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... guide...v ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Connectors with shared bandwidth xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 1-18 1.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1-18 1.3.2 Audio I/O connections 1-19 Chapter 2: Basic Setup 2.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.2 DIMM installation 2-3 2.3 M.2 module installation 2-4 2.4 Additional cooling kit installation 2-10 2.5 Motherboard installation 2-11 2.6 ASUS WiFi...
... guide...v ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Connectors with shared bandwidth xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 1-18 1.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1-18 1.3.2 Audio I/O connections 1-19 Chapter 2: Basic Setup 2.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.2 DIMM installation 2-3 2.3 M.2 module installation 2-4 2.4 Additional cooling kit installation 2-10 2.5 Motherboard installation 2-11 2.6 ASUS WiFi...
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...intel.com for any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support depends on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run ... & 13th & 12th Gen) - M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® ...
...intel.com for any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support depends on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run ... & 13th & 12th Gen) - M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) (continued on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® ...
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...ix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset - M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Bluetooth® v5.4**** * Compatible with Windows 11 or later. ** Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will run x8 only. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard ... * USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V/15V/20V max. 3A, PPS: 3.3-21V max. 3A ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* -
...ix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Intel® Z790 Chipset - M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) - Bluetooth® v5.4**** * Compatible with Windows 11 or later. ** Wi-Fi 7 MLO(Multi-link Operation) full functions support will run x8 only. 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard ... * USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/3A ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5V/9V/15V/20V max. 3A, PPS: 3.3-21V max. 3A ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082* -
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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsink - SafeSlot - Metal backplate - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable... Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - Q-Code - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - FlexKey button - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Antenna - Q-Connector - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - CPU Socket lever protector - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) xi
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsink - SafeSlot - Metal backplate - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable... Digi+ - 10K Black metallic capacitors - Q-Code - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Clear CMOS button - FlexKey button - MicroFine alloy choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-Antenna - Q-Connector - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - CPU Socket lever protector - SafeDIMM (continued on the next page) xi
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... Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - Turbo app - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyHotkey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Special Features Special Features AURA Sync - TPU - GameFirst - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Power Saving - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps...
... Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Sonic Studio AI Suite 3 - Turbo app - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyHotkey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) xii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary Special Features Special Features AURA Sync - TPU - GameFirst - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Power Saving - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Addressable Gen 2 headers Front Panel USB 20Gbps...
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Please refer to change without notice. xiii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO: A5469.cap WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
Please refer to change without notice. xiii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO specifications summary BIOS BIOS CAP Filename Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO: A5469.cap WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
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... following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 Fan holder 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages 3 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG key chain 1 x M.2 rubber package 1 x ROG VIP card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x Quick Start Guide...
... following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x DDR5 Fan holder 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 3 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch packages 3 x M.2 backplate rubber packages 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG key chain 1 x M.2 rubber package 1 x ROG VIP card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x Quick Start Guide...