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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv 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... Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-34 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 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary vii Connectors with shared bandwidth xiii Package contents...xiv 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... Audio I/O connections 2-31 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-34 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 iii
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...) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** W hen ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. To... Memory Profile (XMP) * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the next page) vii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen ...
...) * Please check PCIe bifurcation table on support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/). ** W hen ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will run x8 only and if ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. To... Memory Profile (XMP) * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the next page) vii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen ...
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...front and rear headphone outputs - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback (continued on the next page) viii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio 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), ... card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 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* ...
...front and rear headphone outputs - Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback (continued on the next page) viii ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio 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), ... card is installed on PCIEX16(G5)_1, Hyper M.2_1 slot can support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode. When ROG Hyper M.2 card is installed on the SATA6G_ E1-2 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* ...
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... 2 headers (continued on the next page) x Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Q-Code - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink backplate - ProCool II - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ReTry button - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device...
... 2 headers (continued on the next page) x Start button Extreme Engine Digi+ - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors - Q-Code - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - CPU Socket lever protector - MicroFine Alloy Choke ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink backplate - ProCool II - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - ReTry button - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device...
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... Saving AI Suite 3 - Turbo app - PC Cleaner MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - GameFirst VI - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II - TPU - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB...
... Saving AI Suite 3 - Turbo app - PC Cleaner MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - GameFirst VI - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - Easy Optimization with AI Cooling II - TPU - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB...
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... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x VRM fan holder...
... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x DDR5 fan holder 1 x VRM fan holder...
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... can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port...
... can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port...
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... with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. 2-1 Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models..... 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...
... with models, but the installation steps are for reference only. Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard. 2-1 Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO Take caution when lifting the load lever, ensure to your PC system 2 The diagrams in this section are the same for all models..... 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...
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Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP/ W_PUMP+ CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise...
Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP/ W_PUMP+ CPU_FAN CPU_OPT ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-5 To install an AIO cooler • We recommend using a LGA1700 compatible cooling system when installing a cooling system to an Intel® 700 series motherboard. • Additional holes for LGA1200 compatible cooling systems are also available on ASUS' Intel® 700 series motherboards, however, we still strongly advise...
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2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-21 Push the connector until it clicks into place.
2.1.9 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® connector USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® This connector will only fit in one orientation. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector Chapter 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-21 Push the connector until it clicks into place.
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6. For more information on configuring your BIOS settings. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-25 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST to configure your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code.
6. For more information on configuring your BIOS settings. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-25 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST to configure your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code.
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The illustration above is the same for reference only. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-27 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
The illustration above is the same for reference only. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-27 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation Installing the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna Connect the bundled ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the ASUS Wi-Fi moving antenna installation procedure is for all persons. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis.
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Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-29 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-29 For more information on using the BIOS FlashBack™ feature, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/, or by scanning the QR code below.
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...new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary ...following circumstances: • An error message appears 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 ...
...new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary ...following circumstances: • An error message appears 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 ...
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... press to the Folder field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... press to the Folder field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-3 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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... sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that ... drives is best suited for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-5 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in the other business systems....
... sets, please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that ... drives is best suited for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-5 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to read and write data in the other business systems....
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...and the HDMI Logo are designed to radio communications. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO A-5 This equipment generates, uses and can be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this device must... installation. End-users and installers must not be installed to comply with the limits for help. 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-...
...and the HDMI Logo are designed to radio communications. These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO A-5 This equipment generates, uses and can be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for this device must... installation. End-users and installers must not be installed to comply with the limits for help. 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-...
