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Motherboard PRIME Z790-V WIFI
Motherboard PRIME Z790-V WIFI
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide v PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary vi Package contents x 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 system 2-1...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 configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices A-1 Warranty A-8 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide v PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary vi Package contents x 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 system 2-1...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 configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices A-1 Warranty A-8 ASUS contact information A-10 Service and Support A-10 iii
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... 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th...
... 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table at the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th...
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Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Features - PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20G) port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) port (1 x ...
Audio Shielding - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Features - PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Rear USB (Total 8 ports) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20G) port (1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10G) port (1 x ...
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...Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (continued on the next page) viii Aura Sync - Aura RGB header - DIGI+ VRM (- Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Special Features Software Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 ...PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-5pin System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-Slot - PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot Core+ - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 -
...Deluxe (60 Days Free Trial) WinRAR (continued on the next page) viii Aura Sync - Aura RGB header - DIGI+ VRM (- Q-LED Core ASUS Thermal Solution - Stainless-Steel Back I /O Connectors Special Features Software Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 ...PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x 20-5pin System Panel header 1 x Thunderbolt™ header ASUS 5X PROTECTION III - Q-Slot - PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Internal I /O ASUS Q-Design - SafeSlot Core+ - Power Saving - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 -
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...9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for your motherboard, please scan the code below: ix Please scan the code for installation guide and FAQ. •... for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS...
...9.2 inch (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Please refer to the ASUS website for your motherboard, please scan the code below: ix Please scan the code for installation guide and FAQ. •... for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PRIME Z790-V WIFI specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor UEFI BIOS...
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x Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME Z790-V WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x I/O Shield 2 x Screw packages for M.2 SSD 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
x Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x PRIME Z790-V WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x I/O Shield 2 x Screw packages 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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... the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-1 The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch...
... the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on installing your motherboard, please scan the code below: PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-1 The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch...
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... Out header 17. System Panel header 19. Thunderbolt™ header Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-20 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 10. Aura RGB header 13. Front Panel Audio header 16. COM Port header 15. SATA 6Gb/s ports 8.
... Out header 17. System Panel header 19. Thunderbolt™ header Page 1-4 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-20 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents 1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers 10. Aura RGB header 13. Front Panel Audio header 16. COM Port header 15. SATA 6Gb/s ports 8.
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. 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-V WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. 2. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. 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-V WIFI 1-5 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules. 2. A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3 or DDR4 module.
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... Slot Description 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 2 PCIe 4.0 x16_1 3 PCIe 4.0 x16_2 4 PCIe 4.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-7 Failure to the following tables for better thermal environment. Triple VGA x16 x4 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple...
... Slot Description 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 2 PCIe 4.0 x16_1 3 PCIe 4.0 x16_2 4 PCIe 4.0 x16_3 Single VGA x16 - Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-7 Failure to the following tables for better thermal environment. Triple VGA x16 x4 x4 Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple...
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Chapter 1 Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-9 Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A Max. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-...
Chapter 1 Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN3 AIO_PUMP Max. The power supply plugs are fully inserted. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-9 Current 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A Max. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-...
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... to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid 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 SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the...
... to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid 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 SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the...
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USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to 480 Mb/s. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth. USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-13 Chapter 1 USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC 10. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. A USB_E12 B USB_E34 PIN 1 AB DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
USB 2.0 headers The USB 2.0 headers allow you to 480 Mb/s. Doing so will damage the motherboard! • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • USB_E1 port, USB_E2 port, USB_E3 port and USB_E4 port share the bandwidth. USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-13 Chapter 1 USB+5V USB_P1USB_P1+ GND NC 10. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to connect USB modules for additional USB 2.0 ports. A USB_E12 B USB_E34 PIN 1 AB DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
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PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-15 RGB_HEADER B R G +12V PIN 1 The RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on . • The LED strip is ...
PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-15 RGB_HEADER B R G +12V PIN 1 The RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with the 12V header on . • The LED strip is ...
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... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening on the system chassis. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-17 COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module...
... for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening on the system chassis. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-17 COM Port header The COM (Serial) Port header allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this header, then install the module...
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... Button/Soft-off mode (depending on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-19 PWR_SW SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED- The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on...
... Button/Soft-off mode (depending on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. PRIME Z790-V WIFI 1-19 PWR_SW SPEAKER PANEL PIN 1 +HDD_LED- The System Power LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on...
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...of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-V WIFI Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all...• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200, LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 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...
...of the load lever immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-V WIFI Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all...• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200, LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 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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2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 2-3
2.1.2 Cooling system installation Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 PRIME Z790-V WIFI 2-3
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... using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 & 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 & 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT PRIME Z790-V WIFI 2-5
... using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system on an Intel® 600 & 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 600 & 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise consulting with your cooling system vendor or manufacturer on the compatibility and functionality of...; If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing the motherboard into the chassis. Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_FAN CPU_OPT PRIME Z790-V WIFI 2-5
