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...2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-14 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna moving installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-20 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-22 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-22 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-23 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-26 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-26 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS...
...2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-14 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-15 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-16 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-17 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-18 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna moving installation 2-19 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-20 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-22 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-22 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-23 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-26 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-26 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS...
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... and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that...
... and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the following symbols used in this guide To ensure that you MUST follow to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility and support on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support This chapter tells how to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that...
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...; 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x4/x4 mode(s) Intel® Z590 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on CPU function. Intel® 11th & 10th Gen Processors 3 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* - Please refer to www.asus.com for any updates. Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260...
...; 10th processors support PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8/x4/x4 mode(s) Intel® Z590 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 slot * Support PCIe bandwidth bifurcation for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Wi-Fi support is only available on CPU function. Intel® 11th & 10th Gen Processors 3 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot(s)* - Please refer to www.asus.com for any updates. Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260...
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...installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. Audio cover (continued on the next page) viii To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with either 1. SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z590 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Raid...
...installed in both CPU-attached and PCH-attached slots, or 2. Audio cover (continued on the next page) viii To enable Intel® Optane™ Memory (Hybrid Storage device), it must be installed in PCH-attached slots with either 1. SupremeFX Shielding Technology - ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z590 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)* M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Raid...
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ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 5 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A, 1 x Audio USB Type-C®) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x VRM heatsink Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector...
ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port(s) (1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s) (4 x Type-A) 5 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 x Type-A, 1 x Audio USB Type-C®) 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header(s) 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header(s) 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header(s) 1 x VRM heatsink Fan header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector...
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... - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink backplate - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ROG Exclusive Software - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - SafeSlot AURA Sync - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ProCool II - ROG CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary...
... - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - M.2 heatsink backplate - Addressable Gen 2 RGB header(s) ROG Exclusive Software - GameFirst VI - Anti-virus software ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate - SafeSlot AURA Sync - AIDA64 Extreme (60 days free trial) - BIOS FlashBack™ button - Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - 5-Way Optimization with AI Overclocking TPU EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 4 Turbo app - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - ProCool II - ROG CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary...
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... support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor DAEMON Tools MyAsus Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS MemTest86 AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot...
... support features such as helping to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor DAEMON Tools MyAsus Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version) WinRAR UEFI BIOS MemTest86 AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 10 - 64 bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 1 x ROG audio USB Type-C® cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packagess 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG STRIX stickers 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING WIFI motherboard 1 x ROG audio USB Type-C® cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties pack 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Rubber Packagess 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG STRIX stickers 1 x ROG STRIX thank you card 1 x Support DVD 1 x User manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. xiii
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xiv Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiv Installation tools and components Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel® LGA 1200 CPU Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) M.2 SSD module (optional) 1 Bag of screws The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging...
... following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging...
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ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series 1-7 Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series 1-7 Failure to the following tables for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 1 Please refer to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... Storage Technology. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 11th Core™ i5/i7/i9 processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® 10th Core™ processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z590 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices...
... Storage Technology. M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 • Intel® 11th Core™ i5/i7/i9 processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® 10th Core™ processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z590 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices...
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... 1 8. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed SATA storage devices, you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series 1-13 If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration...
... 1 8. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed SATA storage devices, you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z590 chipset. • The connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series 1-13 If you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration...
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... it to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. If the BIOS program is enabled. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ function...
... it to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port 6. If the BIOS program is enabled. In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. To use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for five seconds and turns into a solid light, this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ function...
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... 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 the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-26 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Press the power button for more than four seconds to green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights...
... 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 the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. 2-26 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Press the power button for more than four seconds to green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights...
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... specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel.
... specified. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for system startup in this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel.
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... system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that a USB mouse is available in the support USB drive that comes with its parameters. Do this option only if you to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide...
... system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 3.3 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that a USB mouse is available in the support USB drive that comes with its parameters. Do this option only if you to the default value. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide...
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... select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series...
... select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series...
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... corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/ support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
... corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/ support/. 2. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.
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... configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series...
... configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by scanning the QR code. The new drive must be calculated and written. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z590-A GAMING Series...