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Motherboard PRIME Z790-A WIFI
Motherboard PRIME Z790-A WIFI
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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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...Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700... PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. (continued on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. *** Supports HDMI® 2.1 with max. Intel® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / ...
...Note: To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700... PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. (continued on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. *** Supports HDMI® 2.1 with max. Intel® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / ...
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... Surround Sound audio. ** A chassis with an HD audio module in ) - Audio cover - 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...
... Surround Sound audio. ** A chassis with an HD audio module in ) - Audio cover - 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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Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Overvoltage Protection - Stainless-Steel Back I /O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT ...continued on the next page) viii LANGuard - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - DIGI+ VRM (- Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsink -
Digital power design with Chassis intrude function 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Overvoltage Protection - Stainless-Steel Back I /O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT ...continued on the next page) viii LANGuard - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - DIGI+ VRM (- Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot - M.2 Q-Latch - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsink -
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... Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - Pre-mounted I/O shield Aura Sync - TurboV EVO - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Aura Creator - Aura RGB header - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS EZ DIY - Box Headers - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z DTS:X® Ultra MyASUS Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR...
... Xpert 4 (with AI Cooling II) - Pre-mounted I/O shield Aura Sync - TurboV EVO - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Aura Creator - Aura RGB header - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ASUS EZ DIY - Box Headers - PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z DTS:X® Ultra MyASUS Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR...
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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 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.
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... names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component. • Before handling components...
... names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component. • Before handling components...
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... 2.0 header 11. System Panel header 20. Q-LEDs Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-3 DIMM slots 3. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Clear CMOS button 14. Front Panel Audio header 17. Chapter 1 Layout contents...
... 2.0 header 11. System Panel header 20. Q-LEDs Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-3 DIMM slots 3. Fan and Pump headers 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® Front Panel connector 9. Clear CMOS button 14. Front Panel Audio header 17. Chapter 1 Layout contents...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1st Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. 2.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 1 1st Recommended memory configurations DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-5 DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. 2.
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Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16 2 PCIEX1(G3)_1 3 PCIEX4(G4) 4 PCIEX1(G3)_2 5 PCIEX16(G4) PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3.
Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16 2 PCIEX1(G3)_1 3 PCIEX4(G4) 4 PCIEX1(G3)_2 5 PCIEX16(G4) PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3.
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... 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A A - PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-9 AB C A CPU_FAN B AIO_PUMP C CPU_OPT FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND D CHA_FAN1 FAN PWM D E CHA_FAN3 FAN IN FAN PWR GND GND FAN PWR FAN IN...
... 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A A - PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-9 AB C A CPU_FAN B AIO_PUMP C CPU_OPT FAN PWM FAN IN FAN PWR GND D CHA_FAN1 FAN PWM D E CHA_FAN3 FAN IN FAN PWR GND GND FAN PWR FAN IN...
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M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 6. A M.2_1_SHIELDING B M.2_4(SOCKET3) A C DB C M.2_2(SOCKET3) D M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 ...supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key ...
M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 6. A M.2_1_SHIELDING B M.2_4(SOCKET3) A C DB C M.2_2(SOCKET3) D M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 ...supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key ...
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... 5 Gb/s. U32G1_78 USB3+5V IntA_P8_SSRXIntA_P8_SSRX+ GND IntA_P8_SSTXIntA_P8_SSTX+ GND IntA_P8_DIntA_P8_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P7_SSRXIntA_P7_SSRX+ GND IntA_P7_SSTXIntA_P7_SSTX+ GND IntA_P7_DIntA_P7_D+ GND The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 9. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-13 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. U32G2_C9 NC NC CC1 VBUS RX1RX1+ GND TX1TX1+ VBUS VBUS TX2...
... 5 Gb/s. U32G1_78 USB3+5V IntA_P8_SSRXIntA_P8_SSRX+ GND IntA_P8_SSTXIntA_P8_SSTX+ GND IntA_P8_DIntA_P8_D+ PIN 1 USB3+5V IntA_P7_SSRXIntA_P7_SSRX+ GND IntA_P7_SSTXIntA_P7_SSTX+ GND IntA_P7_DIntA_P7_D+ GND The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately. 9. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-13 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s. U32G2_C9 NC NC CC1 VBUS RX1RX1+ GND TX1TX1+ VBUS VBUS TX2...
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... component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-15
... component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is powered on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-15
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Connect the COM port module cable to this header, then install the module to connect a COM port module. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI COM PIN 1 The COM port module is purchased separately. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-17 Chapter 1 13. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. CLR_CMOS 14. Clear CMOS button The Clear CMOS button allows you to a slot opening on the system chassis.
Connect the COM port module cable to this header, then install the module to connect a COM port module. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI COM PIN 1 The COM port module is purchased separately. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-17 Chapter 1 13. COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the CMOS, which contains the date, time, system passwords, and system setup parameters. CLR_CMOS 14. Clear CMOS button The Clear CMOS button allows you to a slot opening on the system chassis.
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S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# S_SPI_TPM_CS2# TPM_DETECT_L GND T_SPI_CLK T_SPI_MOSI VCCSPI S_PLTRST# NC F_SPI_PWR F_SPI_CS0#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_HOLD#_R TPM PIN 1 The TPM module is purchased separately. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-19 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Power button Press the Power button to connect a TPM module, ...
S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# S_SPI_TPM_CS2# TPM_DETECT_L GND T_SPI_CLK T_SPI_MOSI VCCSPI S_PLTRST# NC F_SPI_PWR F_SPI_CS0#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_HOLD#_R TPM PIN 1 The TPM module is purchased separately. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-19 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Power button Press the Power button to connect a TPM module, ...
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PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-21 Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header The Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt™ I /O card and Thunderbolt™ ...
PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-21 Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header The Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt™ I /O card and Thunderbolt™ ...
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... cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. 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...are for reference only. DO NOT install a CPU designed 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 user. Chapter ...
... cause the load lever to spring back and cause damage to hold onto the load lever when releasing the load lever. 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...are for reference only. DO NOT install a CPU designed 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 user. Chapter ...
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To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 2-3 Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to your system.
To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-A WIFI 2-3 Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. 2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to your system.
