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 7. Doing so may cause system boot failure! The system requires you press the hotkey to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Rename the file using a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. Turn on...