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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary vi Package contents...xi 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 PC...the first time 2-25 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-25 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 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-12 ASUS contact information A-14 Service and Support A-14 iii
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary vi Package contents...xi 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 PC...the first time 2-25 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-25 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 Appendix Notices ...A-1 Warranty...A-12 ASUS contact information A-14 Service and Support A-14 iii
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PRIME Z790-A WIFI 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... SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. (continued on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot Intel® Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x...
PRIME Z790-A WIFI 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... SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. (continued on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot Intel® Z790 Chipset 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 1 x...
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...supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. ** A chassis with an HD audio module in ) - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O 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* Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please...
...supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio. ** A chassis with an HD audio module in ) - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O 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* Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please...
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...], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) viii Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink - ESD Guards - DIGI+ VRM (- LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot -
...], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) viii Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink - ESD Guards - DIGI+ VRM (- LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - SafeSlot -
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... - Pre-mounted I/O shield Aura Sync - Aura Creator - Aura RGB header - TurboV EVO - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS EZ DIY - CPU socket lever protector - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - DIGI+ VRM - ProCool...
... - Pre-mounted I/O shield Aura Sync - Aura Creator - Aura RGB header - TurboV EVO - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS EZ DIY - CPU socket lever protector - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - DIGI+ VRM - ProCool...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Q-connector 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Q-connector 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x Screw package for M.2 SSD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xi
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... 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, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the... hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. 2-1 Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-A WIFI Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models...
... 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, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the... hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. 2-1 Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-A WIFI Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models...
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...2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT PRIME Z790-A WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 and 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems is also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 ...we still strongly advise you consult with your cooling system vendor on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system and ASUS motherboard. • If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into ...
...2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT PRIME Z790-A WIFI 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 and 600 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems is also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 ...we still strongly advise you consult with your cooling system vendor on the compatibility and functionality of the cooling system and ASUS motherboard. • If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into ...
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... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the... RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details 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...
... that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the... RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details 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...
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... update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Right arrow key to switch...settings to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder field. 6.
... update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 3-3 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Right arrow key to switch...settings to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the Folder field. 6.
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...existing drive and a new drive for this setup. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use of three identical hard disk ...higher storage capacity. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 3-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find ...
...existing drive and a new drive for this setup. If one drive to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use of three identical hard disk ...higher storage capacity. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 3-5 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find ...
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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 This device complies with part ... to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Appendix PRIME Z790-A WIFI A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of at...
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 This device complies with part ... to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Appendix PRIME Z790-A WIFI A-1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of at...