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...2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-10 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-11 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-12 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-19 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...
...2.1.4 M.2 installation 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-8 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-10 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-11 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-12 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-19 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...
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...motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices...; Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. iv If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry...
...motherboard should only be used in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices...; Before using the product, ensure all power cables are connected. iv If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry...
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... installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you have been added by your dealer. Conventions used throughout this manual. Where to find more information Refer to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility...
... installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you have been added by your dealer. Conventions used throughout this manual. Where to find more information Refer to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility...
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...® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the next page) vi Note: T o ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** S upports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet...
...® Z790 Chipset 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the next page) vi Note: T o ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to www.intel.com for any updates. ** S upports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet...
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... 2 (10G) port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 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 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen...
... 2 (10G) port (1 x Type-A) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) ports (2 x Type-A) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port 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 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5G) connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen...
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PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot Core+ - ProCool Aura Sync - Aura Sync - Power Saving - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - Q-Slot - Fan Xpert 4 (with DrMOS) - PC Cleaner - Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - Digital power design with AI Cooling II) - Q-DIMM - DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z MyASUS Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (continued on the...
PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot Core+ - ProCool Aura Sync - Aura Sync - Power Saving - Addressable Gen 2 headers ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - LANGuard - Overvoltage Protection - Q-Slot - Fan Xpert 4 (with DrMOS) - PC Cleaner - Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - Digital power design with AI Cooling II) - Q-DIMM - DIGI+ VRM ASUS CPU-Z MyASUS Norton 360 Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (continued on the...
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...) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the code for installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
...) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please scan the code for installation guide and FAQ. • For more information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
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... the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in this chapter are for reference only. The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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... VGA x16 - PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-7 Dual VGA x16 x4 - Triple VGA x16 x4 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16 2 PCIEX16(G4)_1 3 PCIEX16(G4)_2 PCIEX1(G3) 4 PCIEX16(G4)_3 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure...
... VGA x16 - PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-7 Dual VGA x16 x4 - Triple VGA x16 x4 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16 2 PCIEX16(G4)_1 3 PCIEX16(G4)_2 PCIEX1(G3) 4 PCIEX16(G4)_3 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure...
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... the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is fully inserted into the header. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs) Situation 1 Situation 2 PCIe x16 1(x16)* 2(x8+x8)** * Install an M.2 SSD card...
... the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 x16 series card is fully inserted into the header. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs) Situation 1 Situation 2 PCIe x16 1(x16)* 2(x8+x8)** * Install an M.2 SSD card...
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...; Intel® 13th and 12th Gen processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
...; Intel® 13th and 12th Gen processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
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... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-11 A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 C SATA6G_3 D SATA6G_4 AB CD If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives...
... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-11 A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 C SATA6G_3 D SATA6G_4 AB CD If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives...
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... motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. Chapter 1 11. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power...
... motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will only light up , check if the addressable RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 500 LEDs. Chapter 1 11. Addressable Gen 2 headers The Addressable Gen 2 headers allow you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power...
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... port can support up to 20V devices, and the TypeC_2 port can support up to 9V devices when the 6-pin PCIe power connector is connected. • The Thunderbolt™ series card is sold separately. • Please visit the official website of your purchased ThunderboltTM card for more details on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to DP out port on compatibility...
... port can support up to 20V devices, and the TypeC_2 port can support up to 9V devices when the 6-pin PCIe power connector is connected. • The Thunderbolt™ series card is sold separately. • Please visit the official website of your purchased ThunderboltTM card for more details on the motherboard or a VGA card USB 2.0 header Thunderbolt™ header The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to DP out port on compatibility...
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... the system LED turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. The...
... the system LED turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. The...
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... BIOS release versions. BIOS settings and options may result to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the code. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. For more information on BIOS configurations, please refer to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power...
... BIOS release versions. BIOS settings and options may result to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the code. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. For more information on BIOS configurations, please refer to instability or boot failure. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power...
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... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. After doing either of the three options...
... changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to guide you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. After doing either of the three options...
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... while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 3-3 Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature...
... while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 3-3 Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature...
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... system boot failure! Turn on the system. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or A5479.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard...
... system boot failure! Turn on the system. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or A5479.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard...
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... configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 3-5 The new drive...
... configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to the entire system. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 3-5 The new drive...