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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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... for any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support depends on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & ...; Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. Storage Total supports ...
... for any updates. ** Support 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1. *** VGA resolution support depends on the CPU types. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & ...; Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. Storage Total supports ...
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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), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260...PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 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* ...
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), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260...PCIEX16(G4), Hyper M.2_1 and Hyper M.2_2 slots can support PCIe 4.0 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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... (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsinks - Clear CMOS button - ... 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ button - M.2 heatsink backplate - FlexKey button - ReTry button - Aura RGB header - Q-Code -
... (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - ProCool II - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - PCIe Slot Q-Release - M.2 heatsinks - Clear CMOS button - ... 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header Extreme OC Kit - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - BIOS FlashBack™ button - M.2 heatsink backplate - FlexKey button - ReTry button - Aura RGB header - Q-Code -
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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - TPU - Turbo app - PC Cleaner MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS... Optimization with Quick Charge 4+ Support - ROG CPU-Z - DIGI+ Power Control - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - ROG Exclusive Software - Fan Xpert 4 with ...
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking - GameFirst VI - DTS® Sound Unbound - BullGuard Internet Security (1-year full version) ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - TPU - Turbo app - PC Cleaner MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS... Optimization with Quick Charge 4+ Support - ROG CPU-Z - DIGI+ Power Control - AIDA64 Extreme (1 year full version) - ROG Exclusive Software - Fan Xpert 4 with ...
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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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... not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA...
... not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you installed SATA storage devices to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 1-13 SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA...
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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. 2.1.1 CPU installation ... immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are 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 2: Basic...
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. 2.1.1 CPU installation ... immediately after releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are 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 2: Basic...
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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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Push the connector until it clicks into place. 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 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.
Push the connector until it clicks into place. 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 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.
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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. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-25 For more information on configuring your BIOS settings. 6.
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. Chapter 2 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-25 For more information on configuring your BIOS settings. 6.
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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 the same for reference only. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is for all persons. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-27
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 the same for reference only. Chapter 2 • Ensure that the antenna is at the back of the chassis. The illustration above is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi moving antenna is for all persons. ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 2-27
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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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... 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 that... a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
... 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 that... a trained service personnel. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...
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Press the Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1.
Press the Right arrow key to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-3 Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1.
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... but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-5 Among the advantages of...
... but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO 3-5 Among the advantages of...
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... off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a particular installation. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO A-5 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555...
... off and on a circuit different from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a particular installation. Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO A-5 These limits are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555...