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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ... 2-25 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-28 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-28 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xii Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 ... 2-25 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-28 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-28 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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....asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on Wi-Fi models. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x4 mode(s) - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING ...Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the CPU types. Intel® Z590 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC...
....asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on Wi-Fi models. resolution of 4K@60Hz, others will only support HDMI™ 1.4 with max. Intel® 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x16 or x8/x4 mode(s) - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING ...Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on the CPU types. Intel® Z590 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 5133(OC) / 5000(OC) / 4800(OC) / 4700(OC...
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ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and ...174; 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode - Intel® 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Intel® Z590 Chipset - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) - M.2_4 slot (Key M), ...* When M.2_4 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth...
ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and ...174; 11th Core™ processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode - Intel® 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x4 mode Intel® Z590 Chipset - M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) - M.2_4 slot (Key M), ...* When M.2_4 is operating in SATA device, SATA6G_2 will be disabled. 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth...
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ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features: - ALC4080 + Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Audio cover 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 5 x Gold...
ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors Audio Features: - ALC4080 + Savitech SV3H712 AMP - Audio cover 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C® ) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 5 x Gold...
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... intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Overwolf - DTS® Sound Unbound - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ROG CPU-Z - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS HYDRANODE - 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. BIOS FlashBack™ LED...
... intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - Overwolf - DTS® Sound Unbound - ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ROG CPU-Z - M.2 heatsink ASUS EZ DIY - Addressable Gen 2 RGB headers ASUS HYDRANODE - 1 x Chassis fan support* (CHA_FAN1P) * Visit ASUS Website for the latest compatibility list. BIOS FlashBack™ LED...
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... x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. AURA Creator - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation...
... x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. AURA Creator - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Fan holder 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x Cable tie 1 x ROG STRIX stickers 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING WIFI motherboard 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Fan holder 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x ROG key chain 1 x Cable tie 1 x ROG STRIX stickers 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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... cable is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. 4. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-9 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. These are not...
... cable is connected to the W_PUMP+header. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on water cooling device. 4. CHA_FAN1P can support ASUS HYDRANODE fans. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-9 Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to cool the system. These are not...
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If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-13 Chapter 1 8. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s connector... connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with Intel Optane System ...
If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 1-13 Chapter 1 8. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s connector... connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with Intel Optane System ...
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DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation •... The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
DO NOT install a CPU designed for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation •... The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the LGA1200 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user.
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2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-21
2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-21
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Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-23 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 2-23 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
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... refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly ...keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID ...
... refer to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly ...keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID ...
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Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press ... to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Ensure ... BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the USB port. 2.
Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press ... to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Press to switch to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-3 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the Drive field. 4. Ensure ... BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the USB port. 2.
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... data access and storage. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup... get all applications to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-5
... data access and storage. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup... get all applications to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series 3-5
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Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: ... compliance. C onnect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - End-users and installers must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series A-1 This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be installed...
Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 Identification of the assembled product: ... compliance. C onnect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - End-users and installers must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Appendix ROG STRIX Z590-F GAMING Series A-1 This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be installed...